Narrative of Resolution:
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To authorize spending from the Sullivan County Opioid Settlement Fund
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $35,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? No
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: Opioid Settlement Fund
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: A proposal was reviewed by the Pillar Leads of the Drug Task Force.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE SPENDING FROM THE SULLIVAN COUNTY OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND
WHEREAS, The County of Sullivan is a party to litigation seeking to hold opioid supply chain participants accountable for harm done to our community and many others and is a recipient of funds from this litigation; and
WHEREAS, approved uses of these funds include the treatment of opioid use disorder, 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 overdose deaths, supporting first responders, and providing coordination, training, research and analysis of all of these efforts; and
WHEREAS, County staff and Pillar Leads of the Sullivan County Drug Task Force have identified additional opportunities to enhance collective efforts at reducing the harmful effects of substance use disorder in our community; and
WHEREAS, The Quick Response Team (QRT) model of law enforcement and peer counseling collaboration provides a proactive, data-driven approach that connects individuals who experience non-fatal overdoses with immediate outreach, treatment, and recovery services. will bring together local law enforcement, public health agencies, treatment providers, and social service organizations. The team will...
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