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July 9, 2024 Discussion:  The Portsmouth PD's current Automated External Defibrillators are past their operational life or are inoperable and no longer meet the needs of Police or Emergency Management.  As outlined in the PPD’s Operating Procedure (OPR)-48 policy, old and inoperable AEDs require replacement. Financial Impact:  The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is providing $15,952 in funding through the grant. In addition, the City is required to contribute a local match of 25% ($5,317). The local match has previously been appropriated in the Police Department section of the FY 2025 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. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Hugel, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,952 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2025 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.” Ayes: Barnes, Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Whitaker, Glover Nays: None 24 - 196 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting Abandoned or Derelict Vessel Program funds in the amount of $121,336.50 from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and appropriating said amount in the FY 2025 Grants Fund for the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels from the City’s waterways. Background:  The abandonment of sunken and other vessels in the City’s waterways and along its piers has become an increasing problem.  These vessels have a blighting influence on the waterfront and are a hazard to navigation.  After determining that a vessel is abandoned, the City generally ends up having to pay to the cost of removal. Discussion:  Thanks to the effort and initiative of Special Assistant City Attorney Bob Merhige, the City has successfully removed multiple derelict vessels over the past year.  In addition, Mr. Merhige was to identify available grant funding from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission.  The VMRC Abandoned or Derelict Vessel Program was created in FY 2022 to support the removal of derelict vessels by localities.  Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Merhige, the City has successfully obtained grant funding under the Program. Financial Impact:  The City has received a $121,336.50 grant to remove abandoned or derelict vessels. No local match is required as a condition of the funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance.