STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Workforce, Equity and Education
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of additional grant funds from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) (Contract No. 696-TC-24-24-L046, Modification No. M-003) in the amount of $250,000.00 for re-entry services to individuals being released from TDCJ who are returning to the City of Dallas to be provided from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025; (2) the receipt and deposit of grant funds from TDCJ for the FY 2024-2025 program allocation in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in the TDCJ Re-Entry Services Program Fund; (3) increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in the TDCJ Re-Entry Services Program Fund; (4) the creation of a compliance position to complete required grant activities; and (5) the execution the agreement and all terms, conditions and documents required by the contract - Not to exceed $250,000.00, from $500,000.00 to $750,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 - Financing: TDCJ Re-Entry Services Program Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Reentry Services Program was established by the Texas State Legislature to support projects in Dallas and Houston that strive to support individuals being release from TDCJ facilities and returning to the Dallas or Houston area. This project has been supported through appropriations in the 84th, 86th, 87th, and now the 88th Texas State Legislative Session in 2023. Funding was once again appropriated within the budget for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to enter into an agreement with the City of Dallas to establish and operate a program for reentry services to individuals released from TDCJ facilities who are returning to the Dallas area. The City of Dallas may enter into agreements with non-profit entities, faith-based organizations, community groups and the private sector for the provision of services. This item authorizes the City to accept additional grant funding from TDCJ for the FY25 program year.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 27, 2016, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Contract No. 696-TC-16-17-L063), to develop and operate a pilot program for re-entry services for the period September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017; and execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 16-0635.
On January 22, 2020, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Contract No. 696-TC-20-21-L098, to develop and operate a pilot program for reentry services for the period September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021; and execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 20-0207.
On December 8, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) (Contract No. 696-TC-22-23-L026) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 ($500,000.00 for FY 2021-2022 and $500,000.00 for FY 2022-2023) for re-entry services to individuals being released from TDCJ who are returning to the City of Dallas area by Resolution No. 21-2024.
On November 8, 2023, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) (Contract No. 696-TC-24-24-L046) in the amount of $500,000.00 for re-entry services to individuals being released from TDCJ who are returning to the City of Dallas area for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 by Resolution No. 23-1569.
On June 26, 2024, the City Council authorized an extension of the interlocal agreement Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) through August 1, 2025 and the acceptance and the acceptance of an additional $750,000.00, by Resolution No. 21-0978.
The Workforce, Education and Equity Committee will be briefed by memorandum on August 12, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
TDCJ Re-Entry Services Program Fund |
$0.00 |
$250,000.00 |
$0.00 |