HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-32 RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HARNETT TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDSRESOLUTION NO. 2026-32
Harnett
C 0 U N TY
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 s ecial 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 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:
1. 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: $65,000.00.
e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place:
Start date: July 20, 2026 through End date: December 31, 2027
f. Description of the program, project, or activity: The settlement funds will be
expended for the purpose of expanding Harnett United Police Activities League's
(Harnett County Sheriff's Office PAL) early intervention services by providing
evidence -based substance use prevention education, one-on-one mentoring, peer
leadership development, family engagement, and mental health support. Services
will include drug prevention classes, Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid
training, Community Resilience Model workshops, naloxone education, and
referrals to additional services when appropriate.
g. Provider: Harnett United Police Activities League (Harnett County Sheriff's
Office PAL)
The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and
authorized strategies shall not exceed $65,000.00.
Adopted this the 20th day of July 2026.
Duncan E. Jaggers, Ch
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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