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Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 8/12/2013- 12:45 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Motion to approve acceptance by the Juvenile Court of
Richmond County of a $250,000 non matching grant to provide
Multisystemic Therapy to reduce the rate of felony
commitments to DJJ and Short Term Program sentences.
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2. Presentation by Ms. Kenya James regarding the beating of her
son by Sheriff's deputies.
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3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on July 29, 2013.
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4. Authorize transfer of funds from Wireless Phase Fund Balance
Unreserved to the E 9-1-1 Operating Budget for 2013.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
8/12/2013 12:45 PM
Juvenile Court Grant Funding
Department:Juvenile Court
Caption:Motion to approve acceptance by the Juvenile Court of Richmond
County of a $250,000 non matching grant to provide
Multisystemic Therapy to reduce the rate of felony commitments
to DJJ and Short Term Program sentences.
Background:The Juvenile Court of Richmond County has received a $250,000
non matching grant to provide Multisystemic Therapy to reduce
the rate of felony commitments to DJJ and Short Term Program
sentences. The family based treatment model is designed to
improve the psycosocial functioning of youth and their families
and to reduce delinquent behavior. Therapy will be provided by
service providers on a contract basis. The Augusta area has a
significant "at-risk" juvenile population. Based on 2011 data,
Richmond County exceeds the state average in : Referrals to the
Department of Juvenile Justice (1725), New instances of secure
detention (269), Cases reasulting in commitment to DJJ (52), New
instances of confinement in secure juvenile correctional facilities
(69), Felony commitments (32), and Short term placements (71).
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:Cover Memo
Item # 1
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 1
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Kenya James
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Presentation by Ms. Kenya James regarding the beating of her son
by Sheriff's deputies.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 2
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Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on July 29, 2013.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 3
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Item # 3
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Item # 3
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Item # 3
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Utilization of fund balance
Department:Augusta 9-1-1 Communication Center
Caption:Authorize transfer of funds from Wireless Phase Fund Balance
Unreserved to the E 9-1-1 Operating Budget for 2013.
Background:The current operating budget was reduced $684,150 due to current
year reductions. In order for the 9-1-1 Center to continue to
provide the current level of service the funding shortage has to be
mitigated. In reviewing the needs and possible funding sources
certain funds available to 9-1-1 were identified as a source,
specifically the "Wireless Phase Fund Balance Unreserved"
Account.
Analysis:Maintenance contracts to support equipment must be maintained
in order to provide a high level of service to the community. The
9-1-1 phone system and hardware require 24/7 support.
Financial Impact:Transfer of "684,150 from the "Wireless Phase Fund Balance
Unreserved" account to the E 9-1-1 Operating Budget. Currently
this Fund Balance has $2,253,382.98.
Alternatives:Approve a portion of this request
Recommendation:Approve the transfer as requested
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
"Wireless Phase Fund Balance Unreserved"
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Cover Memo
Item # 4
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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