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County outlines plan to expand STARS sobering capacity; seeks opioid ILA funding agreement with city
Summary
County staff described plans to expand STARS sobering capacity by 12 slots (to add 12 additional slots), renovations at the STARS facility, transportation coordination with city and fire, and a proposed interlocal agreement (ILA) with the city to share opioid-related funding for operations.
Spokane County staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners on May 20 about plans to expand the STARS sobering facility, renovate a recently purchased building, coordinate transportation and finalize an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the City of Spokane for opioid-response funding.
Staff said the building purchase closed and a 10-year contract with the Washington State Department of Commerce and the county is in place; renovations are scheduled to begin with a goal of not disrupting existing sobering services. Staff described the planned expansion as adding 12 additional “slots” (some of which are chairs rather than beds) to the facility’s capacity, which staff said will be used for 23‑hour‑59‑minute sobering…
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