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November 12, 2024 “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,992 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2025 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO IMPROVE DISASTER PREPARATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY IN THE CITY.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 340 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program funding in the amount of $151,150 from the U.S. Department of Energy and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Grants Fund for use by the Engineering Department to upgrade lighting at City Park and other recreation facilities. Background:  The US Department of Energy established the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, with the goal of improving energy efficiency.  DOE has authorized a grant in the amount of $151,150 for the City to provide LED upgrades/conversions at City Park and potentially other recreation facilities (subject to available funding). Discussion:  The Engineering Department would oversee LED upgrades/conversions utilizing the funding. Financial Impact  No local match is required as a condition of the funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the Ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will make the necessary budget adjustments. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,150 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2025 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO UPGRADE LIGHTING AT CITY PARK.” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 341 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of the Fiscal Year 2025 Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health for funding and services of the Portsmouth Health Department. Background:  The Portsmouth Health Department provides health services for Portsmouth residents, including screenings, immunizations, education, and inspections.  The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides annual funding for the Portsmouth Health Department.  As a condition of receiving state funding, the City is required to enter into an annual Agreement with VDH.  The Agreement specifies the minimum services to be provided by the Health Department and obligates the City to contribute local share funding for the Department.