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Council accepts $2.9M ICJA grant for co-responder program
Summary
The council unanimously approved ordinance 2025-516 to accept an Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority grant of $2,902,213 for co-responder programs and authorized a matching supplemental appropriation for the Police Department.
The Springfield City Council approved ordinance 2025-516 to accept a $2,902,213 grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJA) to fund co-responder programs in partnership with the Springfield Police Department.
Council voted for emergency passage and authorized the supplemental appropriation equal to the grant amount. No extended debate or public comment was requested; the vote recorded 10 voting yes, none opposed. The mayor and staff indicated the funding will be used to support co-responder staffing and program operations intended to connect individuals in crisis with behavioral-health supports rather than sole reliance on sworn officers.
Quote: "We have a motion and a second... the voting will now be open," the mayor said before the motion carried.
Ending: With the grant accepted, city staff will proceed to implement the co-responder program and deploy resources as described in the grant submission; council approved the appropriation for immediate implementation.
