HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-32 RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HARNETT TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS - RECOVERY HOUSING SUPPORTRESOLUTION NO. 2024-32
Harnett
C O U N T Y
NORTH CAR0I.INA
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 the
Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds from Additional Settlements of Opioid Litigation
("SAAF"); 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 drawing from special revenue funds.
a. Budget item or resolution r uired. 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 and SAAF, the
County of Harnett authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement funds as follows:
1. Strategy authorized
a. Name of strategy: Recovery Housing Support.
b. Strategy is included in Exhibit A.
c. Item letters and/or numbers in Exhibit A to the MOA: Strategy 4
d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $15,000.00 for a part-time peer support worker
position to establish and operate a Recovery Alive home and $20,000.00 for funding
the opening of a Recovery Alive home for a total amount not to exceed $35,000.00.
Funding shall be a one-time, non -recurring allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds.
e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place:
Start date: November 4, 2024 through End date: November 3, 2025.
f. Description of the program, project, or activity: The settlement funds will be
expended to fund the establishment of a Recovery Alive home to serve as a safe
haven for individuals battling Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). To ensure compliance
with the MOA, at least 51 % of the residents shall be individuals recovering from
OUD and shall accept residents who are receiving Medication -Assisted Treatment for
OUD. Settlement funds will also be expended to fund a peer support worker who will
be responsible for the establishment and operation of the home to support the
residents in their recovery efforts.
g. Provider: Recovery Alive, Inc.
The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and
authorized strategy shall not exceed $35,000.00.
Adopted this the 4t' day of November 2024.
ATTEST:
William Morris, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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