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October 12, 2021 “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. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia desires to submit an application for an allocation of funds up to $1,453,257 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding Program; and WHEREAS, all $1,453,257 of these funds are requested to fund the Portsmouth Pedestrian Enhancement Project Phase 2 at five locations that serve bus stops, school zones and other retail service centers; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia hereby supports this application for an allocation of $1,453,257 through the Virginia Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding Program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby commits to fund its local share of preliminary engineering, right-of- way and construction (as applicable) of the project under agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation in accordance with the project financial documents; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute all agreements and/or addenda for any approved projects with the Virginia Department of Transportation.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 306 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of the Fiscal Year 2022 Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health for funding and services for the Portsmouth Health Department. Background:  The Portsmouth Health Department provides health services for Portsmouth residents, including screenings, immunizations, education, and inspections.  The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides annual funding for the Portsmouth Health Department.  As a condition of receiving state funding, the City is required to enter into an annual Agreement with VDH.  The Agreement specifies the minimum services to be provided by the Health Department and obligates the City to contribute local share funding for the Department. Discussion:  VDH has provided the City with the form agreement for FY 2022.  Under the Agreement, VDH will provide an estimated $2,253,735 in state funding and the City will provide an estimated $1,157,191 in local funding.  As part of the adoption of the FY 2022 General Fund budget, the City appropriated the local match funding required by the Agreement. Financial Impact  The City has previously appropriated the required local share. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the resolution.