Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
THE 2026 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES LAW
ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT
PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria desires to support the mental health and wellness of Santa Maria Police Department employees and eligible family members; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Mari a has determined it is in the public interest to seek and apply for supplemental funding sources for the purposes of public safety mental health and wellness support; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1 . Approved the submission of an application for the 2026 U.S.
Department of Justice Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program Grant.
SECTION 2. Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit the application; appropriate and expend funds awarded to the Santa Maria Police Department pursuant to the U.S. Department of Justice Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.
SECTION 3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 1st day of September 2026.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager