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june 25~ 1996 Given the need for ongoing!police training and the advantageous conditions of this award, I recommend the acceptance of the award and a motion to transfer $20,000 from the Grants Contingency Account." Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Martin, to transfer $20;000 to reimburse the Police Department for costs associated with the training of police officers under the Troops To Cops program, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Robinett Nays: None 96-224 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to transfer $41,777 from the Grants Contingency Account for the Police Department and Public ~Schools to expand their School Liaison Officer Program into the middle schools. "The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has awarded the City of Portsmouth $41,777 in order for the Police Department and the Public Schools to expand their School Liaison Officer program into the middle schools. Currently, there are three officers assigned full-time to the City's high schools during the school year. This grant will pay for one (1) officer to be assigned to a middle school for one year. The program is subject to renewal at the end of each year for a maximum of 4 years. DCJS will cover 75% of the cost ($31,333) and the Public Schools will cover the remaining 25% ($10,444). Given the success of the School Liaison Officer program in the high schools, as well as the need and potential for equal success in the middle schools, I r~co~end the acceptance of this grant and a motion to transfer $41,777 from the Grants Contingency Account." Motion by Mr. Robinett, and seconded by Mr. Pitts, to transfer $41,477 for the Police Department and Public Schools to expand their School Liaison Officer Program into the middle schools, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clemons, Griffin, Hawks, Martin, Pitts, Robinett Nays: None 96-225 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion to transfer $81,809 from the Grants Contingency Account for early intervention services for people at risk of AIDS/HIV disease. "The Community Services Board has received $81,809 in federal Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention block grant funds which are to be used for early intervention services for persons in treatment, or in need of treatment, who are at high risk of AIDS/HIV disease. No local cash match funds are required. The State has approved the Board's plan to contract with local AIDS/HIV service organizations for street outreach, distribution of educational/prevention materials, intensive case management for those identified and referred for treatment, and to provide specific training to staff and volunteers of co~u~unity agencies. I a~ pleased that we are able to provide these serVices and, therefOre, recommend your approval of a motion to transfer $81,809 frOm the Grants Contingency Account."