HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27475-02-2025Ordinance No. 27475-02-2025
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GRANTS OPERATING FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT
TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00, 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 2024-2025 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 $200,000.00, 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 27107-09-2024 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 25, 2025
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02125/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0176
LOG NAME: 35FY26 FIRST RESPONDERS MENTAL HEALTH GRANT
SUBJECT
(ALL) Ratify Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, First Responders Mental
Health Grant to Occur in Fiscal Year 2026 in an Amount Up to $250,000.00, Adopt Resolution, Authorize Execution of Related Grant Agreement,
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Operating Federal Fund,' in an Amount Up to
$200,000.00, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance Increasing Estimated Receipts and Appropriations in the Grant Operating Federal Fund, in an
Amount Up to $50,000.00 for Grant Match, as a Transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is Included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
RECOMMI=NDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Ratify application for, and acceptance of, if awarded, the Fiscal Year 2026 First Responders Mental Health Grantifrom the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in an amount up to $250,000.00;
2. Authorize the execution of a grant agreement with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Fiscal Year 2026 First
Responders Mental Health Grant;
3. Adopt the attached resolution to make assurances as required by the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund in
an amount up to $200,000.00 subject to award and receipt of grant funds for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2026 First Responders
Mental Health Grant; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, in an
amount up to $50,000.00 for grant match, as a transfer from the Crime Control Prevention District that is included in the Fiscal Year 2026
budget for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2026 First Responders Mental Health Grant. I
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 far
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 mechanismslstrategies
• 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 Wellness' and Resiliency program to
generate awareness and serve as a symbol to end the stigma associated with seeking help. The chips available to all, first responders represent
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. Chips are available to every first responder and represent one counseling session. The funding from this;grant will provide for up to
1600 counseling sessions.
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Indirect costs are allowed and will be accepted at our allowable rate of 3.51 %. Match is required for this grant. This is a reimbursement grant. The
Grant Tracking Application Number is GRNT-APP L-00000001 13.
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 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, 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: William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Neil Noakes 4212
Additional Information Contact: Neil Noakes 4212