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July 28, 2026 Discussion:  The primary function of pretrial services (PTS) is to provide judicial officers with crucial defendant background information so they may make more informed release decisions. PTS officers compile a risk assessment and court report based on the information collected during an investigation and interview. This report is presented to the Court before a defendant's first court appearance. Pretrial supervision is available for qualified individuals awaiting trial. Through appropriate and least restrictive supervision, PTS strives to reduce failure to appear rates and provide defendants with the services necessary to ensure their appearance in court for trial.  Portsmouth Community Corrections (PCC) provides individual supervision based on risk and need, which includes community service placement, intervention services for persons charged with domestic violence, education and/or treatment programs for persons charged with larceny, drug offenses, assault, and other misdemeanor offenses. PCC provides substance abuse assessments, testing and treatment, employment assistance services and education/treatment referral services for shoplifting, parenting classes, anger management, and domestic violence. Financial Impact:  The local cash match is $27,500, which is 3.9% of the total project cost and has previously been appropriated in the FY 2027 General Fund Budget. Recommended Action:  Adoption of ordinance. Strategic Pillar #4: Safe, Connected, and Thriving Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budgetary adjustments. In addition, the Program Director will provide grant management and oversight. “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $679,283 FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2027 GRANTS FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO OPERATE LOCAL PROBATION AND PRETRIAL SERVICES IN PORTSMOUTH. ” 26-178e: Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $40,000 of Inmate Canteen Account Revenue in the FY 2027 General Fund Operating Budget for use by the Sheriff’s Office. Background:  The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office receives a commission from the Inmate Canteen System. This funding helps offset the Sheriff's Office General Fund Budget. Discussion:  The funding allows the Sheriff's Office to supplement its General Fund Operating Budget. Financial Impact  The Sheriff’s FY 2027 Operating Budget will increase by the said amount. Staff Recommends:  Adoption of the Ordinance. Strategic Pillar #2: Financial & Operational Excellence. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will complete the necessary budget adjustments as provided by the Sheriff’s Office. “ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $40,000 OF INMATE CANTEEN ACCOUNT REVENUE IN THE FY 2027 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET FOR USE BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. ”