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Richardson County Board discusses use of Opioid funds

By John Nixon

04/10/2023

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners discussed rules for using funds from the OPIOID Settlement the County has received when they met Wednesday.

ARPA Funds Administrator Austin Duerfeldt has been reviewing the rules following a request from the Richardson County House of Hope organization to be able use the settlement funds for a facility.

Duerfeldt will do more research to see if the funds can be used to help with mortgage payments on a home, or utility payments, or if the funds must be used for ongoing treatment and education.

Commissioners approved writing a letter of support for Nextlink Internets Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program grant application to help provide fiber to underserved areas of Richardson County, specifically the Village of Dawson.

Highway Superintendent Steve Darveau Jr. reported projects on 655 Avenue, south of 710 Road and a project on Pony Creek Road approximately 4.75 west of Highway 73 on 703 Road are expected to start in June.

Commissioners approved signing a contract with Sta-Bilt for the 2023 Armor Coat project that is anticipated to begin in June.

The Board also received an annual report from Southeast Communications 911 Beatrice which provides dispatch services for the Richardson County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Rick Hardesty reported that the newly purchased patrol vehicles are being equipped and prepared for service.

Commissioners also conducted the quarterly jail inspection and found the facility to be in good order.

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