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November 14, 2023 “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 AGREEMENT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR FUNDING AND SERVICES OF THE PORTSMOUTH HEALTH DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Health provides annual funding for the Portsmouth Health Department; and WHEREAS, the estimated amount of funding provided and to be provided by VDH for Fiscal Year 2024 is $2,812,864; and WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving the state funding, the City is required to enter into an Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health to govern the funding and services provided, and to provide local matching funding; and WHEREAS, the estimated local funding required for Fiscal Year 2024 is $905,986 in local matching funds and $200,000 in additional local funds for a total of $1,105,986, which amount has previously been appropriated in the FY 2024 General Fund Budget; and WHEREAS, the Portsmouth Health Department provides crucial health services for Portsmouth residents; and WHEREAS, the $200,000 in additional local funds noted above will target opioid misuse and infectious diseases, including the development of prevention strategies and treatment infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia approves and authorizes the FY 2024 Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health for Funding and Services of the Portsmouth Health Department in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute and deliver the said Agreement and to take such additional actions and execute such further agreements as are necessary or desirable in furtherance of the purposes of this Resolution and the Agreement.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 371 - Adoption of a resolution affirming the City of Portsmouth’s commitment to fund the locality share of projects under agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation and providing signature authority. Background:  The VDOT Revenue Sharing Program allows localities to obtain state funding to cover 50% of the cost for qualifying priority projects. Discussion:  From time to time, VDOT requires localities to enter into a new Programmatic Agreement governing the Revenue Sharing Program.  The Programmatic Agreement covers existing and future Revenue Sharing Program projects. Financial Impact:  Revenue Sharing projects require a 50 percent funding match from the locality.  As part of entering into a Programmatic Agreement, the City must commit to provide the required match for any Revenue Sharing projects that VDOT funds under the Agreement.  The Resolution proposed for City Council consideration provides VDOT with this commitment.