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September 23. 2008 "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,478 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2008-2009 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 08 - 405 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $147,236 from the U.S. Department of Justice and appropriating said amount in the FY 2008-2009 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department for continued operation of the Weed and Seed Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhood and a Sense of Community and Lifelong Learning Community. Background: . The Portsmouth Police Department has received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse and gang related activity in designated high crime neighborhoods. . This grant will fund the fifth year of the City's five-year Weed and Seed Strategy. Discussion: . Law enforcement will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. . Community Policing will continue to coordinate activities and develop stronger partnerships with civic leagues, neighborhood watch organizations, churches, court services and the Portsmouth School Board while combating serious juvenile crime and recidivism in the designated areas. . Neighborhood Restoration will continue to improve economic development, physical property and housing conditions, and increased home ownership in the designated areas. . Prevention, Intervention and Treatment will continue to collaborate with faith- based, public and private organizations to improve educational levels, reduce substance abuse, reduce family violence, and increase availability of recreational and other community activities in the designated areas. Financial Impact: . There is no City cash match required. A $52,024 in-kind match will be provided. Staff Recommends: Adoption of ordinance. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Chief of Police maintains the responsibility of overseeing the Weed and Seed Program. . Police Department will continue implementation of the program. Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,236 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2008-2009 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE WEED AND SEED PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None