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Kalispell Municipal Court
PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903
PHONE: 406-758-7705 FAX: 406-758-7773
TO: Mayor Pamela B. Kennedy and Kalispell City Council
Interim City Manager, Myrt Webb
FROM: Judge Heidi Ulbricht, Kalispell Municipal Court
SUBJECT: MDOT Grant Awarded for implementation of DUI Court
MEETING DATE: Monday, December 15, 2008 — Regular Council Meeting
BACKGROUND: Kalispell Municipal Court has been awarded a grant from Montana
Department of Transportation which will fully fund the implementation of a DUI Court. This
Court is expected to begin operation on January 5, 2009 with a maximum capacity to serve 25
participants. The goal of this specialized Court is to seek to effect long-term change in behavior
by treating the underlying substance abuse issues rather than focusing only on punishing the
offender. No matching funds or additional FTE's are required of the City.