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June 13, 2017 Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) was awarded a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for its Police Athletic League (PAL) Program.  The PAL program is based upon the conviction that young people, if they are reached early, enough can develop strong positive attitudes toward police officers in their journey through life toward the goals of maturity and good citizenship.  To further guide our city’s youth in their journey toward maturity and good citizenship, PAL will incorporate direct instruction classes. The educational curriculum for these classes will be based on Virginia Rules, the Office of the Attorney General’s Virginia- specific law education program for middle and high school students that emphasizes the role of the law in everyday life. The classes will address many of the most pressing issues facing the youth of our city including gangs, bullying, teens and violence, teen crime prevention.  The funds received will enable PPD to cover all aspects of the Virginia Rules Camp including classroom lectures and activities associated with the Camp. 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. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “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.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 249 - Adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution of a Contract for the Purchase and Sale of Water with the City of Chesapeake, Virginia. Background:  The city of Portsmouth currently has an existing contract for the purchase and sale of water with the city of Chesapeake that was executed on January 1, 1990. This contract will expire on December 31, 2026.  Currently, Chesapeake is obligated to purchase 4 million gallons per day (mgd). In addition, Chesapeake is required to increase their purchase to 5 mgd on January 1, 2020.  At the time the current contract was executed, Chesapeake was anticipating a large demand for future development in the Western Branch/Bowers Hill areas of Chesapeake. While there has been growth in the area, the predicted levels have not been reached. In addition, over the last 25 years, Chesapeake has invested in their own water infrastructure which now provides the ability to service these areas without the assistance of Portsmouth. Discussion:  In an effort to retain its largest water customer, conversations pertaining to an extension of the existing contract were initiated by the Directors of Public Utilities from both cities.