Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $91,522, with no required match, for the FY 2024 Specialty Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court Program, and execute an interlocal agreement with the Community Supervision & Corrections Department to administer the program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Success Through Addiction Recovery (STAR) Drug Court provides non-violent drug offenders with an opportunity to be treated for chemical dependency while at the same time avoiding jail and being productive citizens. The goal of the program is to reduce jail costs and recidivism by providing treatment services to a minimum of 100 clients. The budget requests funding for two probation officers. If awarded, the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department will administer the grant on behalf of the County.
Expected Impact:
A range of services provided for enrolled clients.
Alternative Options:
Alternative funding streams as available.
Alignment with Goal(s):
x Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
STAR Drug Court
FY 23
FY 24
Next 3 FYs
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