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November 13, 2018 1. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, asked that information be provided as to where the funds are being spent. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE REDUCING THE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING AWARDED TO THE PORTSMOUTH AREA RESOURCES COALITION (PARC) UNDER THE FY 2019 BUDGET FROM $83,625 TO $0 AND REALLOCATING SAID FUNDS WITHIN THE PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS: $62,718 TO HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, INC. (H.E.R. SHELTER) FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF AN EMERGENCY SHELTER AND $20,907 TO A MISCELLANEOUS RESERVE FOR FUTURE AWARD TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES FOR PORTSMOUTH CITIZENS DURING FY 2019.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 426 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting State Homeland Security Program Grant funds in the amount of $48,100 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Background:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) administers all non- disaster/preparedness grant and funding programs available to local government and state agencies. These funding opportunities are used to enhance overall preparedness and response capabilities for full range of hazards. Discussion:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management awarded the Southside Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team (SRHMRT) a grant totaling $73,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  The Southside Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team (SRHMRT) is comprised of resources from the following four (4) jurisdictions: Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Portsmouth has a long-standing agreement to serve as the lead-agency for SRHMRT.  Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (PFRES) is allotted $48,100 of the $73,000.  The grant funds will be used to provide equipment to support the ongoing needs of the PFRES Hazardous Materials Response Team. Financial Impact:  The City is not required to provide a cash or in-kind match. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance to complete the necessary budgetary adjustments. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,100 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2019 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.”