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January 24, 2017 “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR POLICE/YOUTH PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2017 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FUND EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS AND REFEREES FOR THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 57Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice 17 - - Assistance Grant for recruitment/hiring in the amount of $18,000 through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2017 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to fund recruiting activities. Vision Principles: Innovation and Change, Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhanced Quality of Life, andEfficient Service Delivery. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $18,000.00 from the JAG - Policing in the 21st Century through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) with $2,000.00 in in-kind match for total award of $20,000.00.  Estimated revenue in the FY 2017 Grants Fund is increased by $18,000.00. Discussion:  The PPD has a well-developed recruitment plan in place that serves as the blueprint for our comprehensive approach to recruiting highly qualified diverse individuals for careers in law enforcement. This target pool of applicants will be recruited from predominately African-American colleges, women colleges, retired/separated from military service, those already certified for law enforcement by DCJS. A major recruiting focus will be on increasing our minority candidates to reflect more closely our community demographics. The PPD is interested in capitalizing on the unique assets of the Portsmouth community and the department as a recruitment attraction.  The PPD’s recruitment plan encompasses producing a recruiting video that will provide a creative and compelling message for our department, purchasing necessary equipment, supplies, registration fees, travel and other expenses for participation in and conducting of recruitment events. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $18,000.00 by the JAG through the DCJS provides funding for the PPD.  The city does have to provide an in-kind match of $2,000.00. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of an Ordinance to appropriate the amount of $18,000.00 in grant funding from DCJS to the PPD. Vision Principles: Innovation and Change, Sustainable Neighborhoods, Enhance Quality of Life, and Efficient Service Delivery. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Chief of Police or his designee will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR RECRUITMENT/HIRING IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2017 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FUND RECRUITING ACTIVITIES.”