Agenda 12/12/2023 Item #16D 8 (Approve the Bureau of Justice Assistance expendature extension for award CC Adult Drug Court Enhancement Program from September 30, 2023 to March 31, 2024)12/12/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the Bureau of Justice Assistance expenditure extension for award #2020-DC-
BX-0138 - Collier County Adult Drug Court Enhancement Program from September 30, 2023 to March 31,
2024. (Human Services Grant Fund 1837 and Human Services Match Fund 1838)
OBJECTIVE: To continue and strengthen Collier County’s Drug Court.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 9, 2020, (Agenda Item #16.D.14) the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved the “After-the-Fact” submittal of an Adult Drug Court Discretionary funding
application to the Department of Justice (DOJ) - Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $500,000 with a
$166,666 match requirement. On October 16, 2020, County staff was notified that the application had been
approved for funding in the amount of $500,000 for a three (3) year period commencing October 1, 2020 -
September 30, 2023. The grant included an award to the David Lawrence Center (DLC) to administer the drug
court program as they are the only comprehensive publicly funded substance abuse agency in Collier County. On
04/27/2021, Agenda Item #16.D.6, the subrecipient agreement in the amount of $450,000 between the Board and
DLC was approved.
The award included funding to support improvements to the existing program including full incorporation of the ten
(10) National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) best practice standards.
The Collier County Adult Drug Court target population includes adults eighteen (18) years and over, who have
been charged with a non-violent drug-related felony offense(s) and
1. Are substance dependent and
2. Are at risk of failing in less intensive rehabilitation programs.
Due to delays in hiring personnel to implement this grant and the loss of fiscal staff, D LC experienced delays in
submitting their requests for reimbursement to the County for expenditures incurred. As a result of this delay, on
August 30, 2023, the Community and Human Services Division (CHS) requested an expenditure extension from the
DOJ - Bureau of Justice Assistance to allow DLC and the County enough time to complete all the necessary fiscal
activities to close out the project.
On September 1, 2023, the DOJ approved CHS’s request to continue to complete all fiscal activities and
reporting/closeout requirements. DOJ does not require the Board Chairman to sign a document for the extension to
take effect. DOJ’s approval is attached as a backup to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed action has no Fiscal impact. Funds are budgeted within the Human Services
Grant Fund (1837) and Human Services Match Fund (1838), Project 33737.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved for form and legality and requires a majority vote for
Board approval. -DDP
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact due to this request.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Bureau of Justice expenditure extension for award #2020-DC-BX-0138 -
Collier County Adult Drug Court Enhancement Program from September 30, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
Prepared By: Tami Bailey, Manager Grants - Senior and Social Services, Community and Human Services Division
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Grant Modification approval notice (PNG)
2. GAM 2023 09-01 ADC BX-0138 Extension (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.8
Doc ID: 27218
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Bureau of Justice Assistance expenditure extension for award
#2020-DC-BX-0138 - Collier County Adult Drug Court Enhancement Program from September 30, 2023 to March
31, 2024. (Human Services Grant Fund 1837 and Human Services Match Fund 1838)
Meeting Date: 12/12/2023
Prepared by:
Title: – Community & Human Services
Name: Tami Bailey
11/09/2023 8:45 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
11/09/2023 8:45 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag CHS Review Completed 11/09/2023 11:03 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 11/12/2023 9:19 AM
Community & Human Services Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Skipped 11/14/2023 9:06 AM
Corporate Compliance & Internal Review Todd Henry Additional Review Skipped
11/16/2023 11:02 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Department Review Completed 11/20/2023 3:13 PM
County Attorney's Office Derek D. Perry Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 11/22/2023 2:00 PM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 11/29/2023 9:10 AM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 11/29/2023 2:29 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/29/2023 2:40 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/29/2023 2:48 PM
Office of Management and Budget Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer Completed 12/01/2023 11:22 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 12/01/2023 11:30 AM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/04/2023 8:22 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 12/12/2023 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 2150 Attachment: Grant Modification approval notice (27218 : Drug Court Amendment #1)
Grant Award Modification
GAM-579870
(2020-DC-BX-0138)
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GAM Information
Funded Award Details
Solicitation Title:
BJA FY 20 Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program
Project Title:
Collier County Adult Drug Court Enhancement
Project Period:
10/1/20 - 9/30/23
Managing Office:
OJP
DOJ Grant Manager:
Tracy Lee-Williams
Grant Award Administrator:
Tami Bailey
FAW Case ID:
FAW-60209
Federal Award Amount:
$500,000.00
Funding Instrument Type:
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Packet Pg. 2151 Attachment: GAM 2023 09-01 ADC BX-0138 Extension (27218 : Drug Court Amendment #1)
Grant
Program Office:
BJA
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TIN:
596000558
Project Period Extension
New Project Period Start Date
10/1/20
Number of Months to extend Project Period Extension End Date
6
Current Project Period
Current Start Date
10/01/2020
Current Completion Date
09/30/2023
Requested Project Period
Project Period Start Date
10/01/2020
Project Period End Date
03/31/2024
Total Period of Performance with Requested Extension
Months
42
Previously Resolved Project Period Extensions
"For guidance, please see the DOJ Financial Guide."
Justification
On behalf of the Collier County, I am requesting a grant extension for 2020-DC-BX-0138. The
grant currently expires on September 30, 2023, and we are seeking a one year no cost extension
through September 30, 2024.
1. Justification and Circumstances for the Project Period Extension:
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Packet Pg. 2152 Attachment: GAM 2023 09-01 ADC BX-0138 Extension (27218 : Drug Court Amendment #1)
The primary purpose of this grant was to allow an existing adult drug court program to scale up
the drug court’s overall program capacity; provide access to or enhance treatment capacity or
other critical support services; enhance court operations; expand and enhance court services; and
improve the quality and intensity of services based on needs assessments. The program
connected substance abuse treatment services, Medication Assisted Treatment and recovery
support services to those diverted through the drug court program. However due to the Covid
pandemic, it was difficult to get started because the Courts were not operating at full capacity
creating delays and hiring qualified staff became a challenge. This extension will allow for the
project to increase the number of participants served and expend more of the funds awarded to
this project.
The one year no cost extension will be used to continue enhancing the overall court system and
linkage with substance abuse treatment services. It will also allow for the continued training and
technical assistance support being offered.
2. Planned Activities During the Extension:
During the extension period the courts will continue to enhance their ability to defer more
participants to the treatment track within the court and connect them with substance abuse
treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment and recovery support services which will help serve
more participants.
3. Explanation of the Effect a Denial would have on the Program:
Without the additional one-year time frame the project will not have reached its maximum
potential for enabling the drug court program to streamline the process for referring participants
to the vital services provided as a result of these grant funds. The extension will allow for more
participants to receive services and the courts to solidify the enhanced treatment capacity of drug
court, a critical component with reach far beyond the grant extension period.
4. Explanation of Unobligated Balances and Plans on Expending Funds in
Accordance with the Remaining Project Deliverables:
Originally the program was awarded $500,000, to date the program has spent
$163,421. Approximately $308,311 will be used to continue the contract with the David
Lawrence Center to provide substance abuse treatment services, Medication Assisted Treatment
and recovery support services. The remaining $28,267 will be utilized to for administration and
oversight of the project. For the next year, the Grant Manager will be replacing the Grant
Coordinator. Any additional expenses this generates will be covered by Collier County, FL.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at
(239)252-5218 or via e-mail at tami.bailey@colliercountyfl.gov.
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Packet Pg. 2153 Attachment: GAM 2023 09-01 ADC BX-0138 Extension (27218 : Drug Court Amendment #1)
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