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September 23, 2025 Recommended Action :  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action :  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustments. Motion by Mr. Hugel, and seconded by Ms. Bryant, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING ADULT RECOVERY COURT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AT THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2026 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE FUND FOR USE FOR THE PORTSMOUTH ADULT RECOVERY COURT.” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None 25 - 278 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of the Fiscal Year 2026 Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health for funding and services of the Portsmouth Health Department. Background:  The Portsmouth Health Department provides health services for Portsmouth residents, including screenings, immunizations, education, and inspections.  The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides annual funding for the Portsmouth Health Department.  As a condition of receiving state funding, the City is required to enter into an annual Agreement with VDH.  The Agreement specifies the minimum services to be provided by the Health Department and obligates the City to contribute local share funding for the Department. Discussion:  VDH has provided the City with the form agreement for FY 2026.  Under the Agreement, VDH has provided/will provide an estimated $2,870,368 in state funding and the City has provided/will provide an estimated $1,175,508 in local funding.  The City share includes $924,508 in local matching funds plus an additional $251,000 in non-match funding. The non-match funding includes $5,000 to focus on opioid use/overdose prevention, $75,000 to focus on the Department of Health’s communicable disease/infectious diseases program, $25,000 for community outreach efforts, $101,000 for maternal and child health and providing OBGYN services on site, and $45,000 for contract staff to assist patients with navigating healthcare needs and wraparound services (housing, food, medication, etc.).  As part of the adoption of the FY 2026 General Fund budget, the City appropriated sufficient funds to cover both the local match requirement and the non-match supplement. Financial Impact:  The City has previously appropriated the required local share. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Resolution. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Portsmouth Health Department will provide the required services.  The City will continue funding the local share. Motion by Dr. Dodson, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: