HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - First Responder Mental Health GrantMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2025
SUBJECT: TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL
HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the
Fiscal Year 2026 State of Texas, Office of the Governor, First Responder
Mental Health Grant Program, and an ordinance appropriating the funds.
FUNDING SOURCE: Upon approval, funds will be available in the Grant Fund in an amount not
to exceed $85,556.76
BACKGROUND: The Office of the Governor for the State of Texas provides funding
opportunities to support law enforcement and public safety agencies in
strengthening resiliency, wellness, and overall readiness of first
responders.
The Grapevine Police Department has received notification from the
Office of the Governor that grant funds have been allocated under the
First Responder Mental Health Program. This funding will reimburse the
Department for a portion of the costs associated with implementing mental
health and wellness initiatives designed to support first responders and
other emergency personnel.
The program will provide access to evidence -based resources such as
peer support services, professional counseling, crisis intervention, and
resiliency training. These initiatives will address the unique stressors
faced by first responders, promote early intervention, and reduce the long-
term impact of trauma exposure. By expanding training, education, peer
support, professional mental health partnerships, and integrating wellness
practices into daily operations, the Department will enhance the ability of
its personnel to manage stress, maintain readiness, and provide effective
service to the community.
The primary goals of this project are to improve the mental health and
overall well-being of first responders, reduce the stigma associated with
seeking assistance, and build a sustainable culture of wellness within the
Department. The program will also foster stronger peer -to -peer support
networks and enhance coordination with regional providers specializing in
first responder mental health.
The grant has a start date of October 1, 2025, and an end date of
September 30, 2026. This is a three-year grant, with a yearly application
required. This application corresponds to the first year of the current grant
cycle.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE OF
TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FIRST
RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM,
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "GRANT
PROGRAM"; AND CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT IS
ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The City of Grapevine ("the Applicant") is fully eligible to receive
assistance under the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is desirous of authorizing an official to represent and act
for the Applicant in dealing with the Police Department ("the Department") concerning
the Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best
interests of the citizens of The City of Grapevine, that the Grant Program be operated for
the Fiscal Year 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the Applicant hereby certifies that they are eligible to receive
assistance under the Grant Program.
Section 3. That the Applicant agrees to provide the applicable matching funds
for the Grant Program as required by the First Responder Mental Health Grant.
Section 4. That the Applicant agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of grant
funds, the Applicant assures the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in
full.
Section 5. That the Applicant hereby authorizes and directs the Chief of Police
as the "Authorized Official" who is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or
terminate this grant, as well as given the authority to sign all grant adjustment requests,
inventory reports, progress reports and financial reports or any other official documents
related to the grant on behalf of the City of Grapevine.
Section 6. The Applicant hereby specifically authorizes the official to make an
application to the Department accepting funds from the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, First Responder Mental Health Program. Grant #5395901.
Section 7. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of October, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2025-016 2
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-072
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$85,556.76 IN THE GRANT FUND TO BE RECEIVED
FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $85,556.76 IN THE GRANT FUND
FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
GRANT WHICH ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE
APPROVED GRANT, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has received approval of grant funds for
the State of Texas Office of the Governor, First Responder Mental Health Grant
Program, Grant #5395901; and
WHEREAS the City will continue to fund a First Responder Mental Health
position as long as the Grant is approved who will provide direct services to first
responders in association with the grant; and
WHEREAS all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of
this ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and
Chapter 211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the
best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the amount of $85,556.76
in revenue to be appropriated in the Grant Fund based on approval of the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, First Responder Mental Health Grant Program.
Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes expenditures in an
amount estimated at $85,556.76 to be appropriated in the Grant Fund for the salary
of the employee hired for the purposes of the Grant.
Section 4. That the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to
be severable, and that if the validity of any section, subsection, word, sentence, or
phrase shall be held to be invalid, it shall not affect the remaining part of this
ordinance.
Section 5. That the fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the
City of Grapevine, Texas, are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety,
morals, peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine,
Texas, creates an emergency for the immediate preservation of the public business,
property, health, safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this
ordinance shall become effective from and after the date of its final passage, and it
is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of October, 2025.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
Ordinance No. 2025-072 2