Legislation Details

File #: 24-6531    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/10/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/29/2024 Final action: 10/29/2024
Title: Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $188,320, with a required cash match of $83,361, for the GY 2025 First Responder Mental Health Program, and one position effective November 2, 2024.
Attachments: 1. FY 25 First Responder Mental Health award
Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $188,320, with a required cash match of $83,361, for the GY 2025 First Responder Mental Health Program, and one position effective November 2, 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant provides funding for two positions. The grant period is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

Expected Impact:
This grant will enable the Sheriff's Office First Responder Mental Health program to continue providing services to first responders.

Alternative Options:
Not accepting this award would forfeit the funding opportunity for the First Responder Mental Health Program.

Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
2/27/24
250
Approval to submit grant application
8/27/24
228
Temporary budget transfer
10/8/24
244
Renew Psychologist position

Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
GY 2025 First Responder Mental Health Program


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