Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Supporting the Application for, Receipt of, and Expenditure of Grant Funding from the First Responder Mental Health Program, FY 2026, Under The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program, Administered by the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas. The Total Amount of the Grant Shall Not Exceed $151,400.00 and a 20% Matching Contribution, Either in Cash or In-Kind Services, Is Required; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution supporting the application and acceptance of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grant Program.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of the Resolution.
Description/History
The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to first responders to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency If the City is awarded the Grant, the City Council would further agree to a 20% matching contribution, either in cash or in-kind services.
Justification
The VOCA Victims of Crime Act Grant Program would allow first responders to receive mental health support through Crisis Services (emotional, psychological, and physical health), Peer Support Groups, Professional Therapy and Counseling, and Legal Advocacy. Approving the Resolution is in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the first responders of the City.
Funding Source
Fire Department Wellness Account FY2026
Prepared By
Michael Ross, Fire Chief