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February 27, 2024 24 - 54 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Safe Streets for All grant funding in the amount of $315,000 from the Federal Highway Administration and appropriating said funds in the FY 2024 Grants Fund for the development of the Portsmouth Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan. Background:  The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides funding for communities to develop action plans to create safer streets and roads for its citizens.  Communities that adopt safety action plans can apply for funds from FHWA to make safety improvements recommended in the plan. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan (Action Plan) development process will involve reviewing existing plans such as the Virginia Department of Transportation Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, analyzing accident data, and engaging citizens to develop a detailed inventory of roadway, intersection, trail, and walkway conditions throughout the city.  The study will also examine equity as it pertains to transit and accessibility.  The recommendations will be prioritized and presented in a draft final Action Plan for public comment prior to adoption by City Council.  The Action Plan will also include a communication and performance monitoring plan. Financial Impact:  The grant award from the FHWA is $315,000.  The required local match for the grant is $63,000, which funds have been previously appropriated in the Planning Category of the FY 2024 General Fund Budget. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will complete the necessary budget transfers. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Tillage, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SAFE STREETS FOR ALL GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $315,000 FROM THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2024 GRANTS FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PORTSMOUTH SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL ACTION PLAN.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 55 - Adoption of an ordinance increasing the Children’s Service Act Fund Budget in the total amount of $850,000 by (1) accepting supplemental funding in the amount of $628,575 from the Virginia Office of Children’s Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2024 CSA Fund Budget and (2) reducing the Non-Departmental line item and increasing the Transfer to Other Funds line item in the FY 2024 General Fund Budget by $221,425 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2024 CSA Fund Budget. Background:  The Virginia Office of Children’s Services (VOCS) allocated Portsmouth $1,536,411 for Fiscal Year 2024. However, due to increased mandated services, this original allocation is insufficient.