SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $27,803.85 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2026 First Responder Mental Health Grant, Peer Support Program. The grant performance period will be October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The Laredo Police Department will utilize this funding to obtain a professional service contract for Clinical Advisory for Trauma and Work-Related Counseling, training, and outreach supplies for the sustainment of the LPD Peer Support Program. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $5,560.77 from General Fund. Grant funding will be available in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the First Responder Mental Health Program is to provide services and assistance directly to peace 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 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 mechanism and strategies: increase morale and productivity; and reduce stigma associated with seeking help by providing safe, effective and confidential services. Federal funding is authorized for these projects under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) of 1984 as amended and codified in 34 U.S.C §20103. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated federal funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends that Council approves this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Office of the Governor First Responder Mental Health Program grant application is in the estimated amount of $27,803.85 and the City’s match will be approximately 20% of total project funds.
No financial impact until grant is awarded.