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Home My WebLink AboutCRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL (CJCC) JUVENILE JUSTICE INCENTIVE GRANT AWARD, MOU AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (CSI) AND GRANT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR ti REFERENCE NO. : 01 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL SUBGRANT AWARD SUBGRANTEE : Richmond County IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL FUNDS: $ 300, 000 AGENCY: Augusta/Richmond County MATCHING FUNDS: $ 0 PROJECT NAME : Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant TOTAL FUNDS: $ 300, 000 SUBGRANT NUMBER: Y18-8-002 GRANT PERIOD: 07/01/17-06/30/18 This award is made under the State of Georgia Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant (JJIG) program and is subject to the administrative rules established by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. The purpose of the JJIG program is to provide funding for juvenile courts to serve youth in the community who would otherwise be committed to Georgia' s Department of Juvenile Justice. This Subgrant shall become effective on the beginning date of the grant period, provided that within forty-five (45) days of the award execution date (below) the properly executed original of this "Subgrant Award" is returned to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. AGENCY APPROVAL SUBGRANTEE APPROVAL ,ge/Ve4eW /744A#6 Jay Neal, Director /Signature of Authorized Official Date Criminal Justice Coordinating CouncilZ!(hT 7 iardie Davis, Jr. - Mayor Date Executed: 06/08/17 Typed Name & Title of Authorized Official 58-2204274-004 Employer Tax Identification Number (EIN) INTERNAL USE ONLY TRANS CD REFERENCE ORDER EFF DATE TYPE PAY DATE INVOICE CONTRACT # 102 01 1 07/01/17 9 ** Y18-8-002 OVERRIDE ORGAN CLASS PROJECT VENDOR CODE 2 46 4 01 ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION 25 CHARACTERS EXPENSE ACCT AMOUNT 1 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant 624 . 41 $ 300, 000 Richmond County Juvenile Court Memorandum of Understanding This Memorandum of Understanding outlines the agreement between the Richmond County Juvenile Court (hereinafter referred to as the "Court") and Community Solutions, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CSI"). Background on 2018 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant The purpose of this grant opportunity is to continue to provide funding for local programs designed to serve youth in the community who would otherwise be committed to Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or sentenced to the Short Term Program (STP). Core Principles The partners will adhere to the state and nationally recognized principles and evidence-based practices. Staffing The partners agree to provide staff appropriate to support the specialty courts to attend team meetings, court sessions, training and other related events. The partners further agree to mutually support each other's efforts to maintain or achieve the appropriate level of staffing needed to support the program. Funding For CSI services to be rendered under this contract, CSI shall be paid a total contract amount not to exceed $263,000 for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The contract amount under this Agreement will be paid on a per diem per youth basis ($90 per day, billing begins once intake takes place between family and MST therapist\supervisor). The Contractor will send the invoices to County no later than the 10`h day of each month for the previous month services. In-Kind The Court will provide CSI office space with office furniture, office phone, interne access, basic office supplies, and access to a copier and printer. 1 Parking CSI and its employees will not have access to the designated parking lot assigned for the building which houses the Court. Polices of Juvenile Court and Augusta-Richmond County CSI and its employees shall adhere to the general rules, regulations and policies of Juvenile Court, Augusta-Richmond County while on-site. Education, Outreach and Performance Measurement The partners agree to promote a better understanding through community support of the program and the impact such programs have on public safety by reducing recidivism and promoting the family while decreasing drug use and the negative effects of mental illness. The partners further agree to share data and information necessary to document the performance and outcomes of the program. Role of Richmond County Juvenile Court The Court will be responsible for all aspects of grant management and financial and performance reporting. In addition, the court will seek to provide at least a part-time Program Coordinator during the grant period. During this period, the Program Coordinator will report to the presiding judge. Role of the Vendor Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) will provide Multisystemic Therapy (MST)to 30 youth and families,residing in Richmond County,annually. MST is a family-based treatment model for juvenile offenders designed to improve the psychosocial functioning of youth and their families and to reduce delinquent behavior. The foundation of MST is that the family will learn new skills early in treatment that they will be able to use and sustain throughout the rest of treatment and thereafter, thus eliminating the need for future services. Evaluations of MST have demonstrated significant and sustained reductions in delinquency and in the length of stay in out of home placements. The MST program delivers a home-based service to address the major risk and need factors that predict further involvement within juvenile justice systems. The ultimate goal of MST is to empower families to 2 build an environment that promotes a healthy positive change. The key to this empowerment plan is building a relationship with the family. CSI Therapists will deliver services in the homes. MST services are typically delivered in home and community settings to increase cooperation and enhance generalization, the ability to continue skills learned without the support and oversight of the therapist. Therapists will carry caseloads of 4-6 clients with service duration of 4-6 months. To make ecological changes, MST staff will be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, using a on-call schedule of week-ends and holidays. CSI will track program data and provide regular reports to Richmond County Juvenile Court. CSI will provide annual criminal background checks on direct staff to Juvenile Court. Modification or Termination of MOU This MOU will remain in effect until one of the parties notifies the other of its intent to modify or terminate the agreement. Each party will provide 30 days' notice of its intent to modify or terminate the agreement. Should the modification or termination of the agreement take„pla ,g. 'le .. xA.'reradMN.•tf:W.W'rir•.t!Wk"`4'SMM Akat•b11/N+ individuals are still being served under the term of this agreement,both parties agree to work togethe to find alternative services for these individuals. F, 1,C,11 WMA 1 Signed this ) rtciay of JLA \I , 2017. Augbsta, thYnor Cotxnyl 1 f s e By. ��'' F 1A i 4 Z ". , - ,11 434111.47/ � o wil 1, olut • s,'n� i By. - .ArMWY3.A1. 1..l•e..N:. lJ As: �- z /, 3 STATE OF GEORGIA ) GRANT DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR RICHMOND COUNTY ) INDEPENDENT CONTRACT This document outlines an agreement made on July 1, 2017 between RICHMOND COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, 535 Telfair Street, Suite. 610, Augusta, Georgia 30901, and BILL DEAN, 2550 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia, 30906. BILL DEAN has been retained as an independent contractor for RICHMOND COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, for the work and project described as follows: a) To serve as the Grant Director/Coordinator for the MST/CJCC Grant; b) Oversee the activity of the team; c) Conducts quality assurance of each team member; d) Maintains participant data; e) Assist with referral process and screening between DJJ, MST and Juvenile Court; f) Remains informed regarding budgetary concerns of the program; g) Coordinates services from each discipline and the local community in a manner that is most therapeutic to the participant; h) Coordinate, schedule and attend training as appropriate and required; i) Attend court hearings as needed; j) Maintain open communication and relay updated information to Judges on a regular basis as to the progress or lack of progress of Grant; k) Attend team meetings, planning meetings and any other meetings deemed appropriate for the Grant; 1) Complete monthly statistical and quarterly grant reimbursements to CJCC; m) And any other programs or business relating to The Grant as deemed appropriate. The duration of the employment of the contractor for the grant will begin, July 1, 2017 and will end on June 30, 2018 and will work an average of 24 hours per week throughout the duration of this contract. The contractor will be paid in monthly installments as outlined by the grant budget which will total $2,400.00 per month($28,800.00 annually) as an approved administrative costs under the grant. There is no entitlement to benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, retirement, or unemployment insurance. Juvenile Court provides an office, phone and office supplies to assist the Grant Director/Coordinator manage the juvenile court grant. The contract is in effect as of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Signed this l ' dayof )(Ai , 2017. k. BY: _ _I . AO a 14,\,/i:it i ea r i I epe den Co i tractor B . j JudLe 1 o glas J lanaga BY: _--_,t7--, �,,.itir^- Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. N , itM 7/2 / 1 �� k r c , a 0 4 6L �, , ,, , 0 f °2' 4% TSS i I 0 t 0 / Ga 4945 4 l %�.N000A �. S' '. 41, CI GRO%N4 i 'C STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA 30334-0900 Nathan Deal GOVERNOR June 13, 2017 The Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr. Augusta-Richmond County 535 Telfair Street, Suite 200 Augusta, Georgia 30901 Dear Mayor Davis: Congratulations! I am pleased to notify you that the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Funding Committee has awarded a grant to the Augusta Richmond County in the amount of$300,000. This grant award is effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. As you know, juvenile justice reform and reinvestment in Georgia is not only one of my top initiatives as Governor, but also a very strong personal interest. I have seen firsthand the success stories that come out of courtrooms like yours. In addition to the reforms mandated by H.B. 242, by providing you with the resources you need and expanding these community-centered, evidence- based services throughout the state, we can improve public safety and positively changes lives in the process. You soon will receive information from the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Funding Committee and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council regarding your award and other grant-related matters. Thank you for your service to the State of Georgia. Sincerely, \orilam fa-4a Nathan Deal