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September 27, 2022 Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM COST RECOVERY FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,153.14 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2023 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 22 - 290 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $31,607 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Virginia Highway Safety Office and appropriating said amount in the FY 2023 Grants Fund for use by the Police Department to reduce driving under the influence. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $31,607 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO).  Estimated revenue in the FY 2023 Grants Fund is increased by $31,607. Discussion:  The PPD will utilize a multi-faceted approach to improve traffic safety in the city. It is certain that alcohol is one of the major factors contributing to personal injuries resulting from vehicular crashes. Through these increased enforcement and educational efforts, we intend to significantly reduce Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and to reduce crashes that have the potential of death and serious injuries.  The funds received will enable Portsmouth Police Department to provide overtime payments for checkpoints and problem area saturation patrols, and to purchase associated equipment. Financial Impact:  An in-kind local match of $15,804 is required as a condition of the funding, which match will be satisfied using previously budgeted funding in the FY 2023 General Fund budget. 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 Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Woodard, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,607 FROM THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE VIRGINIA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2023 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REDUCE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 22 - 291 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $25,285 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Virginia Highway Safety Office and appropriating said funds in the FY 2023 Grants Fund for use by the Police Department for traffic safety initiatives.