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Mav 26. 2009 Discussion: . Construction bids were received for this project on April 30, 2009. . Approval from VDOT of the project to proceed was received May 5, 2009 Financial Impact: . Of the $3,900,000 appropriation request, $884,000 is from a Revenue Sharing Grant from VDOT and the balance of the funds are from the Master Developer for Victory Village, Victory Crossing Developers II, LLC as per agreement with the City dated April 22,2008. Recommended Action: . City Council to adopt the recommended appropriation ordinance. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Award the construction contract for the necessary infrastructure improvements. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $884,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND APPROPRIATING $3,995,000 IN THE FY 2008-2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT VICTORY VILLAGE IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH." Ayes: Heretick, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 287 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $74,848.80 from the Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating the same amount in the FY 2008-09 Grants Fund Operating Budget for the FY 2009 "Four for Life" Emergency Medical Services Program. Vision Principles: 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 City plans to use the FY 2009 funds for updating emergency medical equipment, additional medical supplies, and training for emergency medical personnel to ensure quality service delivery for Portsmouth citizens and visitors. This funding will also help protect our personnel from work-related injuries. Financial Impact: . No local cash match is required. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principles: 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.