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September 27, 2016 Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $43,035.00 by the DOT NHTSA through the VHSO provides funding for the Portsmouth Police Department.  The city does have to provide an in-kind match of $21,517.50 through equipment use, maintenance of the vehicle and fuel costs.  The city has no obligation once the grant has ended. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate the amount of $43,035.00 in grant funding from the US DOT NHTSA through the VHSO to the Portsmouth Police Department. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhanced Quality of Life, and Efficient Service Delivery. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budgetary adjustments. Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,035 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE VIRGINIA HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2017 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DETER DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 309 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $74,198 from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance and appropriating said funds in the FY 2017 Grants Fund to provide funding for various items, including the Geographical Policing Program, the Circuit Court Drug Court Program, and Police Equipment. Vision Principles: Innovation and Change, Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhanced Quality of Life, and Efficient Service Delivery. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $74,198.00 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide funds for specialized equipment along with continued funding to support the Drug Court Program. Discussion:  The FY 16 JAG funds will be used to provide funding for geographical policing program, time and attendance user license, body worn cameras, Property Management Unit (PMU) shelving and alarm system, fatal vision alcohol awareness package, GLOCK 9mm pistols and conversion kit.  Additionally, funds will be used to support the Drug Court programs within the Circuit Court. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount is $74,198.00 of DOJ – BJA JAG funds for the PPD.  The city does not have to provide any cash or in-kind match. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate the $74,198.00 from the FY 16 DOJ – BJA JAG grant. Vision Principles: Innovation and Change, Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhanced Quality of Life, and Efficient Service Delivery.