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2025/05/23 Workshop Session 9:00 AM
• l}S pd 1, ray ems fl r Cl) nAV Zi g MAY # b p €' !lb BRAZOS COUNTY t ' BRYAN, TEXAS NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA WORKSHOP SESSION BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET INA WORKSHOP SESSION AS FOLLOWS: MEETING DATE: May23, 2025 MEETING TIME: 9:00AM MEETING PLACE: Commissioners Courtroom of the Brazos County Administration Building, 200 S. Texas Avenue, Suite 106, Bryan, TX 77803 1. Call to Order 2. Presentation and discussion on Community Support Contract requests for the proposed budget FY 2025-2026: • a. Brazos County Emergency Communications District(911) • b. Brazos Maternal& Child Health Clinic, Inc. (Prenatal Care) • c. National Alliance on Mental Illness- Brazos Valley, Inc. • d. Salvation Army of Bryan/College Station • e. Brazos County Rape Crisis Center, Inc. DBA Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) • f. Volunteer Fire Departments 1. South Brazos County Fire Department, Inc. (Pct.1) 2. District Two Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Pct. 2) 3. Brazos County Precinct Three Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Pct. 3) 4. Brazos County Precinct Four Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Pct.4) • g. Scotty's House Child Advocacy Center • h. Junction Five-O-Five 3. Adjourn The Commissioners Courtroom of the Brazos County Administration Building,200 S.Texas Avenue,Suite 106,Bryan,TX 77803 is wheelchair accessible.Handicap parking spaces are available.Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two working days before the meeting.To make arrangements,please call(979)361-4102. • oGZ f` R �oo The foregoing minutes of the Workshop Session held May 23, 2025, have been examined and are approved in open Court this the 10th day of June 2025, in Bryan, Brazos unty, Texas. 14,a-& W- Duane Peters Bentley Nettles County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Chuck Konderla Fred Brown Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 0,,,,,,,------ Wanda J. tson Commissioner, Precinct 4 1 C®, 71.1.woe- PO-0 M Attest: -sr,--- Karen McQueen a-g ,4 County Clerk f e-F O MINUTES MAY 23, 2025 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORKSHOP SESSION 1. Call to Order A workshop session of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Brazos County Commissioners Courtroom in the Administration Building, 200 South Texas Avenue, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas,beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025 with the following members of the Court present: Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding; Bentley Nettles, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Chuck Konderla, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Fred Brown, Commissioner of Precinct 3;, Wanda J. Watson, Commissioner of Precinct 4; Karen McQueen, County Clerk,Absent; The attached sheets contain the names of the citizens and officials that were in attendance: 2. Presentation and discussion on Community Support Contract requests for the proposed budget FY2025-2026: • a. Brazos County Emergency Communications District(911) • b. Brazos Maternal & Child Health Clinic, Inc. (Prenatal Care) • c. National Alliance on Mental Illness - Brazos Valley, Inc. • d. Salvation Army of Bryan/College Station • e. Brazos County Rape Crisis Center, Inc. DBA Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) • f. Volunteer Fire Departments 1. South Brazos County Fire Department, Inc. (Pct.1) 2. District Two Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Pct. 2) 3. Brazos County Precinct Three Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Pct. 3) 4. Brazos County Precinct Four Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Pct.4) • g. Scotty's House Child Advocacy Center • h. Junction Five-O-Five Judge Peters called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Budget Officer Nina Payne invited the first presenter up to speak. 1. Emergency Communications District-911 Associate Director Laura Blackburn stated that 911 provides dispatch services for the Sheriff's Office, Constables and 4 County Fire Departments. They are requesting a $75,000 increase in funding to improve wages and benefits for dispatchers. Ms. Blackburn then discussed the new programs they plan to implement and provided a copy of their full budget summary. Commissioner Nettles asked how many employees they currently have and what their turnover rate is. Ms. Blackburn responded that they have 47 employees and a turnover rate of about 20 percent. 2. Prenatal Clinic Executive Director Lynn Cleary-Yeager stated that the Prenatal Clinic has been around for nearly 40 years,with a mission to provide prenatal care to low income women. She addressed concerns regarding Federal Budget cuts. The Prenatal Clinic is requesting continued support from the County in the amount of$75,000. Commissioner Nettles questioned what other sources of funding they receive. Ms. Cleary-Yeager shared that they receive funding through Medicaid, CHIP, Grants and fundraisers. 3. Salvation Army Captain Luis Villanueva, Commanding Officer for Salvation Army, thanked the Court for their support. He stated that their mission is to meet human needs, often providing a lifeline for individuals or families in crisis.Captain Villanueva discussed the services they provide and their desire to continue to meet needs with a rising demand of people in need of assistance. Commissioner Brown asked whether the cities fund the organization. Captain Villanueva shared that they do receive funding from City of College Station, City of Bryan and other donors. Commissioner Brown suggested that each of the Court members ring the bell during December for the Salvation Army. 4. Sexual Assault Resource Center Director of Outreach and Development Nina White stated that they receive funding from Federal, State, Local organizations, fundraisers and individual donors. They provide counseling, crisis intervention, education and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Resource Center..is requesting funding from the County in the amount of$60,000. Commissioner Brown asked if they receive money from the cities. Ms.White shared that they receive funding from City of Bryan but not City of College Station. City of College Station does sponsor their Gala. 5. Volunteer Fire Departments, Precinct 1, 2, 3 and 4 Precinct 4 Fire Chief Joe Don Warren thanked the Court for their support. Chief Warren shared that the Volunteer Fire Departments struggle with recruiting and retaining volunteers. He also noted that they have not requested an increase in support from the County in many years. Ms. Payne clarified that they have received $29,000 from the County annually for over 10 years. The Court discussed needing to raise funding to help recruitment efforts. Ms. Payne recommended an increase to $35,000 each. Commissioner Brown suggested increasing each precinct by$10,000, allocating a total of$39,000 to each. The other Court members agreed and thanked them for all that they do. 6. Scotty's House Board Member Robert Orzabal explained that Scotty's House is a children's advocacy center, providing safety, healing and justice to child victims. In 2024 they provided services to 544 children and are requesting $29,250 to sustain critical services. The support from the County helps to strengthen investigations and prosecutions. Judge Peters stated that Scotty's House saves the County a lot of money and he believes it is a worthwhile cause. 7. Junction 505 Operations Manager Robert Glaze stated that this organization helps people with disabilities maintain gainful employment. They are asking for a 2 percent increase to help cover cost of living increases. Ms. Payne added that the County does recover some revenue from selling trash stickers for the collection sites. Judge Peters stated that this service helps offset costs that the County would incur if there were not accessible collection sites and trash was inevitably being thrown into the roadways. 8. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Executive Director Demetris Collier thanked the Court for continuous support through the years. She stated that the demand for mental health services has increased and NAMI provides a cost effective, community based response to those with mental health issues. NAMI is requesting support from the County in the amount of$35,000. Ms. Payne stated that this concludes the ouside agency presenters and she now needs direction from the Court regarding funding for the agencies. She requested that the meeting be recessed for 10 minutes and then they could review the requests. Judge Peters announced the meeting would be recessed until 10:15 am. At 10:16 am Judge Peters reconvened the meeting. Ms. Payne went through each of the agencies, offering her recommendations for funding and requesting direction from the Court on the amount they would like to allocate. Commissioner Konderla stated that he would not offer an opinion on Amber Alert Network since he serves on the Board. On discussion of the North Bryan Community Center, Commissioner Brown expressed concern regarding the requested increase. Commissioner Nettles agreed and suggested that they look into private fundraising opportunities. Commissioner Konderla added that he does not want to see the public paying more taxes and he would like the budget to be lean. Commissioner Watson stated her support for the Center but agreed that they did not need to be funded at the requested level. Ms. Payne stated that she is taking the Court's direction to build a lean budget. On discussion regarding BVCOG, Commissioner Watson abstained from offering an opinion as a Board Member. Commissioner Nettles commented that the organization is a multiplier for every dollar given to them. On discussion regarding the Food Bank, Commissioner Watson recognized the need in the community and is in support of a$5,000 increase in funding. Commissioner Brown stated that he is in favor of keeping it at$10,000 and allowing the community to meet the needs. Ms. Payne stated that the Brazos Central Appraisal District will present their funding request later in the summer. On discussion regarding MHMR, Commissioner Nettles instructed staff to specify within the contract, the new services that will be provided to the Jail. On discussion regarding the Prenatal Clinic, Judge Peters stated that Ms. Cleary- Yeager forgot to mention the services provided to the pregnant inmates in the Jail. Upon further discussion, the Court agreed to direct Ms. Payne to allocate an increase of $12,500 to the Prenatal Clinic funding. Ms. Payne noted that the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communication System is accounting for the radios currently in use but does not take into consideration any new positions that may be added. On discussion regarding Scotty's House, Commissioner Nettles commented that they do a lot of good for the community. The Court agreed to increase their funding by $9,250. Ms. Payne thanked the Court for their direction and reiterated that she would work to,. keep the budget lean. She stated that the Court will have an opportunity to make any changes needed before the budget is adopted. A copy of the spreadsheet detailing recommendations and direction provided for each of the agencies is attached. The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 a.m. 3. Adjourn Pg j of EV-Jo BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONER' S COURT Ze3 DAY OF M , 20 ZS oo PM, \NO(Y-Slrlop Name Organization (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) @ &V \ _," ..koorki IL4e)( &CCAZD5 a"b( Ch 4 y !, LaLAX.0- I?)I aAl0 (Air 1n B ra-w s court' ci- (-1 is-f rl Stovall) damt6,97, M STtC l/�►v 1 Q r/ Nrg2.s (04.Af y five beep,' cse I�o� Uavvoh J3cAzoS Co. VtFY I/ .514 9' ,Lei h a NiWe- %cod /sw(7 /aMl,rce TOche.rla, dive vo TG\o, SOvi-i an 1 rnn Cap-Oa Utis 'villanu VO [G�, Wvo o1 PcYrn 1,eV) (1/\ 1 Po'nu Sco-Ki/kC +714K, . Znitr CoC ekg _ loh 'rem. ct , Pg of BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONER' S COURT DAY OF , 20 o r ( (9/PM, jp,( _ De Name Organization (PLEASE PRINT) (PLEASE PRINT) jr_Am&i. -Fla/ af-r de-.- 117\1,w/ft-IA: \4 ©F,_ fics,r'Sucz T le- S c hfc,F,O^ /Pei V+ �f )/ I-1A 12-U l 1% At6/4/iur C,c7, L 0-2- Fes_ 4- 4i iLiper- Gd2e..a lei giS V F Y-6\91/14 D YZeLhal SSCAAlt 'S 411klAt Brazos County,Texas Contracts for Community Support General Fund !_ _ As of May23,_2025-Subject to Change _,___, 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2026 Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Requested Recommended Increase/ Account Title Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget (Decrease) Voices for Children(Guardian Ad-LITEM) 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 - Total Court Support Civil 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 - Dispute Resolution Center($25,000 base contribution) 40,000 50,000 50,000 60,000 50,000 - Total Alternative Dispute Resolution 40,000 50,000 50,000 60,000 50,000 - Amber Alert Network Brazos Valley 10,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas 30,000 30,000 35,000 35,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 - Boys and Girls Clubs of Brazos Valley 47,000 47,000 50,000 55,000 60,000 70,000 60,000 - Keep Brazos Beautiful 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 16,000 15,000 - Brazos County Crimestoppers 5,000 22,053 5,000 - North Bryan Community Center 50,000 50,000 50,000 140,000 50,000 - Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 - Read by Third 3,000 3,000 - Aggieland Humane Society 155,000 155,000 168,000 190,000 209,000 261,250 209,000 - Arts Council of Brazos Valley 8,000 8,000 .10,000 10,000 12,000 14,500 12,000 - Brazos Valley Community Network 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 - Brazos Valley Council of Government-Membership Dues 27,500 27,500 27,500 27,500 73,033 76,349 76,349 3,316 Brazos Transit District 316,667 400,800 316,667 - Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line Foundation 5,000 5,000 5,000 - Brazos Valley Food Bank 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 10,000 15,000 10,000 - Brazos Historical Commission 5,000 " 5,000 6,125 8,300 8,300 9,500 8,300 - Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial 25,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - Never Forget Garden Veterans Memorial 10,000 - Brazos Central Appraisal District 808,315 928,348 984,207 1,087,678 1,313,025 (1,313,025) 5/23/2025 nnp FY 26 Community Support by Years Brazos County,Texas Contracts for Community Support General Fund _ As of May 23,.2025-Subject to:Change _ 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2026 Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Requested Recommended Increase/ Account Title Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget (Decrease) Easterwood Airport(Texas A&M University System) -3 YrContract 70,456 100,515 102,023 107,124 127,260 129,805 129,805 2,545 Greater Brazos Partnership(EDC/RVP) 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 - Brazos County Soil&Water Conservation District #450 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 - Health Department-County Support 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 478,029 - Health for All,Inc 25,000 25,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - Easter Seals Greater Houston 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 - Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority of Brazos Valley(MHMR) 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 478,708 478,708 398,708 Economic Development Foundation(City of Bryan and Brazos County) 137,500 137,500 - Brazos County Emergency Communications District (911) 1,118,937 1,177,090 1,250,267 1,345,771 1,407,212 1,481,862 1,481,862 74,650 The Prenatal Clinic(Brazos Maternal&Child Health Clinic) 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 87,500 12,500 National Alliance on Mental Illness-Brazos Valley, Inc. 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 - Salvation Army of Bryan/College Station 25,000 35,000 25,000 - Brazos County Rape Crisis Center(dba Sexual Assault Resource Center) 35,000 35,000 45,000 45,000 -60,000 60,000 60,000 Brazos County Regional Mobility Authority 32,000 - 10th Court of Appeals 2,700 2,700 2,700 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 - Total Community Support 3,687,937 3,926,182 3,928,351 4,119,902 4,881,526 4,550,856 4,290,220 (591,306), • • 5/23/2025 nnp FY 26 Community Support by Years Brazos County,Texas Contracts for Community Support General Fund 1 __ 4s of_may23,2025`Subject to Change _ 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2026 Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Adopted Requested Recommended Increase/ Account Title Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget (Decrease) Bryan EMS Protection(Contract) 293,735 308,606 316,321 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 College Station EMS Protection(Contract) 293,735 308,606 316,321 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 - VFD-PRCT 1 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 39,000 10,000 VFD-PRCT 2 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 39,000 10,000 VFD-PRCT 3 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 39,000 10,000 VFD-PRCT 4 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 29,000 39,000 10,000 Total County Fire Protection 703,470 733,212 748,642 1,116,000 1,116,000 1,116,000 1,156,000 40,000 Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVCOG) 98,744 95,362 97,895 106,788 117,391 118,692 118,692 1,301 Total County Radio System 98,744 95,362 97,895 106,788 117,391 118,692 118,692 1,301 County Indigent Health Care(BV COG-CIHC) 96,700 96,700 96,700 96,700 96,700 106,360 106,360 9,660 Health and Human Services Intergovernmental Transfers 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 - PRENATAL CARE(Moved to 11020000-73600000) 67,500 Total Indigent Health Care 964,200 896,700 896,700 896,700 896,700 906,360 906,360 9,660 Scotty's House 5,000 10,000 10,000 80,900 20,000 29,250 29,250 9,250 Total Indigent Health Care 5,000 10,000 10,000 80,900 20,000 29,250 29,250 9,250 • Junction 505 222,011 222,011 237,557 237,557 237,557 242,309 237,557 - Total Environmental Protection 222,011 222,011 237,557 237,557 237,557 242,309 237,557 - 5,741,362 5,943,467 5,979,145 6,617,847 7,329,174 7,083,467 6,848,079 (531,095) 5/23/2025 nnp FY 26 Community Support by Years BRAZOS COUNTY , FY 2026 Brazos County 9.1.100 Dispatch FundingRequest FIRST TO RESPOND Pq The funds being requested will pay for the County's portion of our combined emergency communications center in support of the following public safety agencies. ...s._ °F 2.:... LAW ENFORCEMENT FIRE/EMS Sheriff's Office South Brazos County FD t-, r ..) ,*? Pct.1 Constable District 2 VFD /� ' Pct.2 Constable Pct.3 VFD o' :., '~'o Pct.3 Constable Pct.4 VFD G't'Ty of B"P� Pct.4 Constable BRAZOS COUNTY DISPATCH FY2025 PROPOSED FY 2026 *FROM FY2025 - WAGES $992,560 $1,045,087 $52,528 BENEFITS $374,801 $392,579 $17,778 SUPPLIES . • ' $398 $398 $0 MAINTENANCE&CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 'i ,• $28,520 $31,387 $2,867 EDUCATION,TRAINING&MISC.SERVICES $10,946 $12,412 $1,466 BRAZOS COUNTY DISPATCH TOTAL: $1,407,224 $1,481,862 $74,638 SUPPUES<0.1% EDUCATION&TRAINING<k% THE FY 26 PROPOSAL IS A MAINTENANCE& `,\\ CONTRACTUAL 296 - 5 . 3%t How your 26 money is 7 1 INCREASE COMPARED TO FY 25 BENEFITS spent. WAGES - _%r,`,',.•.,,i ; IIr1'',= :I `f;I .-6611 ffilifY)+i;)kvX -.31;f..1, veil' ..el •UgI•,LI.. - Starting pay for our dispatchers will increase from $20/hr to $22/hr - Health insurance premiums are anticipated to increase - TCDRS contribution rate is down slightly from FY 25 (P:7[n1 f (^:iatiYtY ai 24.2 LEVEL TRAINEE CS-1 CS-21PT-1 CS-3 CS-4/PT-2 'CS-5 CS-6 CS-7 CS-8 CS-9 CS-10 .,CS•M Hourly $22.00 $22.55 $23.11 $23.69 $24.28 $24.89 $25.51 $26.15 $26.80 $27.47 $28.16 CS-113 Plus Annually $45,760 $46,904 $48,077 $49,279 $50,510 $51,773 $53,068 $54,394 $55,754 $57,148 $58,577 MerIt Minimum 12 Minimum 12 Minimum 12 Minimum 12 +«�0, Sueceasful Successful months of Minimum 12 months o1 Minimum 12 months of Minimum 12 Minimum 12Minimum 12 months of Minimum 12 � Completon of Completion Completion of sapattanae at months of experience St months of experience at months of months of months of expecte e a1 months of thing Recosa Training the CS-1 level experbnpu at the CS-3 teen'8 experience et the CS-e lovoI S np experience at aoperioe atet experience the CS-9 levet 8 experience at Program Basic TCOLE the CS-2 level mlormpolate the CS-4 level Aavenc0a the CS level the CS-7 level the CS-0 level Master TCOLE the CS-10 _ _ __ License TCOLELIcense TCOLE License License—�4 — We are actively working to incorporate Artificial Intelligence to improve our overall quality of service A -Using Al to triage some of our non-emergency calls -Using Al as a Quality Assurance tool to provide performance feedback to dispatchers and managers -Using Al for language translation and call transcription and summary Reminder:The District provides dispatch services at-cost to support bc,911111). *, the safety and welfare of the citizens of Bryan and Brazos County. REVENUES, LINE BEM OESOi5PBON r92026T0TLL .. e/.Mtn202S-• B�Z®S ®UN TIf Emergency Service Fees $1972512 $12,141 Investment Income S30� ( 7,087) City of Bryan Dispatcc Con tract prOct 52,52,523,170 $127,087 Brazos County Dspatch Contract '51,481,862 $74,639 Fund Transfer from Reserves 50 $0 FIRST TO RESPOND_, , TOTAL REVENUE: 56.142,644 IMICEOMM• .' EXPENDITURES SUMMARY OF THE - UK ITEM DESCRIPTION IIM , 7 $127,S8 �� 2026 9-1.1 District Operating Costs $1,691527 5262,958 , City of Bryan Dispatch Operating Costs 52,523,170 5127,087 s Brazos County Dispatch Operating Costs $1,481,862 $74,639 to Capital Outlay $132,500 ($1,687)' BUDGET Transfers to Capital Reserve '$113„586 ($279,131) ., TOTALEXPENDTTURES: $0342;664 Updated 05/05/2025 - WAGES _ - -lliCiaY'3111111112 LINE REM DESCRIPTION ' 9210f411m cluror ow. 644205'c evEn r9'2o26 TM. OF-64412405 „ 100.00 0W' 0.00 Executive Director 5177,831 . .$177,831 ., SO a maw 400 0.00 Associate Director $140.327 $140,327' $7,955 is 10000 1100 000 9-1-1 Database Manager $85,613 , .$05613 • $4,085 1. 100.00 Cop' 000 Senior Systems Administrator $87,600 . $87,600 -. 54,166' u 100.00 0.00 0.00 Network Administrator 579,323 - $79,323• . $3,040 .c 100.00 000. 000 Human Resources Coordinator 559,951 , • 559951 • $2,308 u o.ao 63.00 57.00 Communications Manager $63,867 $37,509 ' $10I,376 • $5,747 . pop 6340 37.00 Communications Supervisors(4) .. " $195,697 . $114,933 . 5310,630 . 514801 n 0.00 63.00' 37.00 Emergency Dispatchers(35) ' -. 51,165,354 $684,414 $1,849,768 588821 +. (Lao 61.00 37.00 quality Assurance 8.Training(2) '5100,214 $58,891 $159,166 "$7,784 +7 3.09 6105 15.86 Overtime Pay $6,950 .$137,267 " $80,617 $224,835 '$10,544 ,. 18.60 5128 30.12 Incentive Pay .$28,608 ' $70,884 .$46,328 ' $153,820. $12,338 a 21.97 4926 28.57 Part-Time Pay $17,036 $38,130. $22,394 $77,560 $3,740 .. TOTAL WAGES:" $683,239 51,779,473 41,045,087 I-- Q,,-,� _- ., ./-from 2025: •$23,361 '$89,439 $52,528. $165,328 BENEFITS . _ , _ - IV=eUDGLT.%♦♦lIng _ -- UNEOSMDESCUPUON -9.310071007 0IYOFPAYYI 0M005'roUntt FY1pi6 T0nu6 . t/-Iron 1015 - .. 3932 50.76 19E11 Retirement $82,010 ''$214,359' $125,894 ' $422,263 - $10,739 0' 1948 50.73 29.79 Worker's Comp.Insurance $1,7013. . $4,445 $2,613 58,769....' $413 w 1948 50.73 29.79 Social Security/Medicare • $52,268 6136,150.. $79,349 $268,347 $12,648 1, 29.42 50.76 29.01 Group Term Life insurance .$400 • .$1A45- • $614 $2,058 $424 ,I 26.32 46.42 2726 Health Insurance $177,133 5312,462 5183;509 $673,104 $36,265 TOTAL BENEFITS: $313S38 $668,449 5391,579 r F?1 'T"f) w . ./-from 2025: "$12,441 $30,27/ $17,778 $60,489 _ SUPPLIES - • - t3�6U0GET,% UNE IIEM OESOUPTION 41.1 OISTwC0 ONWtvyus eeauos OUNT7 T rY i076T0TAL; . 95.ao a35 ls5 Office Supplies $17,1W $567 $333 $38,000'. $0 .9L00 lss I-os Postage&Shipping $1,425 $47 $24 $1,500 = SO or 9540 3.15 185 Printing/Recycling $1,900. $63 $37 ' - $2,000 - $0 ✓ TOTAL SUPPLIES:' $10,425 5677 5398 r. rT,1,7;f--11•111EIMEN n ./-from 2025: $0 SO SO' SD. _ • _ MAINTENANCE&CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ' •MIMI6Unf7ET.%UIMII ' . UNE BEM DESCRIPTION 951lle3MICT CM Or09906 641120540077ry PYmi6i0741 ./470m7695 o 95.00 3.15 -La5 Building Lease/Backup Center Lease $110,192 - 53,654 '$2,146 5115,992 '5552 0 5000 3150 18,50 Phone/Radio logging Recorder Maint. $8,000 $5,040 ' ' $2,960 $16,000 $1,430 60.00 2520 14.80 PC&Network Maim.&Misc.Equip. 515,800 57,056 - $4,144 528800 •(51,949) ., 10100 0m 0.00 Financial Audit $14,250 $14,250-- $975" .. 10400 eo9. 0.00 Legal,Actuarial,&Misc.Fees 515,000 $15,000 $0 n 100.00 9.00 0.00 Cybersewrlty $18,472.. ' -- ' . . . $18,472-., $880 56.00. 1335 1655 Misc.Software Maintenance/Subscriptions $29,955 ' $15,441 ' $9,068 • • 554,464 - $27,996 .• 954 3.15 185 Equipment Leases $5,16B ' 5171 _ $101 $5,440 ($1,300) u 95.00 3.15 1.85 UPS Maintenance $9,735 ' $323 $190 $10,247 $0 .. 80.00 12.60 7.40 Non-Emergency Communications $60,387 $9,511 $5,586. S75,484. S0 . 10000 OW OM Interagency Prolects $16,500 . $16,500 ' 51,000 .1 6a00 2520 1180 Al Cali Processing&Protocols $29,159 $12247 `$7,193 $48,598 $26,903 .. 100.00 0.00 0.00 9-1-1 Emergency Services IP Network ..$34,311 . . ' '.$34,311 0$25,221) „ mono ace (too 9-1-1 Location Database Services $4;988 . ' S4,988 $488 +. 1Wn0 0.00 000 94-1 Hardware&Software Maintenance "$122,881 , - $122,881 • S0 t: 200.00 MOO 0.00 Next Generation Core Services 1MRC) 5288.146 $288,146 . 5196,646 TOTAL MAINTENANCE&CONTRACTUAL SERVICES: $783,944 $53,442. $31,387 I � i0T' ./-from 2025: $217,729 $4,881 $2,867 '' $225,476 ' EDUCATION,TRA)NING'&•MISC,SERVICES MINIIII1UOG17.%.121111 LINE 171M 0E50UPn0N • 01112i311042 CMOF11Real • MAIDS COun0T rot WIC,0TPr */-609,2023 .r 50.00 5150 lam Professional Development $22,802 $14,365 $8,437 $45,603 55,948 0' .7500 15.75 915 Recruiting - $6,750 $1,418 5833 -' -$9,000 - $0 ,� 60.00 12.60 7.40 Property&Liability Insurance $28,434 $4,478 $2,630 -- $35543 $4,443 <. t0000 0.00 040 9-1-1 Public Education ' $27500 ''$2T500 $2500 .. 75.00- 15.75 915 Uniform Expenses $1.875 $394 $231 . 52,500 SO - ., m00 12.60 7.40 Dues&Subscriptions ''$3,040 $479. $281 '$3,800. S0 +• TOTAL EDUCATION,TRAINING&MISC SERVICES: $90,401 S21,133 $12,412 70 ti - . ./-from 2025: . $9,428 $2,496' ' -. $1,466' $13,391' '" ` CAPITAL,OUTLAY ' aUOG4y.%IIIIIIII UNE ITEM DESCRIPTION - 9.14IMMWCT 011.0700YAN mums courtly Ty70I6 TOTAL , 7/•6om2025 • ,. 100.0' 0.0. 00 9-1.1 System Upgrades $75,000..• ' $75,000. N/A .. 1000 0.0 O.o Network/Cybersecurity Improvments $7500 '' $7,500 - N/A .s N/A N/A N/A New Bolding Design&Construction $0 SO N/A •• 100.0 00 0.0 CAD Consolidation Efforts $25,000 $25,000 • N/A n 1000 .0.0' 0.a PC&Printer Upgrades/Replacements $15,000 - , - 515,000 ' N/A 1 10a0 a0 00 Emergency Replacement Fund $20,000 . . $10,000 • N/A TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY: N/A ./-from 2025: ($1,687) $0 So (51,687) . • - - -- - FY'2026 TOTALS /-LPm1615 ,• FY 2026 TOTALS: $2,024827 �. $2,523,170 J 52'4:1!862 EF:M1111 $462.997 ., ./-from 2025:I 5261,271. I $127,087 ' I, 574,639 I $462997. ,= or:I 14.82% 1 530% - I" 5.30% I' 8,32%. - 'I 44 BCSPrenatal.org Our Services ? Baby Closet f Program # Free Pregnancy Tests Created as a positive incentive program designed to promote Prenatal Care healthy behaviors, our expectant mothers receive "points" for • Medical Care during keeping regular clinic 4. Pregnancy; Physical iappointments, attending regular Examinations, Ultrasounds, , prenatal education classes, and Laboratory Testing, applying to the WIC program for Prenatal Vitamins ` nutrition education and food ;. �� coupons, Points are redeemed at ', Postpartum p , . their postpartum visit two weeks • Medical Care after Birth after their baby is born, They -„ i ,''` , choose from a variety of items like: Health Education • Receiving blankets • Nail clippers, Dress outfits Social Services • Booties, Mitts, Caps • Socks, Onesies • Referrals • Baby shampoo, wash & lotion • Assistance with Medicaid, • Sleepers and gowns CHIP-Perinate, & WIC a L. • Diapers Application THE PRENATAL CLINIC , y- - _ . s : ,, , . —: Address ' 4` • \ 3370 South Texas Ave. Suite G Bryan, TX 77802 ; . �.. �. Phone r 979-595-1780 , 1\ i ' ` • , t E-mail \ 4. k / :{ jP . bcsprenatal�a gmail.com . t,.., "! Continued need for Brief history of the clinic ,A ' Community Support ,, - . 1 , In 1984, women were presenting at =i�1 Just because we are a non-profit, we the local hospital for delivery never i,: : - ' , don't cut corners on how we care for having seen- a doctor. There was no ,,i our patients. We do receive Medicaid or CHIP coverage for if.4 . .t reimbursement from Medicaid and pregnant women and really no clinics • I CHIP Perinatal, but this only covers as we know them today. Only a few )x around 30% of the cost it takes to private practice doctors would 4%{; `F' • run the clinic. This is why outside provide care to a family that could '` ` } '` funding, such as the United Way is not pay the fee for their services and - ' so critical to our ability to serve not every family was afforded that Providing'excellent full- women who seek services at our opportunity. I service:Prenatal Care clinic. Spurred by a community-needs beginning in 2016,The Prenatal Clinic i Our patients share that they come to assessment, two women from St. entered into an agreement with the our clinic because of the warm and Andrew's Episcopal Church identified TAMU Health Science Center to accepting environment our clinic a critical gap in prenatal care for low- provide board certified physicians provides. About go% of our patients income women in Brazos County. ; from the College of Medicine and ; identify as Hispanic with about 60% Despite initial skepticism, the Advanced Practice Registered of those either only speaking or community rallied behind the idea of Nurses from the College of Nursing I preferring to speak Spanish. ALL of establishing a nonprofit prenatal i . as our primary providers of'-care:We our clinical staff is fluent in Spanish clinic, I are the final component for end and f as it is critical that patients clearly I• 3rd residents who have added an • • understand their treatment plan and Through persistent advocacy and extensive advanced OB.-tract to their instructions our physicians and staff overcoming various challenges, The family practice residency. When they provide. Prenatal Clinic opened its doors in leave our clinic, they begin their own December 1985, fulfilling a long- private or group practices. We are Make a Gift Online awaited need also a clinic site for the Nurse Family Partnership which is a national C)111% •OToday, more than 22,50o women have I program that follows 1st time moms _.� $ walked through the doors of The ! thru their pregnancy and up to 2 y_�«__�i� :'2,: t..117, Prenatal Clinic and more than 17,250 1 years after the birth of the babies. •:t;; ;T �_>��•L•�_, babies have been delivered. We.are so proud that our clinic plays 1:7 : •.. •: :N • such an important role in these critical programs.- . ` 0s Na�' .. 5/22/2025 • sar= :R- - - - - - SARC funding: • • Grants o State o Federal o Local • Fundraising Events - - ,"•tl o Fashion Show(April) o Evening Under The Stars Gala (August) • Individual Donors SUL 1 ow....or. • A.3r30A119 PIOUVWX13 NOIIPUMELMI DIV1SNI103 SIS1213 !iti!fr: 1."‘0,Os' • .1111=1 Ku% greS9117.:P P,An, arlaireqrAn WITC1tV - `ET.1714.,6-t7f., ec„.„ r p vAs-ro-i — — — -— 1 ;111 a - I+ • PIIIPM,,,I111111: ••• ° . • - - 7 A:• . r4erc-4,' . . 9 ZOZ/ZZ/9 5/22/2025 • SARC has no counseling c -, session limits • SARC is only one of 8,stand a alone Sexual Assault , Resources in the entire state q .y of Texas. • SARC has no time limit to seek services. rueRyrsan o!dar q,:.` t.1- +^+ 3956are 2S 59 yrsold Y�' j tx 679i of d,antsara female ,�.: itTt� pa li n. t,+` SuFV NOM of sexual assault are our M " �YOUr Famttyr7tAtT bef5." . tlwgFt r wnc 2024: 498 total clients 277+clients from Brazos smug County tom.. 1 ° 3 5/22/2025 1.14 .40. tom'. r niivoolo e4' `- o ,� _ - ` i3.378 hour;of counseling hours "• were clocked by SARC therapist r,•,r 4 '^ -.`•, during the 2324 hscal year. r 4.. , I. 115 _ 1 :'+ ,apo�s Vc[68rt I[nJurEa,.tp,4yielyd' 399 Survr ors reresving advocacy services em:°n rt esmT'm:snr=..,,,,a✓^ea..e a;[4f ��rN .: ill !'. .e Plat M.014. v 21 Surervors bur rereued,egrt advocacy cen ces 632 sr,rvrvors railed the 2sn Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline Me m:,I.a of tos4.,txe+..riCr rh[u..d xswu:rerearo.cre.1M.nh-.s.2.,c4aVe[a,u•monr rMr kxd ants Ill,rem,rwaert annrrs la uuer:.ons a'+d[«wbnce/ses as Ha Iw[4te,a own .4',.,+rLdnr,m tit nd,m-411td01 to rM;e wnnan or[Ter tor,ares.n rued SurvhAnkidimithierectogrsm mhs 4..for dBtd w`6WP4rw* 86lwgf.4 a{PnBdapaim oisupit udapn( 4060#6.o" daFdfr'm ie{st 4 • 5/22/2025 • SARC facilitates the Brazos County SART(Sexual Assault Response Team) • S\R0 staff 0rsttc io nurses D t as Pys • Detecys BryanPolice Department College Station DePa'tme n[ Sheriffs Department University Police Department SART a committed to improving toe treatment of adult sexual assault survivors with respect and compassion through trauma Infarmed practices,including supporting each other to increase knowledge and resllency as responders,and to promote the apprehension and prosecution of perpetrators �M+�tc Reactions to Sexual Assault Prryscarrea:tnns Pgnhologcal reaCUorrc Ertwtioral reactions • C arm.MU pn.scal • • Cult Snmv_satt tJ n • nMWGkas • ar a�sVWt • pu^S.s m eaueg a skepng • Depreswn • ♦nq.r • uw.areduwi.r.ponw • Peso • CcSct , Pnye•r aryury . ammry • Smock osbecel • r••gs.ncy Sir cnn • c.r.nd+r riders • D.rwl ' • SUGwna se�.sn Sr.a.•reu y:s'..Crlxr _ _ _. _ The need • r r ` MST 4 Sexua!vi • ce a ects 6.3 million �t 3 state of,Texas.tirMd)adult Texans over the r Y VI ry_e o � l a)18%'tnrrpaseh in atiuration tuvants o� •.,wa '.a.a.X.,�r;�.;. Y'S tic:.i =1 s .i k.«+ ... .E1 M "�b.m'f gyp,:. Salt 5 • • • 5/22/2025 .t4— , - - - - -- WE ARE FOCUSED ON ,s ,'° 4 . -II to sopporr suruvors of sexual violence through advocacy,counseling and crave toteivention and work to end sexual violence in the 8:atos Valley. • i $ l'' ( .f. Empower a • ',; . d (3 Hold your q estlons. : ;1:: R (, Fol ow p q s " t hanky'. u •,a t. - Brazos County Support for -- Portions of the fo!tpwtng areas, +' • Outreao}le 1inator v.". s a Staff-th`eraplst ''i. , i ,?1.'�* • * • Dtrectof of Advoc cy 4 ai * .c' I. o.+Rem `, &' `�x '''',R.',bys 6 Talking Points for 24/25 Brazos County Commissioners Court Budget Request. Friday, May 23, 2025 The County Commissioners'Court has provided each VFD with these funds in the past and it is greatly appreciated.These funds are used by our department to help pay the annual insurance for our firefighters and train and purchase fire and equipment for new firefighters. Annual Insurance: • We have 16 volunteer Firefighters.We Provide insurance to our volunteers with these funds. • The annual premiums are due in October. • Workers Comp. $10,581.00. • Accident&Sickness. $2,540.00. • Group Term Life. $5,802.70. • Total Combined $18,923.70. • This leaves us with$10,067.30 to help with the following. 1. Recruiting and Retention. It is getting harder to get people to volunteer with the FD.This is a national problem due to all the training mandates for a new firefighter. It is hard to get people to volunteer their time when you tell them that they must be certified before they can go on a call. By the time they get certified, they will have spent right at 575/600 hours on training. $750.00. 2. Once they are certified,they can start making calls.They can respond from home if they are available or come to the station and wait for a call.While at the station,we try to provide a relaxing space for them to hang out.A day room with TV,video game, computers, kitchen and sleeping quarters. 3. Continuing Education (CE Hours). We provide training for our members by letting them attend the TEEX Spring and Summer Schools.This cost is$700.00 to$1,000.00 per member per class. 4. PPE: Once a member is certified, we will provide them with a full set of protective clothing. Structural and Dual Compliant PPE (Wildland and Extrication).$6,000.00. 5. Radio and Pager:The radio and pager are assigned to a new firefighter once they are trained.The pager cost$625.00 and the radio cost$7,000.00. 6. Once we received the$29,000.00 in October,we pay our insurance premiums for the coming year for$18,953.70.This leaves us with $10,076.30 to help train and certify a firefighter and provide the necessary equipment to do their job at a cost of$15,175.00.We try to cover the additional cost through donations and Texas Forest service reimbursement. i ,. . , Scotty's House BRAZOS VALLEY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER atiat, '.' , ' ' 'Me . ' trig ' • , , . . .. r , .Every child deserves a . Your scheduled gift can provide f ..- e to children who need it most. E3- : , E3 - . . • . , r . . . :, . „ �. ■ ■ k ■ ibm oL .t�. . .,,,„. t ,, . , Scan the QR Code to make an impact now! , i4iiip,11.1.1::‘1,i,..4., V' ..., ,..t,iiilt 111: -L,"11'.'0 1 , i,.. . 0 PP, `S'�cw 1v�� Help 1.F r.r , •fi,.l,f s,::.; .f,, r f,,, ,o reclaim their childhood! Scotty's House BRAZOS VALLEY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER stoup:0i oic *Ewe "Jacob's* class had a stuffed animal day today. When I picked him up, he said his friend brought a "Sawyer" dog that she got from Scotty's House because she goes there, too. I thought it was really cute how proud he was to make this connection with his friend. It's sad that there are two kids in one class going to Scotty's House, but I am so thankful that Scotty's House is here!" - Mother of Jacob * Names Changed for Confidentiality. WHERE THE BEGINS r�� co i :,: BRAZOS VALLEY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER .. ' .. 4 About Us For the children that come to Scotty's House, the most important interaction of their lives happens within our walls. Scotty's House is the child advocacy center for the Brazos Valley, dedicated to supporting child victims of crime. Since 1995,we've provided a safe, collaborative space where law enforcement, Child Protective Services,and medical professionals come together to reduce the trauma that kids experience. Our goal? To make sure children don't have to relive their trauma over and over again. By offering everything from forensic interviews to medical exams and counseling in one facility, we support child victims of crime on their path to recovery. AT SCOTTY'S HOUSE, WE HELP CHILDREN THEIR CHILDHOOD. Our Services Q® R*� ICO' � V , Forensic Interviews Forensic Medical Evaluations Family Support Services Counseling Services A child's recorded Medical exams Support to families Evidence-based, interview conducted conducted by navigating the trauma-informed by specially trained specially trained investigative process interventions that professionals to nurses to collect focused on emotional, allow child victims and gather factual physical evidence and economic,and basic their non-offending information in a document injuries, needs of children and family members the neutral setting. along with an overall their families. chance to heal from check-up. the trauma of abuse. Our Impact in 2024 1,022 Total Unduplicated Children Served Forensic Interviews Forensic Medical Evaluations Family Support Services Counseling Services 642 150 648 3,393 interviews conducted exams conducted families served counseling sessions ,kEALIpQ i ,✓ � _ . . . . 0 d a n• NI M4 co , 4U5 .O g rN eg tTib�703.8 .3s Client Journey Scotty's House BRAZOS VALLEY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER ' - - ' 1 _ AN OUTCRY OR A REPORT OF ABUSE . . 1 Every child abuse case reported to the Department of Family and - . Protective Services in our region is also reviewed by the Scotty's House team.This ensures that no child falls through the cracks. • -, , . , . 2. FORENSIC INTERVIEW MDT CASE COORDINATION A Forensic Interviewer will conduct a ' 3 Scotty s House coordinates a multi-disciplinary specialized interview to gather • team(MDT)approach by facilitating a . information in a neutral,non-leading, comprehensive,coordinated response that not developmentally sensitive,and legally only results in more successful investigation defensible manner.The Interview takes and prosecution outcomes but also ensures , ' place in a safe environment for the services are provided in a trauma-informed child to tell what,if anything, . - manner to the child victims and their families. happened . . . • , ,, . 4 FAMILY SUPPORT As a case is worked bu the multidisciplinary team,Family Support Specialists help the family understand the process,learn about their rights,and successfully access resources that will help their family , . . . . . during crisis.This support is provided throughout the life of the case. 5 MEDICAL EXAM . THERAPY AND GRADUATION .If necessary,a forensic medical - Scotty's House offers evidence based,trauma-informed exam includes a medial interview, . counseling services specifically designed to help children a head to toe physical examination, who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events. a collection of forensic and , , Counseling services include individual counseling for , laboratory specimens and medical - children and their non-offending family members and treatments,if indicated.Forensic, group therapy.Our,services are provided at no cost to medical exams can address - the child or family.Mental health advocacy and support concerns,minimize trauma,and . - - ' is available to caregivers who would like to learn coping help the children heal. skills and parenting strategies The Scotty's House team celebrates a client's graduation from therapy programs. . , COURT&CASE MANAGEMENT - ,. . . , Should the case go to court our staff may serve as expert . witnesses and help prepare the familyt. for court Scotty's House , ..clients can also return for services at any time free of charge. _ . 5 • 5 , ,.±. 'C. , 1 0 , I . I I I'',..(n.1.1, 'X..kairl,1,at..t Ifsi.r., la T.:U.V.71,2,q 0 ...',\A, -,,(4.4 ,r,.,',,,:rs....01 i.f; 0 ' 4.6VC E ID Scotty's House is a U.S.registered nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization,RN#74-2650616 A . 1 . ' - May 20, 2025 Brazos County Commissioners Court 300 E 26th Street, Suite 217 Bryan,TX 77803 RE: Scotty's House Brazos Valley Child Advocacy Center, request for funding FY 26 Dear Commissioners, As a lifelong resident of Brazos County and a dedicated board member of Scotty's House for more than a decade, I am writing to express my full support for the organization's request for continued—and increased—funding from Brazos County. Over the years, I've come to understand something deeply: when a child is hurt by abuse or neglect,the path to healing is never walked alone—at least not in our community. Scotty's House is there every step of the way. The services offered—ranging from forensic interviews and medical exams to trauma-informed counseling and court support—are not just essential; they are often life-changing. Scotty's House serves more than 1,000 children across the Brazos Valley each year, with more than half of those cases coming directly from Brazos County. These are our children, our neighbors' children, and the community's children.And yet, every single one of them receives care at no cost, thanks to the generous support of individuals, foundations, and local governments like yours. This isn't just a nonprofit doing good work—Scotty's House is part of the public safety infrastructure in Brazos County. The forensic interviews conducted here preserve the integrity of investigations. The trauma-focused therapy changes lives. The expert testimony strengthens prosecutions.And perhaps most importantly, the children leave with hope. It's easy to assume that someone else will take care of these kids. But I can tell you from experience: Scotty's House is the someone. Scotty's House fills a critical need in our community and does so with compassion, professionalism, and a deep respect for every child it serves. Thank you for considering this request and for your continued commitment to the safety and well-being of Brazos County's children. Respectfully, John Godfrey Board Member, Scotty's House Lifetime Brazos County Resident • Oldham ,4442 3000 Briarcrest,Suite 500 tt Bryan,Texas 77802 Goodwin OLDHAMGOODWIN.COM May 14,2025 Nina Payne Budget Officer 200 South Texas Ave,Suite 238 Bryan,Tx 77803 Re:Scotty's House Brazos Valley Child Advocacy Center, Inc request for funding 2025-2026 Dear Ms. Payne, As a former Scotty's House Board Member and a current member of the Scotty's House Foundation Board, I want to express my deep appreciation for Brazos County's steadfast support of our mission. Your ongoing partnership has been instrumental in allowing us to serve the children and families of our community.Simply put,we could not do this important work without you. As in previous years,we have requested and gratefully received funding to support our forensic services department,which includes forensic interviews, medical exams,and family advocacy.These services are critical in our multidisciplinary response to child abuse. With the continued growth of Brazos County's population,we are seeing a corresponding increase in reports of abuse and a greater demand for our services. In 2024 alone,the Brazos County Sheriffs Office referred 62 cases involving child victims to Scotty's House—and that is just one of the many agencies we support. Our team provides essential expertise during investigations and prosecutions by conducting impartial, trauma-informed forensic interviews and offering qualified courtroom testimony.Our work strengthens the County's ability to achieve justice for its most vulnerable residents while promoting healing and safety. We respectfully ask for your continued support so that we may remain a strong partner to law enforcement,child protection services,and the courts.Together,we can continue to deliver hope, healing,and justice to the children who need us most. With sincere gratitude, n er Scotty's House Foundation Board Member House -Scotty's BRAZOS VALLEY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER Scotty's House deeply appreciates Brazos County's financial support in FY 2025. The funds provided supported the services conducted by Scotty's House, which included reviewing statewide Child Protective Services (CPS) intakes, case coordination with investigatory partners, forensic interviews, family advocacy services,and counseling. Brazos County Request Scotty's House continues to provide valuable services in Brazos County to vulnerable child victims of abuse and neglect—and to respectfully request$29,250 in funding from Brazos County to continue this critical work in FY 2026. Below is a review of the services provided to child clients from Brazos County in 2024.Your financial support to Scotty's House will ensure that we can continue providing services to children and families in Brazos County in the year ahead. Total Number of Brazos County Average Annual Cost to Provide Total Cost. to Serve Brazos Children Served in 2024 Complete Services to One Child County Residents in 2024 544 $1,950.00 $1,060,800 About Scotty's House The mission of Scotty's House is to provide safety,healing,and justice for children victimized by abuse through professional assessment, counseling, and education using a compassionate and collaborative approach.We utilize the proven Children's Advocacy Center(CAC) model to serve over 1,000 child victims each year in our seven-county Brazos Valley service area, including: Brazos, Burleson,Grimes,Leon,Madison,Robertson,and Washington counties. Scotty's House is the only organization within the Brazos Valley that provides free access to essential services for child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. By removing the financial burden of pursuing justice and healing, we ensure that every child's case receives the attention it deserves. Without Scotty's House, victims of child abuse would not have access to our innovative tAnLroa 0 078. 03 8813 [I Se3i2atie1M0 (2Mt3321X1 sh< SeA g s'hCE 40.a • Scotty's House is a U.S.registered nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization,EIN#74-2650616. Imp programs,and law enforcement would not have external assistance when investigating these crimes. The child is the primary concern of our team. Through the CAC model,we create a safe environment for children to tell their stories and begin their journey to healing.After receiving a reported case of child abuse from CPS or law enforcement,our model includes: Forensic Interviews:Giving Children a Voice A forensic interview is a child's recorded statement conducted by a specially trained professional regarding allegations of abuse.The goal of the forensic interview is to gather factual information from a child in a neutral,child-friendly setting by asking non-leading questions.The forensic interviewer is specially trained to speak with children of various ages and developmental needs.This process allows partner agencies,such as law enforcement and the Department of Family and Protective Services,to observe the interview as it is being conducted. Forensic Medical Exams:Providing Peace of Mind We host an on-site forensic medical facility to conduct time-sensitive examinations. Here, our dedicated medical team provides sexual assault and physical abuse examinations in a child-friendly environment.This service is critical to collecting evidence related to the investigation. Counseling Services:Focusing on Healing It is helpful for adults and children to have an objective place to share their thoughts and feelings about traumatic experiences. Our counseling services target symptoms and impacts caused by trauma.Types of counseling offered include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and, Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, group therapy, parent support/consultation,and Superhero Academy. Family Advocacy:Offering Resources and Care Our team of family advocates provides continued support to families throughout their experience. They also help families navigate the investigative process, understand their rights, and connect to local resources. Court&Case Management:Supporting Families Every Step of the Way If a case proceeds to court,our experienced staff provides critical support through the legal process. This includes preparing children and their caregivers for what to expect in a courtroom and, when needed,offering expert testimony. Even after a case concludes,Scotty's House remains a resource— families are always welcome to return for services,free of charge. ' ��C4Lf.yC _ www.s ottysbousw.org SINCE 1^.‘'`'. Scotty's House is a U.S.registered nonprofit 501(c){3)organization,EIN#74-2650616. UMW Each dollar requested from the County directly supports these critical services for Brazos County children.The summary below reflects the scope of our work in 2024. SUMMARYOFSCOTTV'S HOUSE FORENSIC SERVICES _ Service All Brazos County Cases 2024 CPS Intake Reports Reviewed 2,161 Unduplicated Children Served 544 Forensic Interviews Conducted 312 Forensic Medical Exams Conducted 73 Family Advocacy Services: • Crisis Intervention /Initial Intervention 585 • Accompaniment to Medical Exams 37 • Follow-Up Contact 1,505 Counseling Services: • Child victims in counseling services 164 • Non-offending family members in counseling services 46 • Counseling Sessions Provided to child victims and non- 2,215 offending family members Court Testimony and/or Case Consultation by Scotty's House staff 98 hours serving as expert witness for prosecution Impact of Funds and Cost Savings to Brazos County This year, Scotty's House is requesting $29,250 from Brazos County—an increase from last year's allocation of $20,000—to help meet the growing need for services and ensure continued access to - care for child victims of crime. The full array of services we provide to each child—including forensic interviews, medical exams, counseling, family advocacy, and court support—costs $1,950 per child. Our current request would support comprehensive services for just 15 Brazos County children who have been victims of a crime. This increase in funds requested is justified by several key reasons: • Rising Demand for Services:As Brazos County's population grows,so does the need for child abuse response services.This increase in population correlates with a higher volume of abuse reports and greater demand on our team. In 2024 alone, the Brazos County Sheriffs Office responded to 62 cases involving child victims who were then served by Scotty's House.While aL/AL1\HC ((�� 979703.881 lI 11 w v ssatt thou =.c.g SH�E,g9 Scotty's House is a U.S.registered nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization,EIN#74-2650616. other law enforcement agencies within the County also refer cases to us,this number from just 'one agency underscores the growing need.The total cost to provide comprehensive services to these 62 children was$120,900—nearly six times the amount of our current funding request. • Provide Specialized Support to Investigations and Prosecutions: Our forensic interviewers play a key role in gathering the facts in both criminal and civil cases.They provide impartial, expert insight into the child disclosure process and are qualified to testify in.court regarding forensic interviews and the dynamics.of child sexual abuse. This strengthens the County's ability to pursue justice for its most vulnerable citizens. • Significant Cost Savings to the County: Scotty's House provides expert consultation and courtroom testimony to support the prosecution of child abuse cases—services that are offered entirely free of charge to Brazos County.Over the past 12 months,our professional staff has donated more than 98 hours to case consultation, investigative support, and expert witness testimony.Based on standard industry rates,this contribution represents an estimated in-kind value of $24,500 to $29,400. By absorbing these costs, Scotty's House provides significant financial savings to Brazos County while strengthening its ability to pursue Justice on behalf of child victims. The requested increase will allow us to continue providing these critical services to more children and families in Brazos County, while saving the County significant resources in investigative and prosecutorial support. With your support, we can continue standing alongside law enforcement, child protection, and the courts to deliver safety,healing,and justice to the most vulnerable members of our community. Al% � 11(/�V^J-111I N 79J0 881$ u1T�il cti rci E Fl• eQIg •"NCE1e9 ErsiMRITI Scotty's House is a U.S.registered nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization,EIN#74-2650616. ' f \\ '-' j Junction Five-O-Five is Community i 7 Rehabilitation Provider for TWS-VRS. ' ' i; To learn if you are eligible for ,,,�„ _ ..4 services contact your local x � .....,„ ;{ , ; , -,�+y Vocational Rehabilitation Office at j' • " ' ; i (979) 595-2880. d / ; , A- 41. s4,-, ;- 4....... A ..., _ _ 1 j A Contact ��� Information Based on dignity and For more information please _ contact us! respect for all people, , b, Junction Five-O-Five ,.. O +979-846-3670 . is dedicated to enhancing the quality W info@junction505.org of life for adults with disabilities by Junction 9 4410 College Main 1 providing them with Bryan, Texas 77801 the opportunity to , — 171 enter the workforce. hh-P� WWWJUNCTION5O5.ORG A BUSINESS DEMONSTRATING THAT .- Junction Five-o-Five ABILITY COUNTS :., �� gratefully accepts !y s P �h'�fF/, ' 4 Y) � � fl ,. I fr; . ,, 714 donations.Visit us at: p CUSTOMERS & FAMILIES I www.junction505.org Junction Five-O-Five serves people in �''�� mow `iT Job Placement Services the Bryan/College Station area with: 1°,w - ` ►.4 ., ,,. • RESUME DEVELOPMENT ' N'`�'�` "' - • INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING • intellectual and developmental .' f disabilities / _ ` ;' • JOB REFERENCES AND WRITTEN 44r lk - CORRESPONDENCE TRAINING • autism . : 4' • JOB SEARCH TRAINING • cerebral palsy g= • JOB APPLICATIONS TRAINING • traumatic brain injury • JOB ACCEPTANCE • chronic mental illness Supported Employment . JOB A PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY • spinal cord injury Supported Employment(SE) services are: • hearing impairments based on a "Place,Then Train" model, Qualified individuals are assisted in • orthopedic disorders designed to provide customers with the locating available jobs in the community. • learning disabilities � most significant disabilities the supports � Many factors are considered when an • visual impairments they need to achieve competitive • and all combinations of these integrated employment. individual is matched to a position, such SE services include individualized job as: Competitive Integrated i development and placement services, • JOB DUTIES Employment: ongoing supports such as intensive job • JOB LOCATION AND WORK HOURS skills training,and arrangement of • THE WORKER'S SKILLS AND INTERESTS Independent work in the community in a I extended services (funded, paid,and/or • EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS service field or professional setting. natural supports) to help customers sustain • TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO THE Junction Five-O-Five assesses the meaningful long-term employment. WORKER individual's abilities, assists with resume - 114 ' development,job search, interviewing, i Job Training ` y , and training.This would include • A highly adaptable and versatile I employment locations such as: i Employment Specialist provides the ' new employee with one-on-one • Brookshire Brothers itraining and support at the job site.This • Reynolds & Reynolds on-site assistance is reduced as the employee becomes proficient in • Lilleker Antique Auto Restorations completing the job independently. • Texas A&M University ' `- -% • Chic-fil-A Ongoing Support J50 • Compass Chartwells Continued involvement is provided by ' . • Premiere Cinemas ',• natural supports or by the employment serving th • Murdoch's Ranch and Home Supply Specialist for as long as the individual is B/CS Are employed. since 198 (7505 uitc tiv . ir�z=0-111.1fre. FACT SHEET Mission: Based on respect and dignity for all people • Junction Five-O-Five is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adults with disabilities by providing them with the opportunity to enter the workforce. Established: 1981 Formerly called Geranium Junction,we changed our name to Junction Five-O-Five in 1991,merging with 505 Personnel Services. Tax Exempt status: 501(c)(3) Junction Five-O-Five is a private,not-for-profit business organized to aid people with disabilities. Governance is provided by a volunteer board of directors who are elected to serve three- year terms. Junction Five-O-Five Board of Directors conducts no fewer than 4 monthly business meetings annually. Board of Directors President: Heath Poole Executive Director: Jennifer Patridge Office Location:4410 College Main,Bryan,TX 77802 Telephone: 979-846-3670 • Disability characteristics include: Junction Five-O-Five serves people in the Bryan/College Station area with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy,traumatic brain injury, chronic mental illness, spinal cord injury,hearing impairments, orthopedic disorders,learning disabilities,visual impairments and all combinations—85%of these individuals with disabilities also fall into the low and low to moderate income brackets. Certifications: Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation Primary Funding Sources(with approximate percentages):Program Services:Kenmar; D&S Community Services;Daybreak; Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational • Rehabilitation;MHMRA.BV; (27%); Contracts(53%);Donations and Fundraising (16%); Other(4%) Financial statements are prepared quarterly by the business manager and distributed to board members. 4410 College Main,Bryan,TX 77801 (979)846-3670 •www.junction505.org