Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Superior Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Districts
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Accountability Court Housing Grant to the DeKalb County Accountability Courts via Bureau Justice Assistance-$94,080.00
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Information Contact: LeNora Hawkins Ponzo
Phone Number: 404-371-4901
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting $94,080.00 for the DeKalb County Accountability Courts from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council via Bureau Justice Assistance intended for providing transitional and emergency housing assistance for participants in the DeKalb County Accountability Courts Program and appropriating the amount to a new Grant Fund
NEED/IMPACT:
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has awarded $94,080.00 to the DeKalb County Accountability Courts. Funding will be used toward housing security deposits, rent, and temporary housing rent for participants enrolled in Accountability Court Programs. The grant period is from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. The required Match, $31,360, will be met through operating budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for all services provided by Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant in the amount of $94,080.00. Funding must be expended by June 30. 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents. To accept $94,080.00 for DeKalb County Accountability Courts from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and appropriate the amount to a new Grant Fund.