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Februa_.nL~25 1997 · Grant funds will be provided with a 50% local match requirement. Grants cannot exceed $100,000 per locality. We are applying for the maximum allowable amount. However, the funding is awarded on a very competitive basis. Twelve (12) communities are eligible 5o apply. There is a total amount of $500,000.to be awarded. · If the grant is awarded to the City, the funds will be targeted in "hot spots" in the Brighton and Prentis Park neighborhoods. · The civic league is aware of the proposed demolitions, and they are supportive of the project. · 'There is an accumulated backlog of approximately 43 structures qualifying for demolition in the neighborhood. Financial Impact: · The grant would be matched with money already appropriated for demolition from the City's 1997 Community Development Block Grant Funds. Motion by Mr. Clemons, and seconded by Mr. Martin, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN AN ABANDONED HOUSING CLEARANCE FUND GRANT. WHEREAS, there is a need to acquire, demolish and clear the City of abandoned housing and to eliminate its threat to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Portsmouth, and WHEREAS, there are grants available to localities through the Abandoned Housing Clearance Fund, which is administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and WHEREAS, in order to obtain such grants, it is necessary for the City to make application for such grants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute an application form and such other documents as may be necessary to apply for an Abandoned Housing Clearance Grant through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and by this resolution, the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, is certified and designated by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, to be the applicant for such funds." Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Robinett, Holley Nays: None 97 - 57 - Motion to transfer $44,910 from the Grants Contingency Account to purchase new technology for the Records Unit of the Police Department. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion to transfer $44,910 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Police Department Records Automation Grant. Pur ose and Need: The Records unit of the Police Department is the unit responsible for collecting, storing, and managing all police-generated reports. This is a high-volume task which is currently done mostly manually.