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June 13, 2006 "ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $60,420 IN THE FY 2005-2006 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET FROM "FOUR FOR LIFE" FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR TRAINING AND THE PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 06 - 260 - Adoption of an ordinance to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,000 from Sam's Club, and to appropriate the same amount for acquisition of equipment and other supplies or equipment needed for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Background: . This is the third $1,000 grant award that the Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services has received from the Sam's Club Foundation for the Safe Heroes Program. . This grant will be utilized specifically for the Community Emergency Response Team Program that is led by Fire Captain H. M. "Monty" Gilbert. . CERT is a training program that prepares citizens to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a disaster where emergency services personnel are unable to respond immediately. Additionally, the CERT members may be integrated into the emergency response capabilities for their communities and/or citywide. . The CERT Program is in need of two generators. One generator will provide power to the Portsmouth Amateur Radio CERT Trailer, and the other will be used for other types of emergency activities as needed. Discussion: . The CERT Program currently has 70 trained citizens and has two utility trailers stored and equipped at the Cradock Fire Station. . The generator will be purchased from Sam's Club. Remaining funds will be used to acquire other needed supplies and equipment. . Financial Impact: There is no local cash match required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an Ordinance to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,000 from the Sam's Club Foundation, and to appropriate the same amount for acquisition of a generator and other supplies or equipment needed for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program. There is no local cash match required. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Acquisition of generator. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $1,000 IN FUNDS FROM SAM'S CLUB AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2005-2006 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM."