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August 9, 2016 16 - 253 - Adoption of an ordinance to accept $128,820.73 received via the Circuit and General District Courts and to appropriate said amount in the FY 2017 General Fund for use by the Sheriff’s Office for exercise equipment and other items needed to support the Sheriff’s Office Training Academy. Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery. Background:  The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office receives a fee from Circuit Court and General District Court for use by the Sheriff's Office Training Academy, pursuant to State Code Section 9.1-106. These funds have accumulated over a total of at least 13 years and as a result of reconciling the donation fund to the General Fund in previous years, the combined funding total of $128,820.73 is available for use by the Sheriff’s Office Training Academy, pursuant to State Code Section 9.1-106. Discussion:  Allows the Sheriff's Office to purchase exercise equipment, replace old training equipment and other needed items to support the Sheriff's Office Training Academy. Financial Impact:  There is no negative financial impact incurred by the City of Portsmouth. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of an ordinance to accept and appropriate $128,820.73 in the General Fund for use by the Sheriff’s Office for the Sheriff’s Office Training Academy. Vision Principle: Efficient Service Delivery. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Sheriff or his designee will provide management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. Meeks, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT $128,820.73 RECEIVED VIA THE CIRCUIT AND GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2017 GENERAL FUND FOR USE BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING ACADEMY.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Wright Nays: None - New Business - 16 - 254 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments 16 - 255 - Items Submitted by Council Members Vice Mayor Psimas asked that City Council have a conversation as to whether or not  to proceed with replacing the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board (PRHA) with the process set by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Moody asked that the State Police look into the criminal investigation of PRHA.  Mr. Cherry asked that City Council look at their public housing model to see if it is  still relevant. Dr. Edmonds asked that City Council revisit the decision made by the PRHA board  to fire former Executive Director Hal Short. Mr. Meeks asked that City Council implement a way that allows for input in decisions  made by the PRHA board.