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Board of County Commissioners <br />February 9, 2023 <br />Page Two <br />FUNDING <br />The current Grant, which contributes $400,000 per year to the Indian River County Mental Health Court <br />program, expires in June. It is the goal to seek an equal amount of funds through grant opportunities with <br />the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance as well as other <br />funding opportunities. At this time it is not known what, if any, matching funds will be required. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board authorize Southeast Florida Behavioral Health <br />Network to file applications for grant opportunities through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of <br />Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance on behalf of Indian River County, as applicable and <br />appropriate. The County Attorney's Office also recommends that the Board authorize the chair to execute <br />the attached draft letter, after review and approval by the County Attorney's Office. <br />ATTACHMENT <br />Designation Letter <br />C. IG,,,i=Ur gism 5151Templld74db84-,&3-4512-9007-cc263636d446.doc <br />