Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,174 FOR THE CALIFORNIA VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION (CALVIP) MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR FRONT LINE WORKERS GRANT FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT In April 2023, the City of Stockton submitted an application to the State of California’s Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) California Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant; and On October 9, 2023, the City of Stockton Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) was notified by the BSCC that the application was approved in the amount of $9,174 for two years; and The Office of Violence Prevention proposes to build on the success of the Ceasefire model by providing Mental Health Services to staff, which includes an 8-week mindful-based stress reduction training with mindful leaders and one one-on-one coaching. This project is aligned with the City of Stockton's Ceasefire model, a proven public health approach to reducing gun violence. By providing advanced mindfulness training to Peacekeepers, we aim to enhance effectiveness, promote wellness, and contribute to building a more peaceful and resilient Stockton. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
Authorize the acceptance of grant funding from the State of California Board of State Community Corrections California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant.
Authorize all required appropriations and expenditures in compliance with and for the purposes stated in the project agreement over two years.
The grant funds received hereunder shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by this body.
The City of Stockton agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the grant Agreement as set forth by BSCC.
The City Manager, or designee, is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Stockton, all required contracts or agreements with the granting agency, provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required, execute all documents and amendments or extensions pertaining to the grant project.
The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to take appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED December 5, 2023 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
ELIZA R. GARZA, CMC
City Clerk of the City of Stockton