Resolution to Amend the Human Services 2026 Budget and Award a Contract to Pathways to a Better Life for a Sober Living Residence

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
External Source
Decision Impact: 
Major
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

Amend the Human Services 2026 Budget and Award a Contract to Pathways to a Better Life for a Sober Living Residence

Background

Due to the National Opioid Settlement that was reached in February 2022, funding has been made available for abatement of the opioid epidemic in the United States.  Sauk County has prioritized the use of settlement funds in the amount of $300,000 to expand access to sober living in Sauk County for the period of one year.  A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued in the Fall of 2025, resulting in the selection of Pathways to a Better Life as the sole recipient of the allocated funds to open a sober living residence in Sauk County.   

Resolution Body

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sauk County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes Sauk County Human Services to amend their 2026 budget by an amount not to exceed $300,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Board authorizes the County Administrator to execute a contract with Pathways to a Better Life for the provision of a sober living residence in Sauk County with a total budget not to exceed $300,000.

Approved this 13th day of January 2026 by the Health and Human Services Committee, and the 14th day of January 2026 by the Finance, Personnel & Insurance Committee.

To be presented to the County Board on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, January 20, 2026