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August 22, 2017  This funding source provides for the training of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. Financial impact:  This program does not require 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 adjustments.  In addition, PFRES will purchase EMS equipment, supplies, and training in support of operations. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FOUR-FOR-LIFE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,941.36 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 364 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $419,364.41 from the Virginia Department of Health and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services for the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Background:  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Discussion:  The city of Portsmouth was awarded a total of $419,364.41 through a grant through the Virginia Department of Health for the USDA Summer Food Program.  The city has continued to receive this funding for more than 32 years, and it is administered by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services.  Each year the program accommodates churches, community organizations, schools and recreation locations.  The Department of Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services has a signed agreement with Portsmouth Public Schools, Food Services Division to provide the meals for this program.  The USDA Summer Food Service Program for 2017 will include 38 sites consisting of Summer School sites, childcare programs, community organizations and City of Portsmouth recreation sites.  It is estimatedthat the program will serve 69,656 breakfasts (2,288 daily), 63,033 lunches (1,770 daily), and 8,480 suppers (565 daily). Financial Impact:  There is no local cash match required. The grant is a total reimbursement grant based on the number of meals served according to the guidelines. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustment.