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July 10, 2018 1. Lisa Murphy, 440 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission that UP-18-03 be approved on first reading, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None - City Manager’s Report - 18 - 264 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Public Safety Answering Point grant in the amount of $2,000 from the Virginia 9-1-1 Service Board and appropriating said amount in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department for training. Background:  The Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Grant is a program administered by the Virginia 9-1-1 Services Board. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assist to primary PSAPs with the purchase of equipment, PSAP consolidation projects, and 9- 1-1/GIS educational and training opportunities that support the continuity and enhancement of wireless E-911. Discussion:  The Police Department was awarded a grant totaling $2,000 through the PSAP Grant to assist with providing training for its Emergency Communications Unit (E-911).  This funding will keep staff abreast of new generation technology and assist in implementation of imminent and mandated requirements from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the next few years. 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 Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 FROM THE VIRGINIA 9-1-1 SERVICE BOARD AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2019 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR TRAINING.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 18 - 265 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting with appreciation a donation of $100.00 from the Green Acres Presbyterian Church and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Social Services to support operations of the Services Intake Unit. Background:  The Department of Social Services (DSS) Intake Unit provides emergency assistance to eligible citizens for food, shelter and utilities, through various state and federally funded programs.