Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) by increasing Fund #2736-4050-001-432001- Professional Services account in the amount of $4,968.56 from revenues received from the Drug Court Program Fees and Court Costs (Code of Crim. Proc. Art. 102.0178) that have been collected. These expenditures are allowable as costs for the "development and maintenance of the drug court programs operated within the county" as required under this code. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
2736-259700
Fund Balance
$21,837.62
$4,968.56
$11,672.13
$6,703.57
To:
2736-4050-001-432001
Professional Services
$0.00
$4,968.56
$0.00
$4,968.56
Issue: Frequent Drug and Alcohol Testing is part of the 10-Key components of a Drug Court Program as indicated by the National Association for Drug Court Professionals Organization. Drug testing services are rendered to all participants of the Drug Court Program.
Solution: The Drug Court Program Fees allows expenditures to be utilized for services provided to the Drug Court Program, specifically Drug and Alcohol Testing services.
Result: Continue drug testing all participants for drug and alcohol to monitor abstinence and compliance while participating in the 406th Adult Drug Court Program.