Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): FVET26601
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $81,282.60, with no required match, for the FY26 Veterans Treatment Court Program, and to amend an interlocal agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision & 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.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
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