Authorize and approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Transportation Access for Individuals with Substance Us...

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2026-0902 Authorize and approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Transportation Access for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder Community Project between Dallas County, Texas on behalf of Dallas County Office of Special Projects ("DCOSP") and Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to further support DCHHS’ goals of addressing transportation as a root barrier to access treatment in Dallas County with an award amount not to exceed $7,500 On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 18, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Opioid Abatement (Texas) Settlement Fund Allocations Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby Authorize and approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Transportation Access for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder Community Project between Dallas County, Texas on behalf of Dallas County Office of Special Projects ("DCOSP") and Dallas County District Attorney’s Office to further support DCHHS’ goals of addressing transportation as a root barrier to access treatment in Dallas County with an award amount not to exceed $7,500. The project if granted will be established for Fund 466 - Texas Abatement Fund CORE Grant Program allocation. Done in open Court August 18, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: