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Meeting Date:	03/09/2020
Jail-based MAT Pilot Program Grant Award Acceptance by the Webb Co. Sheriff's Office
Submitted for:	Martin Cuellar	Submitted By:	Anita Guerra
Department:	Sheriff

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $294,310, in response to an application submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the City of Laredo Health Department (MAT Provider), PILLAR (drug and alcohol screening and counseling), and the Webb County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD) from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for a FY 2020 Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Pilot Program to provide comprehensive Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) and evidence-based services through a continuum of care model to a limited number of jail inmates who suffer from opioid dependence and/or alcohol and volunteer to participate in the program; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match and, thus, will have no impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: The City of Laredo/Webb County is a medically underserved community with a shortage of health professionals. Furthermore, there are no significant detoxification centers and very limited substance use prevention/treatment programs available within 150 miles.

Solution: Start a grant-funded Pilot Program for Medication-Assisted Treatment and evidence-based services to a limited number of jail inmates for detoxification from their opioid and/or alcohol use.

Result: The community of Laredo/Webb County will have another resource to help its citizens deal with the critical epidemic of opioid dependency.

Background:

For this pilot program, the Office of the Governor has made available a one-time appropriation of up to $1 million dollars.

Previous Court Action:

This grant application was authorized for submission on 12/18/2019.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	To Be Determined
Funding Source:	Grant Revenue
Balance:	Various
Financial Impact:
$294,310 grant award Therefore, there will be no impact to the general fund.