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February 26, 2002
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<br />· A council, that includes representatives from the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office,
<br />H.E.R. (battered women's shelter), Police Department, Magistrate's Office, Maryview
<br />Medical Center, Navy Family Advocacy Program, Children's Hospital of the Kings
<br />Daughters, was established to develop a coordinated and cooperative approach in the
<br />manner in which these victims were treated. This partnership has resulted in less
<br />reluctance by victims to report incidents, more cooperation among agencies thus
<br />resulting in cases getting to court faster and an increase in successful prosecution.
<br />Increased successful prosecutions send a message to abusers and perpetrators that
<br />neither the Court nor the community will tolerate domestic violence, sexual assault or
<br />stalking of women.
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<br />Financial Impact:
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<br />· The Commonwealth's Attorney's office must provide a cash match of $23,776 and
<br />an in-kind match valuing $8,895. These funds have already been provided for in this
<br />year's operating budget.
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<br />· The Department of Criminal Justice Services has approved a VSTOP grant in the
<br />amount of $49,275 in Federal funds with a local cash match of $23,776 and an in kind
<br />match of $8,895 for a total award of $81,946.
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following
<br />ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote:
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<br />"ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $81,946 IN THE GRANTS FUND FOR THE
<br />SUPPORT TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM (STEP) FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST
<br />WOMEN."
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<br />Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Whitehurst, Holley
<br />Nays: None
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<br />02 - 58 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney or his designee to
<br />acquire by eminent domain proceedings, property located at 233 High Street necessary
<br />for the enlargement of the Children's Museum of Virginia.
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<br />Recommendation:
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<br />· Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney, or his designee, to acquire by
<br />eminent domain proceedings, property located at 233 High Street necessary for the
<br />enlargement of the Children's Museum of Virginia.
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<br />Purpose and Need:
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<br />· This acquisition is requested in order to enlarge the Children's Museum and to place
<br />an entrance accessible to High Street.
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<br />Financial Impact:
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<br />· The acquisition of this property by condemnation will require that the City pay the
<br />amount determined to be due as established by the Circuit Court of the City of
<br />Portsmouth.
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<br />1. Richard Crouch, 500 World Trade Center, Norfolk, spoke in opposition to this item.
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<br />2. Dr. Rebecca R. Rivka, One Harbor Court, spoke in opposition to this item.
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<br />3. Minister Jerry Anthony Mills, 3732 Stanley Drive, Chesapeake, spoke in opposition
<br /> to this item.
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<br />4. Joe B. Fleming, 475 Water Street #505, spoke in opposition to this item.
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<br /> Motion by Mr. Pitts, and seconded by Mr. Griffin, to adopt the resolution, and was
<br />defeated by the following vote:
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<br />Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Pitts
<br />Nays: Moody, Whitehurst, Holley
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