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File #: 21-5432    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 10/5/2021 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/12/2021 Final action: 10/12/2021
Title: Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $80,000 to the grant account pending receipt of the award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT) Program, and to reclassify one position and extend all associated grant positions to September 30, 2022.
Attachments: 1. 21-5432.pdf
Department: Juvenile Probation
Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transfer of Funds Only

Project ID (if applicable): GIFT_GY22
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Participation (if applicable): N/A

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to temporarily transfer general funds in the amount of $80,000 to the grant account pending receipt of the award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT) Program, and to reclassify one position and extend all associated grant positions to September 30, 2022.
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Background and Discussion:
The awarding of this renewal grant may be delayed by the grantor but it is anticipated that we will receive this award in October 2021. When the award is received, the transfer will be reversed and expenditures will be charged to the grant retroactive to October 1, 2021.

Expected Impact:
This temporary budget transfer will ensure continuity of the Girls Inspiring Future Triumphs (GIFT) Program which provides services to female victims of human trafficking by providing funds to cover payroll expenses for three of the staff members working with the program. The request for a temporary transfer of funds will cover 3 months of salaries and fringe of staff until the award is received.

Alternative Options:
If this temporary budget transfer is not completed and if the grant award is delayed, funds will not be available for salary and benefits costs for the GIFT grant positions. There are no other viable alternatives for these services.


Alignment with Goal(s):
X_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
3/9/2021
138
Grant application approved by the Court on March 9, 2021.


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