Actions pertaining to the 2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness (LEMHWA) grant program 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $125,000 in grant funding for the 2021 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness (LEMHWA) grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS); and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to enter into and execute the agreement and any amendments. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 38th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $125,000 in Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program Grant Funding for the Police Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Committee

City Council

Requested by

Police Department

Introduced

January 27, 2025

On agenda

February 13, 2025

Passed

February 13, 2025

Where it was heard

City Council Feb 13, 2025 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass

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