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Commissioner Worley - Budget & Strategy (Veterans Services) - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Grant Funds for a Veterans’ Treatment Court in Judicial District 27-A (Year 1: $237,458 / Total Grant: $949,844)
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STAFF CONTACT
Pat Laws - Budget & Strategy - 704-866-3771
BUDGET IMPACT
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Increase in Federal Revenue and associated expense. No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Increase revenue and expense, in the General Fund, by $237,458 for Veterans’ Treatment Court.
BACKGROUND
The Gaston County 27-A Judicial District Veterans’ Treatment Court (VTS) 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 federal revenue and associated expense $237,462.00
Year 3 -- Increase in federal revenue and associated expense $237,462.00
Year 4 -- Increase in federal revenue and associated expense $237,462.00
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR) (Year 1)