Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program (SAMHSA Grant No.1H79TI081059-01) from account #2353-2040-003-458000-Administrative Travel to Account #2353-2040-003-460105-Minor Tools and Apparatus in the amount of $2,400.00 for the purchase of a laptop computer to be used by drug court staff due to COVID-19 contingency. There is no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Request:
Current:
End Bal.
From:
2353-2040-003-458000
Administrative Travel
$2,400
$7,407
$5,007
To:
2353-2040-003-460105
Minor Tools & Apparatus
$2,400
$0.00
$2,400
Issue: Additional funds are needed for purposes of purchasing a laptop computer to be utilized by the drug court staff to be able to continue to provide services to drug court participants and perform all other responsibilities while working remotely due to current circumstances and in order to prevent COVID-19 exposure. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration SAMHSA) allows for funds to be utilized for such expense due to pandemic.
Solution: Obtain the Commissioners' Court approval of the line item transfer.
Result: Staff members working directly with the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program will be able to continue to fulfill all daily operations via web and avoid exposure to virus.