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Authorizing the Police Department to submit a grant application to the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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WHEREAS, Chapter 10 of the Saint Paul City Charter recognizes the City Council’s authority over the budget and spending of the City of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 86 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code requires all contracts be authorized by the Saint Paul City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 86.12 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code requires City Council approval prior to submission of grant applications; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has invited grant applications for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has previously received funds from this grant program and intends to submit an application for up to $200,000 from 10.1.25 to 9.30.27 to strengthen the mental health wellness check system available to personnel; and
WHEREAS, this grant, if awarded, does not include a matching funds requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Grants Division of the Office of Financial Services has reviewed and approved the Intent to Apply request;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Saint Paul, upon recommendation of the Mayor, that the Police Department may submit an application to the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act program of the U.S. Department of Justice.