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January 28, 2020 WHEREAS , previous disasters have demonstrated the clear need for viable continuity of operations capabilities in Portsmouth and across the Commonwealth of Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management, with the support and assistance of the City Manager’s office and numerous departments, has developed a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for adoption by City Council; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the COOP is to enable the City to continue to provide vital services, maintain the safety and well-being of the general populace, and sustain the industrial and economic base of the City in an emergency situation; and WHEREAS, the COOP is intended to work in concert with the City of Portsmouth Emergency Operations Plan, which was approved by City Council by Resolution R-19-08 adopted on March 26, 2019; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that it hereby adopts the City of Portsmouth Continuity of Operations Plan dated December 2019.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 35 - Adoption of a motion to permit Officer Robert Hoel to adopt a Portsmouth Police Department Canine dog, “Chico”, a Belgian Malinois. Background:  The K-9 Unit provides security and valuable public relations work to various events and functions within the city.  The Unit provides high visibility patrols throughout the City and assists with the search for and apprehension of violent offenders. Discussion:  The PPD is retiring one working dog assigned to the K-9 Unit, a Belgian Malinois named “Chico”.  “Chico” is medically unfit due to his age for continued use by the K-9 Unit.  Robert Hoel, a Portsmouth Police Department officer assigned to the K-9 Unit and a resident of Norfolk, has agreed/requested to adopt the canine.  The adopter agrees to abide by the Virginia Anti-Cruelty Laws, Animal Welfare Laws 1992, and Code of Virginia §3.2-6570. Financial Impact:  There are no costs to the City for this adoption.  The City will relinquish all responsibilities for the feeding, care, upkeep and overall well-being, as well as any liability, related to this canine. Recommended Action:  Acceptance of the motion. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Psimas, permitting Officer Robert Hoel to adopt a Portsmouth Police Department Canine dog, “Chico”, a Belgian Malinois, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None - New Business - 20 - 36 - Boards and Commissions There were no appointments.