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27.

Meeting Date:	08/11/2009
Submitted For:	Marty Griffith/ Judge Tim Wright
Submitted By:	Melissa Ramos, Adult Probation
Department:	Adult Probation

Information

Agenda Item

Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution from the Commissioner's Court supporting the application for the DWI/Drug Court grant from the Office of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division. To grant the concept of the DWI/Drug Court with the application for funding and the working agreement with Williamson Council on Alcohol and Drugs.

Background

The Williamson County CSCD (Adult Probation) with the support of the County Court-at-Law #2 established the DWI/Drug Court in 2006-2007 through the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division. The DWI/Drug Court was created to deal with offenders charged with misdemeanors involving arrests for drugs and impaired driving. This grant will not burden Williamson County for any additional funds. Any funds need to "match" will be provided through the CSCD.

The grant requires a resolution from the Commissioner's Court supporting the application for the DWI/Drug Court grant. If the Court approves of the grant, a motion would be necessary in the form of a resolution support ing the concept of the DWI/Drug Court and the application for funding. The said resolution and working agreement with Williamson Council on Alcohol and Drugs;dba Lifesteps are attached.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

Attachments
Resolution and work agreement

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	08/13/2009 11:29 AM
Form Started By: Melissa Ramos		Started On: 08/05/2009 06:56 PM
Final Approval Date: 08/13/2009