Legislation Details

File #: 24-7124    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/31/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/12/2024 Final action: 11/12/2024
Title: 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 $107,637, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Veterans Treatment Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
Attachments: 1. FY25 Specialty Veterans Treatment Program_Supporting Documents.pdf
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): 2283016
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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 $107,637, with no required match, for the FY 25 Specialty Veterans Treatment Court Program, and to amend an agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The Veterans Treatment Court Program aims to achieve the goal of diverting veterans from the traditional criminal justice system into an alternative to incarceration program addressing their specific needs.


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

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Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
FY25 Specialty Veterans Treatment Court Program


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