HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0023) M&C 21-0436City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/22/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0436
LOG NAME: 35COPS-FY21-LEMHWA
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program to Occur in Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 in an Amount Up to $125,000.00,
Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and acceptance of, if awarded, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, Law
Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant in an amount up to $125,000.00 for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for Law
Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund subject
to receipt of the grant in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the purpose of enhancing the Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress
Management Program within the Fort Worth Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Law Enforcement Mental Health and
Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program is to improve delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers through
implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. The COPS
Office seeks to support projects that allow for the identification and expansion of promising practices that follow the principles of quality -driven,
evidence -based, accessible, and memorable support services. Funding is limited to no more than $125,000.00 for a 24-month grant period.
The Police Department has identified reimplementation, enhancement, and expansion of the Department's Peer Support Program as the focus for
an LEMHWA grant program. The funds will be used for specialized training for Peer Support and Critical Incident Stress Management Team
leaders and facilitators to acquire the necessary qualifications to provide immediate, incident -specific, supportive crisis intervention.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: U.S.
Department of Justice
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds
will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Police Department (and Financial
Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Police
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Heidi Yaple 4228