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February 9, 2021  The primary goal of this program is to financially assist governmental, volunteer and non-profit EMS agencies to purchase EMS equipment, supplies and vehicles and provide needed EMS programs and projects.  The Grant is primarily a reimbursement grant that requires the grantee to make the purchase for the awarded item(s) and then submit an invoice for reimbursement. Discussion:  This grant allows for the purchase of necessary equipment in support of the Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (PFRES) to purchase 2 Powered Ambulance Cots and 2 Stair Chair Systems. Financial Impact:  This grant requires a dollar for dollar cash match of $22,415.82, which match has previously been appropriated as part of the FY 2021 General Fund Budget for the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary changes.  Acceptance of the grant award and sign the Memorandum of Agreement\\MOA.  Purchase EMS equipment in support of PFRES operations.  Submit all invoices and final reports to the OEMS for reimbursement. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Dr. Whitaker, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A RESCUE SQUAD ASSISTANCE FUND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,415 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT INTO THE FY 2021 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 60 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend and reordain Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (Building Code), including by adding a new Division Three (Appeals), to amend and reordain Article III of Chapter 13 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (Fire Prevention Code) by adding a new Section 13-90, and to amend and reordain Article II of Chapter 17 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (Building and Structures Maintenance Code), including by deleting Division Two (Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals), all for the purpose of simplifying and streamlining the process for appealing determinations of the Department of Permits and Inspections, the Building Official, and the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Background:  The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) governs building code and property maintenance issues in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The VUSBC includes three sections: the Construction Code, the Existing Building Code, and the Maintenance Code.  Portsmouth has adopted the VUSBC through Section 7-96 of the City Code.  Under the VUSBC, localities are required to establish a local Board of Building Code Appeals (“BBCA”) to hear appeals of determinations by the Building Official and the Department of Permits and Inspections.  Portsmouth has established a local BBCA, but has also established a separate and similar board called the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals (“HBAA”).