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March 25, 2025 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, there were present: Mayor Shannon E. Glover, Vice Mayor Wiliam E. Moody, Jr., Mark A. Hugel, Vernon L. Tillage, Jr., Kathryn W. Bryant, Dr. William S. Dodson, Jr., Yolanda E. Thomas, City Manager Steven Carter, City Attorney Lavonda Graham-Williams. Pastor Michal Goodman, Abundant Life Christian Community Center provided invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Glover called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the minutes of a Called Meeting of February 25, 2025, of a Regular Meeting of February 25, 2025, of a Called Meeting of March 7, 2025, and of a Called Meeting of March 8, 2025, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None - Public Hearing - 25 - 85 - Public hearing on a proposal from Verizon Virginia, LLC to renew its Cable Franchise to construct, operate, and maintain a cable system within and through the City. There were no speakers. - City Manager’s Report - 25 - 86 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Shelter Plus Care funds in the amount of $780,395 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Behavioral Healthcare Service Fund to provide housing and supportive services for chronically homeless individuals and families. Background:  Shelter Plus Care funds are allocated to assist with housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are chronically homeless as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Discussion:  The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $780,395 to the Portsmouth Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services. These funds will be utilized to provide rental assistance and support services.  The Shelter Plus Care program provides case management, support services, and financial management while encouraging stability, employment, and independence for individuals and families diagnosed with mental health concerns, substance use addiction, or a developmental disability. Financial Impact:  No local match is required at this time. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustments. 1. Donna Biggs, 3104 Garland Drive, voiced her concern with the origins of the funds and how they are to be spent.