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Meeting Date:	08/23/2021
Adult Drug Court - SAMHSA Notice of Award
Submitted for:	Margarita Garza	Submitted By:	Margarita Garza
Department:	Drug Court Program

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award, 5H79TI081059-02, year 4 of a 5 year continuation grant, in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000.00) beginning September 30, 2021, for the Webb County Adult Drug Court, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no match required, therefore there is no financial impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development Department and the acceptance of the continuation grant is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Margarita Herrera-Garza, Drug Court Program Director]

Issue: Notice of Award for Webb County Adult Drug Court, SAMHSA Grant year 4 was received on 07/30/2021, thus acceptance by Commissioners Court is required.

Solution: Accept the Notice of Award for the Adult Drug Court and proceed with continuity of co-occurring substance abuse services to Webb County population and adjacent counties.

Result: Acceptance funds will allow the Webb County Adult Drug Court to continue to enhance and expand its services to all qualifying candidates.

Background:

This grant is a multiyear SAMHSA Grant and was previously approved and awarded for a total of 5 years (2018-2023).

Previous Court Action:

The submission of the SAMHSA Grant application for year 4 was compliant with SPOC procedures and approved in Commissioners Court on January 25, 2021.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
There is not financial impact to the general fund.

Attachments
Notice of Award
Letter of Intent 01/25/21