Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MODIFY THE 2022-2027 OPIOID SETTLEMENT SPENDING PLAN
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $75,000 ($130,000 to be de-authorized)
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: N/A
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Substance Use Task Force aims to abate and alleviate the harmful impacts of opioids; and
WHEREAS, members of the Substance Use Task Force have collaborated across law enforcement, health and human services, medical provider pillars, and with members of the public to determine the best use of funds within the terms established through litigation and subject to audit requirements established by the office of the NYS Comptroller; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature has reviewed and approved a five-year spending plan; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Substance Use Task Force has a need to make adjustments to current year’s spending plan; and
WHEREAS, approximately 86.4% of the initial distribution of funds are to be spent on approved uses which include the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), support for people in treatment and recovery, connecting people to care, addressing the needs of criminal justice-involved persons, addressing the needs of pregnant or parenting women and their families, preventing the over-prescribing and dispensing of opioids, preventing the misuse of opioids, preventing overdose deaths, supporting first responders, and providing coordination, training, research and analysis of all of these efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 2022-2027 Opioid Settlement Budget Plan is hereby updated to indicate the following specifically designated sub-recipients of funding:
Drug Task Force Manpower, Training and Equipment: (Sub-Recipient: $50,000, Harney & Associates, Ltd., grant writing services)
Pre-Arrest Diversion: (Sub-Recipient: $30,000, Tri-County/Community Partnership, Inc., administration and operations of Hope Not Handcuffs Program)
Prevention and Education: (Sub-Recipient: $25,000, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster, Too Good For Drugs Pilot Program) (Sub-Recipient: $10,000, BoldGold Media, NARCAN Challenge Promotion) ($12,000, ENGNCNTR, Ltd., Youth Substance Use Prevention Program)
Transportation Support: (Sub-Recipient: $44,885, Corona Self-Help Center, Inc.
Financial Assistance for Rehabilitation Center Repairs: (Sub-Recipient: $50,000, Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature, modifies its authorization for expenditures from the general fund for the purposes of combatting substance use in our county:
DEAUTHORIZED - Illicit substance detection units and associated software: $130,000
AUTHORIZED - Overtime funding for personnel conducting narcotics investigations: $75,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the Sullivan County Manager to make the necessary budgetary amendments to increase revenue and expense accounts based upon this spending plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the Sullivan County Manager to procure the items and services in this spending plan including the authority to enter into the necessary contracts, with such contracts to be in a form as the County Attorney shall approve, and in conjunction with the Substance Use Task Force and Human Resources to assign administrative duties and appropriate stipends.