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June 24.2008 08 - 294 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $49,407 from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating said amount in the 2007 -2008 Grants Fund Operating Budget for the FY 2008 "Four for Life" Emergency Medical Services Program. 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. . The Office of Emergency Medical Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia previously awarded the City of Portsmouth $70,830 in "Four for Life" funds for FY 2008. The additional $49,207 will be added to the original grant award making a total of $129,037 for FY 2008. Discussion: . The City plans to use the FY 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. Staff Recommends: Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle Advanced: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Provide training that qualifies under the "Four for Life" program and acquire equipment and medical supplies. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,407 FROM THE VIRGINIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2007-2008 GRANTS FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FY 2008 "FOUR FOR LIFE" EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Randall Nays: None 08 - 295 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $650,000 and appropriating said amount in the 2007 -2008 Grants Fund Operating Budget for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services for the 2008 USDA Summer Food Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community.