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On agenda:
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4/16/2024
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Final action:
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Title:
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Authorize the submission of Fiscal Year 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant application for $550,000 to the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance to expand Mental Health Court collaborative projects within Justice Court, Las Vegas Township; to hire one Specialty Courts Specialist ($132,037 over 3-year grant period), includes 10% indirect cost rate, contracted substance use disorder treatment, sober living, wrap around services, and supervision; authorize the creation of one full time grant-funded Schedule I29 Specialty Courts Specialist; and authorize acceptance of any funds awarded. (For possible action)
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica Gurley, Court Administrator, Las Vegas Justice Court |
Recommendation:
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Authorize the submission of Fiscal Year 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant application for $550,000 to the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance to expand Mental Health Court collaborative projects within Justice Court, Las Vegas Township; to hire one Specialty Courts Specialist ($132,037 over 3-year grant period), includes 10% indirect cost rate, contracted substance use disorder treatment, sober living, wrap around services, and supervision; authorize the creation of one full time grant-funded Schedule I29 Specialty Courts Specialist; and authorize acceptance of any funds awarded. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2161.000 |
Fund Name: |
Court Education Program |
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Fund Center: |
1184519000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$550,000 Federal 71% |
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Description: |
Las Vegas Justice Court grant |
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Additional Comments: |
$220,833 Local Match 29% |
BACKGROUND:
The U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) funding supports cross-system collaboration to improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The FY24 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant period is 36 months, requires a two-phase process consisting of planning (up to twelve months long), and implementation activities (up to twenty-four months) during which grantees will develop a coordinated approach to implementing or enhancing services for individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who come in contact with the criminal justice system.
The Las Vegas Justice Court Mental Health Court would be applying for the FY24 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program to fund one full time grant-funded Specialty Courts Specialist, provide substance use disorder treatment, sober living, wrap around services, and supervision to at least 16 participants over the 36-month grant period. The period of the grant, if awarded, will be from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.
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