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Meeting Date:	12/12/2018
Grant Award Acceptance for J.P. Salinas, Pct. 4
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept a Truancy Prevention grant award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the amount of $12,089 (as developed, written, presented, and submitted by the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 in conjunction with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office) for training and supplies for the truancy case manager and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in any grant-related matters; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This grant has no match; and, therefore, has no impact to 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 Pct. 4; Fund #2742]

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 award to provide additional services, including equipment, training/travel, and supplies, in order 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 and enhance the abilities of the Truancy Prevention Program and its case manager in the areas of juvenile delinquency and truancy at and through the efforts of the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.

Previous Court Action:

This grant application was authorized to be submitted on 01/09/2017 (Agenda Item 12b).

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	$12,089
Financial Impact:
$12,089 grant funding for the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4. Thus, this agenda item will have no impact to the general fund.