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Meeting Date:	05/24/2021
NOA approval for Veterans Treatment Program
Submitted for:	Ramiro Hernandez	Submitted By:	Ramiro Hernandez
Department:	406th District Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of Year 3, FY 2021-2022 for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant (SAMHSA) award, grant number 5 H79 TI081929-03 for $400,000; which will allow for the continuation of the services currently being provided by the 341st Veterans Treatment Program and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident to it. There are no matching funds required. 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 Veteran's Treatment Program]

Issue: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has authorized to award for up to 5 years and $400,000/year to fund and support Veterans Treatment Courts to address the needs of veteran participants and their families.

Solution: Securing funding through grant awards to enable veterans' continuance in the 341st District Court's Veterans Treatment Program and regional services.

Result: Enabling the 341st Veterans Treatment Program to continue providing services and enhancing the services currently being provided.

Background:

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has authorized to award for up to 5 years and $400,000/year to fund and support Veterans Treatment Courts to address the needs of veteran participants and their families.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	n/a
Funding Source:	n/a
Balance:	n/a
Financial Impact:
There are no matching funds required. This Grant will not affect the county general fund.