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September 28, 2004 04 - 369 - Adoption of an ordinance to accept a grant in the amount of $5,260 from the U.S. Department of Criminal Justice Services and to appropriate the same amount in the Grants Fund for the Project Lifesaver program. Project Lifesaver offers a rapid response when participants wander or become lost. This grant will fund twenty (20) participant transmitters for Portsmouth residents who suffer from Alzheimer's and Related Mental Dysfunction (ARMD). It is a valuable public service allowing the locality to respond quickly to citizens in need. There is a local cash match of $1,315 required. Recommended Action: · Adoption of an ordinance to accept a grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services in the amount of $5,260 and to appropriate the same amount in the Grants Fund for Project Lifesaver. Summary: · This grant will fund twenty (20) participant transmitters for Portsmouth residents who suffer from Alzheimer's and Related Mental Dysfunction (ARMD). Project Lifesaver offers a rapid response when participants wander or become lost. It is a valuable public service and allows the locality to respond quickly to citizens in need. Purpose and Need: · The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office, Police Department, Fire Department, the Pilot Club of Portsmouth, the State Police and the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) Council of Triad have partnered together to provide this needed service to Portsmouth residents and their families. · Alzheimer's and Related Mental Dysfunction (ARMD) affects both the victim and their family and friends. Project Lifesaver offers a rapid response when participants wander or become lost. Each participant's transmitter has a separate frequency that allows for a targeted search. · This program is a valuable public service and allows the locality to respond quickly to citizens in need. This quick response negates the need for manpower resources for lengthy searches when someone is missing. Financial Impact: · There is a local match required of $1,315, which is provided by the Sheriff's Office. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,945 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND TO APPROPRIATE $5,260 IN THE GRANTS FUND TO SUPPORT THE RAPID RESPONSE PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM FOR CITY ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED MENTAL DYSFUNCTION PATIENTS." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psimas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 04 - 370 - Adoption of a resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Portsmouth Museums Foundation, Inc. concerning the use, maintenance, and funding for future use of the "Winter Wonderland" collection. The City desires to use "Winter Wonderland" (the former Coleman's Nursery attraction) as a Downtown holiday attraction. A long-term relationship is needed between the City and the Foundation concerning the use, maintenance, and funding for future use of the Winter Wonderland collection which is set forth in this agreement.