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September 22, 2020 Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. Also, the Acting Chief of Police or his designee will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,058 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 2021 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE USAGE OF OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS IN VEHICLES.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 223 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $22,120 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 2021 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to deter speeding. Background:  The Police Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $22,120 from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO).  The estimated revenue in the FY 2021 Grants Fund is increased by $22,120. Discussion:  The Police Department will utilize a multi-faceted approach to improve traffic safety in the city as well as in the surrounding cities of Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Norfolk. Many of the motorists in Portsmouth travel to and from our neighboring cities. Excessive speed is certainly among one of the major factors contributing to personal injuries resulting from vehicular crashes. We believe this should be focused upon through means of education, enforcement, and the building of partnerships. Through these increased enforcement and educational efforts, we intend to significantly reduce crashes that have the potential of death and serious injuries  The funds received will enable the Police Department to provide radar equipment and overtime payments for conducting checkpoints and saturation patrols by the PPD. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $22,120 by the DOT NHTSA through the VHSO provides funding for the Police Department.  The City does have to provide an in-kind match of $11,060.00, which match will be satisfied through previously budgeted funds for fuel and vehicle maintenance. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustment. Also, the Acting Chief of Police or his designee will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: