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June 8.2010 "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND FOR SUPPORT OF THE PORTSMOUTH CITIZENS CORPS PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 284 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $70,216.66 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2009-2010 Grants Fund to be used for emergency medical services equipment, supplies, and training. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . The Four for Life program, as amended in 2000, stipulates that four additional dollars be charged and collected at the time of registration of each passenger vehicle, pickup and panel truck. . The funds collected, pursuant to Section 46.2-694, Code of Virginia, shall be used only for emergency medical services. Discussion: . This grant allows for the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies In support of the Department of Fire Rescue's medical service delivery. . This funding source also allows for the training of department members. Financial Impact: . No Grant Match required. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Next Steps: . Purchase EMS equipment (i.e. cardiac monitors), supplies and training in support of department operations. Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,216.66 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND TRAINING." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 285 - Adoption of an ordinance appropriating $850,000 in the FY 2009-2010 General Fund in funds received in a settlement with the Southeastern Public Service Authority for unpaid payments in lieu of taxes. Vision Principle: A Robust and Prospering Economy. Background: . Approximately a year ago, the City determined that SPSA owed a service charge for its tax-exempt property in Portsmouth. SPSA took a contrary position. SPSA had never previously been billed for, or paid a service charge. The matter went to court and has now been settled for a compromise amount. . The terms of the settlement are that SPSA will pay Portsmouth $850,000 in settlement of all past and possible future PILOT charges.