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Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funding from, the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division to continue the Austin Police Department's Austin First Responder Project. Funding: $114,755 is available from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division's Peace Officer Mental Health Grant Program. A City funding match is not required.
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Austin Police Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $114,755 is available from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, Peace Office Mental Health Grant Program for the project period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. A City funding match is not required.
Prior Council Action:
September 26, 2024 - Council approved Resolution No. 20240926-055 accepting grant funding to implement the Austin First Responder Project.
September 25, 2025 - Council approved Resolution No. 20250925-049 accepting funding to continue the Austin First Responder Project.
For More Information:
Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department 512-974-5030.
Additional Backup Information:
The Office of the City Manager reviews all grants received and determined that these funds and initiatives align with and advance Council's affirmed vision for department policies and practices as stated in Resolution No. 20200611-096.?
This action will provide the required resolution needed by the State's Criminal Justice Division to apply for $114,755 in grant funding. The project period is October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. A City match is not required.
The grantor requires a resolution approved by the governing body that addresses items 1-4 below:
1. Authorization by the governing body for the submission of the application to the Office of the Governor?that clearly?identifies?the name of the project for which funding is?requested;?
2. A designation of the name and/or title of an authorized official...
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