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February 13, 2018 Discussion:  The PPD has a well-developed plan in place that serves as the blueprint for our comprehensive approach to recruiting highly qualified diverse individuals for careers in law enforcement. A major recruiting focus will be increasing our minority candidates to reflect more closely to our community demographics. The PPD is looking to capitalize on the unique assets of the Portsmouth community and the department as a recruitment attraction.  The PPD's recruitment plan encompasses purchasing necessary equipment, supplies, registration fees, travel and other expenses for participation in and conducting of recruitment events. 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 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. 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 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.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Smith, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 72 - Adoption of an ordinance formally changing the name of Voting Precinct 14 to “Brighton Elementary School”. Background:  On January 23, 2018 City Council adopted Ordinance 2018-08, which amended the City Code to change the voting location for Precinct 14 from Emily N. Spong Preschool to Brighton Elementary School.  The change was necessary due to the closure of Emily N. Spong Preschool.  Written notice of the change will be mailed to registered voters in Precinct 14 at the end of this month.  As required by law, the General Registrar promptly submitted the Ordinance changing the voting location to the Virginia Board of Elections.  The Board of Elections has requested that City Council also adopt an ordinance formally changing the name of Precinct 14 to the name of the new voting location, “Brighton Elementary School”. Discussion:  The Board of Elections has never before required an ordinance “naming” a Precinct, but there is no prejudice to the city from adopting such an ordinance.  Adoption of the ordinance is necessary to ensure that the Board of Elections timely processes the voting location change so that the General Registrar can mail public notice of the change to voters. Financial Impact:  There is no financial impact.