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April 28, 2026 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 2713 Sterling Point Drive, to help citizens with their water bills suggested enabling a tier system whereby largest users pay more. He also suggested implementing an energy share program similar to what Dominion Energy offers. - City Manager’s Report - Consent Agenda: 26-109a: Adoption of an ordinance to accept Adult Protective Services funding in the amount of $1,500 from the Virginia Department of Social Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2026 Social Services Fund for use by DSS. Background:  Adult Protective Services provides for the purchase of goods and services for vulnerable adults served through the APS program. Discussion:  DSS provides services through this program when APS has taken a report, and through its investigation, determined that an adult is vulnerable and needs protective services to protect from ongoing abuse and neglect; or, to prevent abuse and neglect.  Portsmouth Social Services has requested and received additional funding in the amount of $1,500 to provide services to those persons that meet eligibility requirements for the program.  The funds will be used for eligible uses like temporary emergency shelter, respite care, home delivered meals, medical care, and relocation costs. Financial Impact:  The funding has a local match of 15.5%, which amount has previously been appropriated to the FY 2026 Social Services Fund Budget. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Strategic Pillar #4: Safe, Connected, and Thriving Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will establish a budget line and make the appropriate budget adjustments. “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2026 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR USE BY DSS. ” 26-109b: Adoption of an ordinance to transfer $900,000 from the FY 2026 Social Services Fund into the FY26 Children’s Services Act Fund to cover the required local match for mandated cases. Background:  The City of Portsmouth allocated $707,977 of local match for the overall $2.6 million FY26 budget for the CSA Fund. However, due to increased demand for mandated cases, this anticipated allocation may not be sufficient.  The City allocated $3,316,005 as its local match for the $22.8 million FY26 budget for the Social Services Fund. Staff does not anticipate needing the full match amount by the end of the fiscal year.