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September 24, 2024 “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,708 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 PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLES. ” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 270 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting grant funds in the amount of $6,925 from the U.S Department of Transportation through the Virginia Highway Safety Office and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to deter driving under the influence. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $6,925 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO).  Estimated revenue in the FY 2025 Grants Fund is increased by $6,925. Discussion:  The PPD will utilize a multi-faceted approach to improve traffic safety in the city. It is certain that alcohol is among one of the major factors contributing to personal injuries resulting from vehicular crashes. Through these increased enforcement and educational efforts, we intend to significantly reduce Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and to reduce crashes that have the potential of death and serious injuries.  The funds received will enable Portsmouth Police Department to provide overtime payments for conducting checkpoints and problem area saturation patrols and will allow for the purchase of associated equipment. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $6,925 by the DOT NHTSA through the VHSO provides funding for the Portsmouth Police Department.  A local match having a value of $3,462 is required as a condition of the funding, which match will be satisfied by funding for fuel and vehicle maintenance costs that has previously been appropriated in the FY 2025 Police Department General Fund Budget. 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 Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Tillage, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,925 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE VIRGINIA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2025 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DETER DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. ” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 271 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting grant funds in the amount of $42,057 from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Virginia Highway Safety Office and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to improve traffic safety.