HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - First Responder Mental Health ProgramMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2023
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
FY2024 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT (479051) ON BEHALF OF THE
NORTHEAST FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION (NEFDA) AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution authorizing an application
of a fiscal year 2024 Office of the Governor Public Safety Office Criminal
Justice Division Grant (479051) on behalf of the Northeast Fire
Department Association (NEFDA) for the First Responder Mental Health
Program.
FUNDING SOURCE: This action will have no material effect on City funds.
BACKGROUND: The City of Grapevine Fire Department, on behalf of the Northeast Fire
Department Association (NEFDA), is applying for a First Responder
Mental Health Program grant through the Office of the Governor's Public
Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the fiscal year 2024. The grant
does not require any matching funds and, if awarded, will provide a First
Responder Mental Health Program to all 14 cities of NEFDA.
Upon award of the grant, staff will return to City Council to request the
appropriation of funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF AN FY2024 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC
SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT
(479051) ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHEAST FIRE
DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION (NEFDA) AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The Grapevine City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Grapevine, that the First Responder Mental Health Program be operated for FY2024;
and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of
the Office of the Governor funds, Grapevine City Council assures that the funds will be
returned to the Office of the Governor in full; and
WHEREAS, Grapevine City Council designates the Fire Chief as the grantee's
authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject,
alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is
in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble are true and correct and are
incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That Grapevine City Council approves submission of the grant
application for the First Responder Mental Health Program to the Office of the Governor.
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of February, 2023.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2023-004