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January 26. 2010 Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - City Manager's Report - 10 - 43 - Adoption of an ordinance amending the FY 2009-2010 Capital Improvements Program by establishing a new project #91310 (James Hurst Elementary School gymnasium) and appropriating the sum of $74,847.34 in the 2009-2010 Capital Improvements Fund from the General Fund Undesignated, Unrestricted Fund Balance. Vision Principle: Lifelong Learning Community. Motion by Mr. Whitehurst, and seconded by Mr. Smith, to defer consideration of Item 10-43 to the February 23, 2010 City Council Meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 10 - 44 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting the sum of $32,406 in Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Funds from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating $36,007 in the FY 2009-2010 Grants Fund to support the Violation Intervention Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Background: . The Department of Criminal Justice Services has made available $32,406 in federal funds to support the above-mentioned program locally. . The Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Program allows the Community Criminal Justice Board to identify and fund services for juvenile offenders under the court's supervision in Portsmouth. . The Program places youth on intensive supervision with the aide of electronic monitoring for a period of 30 days. . The program has been continually funded for 11 years. Discussion: . There is a $3,601 local match required that is being provided from the FY10 budgeted Juvenile Court Service Outreach funds. Financial Impact: . The additional funds will help to increase the level of services being delivered with minimal financial impact. Recommended Action: . Adoption of an ordinance to approve the appropriation of $36,007 in Juvenile Accountability Block Grant funds to be used for the Violation Intervention Program. Vision Principle: Thriving Neighborhoods and a Sense of Community. Next Steps Following Council Action: . The Project Director will ensure the funds are utilized in an appropriate manner and services are rendered to youth as stated. Motion by Mr. Heretick, and seconded by Ms. Randall, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: "ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE SUM OF $32,406 IN JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING $36,001 IN THE FY 2009-2010 GRANTS FUND TO SUPPORT THE VIOLATION INTERVENTION PROGRAM."