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November 10, 2015 Background:  The Virginia Department of Fire Programs has been providing entitlement funds to localities for more than twenty years.  “Aid to Localities” provides Virginia cities, towns and counties with funds to pay for training, construction of training centers, firefighting equipment, and protective clothing.  The funds are derived from one-percent of fire-related insurance coverage and are allocated based on population. Discussion:  This year, the city of Portsmouth has been notified that it will receive $302,787.00 in Fire Program Funds.  Each year, the city must report to the Department of Fire Programs how the money is used.  Funds will be used to support fire and emergency services within the city of Portsmouth. Financial impact:  These grant funds require no local cash match. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principle: Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustment so that the Fire Department can acquire additional fire protection equipment and continue to provide necessary training for fire personnel. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,787 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROGRAMS AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2015-16 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 15 - 400 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Local Emergency Management Program Grant in the amount of $57,992 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said amount in the FY 2015-16 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services for emergency management equipment, supplies, and training. Vision Principles: Neighborhoods and a Sense Community. Background:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management recognizes the critical role of emergency management at the local level. Strong local emergency management programs keep the Commonwealth safer, and allow all of us to respond and recover effectively and efficiently when an emergency or disaster occurs. Discussion:  Emergency Management equipment, supplies, and training are funded by this program. This funding is essential in supporting the mission of protecting Portsmouth citizens from natural and man-made disasters.  The grant requires a 1:1 match ratio and the salary of the Battalion Chief that acts as the Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management is utilized as the city’s contribution. Financial Impact:  In-kind match (Salary of Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Management).