HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-33 RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HARNETT TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS - POST OVERDOSE RESPONSE TEAMRESOLUTION NO. 2024-33
Harnett
C O U N T Y
NORTH (AROLINA
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 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 aligmnent 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: Post Overdose Response Team
b. Strategy is included in Exhibit A.
c. Item letters and/or numbers in Exhibit A to the MOA: Strategy 8
d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $115,231.60 per year for year two and year three
of a three-year contract with North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.
e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place:
Start date: November 4, 2025 through End date: June 30, 2027.
f. Description of the program, project, or activity: The settlement funds will be
expended to fund outreach staff that will partner with Harnett County's Community
Paramedics program to provide outreach services including naloxone education and
distribution, overdose prevention and harm reduction education, linkage to care, peer
support, and on -going coalition building.
g. Provider: North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.
The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and
authorized strategy shall not exceed $230,463.20.
Adopted this the 0 day of November 2024.
ATTEST:
Meliss Capps, Clerk �teB'oard
William Morris, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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