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Au.qust 22, 2000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he hereby is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City all necessary agreements and other documents required in conjunction with acquiring such rights of way." Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 00 - 208 - Adoption of a motion to transfer $276,041 from the Grants Contingency Fund for the Victim Witness Assistance Program The Department of Criminal Justice Service has awarded the grant to the Commonwealth's Attorney's office to provide comprehensive information and direct services to witnesses and victims of crime. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion to transfer $276,041 from the Grants Contingency Fund for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Purpose and Need: · The Department of Criminal Justice Services has awarded a grant in the amount of $276,041 to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Victim Witness Program. · The Victim Witness Program provides comprehensive information and direct services to crime victims and witnesses in accordance with the Crime Victim and Witness Right Act and other applicable victims' rights laws. · For FY 2000, the program accomplishments included providing direct program services to 654 victims of crimes; services to 704 witnesses; and filing 63 compensation claims resulting in $95,600 in awards to victims. Financial Impact: · There is no cash match required. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to transfer $276,041 from the Grants Contingency Fund for the Victim Witness Assistance Program, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Benn, Griffin, Moody, Pitts, Robinett, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None - New Business - 00 - 209 - Board and Commissions There were no appointments. 00 -210 - Items Submitted by Council Members Councilman Whitehurst acknowledged that he was elected Vice Chairman of Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA). Councilman Moody spoke on news article pertaining to town hall meetings. 00 - 211 - Non-Agenda Speakers 1. Louis Whitehead, 4415 County Street, President of Westhaven Area Civic League, spoke on bicycle theft and violence in his neighborhood. 2. Raleigh Harsley, 2124 Peach Street, spoke on conditions in his neighborhood. 3. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke on guidelines for City Council meetings.