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July 14, 2015 Discussion:  This program was first implemented in 2000. Financial Impact:  The Department of Behavioral Healthcare Services has agreed to pay half of the salary and fringe benefits ($27,493.00) of the case manager for the program. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of proposed ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The responsibility of overseeing the Portsmouth Adult Drug Treatment Court will rest with the Third Judicial Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth. Motion by Dr. Edmonds, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2015-16 GRANTS FUND TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE PORTSMOUTH ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT.” Ayes: Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None Abstained: Cherry (His wife is an employee of the Drug Court) 15 - 262 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Four for Life Program grant funds in the amount of $72,620.08 from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2014-15 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense Community. Background:  The Four for Life program, as amended in 2008, stipulates that an additional $4.25 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 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 Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: