CITY OF POMONA
COUNCIL REPORT
April 3, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: James Makshanoff, City Manager
Submitted By: Michael Ellis, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FROM THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt the following resolution (Attachment No.1):
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-51 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, CALIFORNIA ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022 OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT FROM THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,313 AND AMENDING THE FY 2022-23 OPERATING BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUE ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS BY $105,313 Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements on behalf of the City, in substantially the form submitted, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The police department has been awarded the FY 2022 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in the amount of $105,313. These funds will be used to expand and improve existing officer wellness opportunities, including physical fitness and training equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is neutral due to an increase in revenue estimates of $105,313(215-2090-40873- 58776) and a corresponding appropriation of $105,313 (215-2090-5XXXX-58776).
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department has been awarded an Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant totaling $105,313. This grant provides for a one time disbursement of funds geared for officer wellness and mental health related purchases. The Police Department is committed to fostering a culture of wellness and maintains a wellness program that supports its members with practical wellness resources and training. This proactive wellness program is intended to be a holistic approach to a member's well-being by promoting such things as physical fitness, proper nutrition, stress mitigation, and more. Promoting wellness among Police Department employees is important because law enforcement can be physically and psychologically demanding work. The Police Department will utilize grant funds to obtain new physical fitness equipment to encourage and provide better physical fitness training opportunities for all members of the Police Department and provide training opportunities in the area of wellness and resiliency.
Prepared by:
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Alyssa Bostrom
Lieutenant
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution No. 2023-51
Acceptance of FY 2022 Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant