STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Attorney's Office
EXECUTIVE: Christopher J. Caso
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (Grant No. 5H79TI081081-02, CFDA No. 93.243) in the amount of $326,335.00, to expand substance abuse capacity at the existing South Dallas Drug Court (SDDC) for the period September 30, 2019 through September 29, 2020; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $326,335.00 in the SAMHSA-Adult Treatment Drug Court Expansion Project 19-20 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $326,335.00 in the SAMHSA-Adult Treatment Drug Court Expansion Project 19-20 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $326,335.00 for year two of the five-year project period - Financing: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
This item will authorize the acceptance of the SAMHSA Grant from the U.S. Department of HHS. The SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of HHS awarded the City a five-year grant with the project period from September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2023. The SDDC seeks to identify adults with mental health issues and substance abuse addictions who have been referred to the SDDC for adjudication and processing, and to offer those individuals enhanced program services that include alcohol/drug and mental health treatment, recovery support services, screening, assessment, job placement and training, financial planning, parenting classes, anger management, case management and other related services in lieu of jail time. The SDDC is in...
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