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County Administrator's Report 10. 14.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Agreement for the Escambia County Adult Drug Court Treatment Program - Cathy A. White, Drug Court Manager, Court Administration
That the Board take the following action concerning the Agreement for Escambia County Adult Drug Court Treatment Program between Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc.:
A. Approve the Agreement for Escambia County Adult Drug Court Treatment Program between Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc.;
B. Approve funding for the program in the amount of $32,976, effective October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. The source of funding is Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – State Solicitation. The Agreement may be extended up to a maximum of 90 days upon mutual consent of the parties; and
C. Authorize the Chairman, as the County’s representative, to sign amendments and requests for payment or other related documents as may be required.
[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Fund, Cost Center 410572, Object Code 53401] |
| BACKGROUND: |
| Lakeview Center, Inc. has provided services for the Drug Court Program since June, 1993. Escambia County and the Drug Court Program have been pleased with the services provided. Lakeview Center, Inc. has the administrative resources to effectively administer the program. Lakeview Center, Inc. has a proven track record of successful program operation as evidenced by annual on-site monitoring reports from the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Program and the Office of Licensure and Certification of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Lakeview Center, Inc. is in the best position to administer this program because of its previous expertise with the Drug Court Program and related programs. The agency has been very responsive to feedback from the County regarding other service contracts it holds as well as responding to other needs of the community. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
Funds are made available through the Federal Fiscal Year 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – State Solicitation.
[Funding: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects Fund, Cost Center 410572, Object Code 53401] |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The Agreement for Escambia County Adult Drug Court Treatment Program between Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc. has been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| N/A |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| Board policy requires Board approval and authorization of all contracts exceeding $50,000 to be signed by the Chairman. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| The Court Administrator's office will approve all invoices before payments are disbursed by the County. |
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