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September 24, 2019 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will complete the necessary budget adjustments. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box, spoke in opposition to this item. 2. Garland Alexander, 2913 Tanbark Lane, spoke in support of this item. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $646,200 FROM THE GENERAL FUND – FUND BALANCE TO THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL, BENEFITS - RETIREE SUPPLEMENT LINE ITEM IN THE FY 2020 GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A ONE-TIME SUPPLEMENT IN THE GROSS AMOUNT OF $600 TO BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE PORTSMOUTH SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 351 - Adoption of an ordinance to amend and reordain Article II and Article III of Chapter 30 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) by amending Section 30-122 and Section 30-243 for the purpose of conditioning the adjustment of retirement allowances and the payment of supplements under the Portsmouth Supplemental Retirement System and the Portsmouth Fire and Police Retirement System. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to table Item 19-351, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 352 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $39,186 from the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Virginia Highway Safety Office and appropriating said funds in the FY 2020 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to deter driving under the influence of alcohol. Background:  The VAHSO provides grants for programs which are designed to reduce the number of crashes, injuries, fatalities and related economic losses resulting from traffic crashes on Virginia’s roadways.  The program is administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the federal level, and by the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VAHSO) at the state level. The VAHSO is the grantee of the NHTSA grant funds, and the funds are awarded to sub-recipients. Grants are awarded in the following areas: Impaired Driving, Occupant Protection, Speeding, and Pedestrian & Bike Safety. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) is receiving a grant totaling $39,186 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO).  The PPD will utilize a multi-faceted approach to improve traffic safety in the city. It is certain that alcohol is among one of the major factors contributing to personal injuries resulting from vehicular crashes. Through these increased enforcement and educational efforts, we intend to significantly reduce the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and to reduce crashes that have the potential of death and serious injuries.  The funds received will enable PPD to provide overtime payments for conducting checkpoints, problem area saturation patrols, DMV approved training and purchasing associated equipment.