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July 12, 1988 On motion of Mr. Gray and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to transfer the sum of $120,588 from the Grants Contingency Account and to accept the award to the Portsmouth Health Department to renew Perinatal Health Care Program for a fifth year, was approved on first reading by unanimous vote. 88-270 - Letter from the City Manager recommending adoption of a motion accepting the award to continue the Victim Witness Assistance Program through the Commonwealth's Attorney,s Office and the transfer of $37,393 from the Grants-Contingency account to operate the program. "I have recently been notified by Mr. Richard N. Harris, Director of the Department of Criminal Justice Services, that City has bee~ awarded a grant to,continue the Victim Witness Assistance Program. the This program, which is administered by the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, is an integral part of Portsmouth's criminal justice system. Not only does it improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice process, but it also Drovides direct aid for victims, comDensation, transportation, escort services, parking, crisis intervention and counseling, child care, referral services and educational presentations and tours of Portsmouth's Court system. The grant award of $37,393 represents 100% federal funding and no local match is required. I recommend your acceptance of this award and the transfer of $37,393 from the Grants Contingency Account to operate the program." On motion of Mr. Corprew and seconded by Mrs. Lucas, the transfer of $37,393 from the Grants Contingency Account to operate the program and to accept the award to continue the Victim Witness Assistance Program through the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, was approved on first reading by unanimous vote. ~ 88-271 , Letter from the City Manager recommending adopt!ion of a motion for the City Treasurer to refund (without'interest) the following: Personal prOperty Taxes: a.) $ 6.82 to Joyce B. Debause b.) $ 12.90 to Gilbert Hurst c.) $ 12.31 to John E. Quatlebaum e.) $ 7.40 to Otho P. Sloane Real The City Assessorl is requesting (with interest) the foll0wing Estate Tax Refund: f.) $ 66.44 to Simon W. Piland and Theresa B. Piland "The (without interest) for Personal Property Taxes." See above listing~ On motion of Mr. Simpson and seconded by Mr. Hawks, refunds be granted (with/without interest) as requested, approved by unanimous vote. City Treasurer is requesting the following refunds thatlthe and was