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Item No.: 2.11
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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE ACCEPTING THE BOARD OF STATE AND
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER WELLNESS AND
MENTAL HEALTH GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $758,952;
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY GRANT
AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS, AND ALL RELATED
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ONLINE CERTIFICATIONS AT
THE TIME OF AWARD ACCEPTANCE AND
REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS, WITHOUT FURTHER
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
WHEREAS, the San José Police Department (“SJPD”) recognizes the hard work and stressful nature of law enforcement and is committed to providing officers with the resources necessary to improve their mental and physical health, in order to keep SJPD officers healthier, safer, and better able to protect and serve the City of San José; and
WHEREAS, in December 2022, the Board of State and Community Corrections (“BSCC”) notified SJPD of its eligibility to receive a disbursement in accordance with Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022, Item 5227-121-0001, which automatically awarded funding to all city and county law enforcement agencies employing officers, as described in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code, to be used towards improving officer wellness and expanding mental health resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) has been awarded $758,952 for the BSCC Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant (“Grant”) for a term from January 1, 2023 through December 1, 2025, to fund activities related to officer mental health and wellness, including, but not limited to, training, mental health therapy sessions, body scans, fitness program costs, gym equipment, and the acquisition of a therapy dog; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept the Grant and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all other NVF:CBM:KML
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Council Agenda: 8/22/23
Item No.: 2.11
DRAFT--Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408)535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
documents related to the Grant, for the purpose of improving officer wellness and mental health;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
1. The Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant in the amount of $758,952 is hereby accepted.
2. The City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at the time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk