Title
Drug Court Attorney Funding
Action
Action:
A. Approve the FY 2018 contract in the estimated amount of $39,546.59 with the Administrative Office of the Courts for funding of four Assistant District Attorney positions, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two additional one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
Kellie High-Foster, Police
Explanation
§ Under N.C. General Statue 160A-289.1, the City may contract with the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide additional resources to assist with the timely disposition of cases involving threats to public safety.
§ In FY 2017, the City provided partial funding for four Assistant District Attorneys for the Drug Court to address the backlog of cases in Mecklenburg County and support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s crime-fighting initiatives.
§ This funding allows the District Attorney’s Office to properly staff the drug team to ensure efficiency in handling drug cases in Mecklenburg County.
§ The FY 2018 contract provides $39,546.59, which represents 12.5 percent of funding for the Assistant District Attorneys’ salaries to assist with the timely disposition of drug cases.
Charlotte Business INClusion
No subcontracting goal was established because there are no subcontracting opportunities (Part C: Section 2.1(a) of the Charlotte Business InClusion Policy).
Fiscal Note
Funding: Police Operating Budget