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Council accepts state public‑safety grant to support behavioral health outreach
Summary
Council accepted a Minnesota Department of Public Safety response grant (resolution adopted and 2026 budget amended) to support embedded social worker and behavioral health outreach work for two years; Council member Calvert praised staff for securing the grant.
Council adopted a resolution accepting a Minnesota Department of Public Safety response grant and amended the 2026 budget to reflect the award. Council member Calvert pulled item 11b to recognize and thank public safety staff for obtaining the grant and described the funding as a resource to support behavioral health outreach and embedded social‑worker efforts over the next two years.
"It really helps us support community members that are in crisis and gives us more resources for behavioral health outreach," Council member Calvert said, and the council voted to accept the grant and amend the budget. Staff indicated the grant will support continued embedded social‑worker programming and related outreach in coordination with public safety.
