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June 13, 2017 “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING $5,126 OF “PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH)” FUNDING RECEIVED THROUGH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2017 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH HOMELESS TRANSITION SERVICES.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 247 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Public Safety Answering Point grant of $2,000 from the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board and appropriating said amount in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department Emergency Communications Unit to fund training. Background:  The Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant Program is a multi-million dollar grant program administered by the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board.  The purpose of the program is to provide assistance with the purchase of equipment and services that support the continuity and enhancement of wireless E-911. Discussion:  The Emergency Communications Unit (E-911) was awarded a total of $2,000.00 to provide funds for training and conferences.  The grant will provide funding for Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) training and conferences on new generation E-911 technology. Financial Impact:  There is no cash or in-kind match requirement from the city for this grant. In addition, there is no obligation from the city once the grant has ended. Recommended Action:  . Adoption of the ordinance Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. In addition, the Chief of Police or her designee will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT GRANT OF $2,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA 9-1-1 SERVICES BOARD AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS UNIT TO FUND TRAINING.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 248 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Virginia Rules Camp grant of $5,000 from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and appropriating said amount in the FY 2017 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to fund a summer day camp. Background:  The Virginia Rules Camp is a law-themed summer day-camp host by local law enforcement agencies.  This program allows local law enforcement agencies to offer young people a fun, healthy way to spend a week of summer learning about Virginia Law and offers the opportunity to build positive relationships between the law enforcement officers and the community that they serve.