HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-21-2002 - 9b ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 21, 2002
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Item No.
SUBJECT: CJPP Continuation Grant Application
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENj INFORMATION CONTACT:
Grant Application Sharon Hinton, ext. 2300(Under Separate Cover)
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillaborough 732.8181
Chapel Hill 968-4601
Durham 688-7331
Mebane 336-227-2031
PURPOSE: To approve submission of the FY 2002-2003 grant application for the continuation
of Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) operations. The amount of the application is
$165,221.
BACKGROUND: In 1995, Orange and Chatham Counties formed a multi county partnership to
address criminal justice needs in the 15-B judicial district. Since that time, Orange County has
served as the fiscal agent for CJPP operations. In FY 2001-2002, due to state budget
constraints, the allocation from the NG Department of Cortection was reduced from its original
award of$181,941 to the current level of$165, 221.
The purpose of this grant is to operate programs, identified by the Orange-Chatham Justice
Partnership (OCJP), which address adult offenders sentenced to intermediate sanctions. The
OCJP currently supports the pre-trial release program, which is administered through
contractual arrangements with Orange-Chatham Alternative Sentencing. This program
addresses jail overcrowding by moving inmate-related data expeditiously through the criminal
justice system for eligible clients. In addition, the OCJP supports a continuum of treatment
services for this population, which is provided through contractual arrangements with OPC
Mental Health.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Program services are primarily provided through CJPP grant funds. The
county currently contributes approximately$3.000 towards the pre-trial release program and
$12,500 for administrative support to the OCJP.
In an effort to address the state budget shortfall, Secretary Beck of the Department of
Correction has proposed the elimination ofthe Criminal Justice Partnership Program. However,
this would require legislative action—a decision that may require lengthy discussions. In the
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event that state budget deliberations are ongoing after July 1, 2002 and the future of CJPP is
uncertain, the OCJP has recommended that both Orange and Chatham Counties support the
pre-trial release program until the program status is determined or until December 31, 2002.
This recommendation is based on the program's continued success in relieving jail
overcrowding. Funding for this program is recommended to not exceed $15,000 per county for
this six-month period (which is approximately one-half of its annual operating budget).
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the grant
application and authorize the chair to sign.