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March 8. 2005 The State Code stipulates that two additional dollars be charged and collected at the time of vehicle registration for the sole purpose of emergency medical services. This program, known as "Two-for-Life," states that 25% of the fees collected by each locality shall be returned to the locality for these purposes. There is no local cash match required. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Recommendation: . Adoption of an ordinance to accept $35,547 from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Services, and to appropriate the same amount in the Grants Fund for the training of emergency medical service personnel and for the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies. Purpose and Need: . The Code of Virginia 46.2-694 stipulates that two additional dollars ($2.00) be Charged and collected at the time of vehicle registration for the sole purpose of emergency medical services. . This program, known as "Two-for-Life," states that 25% of the fees collected by each locality shall be returned to the locality. . The funds provided are to be used only for training or the purchase of equipment or supplies to support local emergency medical services non-profit agenci es/ organ izati ons. . This grant contributes toward the City Council's vision of Neighborhood and Community Transformation by helping to ensure community safety. Financial Impact: . There is no match required. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,547 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE GRANTS FUND FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES." Ayes: Moody, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst Nays: None Absent: Psi mas, Holley - New Business - 05 - 112 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments. 05 - 113 - Items Submitted by Council Members Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to add to the agenda the consideration of a motion pertaining to Southeastern Public Service Authority and the American Ref-Fuel Company, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in support of this item. 2. Martha Ann Creecy, 317 Dinwiddie Street" spoke on this item. 3. Ellis W. James, 2021 Kenlake Place, Norfolk, spoke in support of this item.