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August 27, 2013 (a) The proposed modifications to the site be in substantial conformity with the Preliminary Site Plan prepared by Blakeway Corporation and dated March 27, 2013, except where modifications may be required to comply with the City's Ordinance requirements. (b) Perimeter landscaping shall be installed between the parking areas and the public rights-of-way along Victory Boulevard and George Washington Highway in accordance with Section 40.1-5.2(D)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Director of Planning. Credit shall be given for existing landscaping in these locations. 4. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by the City Council." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 13 - 352 -Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Four for Life Grant in the amount of $72,951.84 from the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating said sum in the FY 2013-14 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services for emergency services. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. 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 Portsmouth Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services (PFRES) medical service delivery. • This funding source also allows for the training of PFRES personnel. Financial impact: • These grant funds require no cash match. Recommended Action: • Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: • Purchase EMS equipment, supplies, and training in support of PFRES operations. Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Mr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A FOUR FOR LIFE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,951.84 FROM THE VIRGINIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2013-14 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None