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Juvenile services to pay part-time clinician from existing court funds; feasibility study for admin renovation discussed
Summary
Staff proposed creating a new line in therapeutic-court budget to pay a part‑time clinician (Dr. Johansen) using a $36,000 transfer from an underused line; commissioners heard a feasibility study estimate for admin building renovations of about $11 million and discussed ADA and elevator upgrades.
County juvenile department staff told the board they plan to fund a part‑time clinician, Dr. (Robert) Johansen, by reallocating money already budgeted for therapeutic‑court positions.
The discussion matters because staff said the shift should not require additional county funds this fiscal year but will require creating a new line item for bookkeeping and may require a resolution to authorize the transfer.
A juvenile department staff member (presenting) said the office consolidated positions and has payroll savings available. The staff member recommended transferring…
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