Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department for Harris County to apply for and receive funds from certain grants on behalf of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department has been a sub-recipient to Harris County since 2019 supporting Office of the Governor grants. An interlocal agreement has been prepared by Harris County Attorney's Office to document the sub-recipient relationship for the following 2027 grant applications: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court Program, Veterans Treatment Court, Misdemeanor Veterans Court, Victim Assistance Program, DWI Sober Courts, Felony Mental Health Courts, and Opioid Detox Treatment and Supervision Program.
Expected Impact:
The Office of the Governor grants provide over $2,000,000 in grant funds for services that lead to improved public health and public safety. These grants lead to improved outcomes in mental health, reduction in trauma, substance abuse, and decreased recidivism.
Alternative Options:
To provide fewer services or fund prog...
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