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October 12, 2021 Recommended Action:  Adoption of ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The continuation of our Victim Witness Program focusing on serving victims of crime in our city. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $552,761 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2022 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 305 - Adoption of a resolution supporting the City of Portsmouth’s FY 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding Application to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Background:  The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program provides an opportunity for localities to provide local funds to match federal funds for priority projects.  The Build One Portsmouth Comprehensive Plan and the City Master Transportation Plan encourage and promote multi-modal corridors and increased accessibility on local roadways. Discussion:  VDOT issues a call to localities (biennial) to submit Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program applications for qualifying projects in advance of its budget discussions.  City staff identifies projects and submits the required applications and other supporting materials to VDOT for consideration.  A resolution from City Council outlining the request to participate and its support for the project is required as part of the application process.  The Portsmouth Pedestrian Enhancement Project Phase 2 will provide various pedestrian improvements at five locations identified by staff that serve bus stops, school zones and other retail service centers.  The project includes pedestrian beacons, high-visibility crosswalks, ADA ramps and sidewalk connections. Financial Impact:  TA Program Funding requires a 20% local match.  The project estimate for the Portsmouth Pedestrian Enhancement Project Phase 2 is $1,453,257.  This requires a local match in the FY2023 CIP of $363,314.  City Staff is also pursuing additional funding opportunities for these projects. If successful, the City contribution to these projects may be reduced or eliminated. Recommended Action:  Adoption of theresolution Next Steps Following Council Action:  Submit resolution to VDOT Motion by Mr. Barnes, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: