Discussion and possible action to approve a Professional Services Renewal Agreement between Webb County for the benefit of the Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court and Dr. Frances Bernat to provide research and evaluation for the TEND Court Program, Grant #4325004, commencing October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, subject to annual grant budgetary appropriations, in the amount not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the 2024 - 2025 grant cycle; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.  [Requested by the Honorable Judge Selina Mireles, for the TEND Court; Account #2747-1150-001-457008 (Contractual Services)]

Issue: An evaluator is required to monitor, evaluate and measure the achievement of the program goals and gauge the effectiveness of the program.

Solution: The Program evaluator will monitor the performance and compliance of the project with model fidelity to keep court personnel and all program staff aware of the program standards and issues. This includes preparing and submitting monthly and annual performance reports as required by the Grant.
 
Result: The evaluator will ensure the program is in full compliance with grant requirements to meet goals and objectives for the success of the program.

n/a

n/a