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November 14, 2023 Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $115,645 provides funding for the Portsmouth Police Department.  The City does not have to provide matching funds. 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 Mr. Tillage, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,645 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2024 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 362 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting funding in the amount of $20,540 from the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation and appropriating said funds in the FY 2024 Grants Fund for implementation of the Whole Blood Initiative by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Background:  Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation became operational in July 1988, when Portsmouth General Hospital was sold to Tidewater Health Care, Inc. This is a private Foundation and not affiliated with any hospital. The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of the Portsmouth community through insightful, effective, and coordinated philanthropic grantmaking and collaborations. The Foundation’s vision is to be a catalyst for maximizing outcomes through community assessment, collaborative development and focused grant making. The members of the Board of Directors governing the Foundation are selected from the Portsmouth community. Discussion:  The Foundation approved a grant for the Whole Blood Initiative for Trauma Care Emergency to be administered by PFRES for a one-year period. PFRES will deliver blood to trauma patients meeting specific criteria trauma morality.  The Whole Blood Initiative will allow PFRES to serve the entire City. Patients will no longer have to wait to receive this life saving treatment until they reach a local hospital. Studies have shown that administration of whole blood during the initial call improves mortality rates, and positively impacts length of hospital stay and overall outcome.  The Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS), as a part of this regional initiative, is providing all associated equipment and administration devices necessary to provide this treatment.  A detailed Evaluation Report will be due at the close of the grant period. Financial impact:  This program does not require a local cash match or any In-Kind services.  Any funds not used for the purposes described in the proposal will revert to the Foundation. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance.