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April 22, 2003 WHEREAS, in the event of the elimination of the Emergency Operations Center, the same private, military, and commercial residents and businesses would not have access to emergency evacuation information, nor would local officials be able to communicate with their counterparts in other localities or with other levels of state and federal government; and WHEREAS, the total cost of a new Emergency Communications Operations Center is estimated at $18,510,714, for which the City is eligible to apply for a 75% or $12,396,996 grant from Homeland Security Funds administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the replacement of the current Emergency Operations and 911 Dispatch Centers is of vital importance to the security of the City, the region, and the nation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it strongly supports the construction of a new Emergency Operations Communications Center; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Homeland Security Funds in furtherance of such construction and to execute all other documents associated with the grant process, as well as to provide any and all information and assistance pertaining to such grant as may be required." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 03 - 158 - Adoption of a resolution to support an application by The Elizabeth River Project to the Virginia Outdoors Fund (VOF) Grant Program, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for the Grant-in-Aid Program, for the acquisition of property located at 801 Victory Boulevard near Paradise Creek for the potential development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Recommendation: · Adoption of a resolution to support an application by The Elizabeth River Project to Virginia Outdoors Fund (VOF) Grant Program, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for Grant-in-Aid Program, for the acquisition of property located at 801 Victory Boulevard near Paradise Creek for the potential development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Purpose and Need: · The Elizabeth River Project is taking the lead in preparing a grant application to secure $250,000 from the Virginia Outdoors Fund for acquisition of 801 Victory Boulevard. The grant funds will be used to purchase this 4.1-acre site that is adjacent to Paradise Creek. · As part of a five-year Watershed Management Plan developed by the Project for Paradise Creek, a key recommendation is for the City of Portsmouth to set aside land for public access, conservation and recreation on the Southern shore of the Creek at this location. Financial Impact: · The Elizabeth River Project proposes to secure $230,000 in matching funds over the next two years for shoreline improvements, walking trail and educational signage from sponsors, donors and partners throughout the community. · The City's commitment would include $20,000 per year in in-kind services or $10,000 per year for planning and maintenance.