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August 8, 2017 - City Manager’s Report - 17 - 341 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Conference and Education Assistance Program grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and appropriating said amount in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services in connection with the Women in Public Service Conference. Background:  The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) administers the Conference and Education Assistance Grant Program.  The purpose of the VDFP Conference and Education Assistance Grant Program is to provide financial assistance for training conferences and seminars sponsored by Virginia-based non-profit organizations that further the professional development and education of fire and emergency services personnel throughout the Commonwealth. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services was awarded $15,000 to assist with the 2018 Women in Public Service Conference.  The funds will be utilized to cover the expenditures for the instructor’s inclusive fees, production of presentation materials, supplies and equipment, as per the grant policy. Financial Impact:  There is no requirement for a local cash match and\\or in-kind services. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustment. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A CONFERENCE AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROGRAMS AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE CONFERENCE.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 342 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Aid to Local Ports Program grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Port of Virginia and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for disbursement by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services in connection with the construction of the Elizabeth River Project River Academy at Paradise Creek Nature Park. Background:  The City of Portsmouth sponsored a grant application from The Elizabeth River Project (ERP) to the Port of Virginia Aid to Local Ports grant program. The request was for funds for the construction of the River Academy at Paradise Creek Nature Park.  On September 26, 2006, City Council adopted Resolution R-06-48 authorizing the City to enter into an Agreement with ERP concerning the creation of Paradise Creek Nature Park, and on August 23, 2011 and July 12, 2016 City Council adopted Resolutions R-11-23 and R-16-19, respectively, authorizing amendments to the Agreement.