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Rice County approves treatment-court housing contract and out-of-state staff travel using enhancement grant funds
Summary
Board approved a contract to reserve two furnished housing units for treatment court participants (up to six months per placement) and authorized travel for two staff to attend RISE 26 in Tennessee, with costs covered by a federally funded enhancement grant.
Rice County’s Community Corrections office asked the board to approve two actions related to the treatment court enhancement grant: a contract with the Community Action Center for two furnished housing units reserved for treatment court participants, and out-of-state travel for two staff members to attend the RISE 26 national training conference.
Staff explained the housing units would be available to participants for up to six months to support post-treatment reintegration while participants secure employment and long-term housing. The housing arrangement had previously been funded through a different grant that ended, leaving the units available for this contract. Commissioners acknowledged that two units would not meet total need but said the contract would provide additional capacity for participants who lack stable housing.
The board also approved travel for two treatment court staff (Rochelle Marquardt and Amber Starksen) to attend the national RISE 26 training in Tennessee; staff said the enhancement grant covers travel and training expenses. Both motions were approved without recorded opposition.
