To

Mayor and Council

Subject

CJCC Grant - Contractor

Initiator

Adult Felony Drug Court

Recommendation

Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Lauren Mescon to \n \n provide consulting services to the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court \n \n utilizing $6,936 funded from a previously approved and accepted grant from the \n \n Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

Approval

Pending

Background

The State of Georgia through th Criminal Justice Coordinating Counci has

granted and the Columbus Consolidated Government has accepted a grant of $6,936

for the Adult Felony Drug Court. The Adult Felony Drug Court has determined

that these funds should be used to hire a consultant to evaluate and implement

procedures to improve the operation of the court.

Analysis

The Columbus Consolidated Government has received and accepted a grant of

$6,936 for the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court from the CJCC. A

request has been submitted and approved by the CJCC to utilize these funds to

provide consulting services to the Adult Felony Drug Court.

Financial Considerations

The City is not required to provide matching funds to participate in

this grant program.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

The Columbus Consolidated Government is not obligated to cntinue this program

once the grant hgas been expended.

Legal Considerations

The Columbus Consolidated Government is eligible to apply for funds from the

Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils.

Recommendations/ Actions

: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Lauren Mescon to

provide consulting services to the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court

utilizing $6,936 funded from a previously approved and accepted grant from the

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

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