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Council holds public hearing on $60,000 BJA award for Veterans Treatment Court; no public opposition recorded
Summary
A public hearing was held April 23 on a request to amend the FY24–25 budget to accept $60,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for Butte-Silver Bow Veterans Treatment Court; one unnamed proponent spoke and the communication was placed on file by unanimous vote.
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners Committee of the Whole opened a public hearing April 23 on Communication 2025-5193, a request to amend the fiscal year 2024–25 budget to accept $60,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to support improvements to the Butte Veterans Treatment Court.
County Attorney Andrew Anurath confirmed proof of publication for the hearing. Mike Clegg (Deputy County Attorney) was noted in the communication as requesting the hearing; County Attorney Anurath said the matter was time-sensitive and that holding the related resolution in committee could delay receipt of the funds.
One proponent spoke from the podium, giving an address (2000 Roberts Avenue) and saying, in support: “I am a proponent of this. Support our veterans.” No opponents spoke; the chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Shea asked procedural questions about whether the judiciary committee’s hold required a motion to reconsider; County Attorney Anurath said the matter was time sensitive and moving it quickly would be prudent. After the public hearing, Commissioner Thatcher moved to place Communication 2025-5193 on file; the motion passed 12–0.
The communication requests the council schedule the necessary steps to receive and allocate $60,000 in BJA funds to improve the Veterans Treatment Court; staff noted timeline sensitivity and advised working through judiciary committee and county attorney procedures to avoid delays.
