HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-23 RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HARNETT TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS - DUNN PALSRESOLUTION NO. 2026-23
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 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. Bud et 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 dedication to each strategy for a stated period of time.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the NC MOA, the
County of Harnett authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement funds as follows:
Strategy authorized
a. Name of Strategy: Early Intervention
b. Strategy is included in Exhibit A.
c. Item letters and/or numbers in Exhibit A to the MOA: Strategy 6.
d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $44,110.00.
e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place:
Start date: May 4, 2026 through End date: June 30, 2027
f. Description of the program, project, or activity: The settlement funds will be
expended for the purpose of expanding Dunn Police Athletic & Activities
League's (Dunn PAL's) early intervention services by providing structured, age -
appropriate substance -use prevention education and support. Using evidence-
based curricula such as Operation Prevention and peer leadership training, the
program will promote early identification of risk factors, strengthen protective
behaviors, and equip youth to support their peers. Participants will engage in
weekly programming, mentoring, and leadership development opportunities.
g. Provider: Dunn Police Athletic & Activities League (Dunn PAL)
The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and
authorized strategies shall not exceed $44,110.00.
Adopted this the 0 day of May 2026.
Duncan E. Maggers, Chair an
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
�Meliss Capp�sClerktohe Board