File #: 25-6391    Version: 1 Name: 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, Ad
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/21/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/27/2025 Final action: 1/27/2025
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
Sponsors: Mike Ross
Attachments: 1. Resolution

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