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September 14, 2021 Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,436 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 2022 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DETER DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 270 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of $6,958 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 2022 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department to increase usage of occupant restraints in vehicles. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $6,958from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO).  Estimated revenue in the FY 2022 Grants Fund is increased by $6,958. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Police Department intends to use high visibility patrols year-round in addition to participating in November and May click it or ticket to see a decrease in our unrestrained fatal and unrestrained crashes. We would like to see a city-wide seatbelt usage rate of 90%. Through educating motorists and conducting enforcement with the help of DMV, we believe that we will continue to see a decline in unrestrained incidents.  The funds received will enable Portsmouth Police Department to provide overtime payments for conducting checkpoints and problem saturation patrols. Financial Impact:  The grant award amount of $6,958 by the DOT NHTSA through the VHSO provides funding for the Portsmouth Police Department.  The City does have to provide an in-kind match of $3,479, which match will be satisfied by previously budgeted fuel and vehicle maintenance costs. 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 his designee will provide grant management and oversight. 1. Donna Sayegh, 3104 Garland Drive, asked for the income and expense report on how funds are being spent. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Barnes, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,958 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 2022 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE USAGE OF OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS IN VEHICLES.”