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September 27, 2016 Background:  On May 25, 2016 HPR-V Regional Suicide Task Force held a suicide conference to address issues related to suicide. Every CSB was sent a check in the amount of $1,671.56 to be used for incentives, education and materials related to suicide education and prevention. Discussion:  HPRV- Suicide Prevention Initiative Planning Funds are State General funds that will be used for Suicide Prevention Week Strategies, Programs, Events and Materials.  The use of funds will provide an opportunity to extend the reach and impact of suicide prevention efforts, and to reduce costs for individuals in localities related to training or other suicide prevention action strategies. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the city. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of an ordinance. Vision Principle: Enhanced Quality of Life. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budgetary adjustments. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $1,671.56 OF FUNDING RECEIVED FROM HEALTH PLANNING REGION FIVE, HPR-V, REGIONAL SUICIDE TASK FORCE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2017 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES, EDUCATION AND MATERIALS RELATED TO SUICIDE PREVENTION.” Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None 16 - 308 - Adoption of an 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. Vision Principles: Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhanced Quality of Life, and Efficient Service Delivery. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $43,035.00 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO).  Since estimated revenue in the FY 2016-2017 Grants Fund is increased by $43,035.00, that amount will be appropriated in the FY 2016-2017 Grants Fund. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department will utilize a multi-faceted approach to improve traffic safety in the city of Portsmouth as well as in the surrounding cities of Chesapeake, Suffolk and Norfolk. Many of the motorists in Portsmouth travel to and from our neighboring cities. It is certain that alcohol is among one of the major factors contributing to personal injuries resulting from vehicular crashes. Through these increased enforcement and educational efforts, we intend to significantly reduce the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and to reduce crashes that have the potential of death and serious injuries.  The funds received will enable Portsmouth Police Department to provide overtime payments for conducting checkpoints, problem area saturation patrols, DMV approved training and purchasing associated equipment needed by the PPD.