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43 <br /> Chair Bedford said she recalls one of the Board's concerns was working with youth on <br /> prevention and possibly treatment. She said they should not spend all the funding on recurring <br /> expenses. She suggested separating county programs, but tentatively reserving $100,000 so the <br /> committee can seek out applications focused on youth and prevention. <br /> Commissioner Richards said she is hesitant on the amount to reserve for non-profits. She <br /> asked if the county wants to maintain county programs for a period and then re-evaluate. She <br /> said she didn't know how to come up with number. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said the scenarios are pointing out when more county subsidy is <br /> needed to maintain county programs. She said she wants that to happen as late as possible. <br /> Chair Bedford said she thinks there needs to be some flexibility for an evidence-based <br /> program to come along that the Board can prioritize. <br /> Travis Myren said the Board could set a not to exceed amount and if a lot of great <br /> applications come in, the Board can increase this amount. <br /> Chair Bedford said she is grateful the ABC Board funds groups that work with children in <br /> northern Orange County. <br /> Commissioner Richards looked at scenario 2 timeline and suggested that$200,000 would <br /> give some flexibility. <br /> Travis Myren said it would be a not to exceed amount. <br /> Chair Bedford said that it could be changed if needed. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene asked when they could plan to set aside operational funds for the <br /> behavioral health center. <br /> Travis Myren said that would be in scenario 4. He said if they could go with a $250,000 <br /> not to exceed amount, that would mean $500,000 available for crisis diversion programming, <br /> which would put a general fund subsidy around years 2028-2030 <br /> Kirk Vaughn said no matter how they divide it, it is $750,000 a year, but that cost wouldn't <br /> kick in until building was built. He said exact timeframes vary a little. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott said they don't know what the additional programming is. <br /> Travis Myren said it's flexible. <br /> Chair Bedford it is to make sure the Board is aware of when the funding ends and finding <br /> the balance. <br /> 7. Reports <br /> None. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> Commissioner Richards said she has a question about item 8-c. She asked if annexation <br /> would have any impact that would result in additional costs to the county or PFPC. <br /> Chair Bedford said no. <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, to approve <br /> the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />