HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 25961-02-2023 ORDINANCE NO.25961-02-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND,SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $110,000.00, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH
PROGRAM GRANT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING
THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES;REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the
Budget of the City Manager,there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants
Operating Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to$110,000.00, for the purpose
of funding the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, First Responder Mental Health Program
grant.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion,section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction,such decision,opinion or judgment shall in no way impair
the remaining portions,sections,or parts of sections of this ordinance,which said remaining provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 25773-09-2022 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in
direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations,in which instance said conflicting provisions of
said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/14/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0089
LOG NAME: 35FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FY23
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for,and Authorize Acceptance of, if Awarded,the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, First Responder
Mental Health Program,to Occur in the Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Up to$110,000.00,Adopt Resolution,Authorize Execution of Related Grant
Agreement,and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and acceptance of,if awarded,the Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division,First Responder Mental Health
Program grant in an amount up to$110,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2024;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division, First Responder Mental Health
Program;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 of up to$110,000.00.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the Office of the Governor(OOG),Criminal Justice Division, First Responder Mental Health Program is to provide services and
assistance directly to officers and first responders to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as
the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency.The OOG 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.
The objectives of the program are to:
• Provide a confidential,specialized,evidence-based approach to treating and reducing stress for officers and first responders
• Improve coping mechanisms/strategies
• Increase morale and productivity
• Reduce the stigma associated with seeking help by providing safe, effective,and confidential services.
The City of Fort Worth Police department would like to continue to bolster and strengthen the department's officer and employee wellness
program.The department would like to create Behavioral Empowerment and Trust(BET)program to generate awareness and serve as a symbol
to end the stigma associated with seeking help.The chip represents access to fully anonymous mental health services at no cost to employees.
Essentially,an employee can obtain confidential counseling and mental health services for free. Service providers are selected based on their
understanding of the unique challenges police officers face serving the community. On each chip,there will be a resource website that can be
utilized by employees.The funding from this grant will provide for up to 900 council sessions and 1,500 chips to start the program in October of
2024.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education: State
of Texas
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. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Tracy Lamm 4228