Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Superior Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant to the DeKalb County Adult Felony Drug Court-$133,804.00
Body
Information Contact: LeNora Hawkins Ponzo
Phone Number: 404-371-4901
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting -$133,804.00 for the DeKalb County Adult Felony Drug Court from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and appropriating the amount to a new Grant Fund.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council has awarded -$133,804.00 to the DeKalb County Adult Felony Drug Court. Funding will be used toward annual conference, psychiatric & nursing services, counseling & peer support services, medication, drug testing & monitoring supplies, for program participants. The grant period is from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The required cash match ($23,612.00) will be met through the Superior Court Operating budget.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for all services provided by Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant in the amount of $133,804.00. Funding must be spent by June 30, 2025, end of State FY 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents. To accept -$133,804.00 for DeKalb County Adult Felony Drug Court from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and appropriate the amount to a new Grant Fund.