Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2006-1356

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor

Date of Introduction: November 28, 2006

Committee(s) of Reference: F, ECID

Date of Analysis: December 1, 2006

Type of Action: Appropriation

Bill Summary: The bill appropriates a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to the Community Services Department to purchase Safe Response Kits for the Critical Incident Stress Management Team.

Background Information: The Critical Incident Stress Management Team is a function of the City’s Victim Services Division. The team responds to major traumatic events in the community (natural disasters, serious traffic accidents, shootings, etc.) to provide immediate grief counseling, victim assistance, and other on-the-scene assistance to help incident victims, witnesses, co-workers and neighbors to deal with the immediate impact of traumatic situations. The grant will provide for the purchase of 15-20 kits.

Policy Impact Area: Public safety and well-being

Fiscal Impact: Appropriates a $1,000 grant.

Analyst: Clements