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April 13, 2021 Discussion:  The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver program is a rescue and recovery program developed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder. The program is administered by the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office; however, members of the Portsmouth Police Department and the Portsmouth Fire Department are trained to use the wearable locating technology equipment. When an enrolled client is reported missing, Portsmouth Police Dispatchers enter detailed information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, and immediately relay this information to all partner agencies. Deputies, Police Officers, and Fire/EMS personnel use the client’s individualized frequency to pinpoint their position for rescue and recovery. Project Lifesaver® states that “recovery times for Project Lifesaver agencies average 30 minutes, which is 95% less time than standard operations without Project Lifesaver.” Financial Impact:  There is no local match and no obligation for continued funding from the City of Portsmouth. Recommended Action:  Adoption of ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustments. In addition, the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Dr. Whitaker, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PROJECT LIFESAVER GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000 FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2021 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH SHERIFF’S OFFICE.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 115 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Kids Meals Program grant funding in the amount of $124,440 from the Virginia Department of Education and appropriating said amount in the FY 2021 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Background:  The City of Portsmouth has received a reimbursement grant through the Virginia Department of Education from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Kids Meals Program, effective September 2020, and administered by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.  The Non-Congregate program provides an evening snack and a dinner meal at the three (3) Recreation Centers and one (1) faith-based site during the school year. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly decreased the number of sites. Discussion:  The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Kids Meals Program for 2020- 2021 school year has been impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic and only includes the above mentioned four (4) sites. It is estimatedthat the program will serve 170 snacks and 170 dinners daily. Financial Impact:  There is no City cash match required. The grant is a total reimbursement grant based on the number of meals served. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the ordinance.