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October 22, 2019 Background:  On September 6, 2019, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) notified PDBHS of one-time payment in the amount of $3,356 for PATH.  PATH funding is to assist with transition services for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Discussion:  This funding will help PDBHS provide staff with training and travel as well as outreach services, including reasonable supply costs for outreach provisions for intended program beneficiaries.  Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2020 or any remaining balance must be returned at that time. Financial Impact  There is no financial impact to the city. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH) FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,356 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2020 BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH HOMELESS TRANSITION SERVICES.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 19 - 380 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $85,764 from the U.S. Department of Justice and appropriating said funds in the FY 2020 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to fund Law Enforcement Trauma Training and other authorized uses. 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) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $85,764.00 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide funds for programs, specialized equipment, and continued funding to support the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program.