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Minnehaha County approves $1.3 million commitment to Sioux Empire Triage Center
Summary
The Minnehaha County Commission authorized a three-year joint participation agreement to help develop a Community Triage Center, approving county contributions of $100,000 in 2020 and $400,000 annually in 2021–2023 to fund a mid-level care alternative for non-violent people with substance abuse and mental illness.
Minnehaha County commissioners on June 9 authorized a three-year Joint Participation Agreement to help create the Sioux Empire Triage Center, a mid-level care alternative for non-violent people with substance abuse and mental illness.
Human Services Director Kari Benz presented the agreement, which the county will sign along with Sanford Health, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, the City of Sioux Falls and the Sioux Empire Triage Center. Per Exhibit D of the agreement, Minnehaha County’s financial commitment is $100,000 in 2020 and $400,000 each year in 2021, 2022 and 2023, for a total county contribution of $1,300,000. The agreement term is three years. The commission voted to authorize the chair to sign the agreement by unanimous vote.
The county’s participation was presented as part of a cooperative forum and funding package intended to develop a Community Triage Center as an alternative to higher-acuity settings for people experiencing drug- and alcohol-related crises and behavioral-health emergencies. Erin Srstka, University of South Dakota Community Projects Director, was present and available for questions during the agenda item.
Commissioners recorded no conditions on the vote; the motion to authorize signing was made by Heiberger and seconded by Karsky and carried 5–0. The agreement assigns partner roles and a three-year term; the commission did not specify additional follow-up conditions or implementation milestones during the meeting.
Next steps: the chair was authorized to sign the agreement so partners can move forward with planning and funding commitments under the three-year timetable.
