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AUQust 11. 2009 Next Steps Following Council Action: . The responsibility of overseeing the Portsmouth Adult Drug Treatment Court will rest with the Third Judicial Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,500 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE PORTSMOUTH ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 418 - Adoption of an ordinance to accept a grant in the amount of $25,855 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and to appropriate $20,815 in the FY 2009-2010 Grants Fund for use by the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for the V- Stop Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The City of Portsmouth has received a grant from DCJS for continuation funding of the V-STOP Grant, administered by the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney. . This grant program has grown over the last several years to serve over 600 victims annually, and to train police officers annually while coordinating up to 3 STEP Council meetings for the remainder of 2009. . This program provides support, training, education and prosecution of violent crimes against women. Discussion: . The V-STOP Grant will provide for one part-time paralegal/prosecutor dedicated 100% to the Grants objectives. . It is estimated that this program will serve in excess of 600 victims annually. Financial Impact: . Local cash match from Asset Forfeiture Account in the amount of $1,424. Staff Recommends: . Adoption of ordinance to accept a grant from DCJS for $25,855 and to appropriate $25,855 in the Grants Fund for the V-STOP Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The continuation of our V-STOP Program focusing on the prosecution of violent crimes against women. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,855 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND TO APPROPRIATE $20,815 IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY FOR THE V-STOP PROGRAM." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None