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13.a.
Commissioners Court Meeting
Meeting Date:
10/14/2025
Title:
Webb County Court-at-Law II DWI Court
Submitted for:
Victor Vasquez
Submitted By:
Victor Vasquez
Department:
County Court At Law #2

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 budget for the Webb County Court at Law 2 DWI Court Program, associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award Number 5H79TI085858-02 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. There is no impact to the County budget. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the budget and award are compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. The total grant award will be budgeted into fund Account #2356 with sub-accounts for Payroll, Health Insurance, FICA, Retirement, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Professional Services, Contractual (SCAN), Administrative Travel, Materials & Supplies, and Other. Amounts are subject to change according to changes in Webb County rates. In the event of such changes, line item transfers will be requested and executed, and a new detailed budget will be submitted for the Commissioners Court review and approval. The Budget is to reflect as listed on the Notice of Award (NOA) as approved by SAMHSA. [Requested by Webb County Court-at-Law 2 DWI Court Program]
 
Award Calculation (U.S. Dollars)
Personnel(non-research) $112,500
Fringe Benefits $46,100
Travel $9,078
Supplies $862
Contractual $230,260
Direct Cost $400,000
Total Approved Budget $400,000

Issue: The approval of the budget by the Commissioners Court is required in order to have the Auditor’s Office key in amounts under the corresponding fund account and sub-accounts. Webb County Court-at-Law II was awarded a federal SAMHSA grant for the DWI Court and this continuation is for year 3 of 5.
 
Solution: The Commissioners Court approving the budget as submitted to, and approved by, SAMHSA.
 
Result: The Webb County Court-at-Law 2 DWI Court Program will be able to continue to provide services and operate fully.

Background:

Webb County Court-at-Law II DWI Court was awarded a SAMHSA grant for five years in 2023-2028, this is the Notice of Award (NOA) continuation for year 3 of 5. 

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:
2356-2070
Funding Source:
Federal Grant
Balance:
N/A

Financial Impact:

There will be no impact to the Webb County's general fund.