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January 10, 2006 Background: . The City of Portsmouth obtained a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to provide breakfasts and lunches to economically disadvantaged youth at 35 sites in the City. . The total number of meals served exceeded our estimates by 10,331 meals, thus an additional $16,429.51 was received. . The original reimbursement from USDA, including additional food costs and allowable administrative costs was $488,769.92. . The new total reimbursement is $505,199.43. Discussion: . This action will allow the additional $16,429.51 already received from the grantor to be used for outstanding program expenses and purchase of supplies and equipment in upgrading of food sites. . Financial Impact: No City cash match is required. Staff Recommends: Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate the $16,429.51 in additional grant funds from the United States Department of Agriculture to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services for the USDA Summer Food Program to allow for completion of program expenses. No City cash match is required. Vision Principle: Neighborhood and Community Transformation. Next Steps Following Council Action: . None. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,429 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND APPROPRIATING THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE 2005-2006 GRANTS FUND FOR THE USDA SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 06 - 21 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $195,152 from the Department of Justice to the Police Department to provide funds for technology, equipment and crime prevention initiatives along with continued funding to support the Drug Court Program. No cash match required. Vision Principles: Neighborhood and Community Transformation and Bold New Directions. Background: . The Portsmouth Police Department has received grant funding of $195,152.00 from the Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide funds for technology, equipment and crime prevention initiatives along with continued funding to support the Drug Court Program. Discussion: . The grant will be used to provide funding for technology, equipment and crime prevention initiatives that will improve the department's ability to respond to incidents within the City. Spending initiatives include training, new field reporting technology for police officers, and a myriad of technology enhancements. Additionally, funds will be used to continue supporting Drug Court programs. . Financial Impact: The grant award amount is $195,152.00 of Department of Justice funds for the Portsmouth Police Department. The City does not have to provide any match monies and there is no obligation from the City once the grant has ended.