Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) for the 406th Veterans Treatment Program (SAMHSA Grant No. 1H79TI081929-01) from account #2351-2040-001-459020 - Other Expenses to Account #2351-2040-001-460105 Minor Tools and Apparatus in the amount of $13,578.00 for the purchase of (3) laptop computers and account number #2351-2040-001-461000 Material and Supplies in the amount of $3,622.00 for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment and software licensing for laptops. All listed Items will be used by Veterans Treatment Program staff due to COVID-19 emergency. There is no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
2351-2040-001-459020
Other Expenses
$17,200
$35,961.00
$18,761.00
To:
2351-2040-001-460105
Minor Tools & Apparatus
$13,578
$1,002.11
$14,580.11
2351-2040-001-461000
Materials & Supplies
$3,622
$5,328.49
$8,950.49
Issue: Additional funds are needed for the purpose of purchasing (3) laptop computers along with PPE equipment to be utilized by Veterans Treatment Program staff to be able to provide services to the Veteran Treatment Program 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 the funds to be utilized for such expense due to pandemic
Solution: Obtain the Commissioners’ Court approval of the line transfer.
Result:Staff members working directly with the 406th Veterans Treatment Program will be able to continue to fulfill all daily operation requirements via web.