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The request was presented by Cherry Magna, identified in the meeting as the Harrington liaison and facilitator, and Cindy Wennington, the coach at the Abilene site. “We would like to request $5,000, and that would be split in half between Harrington and Napoli,” Magna told the commission.

Why it matters: Core Community staff and several program graduates described outcomes commissioners said were uncommon in small, rural programs: participants who regained stable housing, obtained reliable transportation, reunited with children and pursued leadership roles. The program’s presenters said the initiative focuses on 11 resource areas — emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, financial, relationships, support systems, role models, knowledge of hidden rules, language and motivation — and offers weekly trauma-informed classes, child care and a meal. April Rios, a participant who described medical and financial crises her family faced after relocating to Abilene, said the program helped her family move into a home and obtain a vehicle; she closed her prepared remarks by saying, “I stand behind my core family 100% and I hope you do too.”

Supporting details: Program staff provided cumulative figures for both sites combined: they reported 62 graduates in Harrington over six years and 11 graduates so far in Abilene, with eight more slated to graduate in October. Presenters said 54 adults had moved out of poverty across the two sites, total participant debt reported as $376,038 and total participant income increases reported as $844,000. Program leaders and graduates stressed the program is not a clinical treatment provider but a post-treatment support and stability program.

Commission response and next steps: Commissioners and staff acknowledged the program’s results and described two funding threads. County staff confirmed the county already paid Core Community $5,000 in January 2025 for an earlier request. Commissioners expressed support for the program but asked Core Community to submit a more specific, fund-targeted request before approving additional opioid-settlement dollars: because opioid-settlement funds must be used for opioid-related services, commissioners asked the program to identify which qualifying activities (for example, staff time specifically devoted to participants with opioid use disorders) the requested funds would cover. County staff offered to help Core Community draft that request.

No county appropriation was approved during the meeting for this second $5,000 request; the presentation request remained pending. Commissioners directed staff to follow up and to place any formal funding request on a future agenda.

Ending: Program leaders thanked the commission and described partnerships that supplement their budget, including a recurring $5,000 contribution from a local Family Resource Exchange, support from the Community Foundation and in-kind contributions such as donated meals and child care from local churches and businesses. The presenters said the Harrington program’s annual operating budget is about $74,000 and that coach positions at each site are funded as part-time roles (about 20 paid hours per week).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting - August 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of the Core Community program told the Dickinson County Commission they support adults recovering from addiction and experiencing poverty and asked the county for $5,000 split between their Harrington and Abilene sites.","taxTitle","Dickinson County, Kansas","taxId",61724,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456105,"Dickinson County awards health department roof repair contract to KRH Construction at lowest bid",152,5715940,5868240,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701718-bd399f09c414e815eb94f27096269f80&start=5715&end=5868","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701718-bd399f09c414e815eb94f27096269f80/thumbnail_5715940.jpg","/articles/6456105/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Dickinson-County-awards-health-department-roof-repair-contract-to-KRH-Construction-at-lowest-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456105-b2bbf60a3080be3063ba158093dbfa04/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144135&Signature=DweHNY1oDx3lr2oO4~tlD7V5ldBpEX~qQkhlODK1IIo0TqHNTodzEbuj-WFFVh2ogc~oseIURKMxNkGDZEusebDGNS9feML8grafVXhJYKICBkuMjfW5MvjVb2Iub6iwi7Xi9sA5Stv5~7PI25O0fDg-NtZoDkhX4PjKCwNH0vz37i7QpoHpx1EPxpwWZKppWi4hdbMG5ac4KAt0kzgdnna9tCI1vMYSwJVwOikcRzZJivGoDOR0hjt7z9NpX3lsRRk88XNpSs2Ylk6w49rVk1rKxMOzgx6x0cik8jTmKjU8JulWntS7TROkBKcmiBIxbTgvWA40opAlcHAtDrrjjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dickinson County commissioners voted to accept the low bid from KRH Construction to repair the Health Department roof and approved payment for additional non‑insurance work identified during the inspection.

Bid and recommendation: County staff presented two bids for roof work at the Dickinson County Health Department. KRH Construction’s base bid was $51,862.92; an alternative bid from Best Roofing and Remodeling was higher. Staff recommended awarding the work to the lower bidder, KRH Construction, and to include additional non‑insurance repairs related to oversized gable vents that staff said had contributed to leaks.

Commission action: A commissioner moved to accept KRH Construction’s bid for $51,862.92 and to approve payment for the additional outside work not covered by insurance as stated in the motion. A second was recorded and the motion carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: County staff said the oversized gable vents on the building were allowing snow and wind-driven moisture into the attic space, contributing to interior leaks. The smaller vents and siding replacement described by staff are intended to reduce future water intrusion.

Implementation: Staff instructed to proceed with contracting KRH Construction and to include the additional work item as approved; county finance staff will monitor insurance reimbursements for the insurance-covered portion of the tear-off and replacement work.

Ending: The commission approved the award by voice vote; staff will execute the contract and proceed with the repairs.","The commission accepted KRH Construction’s low bid of $51,862.92 to repair the county health department roof and approved payment for additional, non‑insurance work (amount specified in the motion).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6456110,"Dickinson County authorizes staff to accept opioid-settlement agreements and approves using foundation grant plus opioid funds for drug court",1646,2070300,3716850,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701718-bd399f09c414e815eb94f27096269f80&start=2070&end=3716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701718-bd399f09c414e815eb94f27096269f80/thumbnail_2070300.jpg","/articles/6456110/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Dickinson-County-authorizes-staff-to-accept-opioid-settlement-agreements-and-approves-using-foundation-grant-plus-opioid-funds-for-drug-court","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456110-62eebe9a7fe0de9e5bcc3f220f1c11c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144135&Signature=Qw71t6EGmVzBwgKNzOhxCjmTVs~NjHS~~TxsOeNcD8pei6srH-Y4Av5ySkEXfhZMHlC1r-FJoK6phqsala7QXKmLeO2BokNg4lkAp-OVbFv5whKeWrvMP9yeR44GNTzfMktV34s-VD~8mYUM94BhcZ9qs5Ci~zmtZ2ZP3bH~8cSe3lMA6cHoBpN06WTAXnCODVeFINlkheVbLP3Okcrk~qPt3jNErJIMyPClIiy4aBNn~kvZwOIDsgVfd83X-Tt~9skxSsuBghqq1CiKUa2aSOpK2-6Se-IdTLtyDGLZ80S5ex0mxGjdyAd6lTK6x4kLhQe1nl79dfvmokdGQuUfzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson County Commission voted to pre-authorize county staff to accept opioid‑settlement agreements on the county’s behalf and to direct remaining 2025 drug-court expenses to opioid‑settlement funds after applying an available grant balance from the Central Kansas Community Foundation.

Staff authorization to accept settlements: County administration told commissioners that opioid-related litigation is producing periodic settlements and that Dickinson County had previously opted in to receive a portion of those funds. The commission approved a motion authorizing administration to accept future opioid‑settlement agreements as they become available and to notify the commission and public about incoming disbursements.

Drug court funding: County staff reported an available balance (about $12,000) from a Central Kansas Community Foundation grant earmarked for the drug court. Commissioners voted to apply that approximately $12,000 balance to the drug-court line item for 2025 and to fund remaining costs for 2025 from the county’s opioid-settlement fund. Commissioners and staff emphasized this was a year-by-year approach; they asked for annual reporting on settlements and balances and said they would re-evaluate the approach in future budget cycles.

Why it matters: Commissioners said they want to demonstrate active use of opioid-settlement dollars for addiction-related services while preserving property-tax–funded general‑fund capacity. County staff noted settlement amounts vary year to year because they depend on litigation outcomes and the number and size of settlements.

Key procedural detail and staff direction: Commissioners asked that staff and the county’s financial office continue to report settlement receipts and that staff ensure any disbursement from opioid funds is tied to opioid‑related services or expenses where required. Several commissioners said they expected future requests that seek opioid funds to include a specific invoice or an explanation of which program components are opioid‑related so the county can confirm eligibility.

Ending: The commission’s approvals were voice votes recorded as carried; staff said they will provide a year‑end or periodic report showing settlement receipts and expenditures.","The commission authorized staff to accept incoming opioid-settlement agreements on the county’s behalf and approved applying a $12,000 balance from a Central Kansas Community Foundation grant to recovery-court expenses, with remaining 2025 drug-court costs to be covered from the county’s opioid-settlement fund.","actionData","errors"]

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