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October 25, 2016 Next Steps Following Council Action:  School Board approval of revised Schools Budget.  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustments. 1. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, spoke in opposition to this item. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $284,922 FROM THE PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE TO THE INSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION OF THE OVERALL AND SECOND QUARTER FY 2017 PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION, ATTENDANCE & HEALTH, PUPIL TRANSPORTATION, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE OVERALL AND SECOND QUARTER FY 2017 PPS GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE THE INSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION BY $410,779 AND THE DEBT & FUND TRANSFER CLASSIFICATION BY $68,383.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 340 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Four-for-Life Program Grant funds in the amount of $75,742.16 from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2017 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Vision Principle: Enhanced Quality of Life. Background:  The Four-for-Life Program (26% Return to Localities), as amended in 2002, stipulates that an additional $4.00 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: Enhanced Quality of Life. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budgetary adjustments. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FOUR-FOR-LIFE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,742.16 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2017 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.”