TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A.Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
FROM: Wendy Parent, Senior Court Operations Consultant, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
DATE: July 25, 2025
SUBJECT: Request for additional $40,000 for County's problem-solving courts.
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BACKGROUND
In July 2024, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved an allocation of up to $50,000 to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit from the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund to help offset program costs for participants in the county’s problem-solving courts.
ANALYSIS
Since the start of the fiscal year on October 1, 2024, problem-solving courts have incurred $28,090 in drug testing fees and $11,289.91 in transportation expenses to meet the critical needs of indigent participants. In order to continue providing these essential services through the end of the fiscal year, the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit respectfully requests an additional $40,000, bringing the total allocation to $90,000 for FY 2024 - 2025.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for the additional $40,000 will be provided via budget amendment from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund/Cash Forward Oct 1st.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
In July 2024, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approved an allocation of up to $50,000 from the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund to help offset program costs for participants in the county’s problem-solving courts. In November 2024, the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit submitted an amendment requesting that transportation services be added as an allowable expense within the existing $50,000 budget.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit respectfully request an additional $40,000, bringing the total allocation for FY 2024 - 2025 to $90,000.