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July 23, 2024 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, there were present: Mayor Shannon E. Glover, Vice Mayor Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, Wiliam E. Moody, Jr., Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, De’Andre A. Barnes, Mark A. Hugel, Vernon L. Tillage, Jr., City Manager Steven Carter, City Attorney Lavonda Graham-Williams. Mayor Glover asked for a moment of silence 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 Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, of a Called Meeting of July 9, 2024, and of a Regular Meeting of July 9, 2024, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 24 - 207 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting grant funding in the amount $2,416 from the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services to purchase and install two vital sign stations, associated probes, and wall-mounting hardware. 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 are selected from the Portsmouth community and govern the Foundation. Discussion:  The Board of Directors of the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation approved the grant for the purchase and installation of two vital sign stations, associated probes, and wall-mounting hardware to be utilized by PFRES. The purchase and installation must be completed within the one-year grant period, which is from June 26, 2024 through June 25, 2025.  Per the guidelines established for this grant, PFRES will submit fiscal and narrative reports to the Board of Directors during and upon the conclusion of the grant period.  This grant is subject to financial audit upon notification during or immediately following the grant period. Financial impact:  This program does not require a local cash match or any In-Kind services. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will assign the budget code.  Begin the process of purchasing and installing the said equipment. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: