SUBJECT
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $17,776.92 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program - Laredo Police Department (LPD) Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit. The grant performance period is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This funding will be utilized for overtime and training for the LPD Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit. No local match is required. Grant is accounted for in the Special Police Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2024-R-076 to submit grant application was approved by Council on February 20, 2024.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Justice Assistance Grant Program, FY2025 funding announcement is to solicit applications for projects that promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. We will be seeking funding to supplement the current resources that LPD Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit has for assisting, preventing, and responding to numerous behavioral/mental crisis calls throughout the year.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends that Council approves the resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Special Police
Account #: 229-2327
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant is accounted for in the Special Police Fund.
No local match required.