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Sólheimar and Bergrisinn sign letter of intent for 2026 funding

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sólheimar and Bergrisinn signed a letter of intent to secure operational funding for 2026 and prepare a renewed contract.
  • The agreement aims to ensure continued stability and service for Sólheimar, supporting its future development.
  • A comprehensive analysis of operations and services will form the basis for the renewed contract, emphasizing the importance of funding for residents with disabilities.

Sólheimar, an organization providing services for people with disabilities, and Bergrisinn, a municipal entity, have signed a letter of intent. This agreement secures operational funding for Sólheimar in 2026 and outlines preparations for a renewed contract between the two parties.

The primary goal of this declaration is to guarantee the ongoing stability of Sólheimar's operations and services. It also aims to support the successful development of its activities for the future. According to the letter of intent, Sólheimar's operational foundation for 2026 will be ensured based on an updated operational plan. Concurrently, a comprehensive analysis of its operations and services will be conducted. This analysis will serve as the groundwork for a renewed contract between Sólheimar and Bergrisinn.

Sigurjón Örn Þórsson, chairman of Sólheimar's board, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement. "It is very gratifying that this letter of intent is now in place. It confirms the mutual will of the parties to ensure a stable operational foundation for Sólheimar in 2026 and create a good basis for continued development and successful service evolution," he stated in a press release.

It is very gratifying that this letter of intent is now in place. It confirms the mutual will of the parties to ensure a stable operational foundation for Sólheimar in 2026 and create a good basis for continued development and successful service evolution.

— Sigurjón Örn ÞórssonSigurjón Örn Þórsson, chairman of Sólheimar's board, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement in a press release.

Both parties emphasize the critical importance of the services provided to Sólheimar's residents with disabilities, ensuring that financial contributions are used effectively for their benefit. The unique nature of Sólheimar, where living, working, and social life form an integrated whole, is highlighted for its impact on service quality and residents' daily lives.

Bragi Bjarnason, chairman of Bergrisinn's board and mayor of Sveitarfélagið Árborg, added, "With the letter of intent, it is clearly established that the parties wish to work together to ensure stability, transparency, and thorough preparation for a renewed contract. It is important to build upon the foundation of the services at Sólheimar while also considering the unique nature of the operation."

With the letter of intent, it is clearly established that the parties wish to work together to ensure stability, transparency, and thorough preparation for a renewed contract. It is important to build upon the foundation of the services at Sólheimar while also considering the unique nature of the operation.

— Bragi BjarnasonBragi Bjarnason, chairman of Bergrisinn's board and mayor of Sveitarfélagið Árborg, commented on the agreement.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.