RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF ONE FULL-TIME DIVERSION SUPERVISION COORDINATOR POSITION AND TO AMEND THE 2023 BUDGET

Committee Status:

Board Review

Budget Status:

External Source

Decision Impact:

Significant

FTE Impact:

Yes

Funding Source:

Combination

Purpose

Resolution to Authorize the Creation of One Full-Time Diversion Supervision Coordinator Position and to Amend the 2023 Budget.

Background

The Sauk County Department of Human Services, Justice Diversion and Support (JDS), received funding to officially implement the Diversion Supervision Agreement (DSA) Program. This program is a joint venture between the Sauk County District Attorney’s Office and Justice, Diversion and Support to decrease the number of individuals convicted of a criminal offense and overall recidivism by those whose crimes are committed due to their addiction. The goal of the program is to promote public safety, reduce prison, jail, and probation populations, reduce prosecution and incarceration costs, reduce recidivism, and improve the well-being of participants and their families. Hiring a Supervision Coordinator is the most fiscally responsible manner of completing grant required deliverables. We expect to be awarded this grant for the next 5 years.

Resolution Files:

Resolution to Create Diversion Supervision Coordinator Position

Resolution to Create Diversion Supervision Coordinator Position version 2

Budget Status (Other/External Sources):

Fiscal Note: The program cost and funding for 2023 is $123,704:

Program Funding: DSA Grant	$92,778
2023 Budgeted Levy	23,370
General Fund Balance	7,556
	$123,704
Program Expenses: DSA Coordinator Wages/Benefits	$66,219
JDS Staff for match	23,370
MIS Equipment	2,500
Training/mileage/Supplies	6,270
Program Treatment Cost	25,345
	$123,704

MIS Note: MIS equipment (included above) = $2,500

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that one full-time Diversion Supervision Coordinator position be created effective immediately; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2023 budget be amended to appropriate $123,704 as follows: $92,778 of grant funds and $7,556 use of General Fund Balance and allocate $23,370 of already appropriated 2023 levy for wages, benefits, and related equipment for the DSA Program.

Approved for presentation to the County Board, this 21^st day of February, 2023.

Requested Board Review Date:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

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