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33 <br /> Commissioner Greene said she asked for clarification because there are limitations on what the <br /> opioid settlement money can be spent on. <br /> Travis Myren said that Article 46 programs, including the Small Business Grant and Agricultural <br /> Grant Programs, could be redirected if the Board amended its resolution governing their use. <br /> Commissioner McKee said how impactful the Small Business Grant Program and Agricultural <br /> Grant Program have been. <br /> Slide#14 <br /> FY 2026-27 Operating Budget Options <br /> • Outside Agencies and MOE Funding to Opioid Settlement Fund <br /> Opioid Eligible Outside Agency and MOE <br /> Freedom House $ 242,449 <br /> CJRD MH Diversion Coordinator $ 105,197 <br /> Reentry House Plus $ 27,500 <br /> Oxford House $ 7,290 <br /> �OTAL $ 382,436 <br /> 14 ORAN GE COUNTY <br /> Travis Myren said the contracts with the entities listed on this slide are currently funded with <br /> general fund money and may qualify to be funded by the opioid settlement fund. He said there is one <br /> county position that could also qualify. <br /> Commissioner Bedford brought up the point that the opioid settlement funding will eventually <br /> run out. <br /> Travis Myren confirmed that the funds will be available for around 10 years, more or less. <br /> Commissioner Bedford noted that some of the opioid settlement money has been earmarked <br /> for Crisis Diversion Facility operating expenses. <br /> Travis Myren confirmed that would be a potential tradeoff. <br />