Commissioners Court Meeting

Issue viewing agenda items? Click here to switch to the old format.

Return to the Search Page Return to the Agenda

Meeting Date:	10/24/2016
Continuation VTP grant
Submitted for:	Arminda Pina	Submitted By:	Arminda Pina
Department:	406th District Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program to submit a continuation grant application for the "Veterans Treatment Court Grant" offered by the Texas Veterans Commission which will continue to enhance the services currently being provided by the Veterans Treatment Program. There are no matching funds required.

Issue: The Texas Veterans Commission has been authorized to issue grants, from funds appropriated under the Fund for Veterans' Assistance, in support of Veterans Treatment Courts in order to address the needs of veteran participants and their families. This grant will provide necessary resources to assist with the drug testing and other regional services.

Solution: The 406th Veterans Treatment Program's fiscal responsibility and obligation to submit a Request for Application to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance 2017-2018 Veterans Treatment Court Grant.

Result: Enabling the 406th Veterans Treatment Program to provide additional services and/or enhance the services currently being provided.

Background:

N/A.

Previous Court Action:

N/A.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A