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July 25, 2000 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, July 25, 2000, there were present: Mayor James W. Holley III, Vice Mayor Bernard D. Griffin, Sr., P. Ward Robinett, Jr., J. Thomas Benn III, William E. Moody, Jr., Charles B. Whitehurst, Sr., City Manager Ronald W. Massie, City Attorney G. Timothy Oksman. Vice Mayor Bernard D. Griffin, Sr. opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Holley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Whitehurst, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting on July 10, 2000, a Called Meeting on July 11, 2000, and a Regular Meeting on July 11,2000, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 00 - 172 - Presentations: Proclamation presented to Betty Wright and Reggie Allen for "National Night Out". Proclamation presented to Commander James B. Brinkman, Commanding Officer, Captain Joe Krenzel, Command Master Chief Robert DeGonzaque and Signalman First Class Gerald Lindsay for "USS NICHOLSON (DD-982) Day". Presentation of special lapel pins to newly appointed Boards and Commissions members. Motion by Mr. Benn, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to consider agenda item 00-180 of the City Manager's Report prior to the public hearing on the School Operating Budget, and was adopted by unanimous vote. - City Manager's Report - 00 -180 - Adoption of a motion to transfer $127,000 from the Grants Contingency Fund to support the Adult Drug Court. This is a pilot program designed to serve as an intensive treatment program for the purpose of treating non-violent felony offenders who are dependent upon drugs and/or alcohol. Recommendation: · Adoption of a motion to transfer $127,100 from the Grants Contingency Fund to support the Adult Drug Court. Purpose and Need: · The Department of Criminal Justice Services has approved an Adult Drug Court Grant in the amount of $127,100. · This is a pilot program designed to serve as an intensive treatment program for the purpose of treating non-violent felony offenders who are dependent upon drugs and/or alcohol. This program will utilize the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia and the collaborative efforts between members of the criminal justice community and the Health Department to ensure the success of this program. · This grant employs one full time Drug Court Administrator and one full-time Surveillance Officer. Financial Impact: · A $2,193 local cash match is required.