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October 23, 2018 Financial Impact:  There is no financial match for this grant.  The grant award amount of $85,615 will increase the FY 2019 Grants Fund by said amount. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. In addition, the Chief of Police or his designee will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,615 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2019 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 407 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Four-For-Life Program grant funds in the amount of $73,104.72 from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Background:  The Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services administers the Four-For-Life Program. The Four-For-Life program, as amended in 2000, stipulates that four additional dollars 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.  The Code of Virginia further states that the Department of Health shall return twenty-six percent (26%) of the vehicle registration fees collected to the locality wherein such vehicle is registered, and funds can only be used for emergency medical services. Discussion:  The city is receiving a total of $73,104.72 through the Four-For-Life Program.  Funds will be used to purchase necessary EMS equipment and supplies in support of the emergency medical service delivery.  The city must complete and submit an annual Report of Expenditures to the Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services in August 2019. 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.  To proceed with the necessary purchase of EMS equipment, supplies and training for PFRES EMS personnel. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: