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November 27,2007 Discussion: . The Senior Station serves as a "hub" of activities and programs for senior adults. The addition of the DVD library and speaker's program furthers this mission. The program began in October 2005 and is being continued for another year. The extension of this program into 2008 will maximize the impact of this grant over a total three-year period. Financial Impact: . There is an in-kind match of $250 required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principles: Lifelong Learning Community and Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Senior Station Recreation Program Specialist will be the project manager for the grant and will keep the Department updated on the status of the programs. The City Council liaison will provide information to the City Council as appropriate. Motion by Mr. R. Smith, and seconded by Ms. Psi mas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400 FROM THE SENIOR SERVICES OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE FY 2007-2008 GRANTS FUND TO FUND A DVD LIBRARY AND A QUARTERLY SPEAKER'S PROGRAM AT THE SENIOR STATION." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 07 - 481 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $70,830 from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating the same amount in the FY 2007-2008 General Fund Operating Budget to be used by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services for training and medical supplies. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . In 1983, the General Assembly established a special fund (found in the Code of Virginia 46.2-694) to be used only for emergency medical service purposes by imposing a $1.00 fee to the registration of motor vehicles and to be known as "One for Life" Over the years, the fee has increased until it is now known as the "Four for Life" program. . The purpose of this program is to provide funding to localities for the training of emergency medical service personnel and for the purchase of necessary medical equipment and supplies. Discussion: . The Office of Emergency Medical Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia has awarded the City of Portsmouth $70,830 from the "Four for Life" fund for fiscal year 2008 upon submission of the Report of Expenditures for 2007. This report has been submitted. . The City plans to use the 2008 funds for updated emergency medical equipment, additional medical supplies, and training for emergency medical personnel to ensure the best service possible for Portsmouth citizens and visitors. Updated equipment will also protect our personnel from work-related injuries. Financial Impact: . No local cash match is required.