Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 1487728
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $1,680,441.75, with a required match of $560,147.25, for the FY26 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program, and to amend an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Residential Treatment Center (HCRTC) program is designed to assist clients in overcoming the social and personal barriers to meeting the conditions of supervision and development of a pro-social lifestyle. The program also aims to provide the courts with an alternative to incarceration in the effort to reduce recidivism.
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.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B4: Increase the jail deflection and di...
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