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Commissioner Worley - Budget & Strategy - To Accept and Appropriate Additional State-Directed Grant Funds for the Gaston County Judicial District 27-A Veterans Treatment Court (Year 1 - $148,030 / Total Grant 2 Years - $460,000)
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STAFF CONTACT
Pat Laws - Budget & Strategy - 704-866-3771
BUDGET IMPACT
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Year 1 (FY24) - Increase in State revenue and associated expense $148,030, No additional County Funds
Year 2 (FY25) - Increase in State revenue and associated expense $311,970, No additional County Funds
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Increase revenue and expense, in the General Fund, by $148,030 for Veterans' Treatment Court.
BACKGROUND
The Gaston County 27-A Judicial District Veterans' Treatment Court (VTC) will enhance public safety and reduce recidivism by providing an alternative response for justice-involved veterans with substance use and mental health needs through access to specialized treatment, case management and judicial supervision. Enhancements to the existing program will include increased/intensive case management capability, expanded capacity to include more participants; enhanced data collection/evaluation of the program, training for the VTC team and partner organizations for a more robust coordinated community response, and the provision of additional treatment and supportive services.
Year 2 -- Increase in State revenue and associated expense $311,970
POLICY IMPACT
NA
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR) (Year 1)