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February 13, 2024 Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: “RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT HAVING A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN FEET ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PORTSMOUTH BOULEVARD AND EAST WASHINGTON STREET (TAX PARCEL 35*XX) TO VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES. WHEREAS, Dominion Power has requested that the City grant an easement across property in Suffolk for the purpose of installing and maintaining electric utility facilities; and WHEREAS, the requested easement is fifteen feet in width and runs across City property located at the intersection of Portsmouth Boulevard and East Washington Street and having a tax parcel number of 35*XX; and WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has reviewed the requested easement and determined that it can be granted without interfering with the City’s use of the encumbered property for its water system; and WHEREAS, the proposed purchase price for the easement is $1,000; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby approves and authorizes the conveyance of an easement substantially as shown on that survey attached hereto as Exhibit A to Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia for the purpose of installing and maintaining electric utility facilities.” Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 40 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Children’s Community Crisis Stabilization Services funding in the amount of $358,767 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2024 Behavioral Healthcare Service Fund to provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services to children and adolescents. Background:  The Children’s Community Crisis Stabilization Services program was established to provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services to children and adolescents diagnosed with a severe mental illness, substance use, or co-occurring disorder who are experiencing a crisis.  This service will connect the youth and their family with appropriate resources, supports, or services to appropriately address the needs underlying the recent crisis for the youth/family. Discussion:  The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services awarded the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services $358,767 in Children’s Community Crisis Stabilization Services start-up funds with an annualized award of $717,534.  Staffing for the Children’s Community Crisis Stabilization Services will consist of (1) Program Supervisor, (4) Case Managers, (1) Peer Recovery Specialist, (4) Part-time Clinicians, and (1) Part-time Administrative Assistant. Financial Impact:  No additional local funding is required.