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November 28, 2023 Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 386 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Emergency Management Program Grant in the amount of $57,992 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said amount in the FY 2024 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. Background:  The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) awards localities Emergency Management Performance Grant (“EMPG”) funding received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The program funding is used to improve emergency and disaster preparation, response and recovery. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services was awarded a total of $57,992 under the EMPG.  The program funds allow for the purchase of necessary equipment, supplies and training in support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies or disasters.  This funding source is essential in accomplishing the mission of protecting the City and the residents of Portsmouth from natural and man-made disasters.  The grant requires a dollar-for-dollar local match of $57,992, which will be satisfied through previously budgeted funds for the salary of the Deputy Emergency Coordinator. Financial impact:  There is a dollar-for-dollar local match requirement. The match requirement is already budgeted as part of the Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services’ FY 2024 budget. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Submission of the Grant Agreement signed by the City Manager  Submission of the Application package by PFRES  The Finance Department will assign the budget code.  PFRES to purchase the approved items per VDEM. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Tillage, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,992 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2024 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 23 - 387 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting State Homeland Security Program Grant funds in the amount of $53,800 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and appropriating said amount in the FY 2024 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services.