Discussion and possible action to approve a 12-month agreement (effective September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025) 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 Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00). 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 TX Office of the Governor, Specialty Courts FY25 and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development Department and the acceptance of the grant award is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.  [Account #2709-2070-001-432001 (Professional Services)]
 
Issue: Webb County Court-at-Law II established a Juvenile Drug Treatment Court to service 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.

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. In 2024 TX OOG awarded State grants and since then the court has reapplied for them.