Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract and to expend an amount up to $42,500 with Southeast, Inc. for provision of case management services in connection with grants from the State of Ohio, Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) for the Court's mental health program docket. The chief program goal is to reduce recidivism by diverting mentally ill persons and persons with alcohol and drug issues to treatment through the mental health program docket.
The Franklin County Municipal Court, upon recommendation of the mental health program docket Judge has determined that Southeast, Inc. is the best suited agency to provide case management support for the Court's mental health program docket. Southeast, Inc. was a participant in the program's development and implementation and continues to offer ongoing participation.
Southeast, Inc. contract compliance number is 310940189.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for the contract case management services for the Court's mental health program docket.
Emergency action is requested to allow the financial transaction to be posted in the city's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
Title
To authorize and direct the Administrative Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court to enter into contract with Southeast, Inc. for up to $42,500 for provision of case management support for the Court's mental health docket; to authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $42,500 from the general government grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($42,500.00)
Body
WHEREAS, grants from the State of Ohio, Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services have been awarded to assist in providing case managem...
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