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Polk County approves opioid‑settlement contracts totaling multiple grants to local partners

Polk County Board of Commissioners · January 7, 2026

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Summary

The board approved several contracts funded by the county’s opioid settlement advisory council for community and school programs, including $96,000 to Tri County Community Corrections, $80,000 to Illumina Incorporated, and smaller awards to local schools and Tri Valley Opportunity Council.

Polk County commissioners approved multiple contracts on Jan. 6 using funds from the county’s designated opioid settlement account. Staff (Speaker 12) said the contracts follow recommendations from the opioid settlement advisory council and carry similar contract language.

The board approved the following contracts by voice vote: Tri County Community Corrections — $96,000; Illumina Incorporated — $80,000; New Heights Elementary School (East Grand Forks) — $10,000; Foston High School — $2,000; and Tri Valley Opportunity Council — $50,000. Speaker 12 described the Tri Valley award as supporting a Family Resource Center operated in partnership with Polk County Social Services and other local providers.

"You approved the funding recommendation from the opioid settlement advisory council and public health serving as the chief health strategist," Speaker 12 said. Commissioners moved and seconded each contract and recorded approval on the consent agenda.

Staff said some awards continue previously funded work while others are new for this round of funding; all contracts returned to the board for formal signature and execution. No commissioner requested postponement for additional materials; motions were carried by the board during the meeting.