Minutes 06/25/2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

June 25, 2019 19 - 233 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Alcohol Education and Prevention grant in the amount of $3,506 from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and appropriating said sum in the FY 2019 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department. Background:  The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) created the Education and Prevention Grant Program that assists community partners in developing and enhancing initiatives related to alcohol education and prevention.  The funding is provided to organizations such as community coalitions, law enforcement, nonprofits, schools, colleges and universities, faith-based organization and prevention-related groups that work to prevent underage and high-risk drinking. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded a grant totaling $3,056 from the Virginia ABC’s Alcohol Education and Prevention grant program.  PPD’s program curriculum features two stages designed to educate the youth on the effects of alcohol and to create awareness.  Stage one: Classroom instruction. Topics include showing youth that alcohol and drowsy and distracted driving are not the means of having fun and can be, in fact, a road block to enjoyment; consequences of alcohol consumption and drowsy and distracted driving to include the criminal consequences that can take place.  Stage two student activities: PPD will purchase a kit that includes all necessary supplies to build an alcohol, drowsy and distracted driving effects awareness program. This kit includes a pedal cart and all necessary equipment to execute a safe simulated driving experience. Financial Impact:  There is no cash match requirement from the City for this grant. 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 Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND PREVENTION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,506 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND APPROPRIATING SAID SUM IN THE FY 2019 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 234 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Virginia Rules Camp grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and appropriating said sum in the FY 2020 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department. Background:  On March 15, 2019, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office invited law enforcement agencies to apply for the Virginia Rules Camp Grant for 2020. Funding is available to support the efforts of law enforcement agencies in developing or enhancing youth programming within their communities.  Virginia Rules Camp is a law-themed summer day-camp experience for middle/high school aged youth hosted by local law enforcement agencies as a fun, healthy way to spend a summer week, receive interactive instruction on Virginia law, and build positive relationships with law enforcement officers that serve their communities.