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Council approves one‑year wellness contract for police with Sharp Performance; staff to pursue longer‑term grant support
Summary
The council approved a one‑year wellness and coaching contract with Sharp Performance to expand mental health and resilience services for law enforcement; staff said vendors will assist in pursuing additional federal or state funding to sustain the work after initial funds are spent.
Selma — The City Council approved a one‑year contract authorizing Sharp Performance to provide mental‑wellness coaching and services for Selma law‑enforcement personnel.
City staff said the contract will use remaining monies earmarked for law‑enforcement wellness (approximately $21,000 remaining from prior allocations) to kick‑start one‑on‑one coaching, app‑based resources and group resilience work. The city manager explained that the vendor team includes personnel with military and law‑enforcement experience and that staff chose a provider they judged “culturally competent” for public safety audiences.
Staff briefed the council that Sharp Performance also intends to assist the city in pursuing additional federal or state wellness funding to sustain the program beyond the one‑year contract. The city budget manager noted the city must use the remaining current funds before their expiration (staff named a timeline extending into 2026 for obligated funds). Council members and the public spoke in support of increased wellness resources for officers.
By roll call, council approved the contract; staff said they will continue to seek grant funds or other sources to maintain wellness services after the first year.
