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Board delegates contract authority and approves mental‑health grant with Options for Southern Oregon
Summary
The Board delegated contract-signing authority for certain state and intergovernmental agreements to the Prevention and Treatment Program Manager and unanimously approved a grant agreement and liability-amendment for Options for Southern Oregon to deliver mental‑health services.
Community Justice Director Scott Hyde asked the Board to delegate contract-signing authority for specific state and intergovernmental agreements to the Prevention and Treatment Program Manager to streamline administrative processes. Commissioners discussed balancing efficiency with accountability and approved Board Order No. 2026‑013 as amended (motion by Commissioner Gary Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Colene Martin; roll call 3‑0).
Hyde also presented a grant agreement to pass mental‑health service funds through the County to Options for Southern Oregon and an accompanying Amendment No.1 addressing insurance and tort‑liability protections. The Board unanimously approved both the grant agreement and the amendment, noting the importance of ensuring funds are administered properly and reach intended populations.
Next steps: staff will execute the grant agreement and the insurance amendment and monitor program administration to ensure compliance with reporting and liability requirements.
