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October 23, 2018 Discussion:  The adopted FY 2019 General Fund budget for the Portsmouth Police Department includes funding for the purchase of body armor vests.  The Portsmouth Police Department is receiving a grant in the amount of $46,750.00 from BJA to reimburse up to 50% of the amount expended to purchase the body armor vests.  Because the grant reimburses a General Fund expenditure, the grant is being appropriated as revenue to the FY 2019 General Fund. Financial Impact:  The grant award reimburses up to 50% of the amount spent by the City to purchase body armor vests. 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 A BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,750 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT AS REVENUE TO THE FY 2019 GENERAL FUND AS PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR VESTS FOR THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.” Ayes: Clark, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: Smith 18 - 406 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $85,615 from the U.S. Department of Justice and appropriating said funds in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department. Background:  The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, authorized under 42 U.S.C. §3751 (a), provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution, indigent defense, courts, crime prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning, evaluation, technology improvement, and crime victim and witness initiatives and mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) is receiving a grant funding in the amount of $85,615.00 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide funds for programs and specialized equipment, and continued funding to support the Drug Treatment Court Program.  The Police Department will utilize funds to expand our SWAT Team with equipment for two additional members. PPD SWAT will also use funds to obtain additional equipment to increase team capabilities, ensure team members’ safety, and provide better support to the public.  A portion of the funds will be used to support the various Drug Court Treatment Programs.