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Meeting Date:	05/22/2023
Veterans Treatment Court Acceptance of Award Year 5
Submitted for:	Margarita Garza	Submitted By:	Margarita Garza
Department:	Drug Court Program

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept the award from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Grant, #5H79TI081929-05, Year 5 Continuation grant, in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000.00) beginning May 31, 2023, for the Webb County Veterans Treatment Program, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no match required, therefore there is no financial impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development Department and the acceptance of the Continuation grant is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Margarita Herrera-Garza, Veterans Treatment Court Director]

Issue: Notice of Award was received by the Funding Agency on 5/17/2023, acceptance by Commissioners Court is required.

Solution: Accept award for the Webb County Veterans Treatment Program and proceed with continuity of co-occurring substance abuse treatment services to the Webb County Veteran population and adjacent counties.

Result: Funding in year 5 will be utilized to provide substance abuse and mental health services to all qualifying Veteran candidates.

Background:

The SAMHSA grant is a multi-year grant previously approved and award for a total of 5 years (2019-2024).

Previous Court Action:

The submission of the SAMHSA Grant application for year 5 is compliant with SPOC procedures and approved in Commissioners Court December 12, 2022.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	TBD
Funding Source:	TBD
Balance:	TBD
Financial Impact:
Acceptance of award will have no impact to the general fund.

Attachments
SPOC Letter of Intent
NOA