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January 24, 2023 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, there were present: Mayor Shannon E. Glover, Vice Mayor Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, William E. Moody, Jr., Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, De’Andre A. Barnes, Mark A. Hugel, Vernon L. Tillage, Jr., Interim City Manager Mimi C. Terry, City Attorney Lavonda Graham-Williams. Pastor Martha Provo provided invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Glover called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the minutes of a Called Meeting of January 10, 2023, and of a Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 23 - 32 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an ARPA Tourism Grant administered through the Virginia Tourism Commission in the amount of $100,000 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2023 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Museums and Tourism. Background:  The Virginia Tourism Commission made available a portion of its ARPA grant funding to Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO’s) throughout the state. The amount was pre-determined based on the DMO’s overall economic impact on state tourism.  The Department of Museums and Tourism submitted an acceptable program proposal and was awarded the maximum amount of $100,000. The first $50,000 arrives in mid-January. The balance of $50,000 will be distributed on a re-imbursement basis. Discussion:  The Department must implement the program exactly as submitted and adhere to all program specific guidelines and terms and conditions of the grant. This includes the requirement to provide a final report to Virginia Tourism.  The funds will be used to enrich the spring/summer advertising campaign and as part of the regional branding for Coastal Virginia Tourism per the agreement of all member DMOs of the Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance. Financial impact:  No local match is required as a condition of this grant funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment.  The Department of Museums and Tourism will implement said program in accordance with grant requirements. 1. Donna-Lee Biggs, 3104 Garland Drive, voiced her concern with statements made by an employee. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by M. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: