HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-15 RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURES OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDSRESOLUTION NO. 2024-15
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HARNETT
TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the County of Harnett (the "County") has joined national settlement
agreements with companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of
opioids; and
WHEREAS, the allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national
settlement agreements and certain bankruptcy resolutions ("Opioid Settlement Funds") are
governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local
Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation ("MOA"); and
WHEREAS, the County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these national
settlement agreements and deposited the Opioid Settlement Funds in a separate special revenue
fund as required by section D of the MOA; and
WHEREAS, section E.6 of the MOA states:
E.6. Process for drawingfrom om special revenue funds.
a. Budget item or resolution required. Opioid Settlement Funds can be used for a purpose
when the Governing Body includes in its budget or passes a separate resolution
authorizing the expenditure of a stated amount of Opioid Settlement Funds for that
purpose or those purposes during a specified period of time.
b. Budget item or resolution details. The budget or resolution should (i) indicate that it is an
authorization for expenditure of opioid settlement funds; (ii) state the specific strategy or
strategies the county or municipality intends to fund pursuant to Option A or Option B,
using the item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to identify each funded
strategy, and (iii) state the amount dedicated to each strategy for a stated period of time.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the NC MOA, the County of
Harnett amends the June 19, 2023 Resolution and authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement
funds as follows:
Strategy authorized
a. Name of strategy: Naloxone Distribution.
b. Strategy is included in Exhibit A.
c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA: Strategy 7
d. Amounted authorized for this strategy: a total amount not to exceed $20,000.00
e. Period of time during which expenditure may take pace:
Start date: July 1, 2024 through End date: June 30, 2025
f. Description of the program, project, or activity: The settlement funds will be
expended to purchase naloxone for distribution through community -based
organizations and faith -based organizations and to supply Harnett County Schools
with naloxone for use at schools and school buses. Community -based and faith -based
organizations will be required to complete an application that will contain a
description of the organization, a plan of distribution, and the intended recipients.
Those groups that receive an allocation of naloxone will be required to report back to
the County to maintain eligibility in the distribution program.
g. Provider: Harnett County
The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and
authorized strategy shall not exceed $20,000.00.
Adopted this the 6t' day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
Melissa apps, Clerk to the B and
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William Morris, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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ApprOved by the Hamett
County Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting Date
Agenda Item '
MEETING DATE: May 6, 2024
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds
REQUESTED BY: Christopher Appel - Senior Staff Attorney
REQUEST:
Legal Department requests the approval of a Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of
Opioid Settlement Funds. The Resolution, if approved, will authorize the County to
expend funds in the amont not to exceed $20,000 from July 1, 2024 through June 30,
2025 for the purposes of naloxone distribution through community -based and faith -
based organizations and to supply Harnett County schools and school buses.
FINANCE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION:
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