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October 13, 2020 Financial Impact:  There is no City cash match required. Recommended Action:  . Adoption of the ordinance Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the appropriate budget adjustments.  The responsibility of overseeing the Portsmouth Adult Drug Treatment Court will rest with the Third Judicial Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2021 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE PORTSMOUTH ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT.” Ayes: Battle, Clark, Glover, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Psimas, Rowe Nays: None 20 - 239 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $81,553 from the U.S. Department of Justice and appropriating said funds in the FY 2021 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department. Background:  The Police Department (PPD) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $81,553.00 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.  Estimated revenue in the FY 2021 Grants Fund is increased by $81,553.00. Discussion:  PPD will use Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program 2020 funding to enhance our community engagement / community policing efforts by providing equipment, technology, training initiatives that will improve the Police Department’s ability to respond to public safety incidents within the City thus reducing violent and property crimes.  Furthermore, the funds will be used to support the various Drug Court Treatment programs such as drug testing, education, office supplies, drug treatment and program support within the Circuit Court. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $81,553.00 by the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides funding for the Police Department.  The City does not have to provide matching funds. 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 Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: