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October 10, 2017  EFSP is governed by a National Board that selects jurisdictions for funding. Local Boards are convened in those qualifying jurisdictions to determine the highest need and best use of funds and to select Local Recipient Organizations (LROs) that will provide emergency food and shelter services. Each year, needs are to be assessed in an effort to respond to changes in the community.  The Portsmouth Department of Social Services (PDSS) has been selected as a Local Recipient Organization to participate in Phase 34 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Discussion:  The grant provides $12,135 to assist Portsmouth citizens who have emergency shelter or utility needs.  Individuals must meet established program criteria and have income that does not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact to the city because the program is funded 100% by the grant. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,135 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ASSIST PORTSMOUTH CITIZENS WHO HAVE EMERGENCY SHELTER OR UTILITY NEEDS.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 444 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $92,360 from the Department of Homeland Security and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department for Port Security, including repairs and upgrades to the SAFE Boat. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $92,360.00 from the DHS/FEMA.  Estimated revenue in the FY 2017-2018 Grants Fund is increased by $92,360.00. Discussion:  PPD operates a 21’ SAFE Boat and a shallow water skiff/dive platform to patrol our 88 miles of shoreline. By upgrading the electronic navigational system, replacing an inoperable side scan sonar, re-powering the old engines, and replacing the un-seaworthy skiff enhances safety and port security. This project also improves the PPD’s ability to support federal, state and other regional partners. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $92,360.00 by the DHS/FEMA provides funding for the Portsmouth Police Department.  The city does have to provide a cash match of $30,787.00 which is part of the Police Department’s FY 2018 Budget.