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Meeting Date:	02/11/2019
Truancy Prevention Grant Application for J.P., Pct. 4, Place 1
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant developed, written, and submitted by the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 in collaboration with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for a Truancy Prevention and Intervention Program grant application in the amount estimated at $61,500 to continue to pay the grant-funded salary and fringe benefits and supplies for a truancy case manager in order to continue to divert at-risk truant juveniles from entering the juvenile justice system in Laredo/Webb County; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any cash match and will have no impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Jose R. Salinas, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 1; Fund #2733]

Issue: Juvenile delinquency is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texas area.

Solution: Grant application to continue to fund a currently grant-funded truancy case manager in order to continue to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area.

Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juveniles from the juvenile and criminal justice system.

Background:

The purpose of this grant is to develop effective prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies in the area of juvenile delinquency at and through the efforts of the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.

Previous Court Action:

The submission of this grant application by the Office of the J.P., Pct. 4, Place 1 is approved on a yearly basis. Requesting to re-apply for the continuation of this grant project to continue to fund the salary and fringe benefits of the case manager.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2733
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Not Applicable
Financial Impact:
The submission of this grant application by the Office of the J.P., Pct. 4, Place 1 is approved on a yearly basis. Requesting to re-apply for the continuation of this grant project to continue to fund the salary and fringe benefits of the case manager.