To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Breana Benham, Specialty Courts Services Director
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the State Court Administrative Office, in the amount of $19,518.00, to provide for the operations of the Genesee County's Veterans Treatment Court; the budget for this grant is attached
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Specialty Courts, specifically Veterans Treatment Court (VTC), are requesting authorization to accept a one-year grant from the SCAO in the amount of $19,518.00. No Genesee County match is required. The grant cycle began 10/1/2025 and ends 9/30/2026. Grant awards were delayed this year due to state budget cuts and the federal shutdown. The funding was requested and allocated to assist with paying for staffing and activities for the grant's purpose and execution.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County Veterans Treatment Court has been in operation for many years and is fully grant-funded through SCAO's Michigan Veterans Treatment Court Grant Program, SAMHSA, and the veteran millage. This funding is necessary for the success of the program and adherence to best practice guidelines to continue the program in the future to fidelity.
DISCUSSION:
The grant is utilized to continue current operations that support staffing and grant activity costs for the VTC program.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The award does not require a Genesee County match. The budget for the project ending on 9/30/2026 is $19,518.00. A budget amendment is attached.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The SCAO grant funding money advances the priority of safe communities by enhancing public safety and reducing the rate of recidivism through rehabilitation. This grant funding provides participants with tools, resources, and support necessary for offenders to remain in long-term sobriety.
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