HomeMy WebLinkAboutR26-156 RESOLUTION NO. R26-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL
3 YEAR 2026 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY
4 ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES' LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL
5 HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF$85,700,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE GRANT, IF AWARDED, AND
7 EXECUTE ALL FUTURE DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT,
8 SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND FOR ALL
9 OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the component
12 of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing
13 and the Administration's priority of Making America Safe Again by supporting the nation's state,
14 local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources;
15 and
16 WHEREAS, the Police Department desires to obtain the grant program to support
17 initiatives that improve the mental health, wellness, and resilience of law enforcement personnel.
18 If awarded, grant funding will be used to procure and implement a comprehensive digital wellness
19 platform that provides confidential access to evidence-based mental health and wellness
20 resources, including education, stress management tools, resilience-building programs, self-
21 assessments, and connections to wellness services. At the time of application, the department is
22 evaluating several commercially available platforms to identify the solution that best meets its
23 operational needs, security requirements, and budget; and
24 WHEREAS, grant funding will also support the expansion of the department's Peer
25 Support Program by providing specialized peer support training to additional sworn personnel.
26 Eligible grant funds will cover training fees and overtime costs necessary to maintain minimum
27 staffing levels while personnel attend training. Expanding the number of trained peer support
28 officers will strengthen the department's ability to provide timely, confidential support to
29 employees experiencing personal or professional challenges, improve access to wellness
30 resources, and further promote a culture of resilience, early intervention, and overall employee
31 well-being; and
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RESOLUTION NO. R26-156
33 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
34 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to approve ratify the City's application for the
35 Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services' Law
36 Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program in the amount of $85,700, authorize the
37 City to accept the grant, if awarded, and execute all future documents associated with the grant,
38 subject to review by the City Attorney's office.
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40 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
41 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
42 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
43 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
44 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
45 ratify the City's application for the Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
46 Community Oriented Policing Services' Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act
47 Program in the amount of $85,700, and if awarded, authorizes the City to accept the Grant.
48 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
49 authorize the Police Chief, and/or the Mayor, to execute the Grant application, Grant Agreement,
50 and any other documents associated with applying for and accepting the Grant that do not
51 otherwise increase the financial obligations of the City, subject to the review of the City Attorney's
52 Office.
53 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
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55 [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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RESOLUTION NO. R26-156
57 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of C>0 �ex,b Qr 2026.
58 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
59 YES NO
60 Mayor— Rebecca Shelton ✓
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62 Vice-Mayor—Thomas Turkin
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64 Commissioner—Angela Cruz ✓
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66 Commissioner— Mack McCray t/
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68 Commissioner—Aimee Kelley ✓
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70 VOTE 5 'Q
71 ATTEST:
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74 Tammy Stan 'one, CMC R becca Shelton
75 City Clerk Mayor
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