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April 25, 2023 1. JoAnne Clarke, 4717 Thornwood Street, voiced her concern with transfers in the Capital Improvement Plan and the increase in fees. 2. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, asked that City Council to consider a hybrid format. (c) Public hearing on proposed changes to Rates and Levies for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, voiced his concern with the deterioration of the parking meters and the increase in parking violation fees. 2. Ron Sauer, 4104 Summerset Drive, voiced his concern with the inability to read parking meters. - City Manager’s Report - 23 - 150 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $1,540,476 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriating said sum in the FY 2023 Community Planning and Development Program Fund Budget for housing, supportive service, and other eligible activities. Background:  The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 appropriated $5 billion to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homeless and other vulnerable populations, to be allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for HOME Investment Partnerships Program allocations in Fiscal Year 2021.  The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) notified Portsmouth that it has been allocated $1,540,476 of HOME-APR funds to perform eligible activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness or are members of other vulnerable populations. The eligible activities include: 1) development and support of affordable housing, 2) tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA), 3) provision of supportive services; and 4) acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units. Discussion:  The Ordinance proposed for Council consideration will appropriate the HOME- ARPA funding.  The City is required to use the funds for eligible activities to address homeless assistance needs.  The City is in the process of preparing a plan for the use of the funds.  After public comment has been received, the plan will be presented for City Council approval. Financial Impact:  The FY 2023 Community Planning and Development Program Fund budget will be increased by $1,540,476. No local match is required as a condition of the funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  A plan for use of the HOME ARPA funds will be prepared in accordance with HUD notice CPD 21-10. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: