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September 27, 2022 Financial Impact:  A local match is required.The local match is 15.5% and has previously been appropriated in the FY 2023 Social Services Fund budget Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the appropriate budget adjustments. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Woodard, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,900 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2023 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP MEETING INCENTIVE PROGRAM.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 22 - 294 - Adoption of a resolution adopting the 2022 Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce damage and save lives in the event of a natural disaster in the region. Background:  Portsmouth is vulnerable to a variety of natural hazards. Under emergency management, our goal is to demonstrate our resiliency with preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. The Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan includes a community profile, hazard identification, vulnerability assessment, capability assessment, mitigation strategy, plan maintenance procedures, and appendices.  The Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan will assist with pre-and/or post disaster funding that could allow a faster recovery period or redevelopment of an area impacted. Under a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a major goal is mitigating an impact and/or vulnerability that could disrupt vital Portsmouth community lifelines. Discussion:  The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 provided that communities with an adopted and federally-approved hazard mitigation plan would be eligible for available hazard mitigation funding. Under the Act, plans must be updated every five years.  The Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan was originally adopted in 2006 and updated in 2011 and 2017.  The Plan is a regional effort involving 25 communities. It focuses on both regional and local priorities.  The final updated Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan will be in substantially the form of the February 2022 draft included as an exhibit to this CMR. Financial impact:  Future federal funding is contingent on having a current and eligible hazard mitigation plan. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Upon approval by all localities, the Hampton Roads Hazard Mitigation Plan will be finalized.  Elements of the plan will be implemented, including utilizing federal grant funding. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: