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April 27, 2021 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The City Manager will proceed with developing and/or modifying the authorized programs and the City will proceed with obtaining a new Disparity Study. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to defer Item 21-129 to the May 25, 2021 City Council Meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 130 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting the amount of $550,321 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the McKinney- Vento Act Homeless Assistance Competition Grants Fund Award for the Shelter Plus Care Grant Program and appropriating said amount into the FY 2021 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Background:  On April 6, 2021, Portsmouth Continuum of Care was notified that PDBHS was awarded $550,321 toward the renewal of the Shelter Plus Care Program.  The grant period is effective April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. Discussion:  As an integral component of the Portsmouth Continuum of Care Housing Plan, the Shelter Plus Care Program has provided an opportunity for affordable, permanent and safe supportive housing choices to over 156 homeless citizens since 1994. There are currently 64 individuals with 51 single adults and 7 families including adults and (13) children in the Shelter Plus Care Program.  The Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs provide housing, case management, support groups, and financial management while encouraging stability, employment and independence for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and/or mental health, intellectual/developmental, and substance abuse disabilities.  This program is an integral part of the City of Portsmouth’s ten-year plan to end homelessness and has contributed favorably by proving to be a positive influence in the effort to improve neighborhood quality, economic development and fiscal strength of the city. Financial Impact:  The grant requires a local match of $137,580, which will be satisfied through services provided by the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Recommended Action :  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A SHELTER PLUS CARE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,321 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2021 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND AT RISK PORTSMOUTH RESIDENTS.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None