Secor LLC asks for opioid‑abatement funds to reopen regional reentry center

Representatives from Secor LLC described plans to reopen a residential community reentry facility (previously operated as CCOR) to serve people transitioning from prison, with a focus on opioid‑related cases. The presenters said the 30‑year‑old facility requires substantial work and estimated roughly $400,000 in renovations — upgrades to wiring, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical systems and security cameras — to meet Department of Corrections standards.

Secor said it is pursuing contracts with DOC and is seeking opioid‑abatement funds (money derived from pharmaceutical settlement distributions) rather than general tax dollars. The presenters said they had secured some county commitments and fiscal‑agent arrangements (Russell County agreed to serve as fiscal agent) and had smaller direct contributions pledged from nearby counties; they asked supervisors to consider direct distribution funds from the local opioid‑abatement account to help cover renovation and transportation (van) needs.

Board members asked about the service area, existing commitments and whether the program would accept court‑referred residents; presenters said contracts are in hand and that the program will serve a regional area and could alleviate pressure on regional jails. The board did not vote on an appropriation during the meeting and said staff would examine eligible uses of opioid‑abatement funds and discuss during budget workshops.