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Commission introduces $6.53 million budget for MDC medical services and medication‑assisted treatment
Summary
The board voted to introduce a health‑care gross receipts tax budget of $6,526,086.48 for medical services and medication‑assisted treatment at the Metropolitan Detention Center; the item will return for adoption.
The Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners introduced a financial resolution on May 13 to budget $6,526,086.48 from health‑care gross receipts tax funds to support medical services and medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).
Warden Smith presented the request and said the funding will support ongoing medical services and MAT programs at MDC. The resolution was introduced for consideration and county staff said the full appropriation and contract details would be returned for final action at a subsequent meeting.
Commissioners moved the item for introduction and it passed on a voice vote without further amendment; staff will provide contract documentation and a final budget appropriation for the board's consideration.
