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33.
Commissioners Court Meeting
Meeting Date:
09/23/2024
Title:
Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program - Grant a 90-day payroll extension for personnel working under this grant.
Submitted for:
Rosa Cavazos
Submitted By:
Rosa Cavazos
Department:
County Judge

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to continue paying grant-funded personnel under Office of the Governor, Grant No. 4325004, Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program, Ninety (90) days, until notification about grant continuation award from the Criminal Justice Division by the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office. All personnel costs will be reimbursed with grant funds. [Requested by the Honorable Judge Selina L. Mireles, of the TEND Court Program; Account #2747-1150-001-410000 (Payroll Account)]

Issue:
Current grant funding expires on September 30, 2024. The Texas EmergencyNetwork Diversion (TEND) Court Program has not received notice of award for the new grant. Unless this item is approved, personnel working under this said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2024.

Solution: Grant a 90-day payroll extension for personnel working under this grant.

Result: The Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program in Laredo/Webb County will continue to identify and provide services for youths aged 10 to 17, in CPS Conservatorship living in a foster home, or residential treatment center, who are at risk of exploitation, human trafficking, and/or sexual exploitation, under the oversight of 4th Administrative Judicial Regions Child Protection Court. 

Background:

Background:
Issue:
Current grant funding expires on September 30, 2024. The Texas EmergencyNetwork Diversion (TEND) Court Program has not received notice of award for the new grant. Unless this item is approved, personnel working under this said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2024.

Solution:
Grant a 90-day payroll extension for personnel working under this grant.
Result:
The Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program in Laredo/Webb County will continue to identify and provide services for youths aged 10 to 17, in CPS Conservatorship living in a foster home, or residential treatment center, who are at risk of exploitation, human trafficking, and/or sexual exploitation, under the oversight of 4th Administrative Judicial Regions Child Protection Court. 

Previous Court Action:

N/A

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:
2747-1150-001-4000
Funding Source:
Payroll
Balance:
pending

Financial Impact:

No Financial Impact.