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November 9, 2021 21 - 338 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $101,201 from the U.S. Department of Justice and appropriating said funds in the FY 2022 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $101,201.00 from the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to provide funds for programs and specialized equipment, as well as continued funding to support the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program.  Estimated revenue in the FY 2022 Grants Fund is increased by $101,201. Discussion:  PPD will use JAG 2021 funds to improve PPD’s ability to respond to public safety incidents within the City. PPD’s equipment replacement includes aging hand held speed measuring devices (18-23 years old). The grant funds will be used to update the current equipment and increase supply to accommodate additional speed measurement certified officers, replace a trailer to haul traffic cones and signs, acquire SWAT communications gear, and acquire vehicle tracking devices for the Fugitive Apprehension Unit. PPD’s Community Enhancement Unit will use grant funds for National Night Out program supplies.  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 $101,201.00 by the Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides funding for the Portsmouth 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 his designee will provide grant management and oversight. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Woodard, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,201 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2022 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.” Ayes: Barnes, Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 339 - Adoption of a motion to permit Sergeant B. Ingram to adopt Portsmouth Police Department Canine “Bear”, a German Shepherd. 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 and apprehension of violent offenders and illegal narcotics.