STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 13, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Tammy L. Palomino
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs for the BJA FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (Grant No. 15PBJA-24-GG-03992-VTCX, Assistance Listing No. 16.043) in the amount of $999,745.00 for the expansion of the South Oak Cliff Veterans Treatment Court Project for the four-year project period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $999,745.00 in the DOJ FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $999,745.00 in the DOJ FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the award with the DOJ Office of Justice Programs and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $999,745.00 - Financing: DOJ FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
This item will authorize the acceptance and execution of the Veterans Treatment Courts Grant from the DOJ Office of Justice Programs. The DOJ Office of Justice Programs awarded the City a four-year grant with the project period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028. The Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) seeks to identify veterans with chemical dependency who have at least one unadjudicated City of Dallas criminal citation. Eligible veterans will be offered an opportunity to participate in the VTC Program where their criminal citations will be adjudicated and they will be assessed and assigned a case manager and referred to services such as alcohol/drug treatment and recovery support services. The VTC docket will be held at the South Oak Cliff Community Court, which is located inside the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Headquarters at 2111 South Corinth Street.
The DOJ Office of Justice Program has awarded the City of Dallas $999,745.00 for the four-year project period in support of the VTC Program.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
A confidential memorandum regarding this matter will be provided to the City Council on November 8, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
DOJ FY24 Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Fund |
$246,605.00 |
$249,109.00 |
$504,031.00 |