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June 13, 2006 Next Steps Following Council Action: . The CFO will ensure that the budget action needed to increase the total appropriations in the General Fund by $2,222,398 is processed immediately upon adoption of the ordinance. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY'S FY 2005-2006 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE THE ESTIMATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY THE SUM OF $2,222,398 TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATING TRANSFERS TO THE DONATIONS, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ACT, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS AND THE PAYMENT OF OTHER OPERATING COSTS." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 06 - 259 - Adoption of an ordinance to accept the grant award of $60,420, and to appropriate the same amount under the "Four for Life" program administered by the Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . In 1983, the General Assembly established a special fund to be used only for emergency medical service purposes by imposing a $1.00 fee to the registration of motor vehicles. It became known as the "One for Life" fund. In 1990, a bill was passed to increase the fee to $2.00, and it was commonly referred to as the "Two for Life" program. In 2002, the fee was increased to $4.00 and has since been known as the "Four for Life" program, which can be found in the Code of Virginia 46.2-694. . The purpose of this program is to provide funding for the training of emergency medical service personnel and for the purchase of necessary medical equipment and supplies by localities. Discussion: . The Office of Emergency Medical Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia has awarded the City of Portsmouth $60,420 from the "Four for Life" fund for fiscal year 2006 upon submission of the Report of Expenditures for 2005. This report has been submitted. . The City plans to use the funds to purchase two powered ambulance cots and other medical supplies and equipment. The powered ambulance cots will decrease the number of work-related injuries to our paramedics and provide a safer working environment for them. Funds will also be used for the training of emergency medical personnel. . Financial Impact: There is no local cash match required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an Ordinance to accept the grant award of $60,420, and to appropriate the same amount under the "Four for Life" program administered by the Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Acquire emergency medical equipment and supplies and provide training that qualifies under the "Four for Life" program. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: