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Council members question shift of HEART team funding to opioid settlement dollars; administration says phased approach planned
Summary
Several council members cautioned against using one‑time opioid settlement funds for ongoing HEART team operations. City officials said settlement dollars will be disbursed over multiple years and that the administration plans a phased approach to avoid a sharp funding cliff.
Several council members told the Finance and Budget Committee they were concerned about shifting ongoing homelessness and outreach work for the HEART team from the general fund to opioid settlement dollars.
Council President Acre and other members asked why the administration proposed using opioid settlement funds to support HEART instead of covering the cost in the general fund or coordinating more with Ramsey County. The concern, members said, is that opioid settlement dollars are typically one‑time or limited‑term funds and should be prioritized…
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