HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-016 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION
OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED
FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE FY20 COMMUNITY ORIENTED
POLICING SERVICES LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH
AND WELLNESS ACT
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply
for and to make appointments for the conduct of business relative to the
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Law Enforcement Mental
Health Wellness Act (LEMHWA) which provides funding to governmental
agencies to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and
wellness services for law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it is in the best interest of the
citizens of North Richland Hills to request the funds available under this
program to develop and implement a peer support program led by a civilian
coordinator that focuses on the mental health and wellness of police
employees. Prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of law enforcement
professionals equips them with the resiliency necessary to face daily
traumas and stressors, while continuing to provide quality service to our
citizens; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills hereby finds that the
recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this
Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills hereby authorizes and
approves the submission of the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
and acceptance if awarded for the FY20 COPS-LEMHWA Peer Support
Implementation Program.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills designates Public Safety
Director Jimmy Perdue as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized
official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the
funding request on behalf of the applicant agency.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills agrees that the loss or
misuse of COPS funds or failure to comply with all COPS award
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requirements may result in suspension or termination of award funds, the
repayment of award funds, and/or other remedies available by law.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the City
Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 23rd day of March, 2020.
CITY F ORTr: H .ND HILLS
By:
Oscar re o, Mayor
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Alicia Richardson, City Secretary'
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
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APPROVED AS TO CO NT:
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