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Council accepts $50,000 GIS grant for police data program
Summary
Council approved a $50,000 reimbursable grant from the Virginia 911 Services Board for the Petersburg Police Department’s GIS and data program. The grant was presented by Budget Manager Gary Kozy and approved by roll call with no public comment.
Petersburg City Council approved an amendment to the fiscal‑year 2027 grants fund on Wednesday to accept a $50,000 reimbursable grant for the police department’s GIS and data program.
Budget Manager Gary Kozy said the grant comes from the Virginia 911 Services Board and is intended to support the department’s geographic information and data efforts. The council moved and approved the grant amendment by roll call without public comment.
The grant requires reimbursement procedures and staff recommended acceptance; the council’s action authorizes the city to apply the funds to the police GIS program.
