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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant in the Amount of $200,000
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, the City of Wilmington is eligible to apply for the COPS Office FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (“LEMHWA”) Grant in the amount of $200,000, with no required local match; and,
WHEREAS, these funds are to be used to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other best practices for wellness programs; and,
WHEREAS, if awarded, the grant funding will be used to partner with area mental health professionals specializing in working with law enforcement, and to enhance and expand WPD’s existing peer support team, chaplaincy program, and in-house Wellness Coordinator program.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Grant.
THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept any grant award, to execute any and all paperwork related to the grant, and to do all other things necessary to carry out the requirements of the grant.