2026 July Minutes

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Members in Attendance: Matt Lynch, Dave Dahl, Tonya LeBrun, Randy Ecker (online), Heath Bechler (online), Rena Cole, Steven Kamau (online), Jennifer Mackey (online), Phillip Brownlee (online), Mike Hoheisel (online)

City/County Representatives: Russell Leeds, Tim Hallacy, Joe Thomas, Armand Shukaev, Kevin Stebral, Nate Johnson (online), Josh Lauber (online), Kaylee Hervey (online), Chris Guild (online)

Guests: Kylie Cameron – Representative from the Wichita Eagle

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Pre-Meeting Materials:
Members were provided via email with the meeting agenda and the minutes from June 15, 2026.

1. Call to Order and Introductions
1.a. Meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m. by President Matt Lynch.
1.b. President Lynch welcomed Becky Rose of Rulo Strategies.
1.c. Attendance included both in-person and online participants, cited above. Nine voting members were present for a quorum.

2. Action Item: Approval of Minutes
2.a. The Coalition reviewed minutes from the June 15, 2026, meeting. No corrections were offered. Motion to approve the minutes by Randy Ecker, seconded by Tonya LeBrun. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Action Item: Status of Final Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents
3.a. Becky Rose reported that all Coalition feedback from the June review had been incorporated and the RFP package was in final editing and quality control prior to publication.

3.b. RFPs will be released as four separate solicitations aligned with the Coalition's strategic priorities: Stigma Reduction, Outreach and Education; Integrated Care; Overdose Prevention; and Expansion of Treatment Capacity. Applicants may apply under multiple strategy areas by submitting separate applications.

3.c. Recommended 2026 funding allocations were presented as follows:
- Stigma Reduction: $250,000
- Integrated Care: $580,000
- Overdose Prevention: $270,000
- Expansion of Treatment Capacity: $900,000
- Total: $2 million

Anticipated award amounts were presented as planning guidance only and remain subject to Coalition discretion based on proposal quality and funding availability.

3.d. Steven Kamau discussed treatment-capacity funding, asking whether proposals could include both new treatment slots and continued support for individuals already in treatment who lacked ongoing funding. Becky Rose confirmed those activities would be eligible for consideration under Expansion of Treatment Capacity. Discussion also included realistic treatment expansion costs and the potential value of multiple smaller awards.

3.e. Becky Rose reiterated guidance on the two-year award period, flexibility in funding allocations, and contract performance expectations. She confirmed that awards are intended to cover a 24-month period beginning on the award date and that funding recommendations remain flexible.

3.f. Armand Shukaev explained that contract performance and early termination provisions would be governed through the final agreements. Joe Thomas advised payment schedules would be established during contracting based upon the awarded proposals. Members also discussed reimbursement-based payments and the reallocation of any unspent funds.

3.g. The proposed procurement schedule included:
- RFP release by July 30, 2026
- Applicant webinar on August 3, 2026
- Questions due August 13, 2026
- Proposals due September 3, 2026
- Proposal review from September 8 through September 25, 2026

This schedule is subject to modification.

3.h. Joe Thomas noted an addendum schedule responding to vendor questions would be finalized during the staff coordination meeting. Russell Leeds commended Rulo Strategies for efficiently developing the RFP package and recognized the collaboration between City and County staff. President Lynch thanked staff and consultants for their work and support.

4. Action Item: SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment)
4.a. President Lynch shared information received from Michelle Levy regarding SBIRT educational resources developed through a KU/UMKC partnership funded by Kansas Fights Addiction.

4.b. Members were advised that electronic materials had been distributed and additional printed and laminated reference materials were available directly through the program. No Coalition action was requested.

5. Other Business
No additional business was presented.

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:32 p.m.

Next Meeting
The next Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.