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): 4697002
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 accept from the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $229,858, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty DWI Sober Courts Program, and to amend an agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The primary focus of this program will apply to cases currently charged with a subsequent DWI in Harris County or currently on community supervision for a misdemeanor and arrest for a DWI charge and will match these participants with appropriate services and provide case management.
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
10/31/23
FY24 Award Accepted
01/30/24
240324
FY25 Approval to Submit Application
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Specialty DWI Sober Courts Program
Current Fiscal Year Cost
Annual Fiscal Cost
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Existing Budget
Grant
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$229,858
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