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November 22. 2011 Background: . Education and public outreach is a significant component of the City of Portsmouth's stormwater management program. It is one of the required activities of our MS4 Permit. . This grant is for public outreach activities that will occur during FY2012. The VADEQ has already transferred these funds to the City. Discussion: . The Department of Public Works/Stormwater applied for and received a Virginia Litter and Recycling Grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. . This grant is for the installation of Mutt Mitt dispensers and bags in municipal parks. . The installation of Mutt Mitt dispensers and bags in municipal parks advocates dog friendly spaces in the community and allows residents to take care of their environment. . The elimination of pet waste reduces a potential source of pollutants for local waterways. Financial Impact: . There is no matching fund requirement. There is no financial impact to the City as all of the grant funds have already been received by the city. Recommended Action: . Ordinance to appropriate $13,164 for a Virginia Litter and Recycling Grant received from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. 1. Pat Simons, 801 Mimosa Road, voiced her opposition to this item. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A VIRGINIA LITTER AND RECYCLING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,164 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2011-12 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO CONTROL PET WASTE IN PUBLIC PARKS." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Heretick, Moody, Randall, Whitehurst, Wright Nays: None 11 - 452 - Adoption of a resolution (1) committing $1,250,000 in funds appropriated in the FY 2011-12 Capital Improvements Fund as matching funds for a $1,250,000 grant in Revenue Sharing funds from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) towards the design of the northbound lane replacement of Churchland Bridge and (2) requesting VDOT to establish an urban system highway project for replacement of the northbound side of the Churchland Bridge. Vision Principles: Bold New Directions, and Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The northbound side (towards Churchland) is programmed for replacement in the 5 year Capital Improvement Program. It is presently being funded with city funds. We are also in the process of selecting a consultant to design its replacement and anticipate starting that in January of 2012.