HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-020 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020
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 FY24 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 through the implementation of
peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other
promising practices for wellness programs; 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 enhance the existing peer support program led by the
Mental Health Sergeant and Mental Health 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;
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 FY24 COPS-LEMHWA Peer
Support Implementation Program.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills designates Chief of
Police Mike Young 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.
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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
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 22nd day of April, 2024.
CITY 0 N RT RI H ND HILLS
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By:
Oscar in , Mayor
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Alicia Richardson / `: ' ;' `'�
City Secretary/Chief Governance Of 8&
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Uah4' 4•Cara Leahy Whit , terim City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Mike Young, Chief olice
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