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July 28. 2009 Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $891,500 received from the Federal Highway Administration through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program (CMAQ) to replace the traffic signalization at the intersection referred to as Alexander's Corner. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhood and Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . Completion of the required design plans followed by construction of the signalization improvements. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE IN THE FY 2009-2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND THE SUM OF $891,500 RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY PROGRAM (CMAQ) TO REPLACE THE TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AT THE ALEXANDER'S CORNER INTERSECTION." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 396 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $7,033.76 from the Library of Virginia and appropriating said funds in the FY 2009-2010 Grants Fund for use by the Clerk of Circuit Court to purchase microfilm equipment. Vision Principle: Pride of Past, Promise of Future. Background: . The Clerk of Circuit Court has requested and received a grant from the Library of Virginia for the purpose of purchasing a microfilm reader/printer. These funds are to be utilized for the purchase of microfilm readerlprinter with the capacity to handle 35mm film. The film provided from the Library of Virginia for Chancery and Law Order Books is 35mm. The office currently has microfilm readerlprinters for 16mm film and to handle 35mm film requires the installation of a manual carriage on one of the existing readers. This is not efficient or effective for providing the public with immediate service. . The total available funds from the Library of Virginia are $7,033.76. . The Clerk of Circuit Court has requested $7,033.76 to be disbursed to the City of Portsmouth for purchasing the equipment relating to this project. Discussion: . This grant will provide funding to purchase a microfilm readerlprinter capable of handling 35mm film. The civil department needs this readerlprinter because several Chancery and Law Order Books are only available on 35mm film. The readerslprinters currently in the office for public and staff use only allow for the loading of 16mm film. The office has a manual carriage that may be installed on one reader for the purpose of reading 35mm film. An automated reader would be more efficient and also allow for public use of 35mm film. Financial Impact: . No City cash match is required. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $7,033.76 in grant funds from the Library of Virginia for use by the Clerk of Circuit Court for purchasing a 35mm microfilm reader/printer. No City cash match is required. Vision Principle: Pride of Past, Promise of Future. Next Steps Following Council Action: . None