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February 28, 2023 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, there were present: Mayor Shannon E. Glover, Vice Mayor Lisa L. Lucas-Burke, William E. Moody, Jr., Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, De’Andre A. Barnes, Mark A. Hugel, Vernon L. Tillage, Jr., Interim City Manager Mimi C. Terry, City Attorney Lavonda Graham-Williams. Mayor Glover asked for a moment of silence for the passing of Sergeant Lodge which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Glover called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the minutes of a Called Meeting of February 14, 2023, and of a Regular Meeting of February 14, 2023, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None - Public Hearing - 23 - 59Public hearing with respect to the adoption of a proposed resolution authorizing the conveyance of a private drainage easement encumbering Tax Parcel 34*35 in the Holy Neck Borough of Suffolk to Suffolk Benton, LLC, or its assigns for the benefit of Tax Parcel 34*66. 1. Tyler Rosa’, 999 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, spoke in support of this item. - City Manager’s Report - 23 - 60 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting a Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology grant in the amount of $22,000 from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and appropriating said amount in the FY 2023 Grants Fund for the purchase of eligible equipment, technology, and software. Background:  The Portsmouth Police Department (PPD) has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $22,000 from the DCJS to provide funds for specialized equipment, technology, and software.  Estimated revenue in the FY 2023 Grants Fund is increased by $22,000. Discussion:  PPD will use the Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology funds to replace and upgrade outdated equipment in the department’s Surveillance Van and purchase a Records Management System (RMS) K9 Module for mobile platforms.  The Surveillance Van is a covert platform to actively surveil wanted persons, hot spot crime areas and narcotic/weapons dealing. This platform has successfully allowed the prosecution of multiple offenders for drug distribution and illegal weapons trafficking and aided in the apprehension of gang members and murders. The van has been in use by the police department for more than 10 years, with one update during this time.  The K9 module will enable our canine unit to access the RMS on scene and not have to wait until returning to their office to enter Dog Use Reports, view wanted persons, call logs and caution notes. This is an integral part of expanding our K9 technology. Financial Impact:  No local match is required as a condition of the grant. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance.