Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: County Administration
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in the amount of $30,000 for Community Assistance Referral Program (CARP) for a one (1) year initial term with four (4) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
On January 9, 2024, Commissioners Court approved an lnterlocal Agreement (ILA) with The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (THC) for services through the Community Assistance Referral Program (CARP) to mitigate the causes of misdemeanor non-appearance, as directed by the ODonnell Consent Decree.
Although a much smaller population, this ILA is also with THC for similar services through CARP for felony nonappearance, funded through the Safety and Justice Challenge grant from the MacArthur Foundation.
Expected Impact:
A decrease in non-appearance rates in the District Courts.
Alternative Options:
Do not approve the ILA. Felony defendants will not receive services, and the grant funds will be disbursed in another manner.
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