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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: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$90,761 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$90,761 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$90,761 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$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 Program for:
· Continued funding for offenders identified to require residential treatment services.
· Continued funding of structured relapse prevention services for those offenders who enter and complete the treatment program.
· Continued support of the Drug Court model, including dedicated court calendars, structured review of treatment progress, and collaboration among the Court, Probation Department and Treatment Services.
· Collaboration with Mental Health Department to provide improved access to continuum of Mental Health services for those clients with co-occurring disorders.
· Referrals for vocational testing and placement.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
· Board to approve and authorize the SACPA Plan and OTP application for FY 2008-09.
· Public Health Department to submit OTP application for FY 2008-09 allocation.
Contact: Kathy Lang