Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on gap funding for grant funded position of Program Case Manager for County Court 2.

The Program Case Manager position for County Court at Law #2 is funded primarily through a grant from the BJA and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC). County Court #2 recently received notice that the TVC approved renewal of our grant for 2023-24, which will pay for 50% of the Program Case Manager’s salary.  However, the Program Case Manager position is vital in the operation of the successful DWI/Drug Court Program. The BJA award will end on September 30, 2023, which takes care of 50% of the Program Case Manager’s salary.  This is also after the County budget is adopted, and after the beginning of the County’s fiscal year.  This leaves a period with no allocated funds to continue to pay the salary of the Program Case Manager. Gap funding is being requested for the current grand funded position to ensure no lapse in salary while waiting for notice of renewal from the BJA grant. Gap funding will be reimbursed by the grant if awarded.