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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $53,358.28 in grant funding from the State of California for Officer Wellness and Mental Health and amending the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by approving Budget Amendment #23.052. (Scott Campbell, Chief of Police)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $53,358.28 in grant funding from the State of California for Officer Wellness and Mental Health and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by approving Budget Amendment #23.052.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program, established in the 2022 Budget Act (Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022), provides $50 million for city and county law enforcement agencies for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health resources. There are 394 agencies receiving funds from this grant program. The funding may be used for any of the following purposes:
• Establishing or expanding officer wellness units
• Establishing or expanding peer support units
• Services provided by licensed mental health professional, counselor or the professional that works with law enforcement
• Expanding multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health
• Other programs of services that are evidence-based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer wellness
This grant provides a total award of $53,358.28. The focus of the grant funds will be for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health resources. This grant will be administered by the Police Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budget Amendment #23.052 amends the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by $53,358.28 in accepted grant funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this meets the Strategic Goal #3: Public Safety by rendering skilled police, fire and emergency service management.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution to allow the City to accept $53,358.28 from the State of California for Officer Wellness and Mental Health and amend the Police Department’s Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 by approving Budget Amendment #23.052.