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October 28, 2014 Discussion: • A portion of this grant will be used for materials and supplies to promote ongoing litter prevention and recycling efforts by the Waste Management Division. • Monies from this grant will also be used to maintain existing pet waste stations and to promote stormwater outreach activities relating to proper disposal of yard waste, etc. • This is the fourth consecutive year that the City of Portsmouth has received funds from this grant. Financial Impact: • There is no requirement for matching funds. There is no financial impact to the City of Portsmouth. Recommended Action: • Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community and Quality of Life. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordnance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A VIRGINIA LITTER AND RECYCLING GRANT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,243 AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2014-15 GRANTS FUND TO PROMOTE LITTER PREVENTION, RECYCLING EFFORTS, AND STORMWATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS." Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Wright Nays: None 14 - 415 -Adoption of a resolution supporting participation in the Virginia Department of Transportation FY 2016 Revenue Sharing Program for the replacement of the Paradise Creek Bridge. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community and a Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Background: • The Paradise Creek Bridge is a structurally deficient bridge with a sufficiency rating of 18.7. • The VDOT Revenue Sharing Program provides an opportunity for localities to provide local funds to match state funds for priority projects. Discussion: • VDOT issues a call to localities to submit Revenue Sharing applications for qualifying projects in advance of their upcoming budget. • City staff identifies projects and submits the required applications and other supporting materials to VDOT for consideration. • This revenue sharing application will allow the City to start the design process for replacing the bridge. • A resolution from City Council outlining the request to participate and its support of the project identified for funding from the Revenue Sharing program is required to complete the application process. Financial Impact: • The preliminary estimate -design, right of way clearance, and construction - is $8, 600, 000. • The City must provide a $250,000 match if this application is approved by VDOT. This requires a $250,000 commitment in the City CIP. Recommended Action: • Adoption of the Resolution Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community and a Robust Economy for Working Men and Women. Next Steps Following Council Action: • Submit resolution to VDOT.