Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): 1692022
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable):
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $99,752, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court provides non-violent drug offenders with an opportunity to be treated for chemical dependency while at the same time avoiding jail and being productive citizens. The goal of the program is to reduce jail costs and recidivism by providing treatment services to clients.
Expected Impact:
Improved outcomes for substance abuse, mental health, reduction in trauma, decreased recidivism, improved public health and public safety.
Alternative Options:
To provide fewer services or fund programs from general or other funds.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/31/2023
FY24 Award Accepted
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
STAR Drug Court
FY 24
FY 25
Next 3 FYs
Incremental Expenditures (do NOT write values in thousands or millions)
Labor Expenditures
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