To

Mayor and Council

Subject

Adult Felony Drug Court

Initiator

Judge Frank J. Jordan

Recommendation

Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept \n \n $368,535 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of \n \n the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court, from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 \n \n and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $368,535.

Approval

Pending

Background

The State of Georgia has provided funds to operate Accountability Courts. The

funds are being provided through the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

(CJCC) to be utilized to operate courts in FY14 .

Analysis

The Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court is requesting a grant of $368,535

from the CJCC to operate the Adult Felony Drug Court for a period of 12 months.

Financial Considerations

The City is required to provide a 10% In-kind matching funds to participate in

this grant program.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

The Columbus Consolidated Government will not be required to continue this

program when the grant funds have been expended

Legal Considerations

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

Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils.

Recommendations/ Actions

Approve a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant

application and if approved, accept funds from the Criminal Justice

Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Adult Felony

Drug Court, from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 and to amend the

Multi-governmental Fund by $368,535.

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