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November 12, 2024 Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTARY WORKFORCE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,235.14 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2025 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE FUND BUDGET FOR USE BY BHS TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE INITIATIVES.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 336 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting CIT Assessment Site funds in the amount of $305,949 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Behavioral Healthcare Service Fund for use by BHS to provide de-escalation and pre- admission screening services. Background:  The CIT Assessment Site funds are allocated to provide de-escalation and pre- admission screening services to individuals with mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders at the funded CIT Assessment site as soon as practicable following contact with law enforcement personnel. Discussion:  The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services awarded $305,949 of on-going CIT Assessment Site funding to the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. These funds will be utilized to provide supports and services at the CIT Assessment site. Financial Impact:  No local match is required as a condition of the funding at this time. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Tillage, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CIT ASSESSMENT SITE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $305,949 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2025 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE FUND FOR USE BY BHS TO PROVIDE DE-ESCALATION AND PRE-ADMISSION SCREENING SERVICES. ” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 337 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting substance use disorder and dependence funding in the amount of $167,577.96 from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Behavioral Healthcare Service Fund Budget for use by BHS to provide treatment and services.