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Public Health Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA) Plan and Offender Treatment Plan (OTP) application for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: OTP funds and General Fund match.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $90,761
Funding
Budgeted $90,761
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $90,761
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The 10% General Fund match is included in the FY 08-09 Proposed Budget.
Background: On September 6, 2006, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors agreed, in concept, via agenda item 06-1489 to support the 10% general fund match required by OTP.
The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act (SACPA) Program in El Dorado County began serving clients in July 2001. Throughout the ensuing years, the Program has followed the State Alcohol and Drug Program intent:
· Under SACPA, first or second time non-violent adult drug offenders who use, possess, or transport illegal drugs for personal use will receive drug treatment rather than incarceration. Implementation of SACPA has required a new model of collaboration between the criminal justice system and Public Health agencies to promote treatment as a more appropriate and effective alternative for illegal drug use. SACPA was designed to preserve jail and prison cells for serious and violent offenders;
· Enhance public safety reducing drug-related crime; and
· Improve Public Health by reducing drug abuse through proven and effective treatment strategies.
Reason for Recommendation: El Dorado County has been awarded a preliminary allocation of $90,761 from the California Alcohol and Drug Program in support of the Offender Treatment Program, a reduction of $15,656 from prior fiscal year. OTP funds will be used by the El Dorado County Proposition 36 Pro...
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