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August 26, 2025 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the appropriate budget adjustments Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL LOCAL STAFF AND OPERATIONS FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,063 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2026 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A ONE-TIME BONUS TO ELIGIBLE PORTSMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES. ” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None 25 - 236 - Adoption of an ordinance to accept additional IV-E Foster Care funding in the amount of $87,720 from the Virginia Department of Social Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2026 Social Services Fund for use by DSS to pay eligible foster care costs. Background:  Foster care is a temporary response to difficulties in the family situation, not a long- term solution to family difficulties.  Title IV-E pays for the cost of food, clothing, shelter, daily supervision, school supplies, and a child’s personal incidentals. In addition, it can also pay for travel costs and childcare. Discussion:  Portsmouth Social Services has received additional funding from the state in the amount of $87,720.  Title IV-E case records must document initial and current eligibility as specified in the Title IV-E Eligibility Manual. Financial Impact:  No local match is required as a condition of the funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will establish a budget line and make the appropriate budget adjustments. Motion by Ms. Bryant, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL IV-E FOSTER CARE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,720 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2026 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR USE BY DSS TO PAY ELIGIBLE FOSTER CARE COSTS. ” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None 25 - 237 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services in the amount of $2,700 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2026 Social Services Fund for the Family Partnership Meeting Incentive Program.