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February 13, 2018 - City Manager’s Report - 18 - 70 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for police/youth projects in the amount of $18,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to fund costs related to the Police Athletic League. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded year two of grant funding in the amount of $18,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for Police Explorer uniforms, athletic equipment, educational trips, supplies, and PAL insurance. Discussion:  The PPD has made concerted efforts to combat home-grown gangs, juvenile crime, violence, and drug possession and use issues. One of the major programs in our arsenal is the Police Athletic League (PAL).  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.  The funds received will enable PPD to purchase Police Explorer uniforms, athletic equipment, educational trips, supplies, and PAL insurance. Financial Impact:  The City does have to provide an in-kind match of $2,000, which will be satisfied by the salaries of one or more officers participating in the program. Recommended Actions:  Adoption of an 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 Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR POLICE/YOUTH PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FUND COSTS RELATED TO THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 71 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for recruitment/hiring in the amount of $18,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating said funds in the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to fund recruiting activities. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded second year of grant funding of $18,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).