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July 11, 2023 Background:  PFRES previously hosted Women in Public Service conferences in Portsmouth for 10 consecutive years before the event moved to Hampton in 2019. This year, the conference will return home and be held in Portsmouth on September 6-7, 2023.  The purpose of the conference is to provide an avenue for public service professionals to learn, network and share personal and professional experiences. Even though the conference is primarily designed for women, all attendees will benefit from the insights offered. The conference will provide a variety of practical training on culturally conscious leadership, financial literacy, health and wellness, social media savvy, and more.  The City of Hampton has returned to the City of Portsmouth the remaining balance from the conference held in September 2019, in the amount of $18,938.57. The balance is an accumulation of registration fees, sponsorships, and vendor fees that remained after completion of the 2019 conference. Discussion:  Funds will be utilized to pay for facilitators, venue, food, equipment, supplies, small gifts for registered attendees, and other items necessary to assist with hosting the conference. Financial impact:  This program does not require a local cash match and\\or In-Kind services. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will assign the budget code.  PFRES will proceed with the purchase of items necessary to host the conference. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $18,938.57 FROM THE CITY OF HAMPTON AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT TO THE FY 2024 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE CONFERENCE.” Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 236 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting COC Planning Grant funds in the amount of $44,201 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriating said funds to the FY 2024 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Social Services for Portsmouth Continuum of Care planning activities. Background:  A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional or local planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless families and individuals.  The CoC Program is designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Discussion:  Portsmouth DSS is the Lead Agency for the CoC and has received a Planning Grant in the amount of $44,201 for eligible planning activities.