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8.a.
Commissioners Court Meeting
Meeting Date:
07/22/2024
Title:
Webb County Court-at-Law II Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program
Submitted for:
Victor Vasquez
Submitted By:
Victor Vasquez
Department:
County Court At Law #2

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a 12-month agreement (effective October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024) between Webb County for the benefit of the Webb County Court-at-Law II Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program and PILLAR in the amount not to exceed Eighty Thousand One Hundred Sixty Dollars ($80,160.00). The services will allow the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Program to have access to professional mental health services for participants; as listed and approved on the grant application through Department of Justice O-OJJDP-2023-171678 and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.  [Account #2355-2070-001-432001]
 
Issue: Webb County Court-at-Law II established a Juvenile Drug Treatment Court to services area juvenile drug offenders to community resources including mental health services. 

Solution: Effectively service area juveniles through mental health and other resources provided by PILLAR. 

Result: Obtaining the services by PILLAR is a key component of grant requirements.  

Background:

In October 2023 Webb County Court-at-Law II established the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court through a federal grant by The Department of Justice OJJDP. 

Previous Court Action:


Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:
2355-2070-001-432001
Funding Source:
Federal Grant
Balance:
N/A

Financial Impact:

There is no impact to Webb County's general fund. These funds are 100% federal grant funds.