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Meeting Date:	09/11/2017
Notice of Award Drug Court SAMHSA Year 3
Submitted for:	Margarita Herrera	Submitted By:	Margarita Herrera
Department:	406th District Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of Year 3 of a 3 year grant award Grant No. 1H79TI026096-03 and authorize the 406th Adult Drug Court Program to continue to expand its program services pursuant to Sec. 124.002 of the Texas Government Code. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Drug Courts Grant period: September 30, 2017 - September 29, 2018, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. There will be no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Margarita H. Garza, 406th Adult Drug Court Program Administrator; Grant Fund #2353]

Issue: The Drug Court Program proposes to expand its capacity by adding additional participants who are primarily substance abuse, alcohol, and co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

Solution: The Drug Court Program will enhance its current services by providing additional therapy, group and behavioral services to current and new participants.

Result: To increase availability of treatment services by expanding the population during year 3 for a total of 125 new clients and enhancing the services provided.

Background:

This grant is awarded from the Department of Human and Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)

Previous Court Action:

The Webb County Commissioner's Court approved and authorized the establishment of a Drug Court Program and designated the 406th Judicial District Court as one of the courts authorized to implement the program.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	2353
Balance:	325,000.00
Financial Impact:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatmnent Office Total Grant Award: $325,000.00

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Notice of Award