City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of Approval for the Department of Community and Human Services to Utilize a Grant from the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) to Support the Delivery of Substance Use Treatment Services.
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ISSUE: Consideration of approval for the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)/Community Services Board (CSB) to accept funds from the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) to increase staffing by 1.0 FTE and continue treatment services aimed at addressing substance use disorders in Alexandria.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve DCHS'/CSB's receipt of $240,000 in one-year funding to increase staffing at the Alexandria Detention Center (ADC) and continue substance use treatment services at DCHS;
2. Approve the addition of a position (1.0 FTE) fully supported by grant revenues; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
BACKGROUND: For more than twenty years HIDTA funding has supported the DCHS/CSB and Alexandria Probation and Parole partnership to provide intensive supervision and treatment services for individuals with significant substance use and criminal behavior. This partnership has been effective in engaging individuals into treatment and reducing recidivism among the individuals served.
HIDTA funding has historically been awarded to DCHS/CSB through a non-competitive contracting process. This year HIDTA instituted a competitive grant award process for continued funding. DCHS submitted a grant proposal requesting the continuation of previous funding received, and funding for one additional clinical position to provide substance use treatment se...
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