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February 8, 2022 22 - 38 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Byrne Training Equipment Grant in the amount of $18,062 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2022 Grants Fund for use by the Portsmouth Police Department. Background:  JAG funds allow states and units of local government to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions.  The Portsmouth Police Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $18,062 from the DCJS to provide funds to purchase new polygraph machines and video / photo equipment for the Police Public Information Officer.  Estimated revenue in the FY 2022 Grants Fund is increased by $18,062. Discussion:  A polygraph test is part of the police hiring process background checks. PPD also conducts polygraph tests for Fire Department and EMT candidates Our current polygraph machines are past the expected lifespan and are in constant need of maintenance to remain operational.  A key aspect of PPD’s community engagement is our online and social media presence. The funded equipment will produce videos and photos for a variety of formats and platforms including recruitment videos, Chief forums, community safety videos, and video news releases. Financial Impact:  A local match in the amount of $6,021 is required as a condition of the grant.  The local match requirement will be satisfied with funds previously budgeted in the PPD Maintenance Office Equipment line item of the FY 2022 General Fund Budget. 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 where the funds will come from to pay the local match. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A BYRNE TRAINING EQUIPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,062 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2022 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT.” Ayes: Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None - New Business - 22 - 39 - Boards and Commissions Councilman Whitaker offered that the following be removed from respective board or commission in accordance to State Conflict of Interest Law: