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September 27, 2005 Discussion: . The City of Portsmouth has been allocated $107,592 based on a formula that was used considering the per capita of our community. . Although quite a reduction from 2004 funding ($337,270), this year's funds will also be allocated among the PFR&ES, the Police Department and the Portsmouth Health Department based on priority needs. . Portsmouth's plan includes funding for interoperable portable radios and other communications equipment, back-up power sources for designated neighborhood health centers and the Health Department offices, and a Medical Reserve Coordinator (contractual) . . Financial Impact: This grant requires no local cash match. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an Ordinance to accept $107,592 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and to appropriate this same amount for resources needed to prepare the City of Portsmouth for response to man-made or natural disasters. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Continued enhancement of emergency management resources among the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services, the Police Department and the Health Department. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,592 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE GRANTS FUND FOR DISASTER RESPONSE RESOURCES." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 05 - 440 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate the $3,000 Mini-Grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to the Portsmouth Police Department to provide overtime payment for law enforcement personnel to conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint in conjunction with the current Smart, Safe and Sober Checkpoint Strike-force program. There is no cash match required for this grant. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . The Portsmouth Police Department has received grant funding from the Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct a DUI Checkpoint in conjunction with the Smart, Safe and Sober Strike-Force Program. Discussion: . The funds from this grant will be utilized to provide overtime payment for law enforcement personnel to conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint In conjunction with the Smart, Safe and Sober Checkpoint Strike-force program. . Financial Impact: These grant funds require no local cash match. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate the $3,000 Mini-Grant from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to the Portsmouth Police Department to provide overtime payment for law enforcement personnel to conduct a Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint in conjunction with the current Smart, Safe and Sober Checkpoint Strike- Force Program. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation.