HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-2024-033-A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS RES - 2024-033I' 3 � 1 to 1111
A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE , NORTH CAROLINA
TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
WHEREAS Orange County , North Carolina has joined national settlement agreements
with companies engaged in the manufacturing , distribution, and dispensing of opioids , including
settlements with drug distributors Cardinal , McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen, and the drug
maker Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals ;
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") ;
WHEREAS Orange 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 ;
WHEREAS section E . 6 of the MOA states :
E . 6 . Process for drawingfrom 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 (1) 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 alignment with the NC MOA, Orange County ,
authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement funds as follows :
1 . First strategy authorized
a . Name of strategy : Recovery Support Services
b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B )
c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Exhibit A
Strategy
d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ $ 164 862 . 00
e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place :
Start date July 1 , 2023 through End date June 30 , 2024
f. Description of the program, project, or activity :
The Lantern Project is a collaboration between the Criminal Justice Resource Department
and subcontractor Freedom House Recovery Center . The mission is to support justice -
impacted individuals with substance use disorder through evidence -based strategies ,
interventions and programming designed to reduce their vulnerability to overdose, death,
COVID - 19 infection and recidivism . The mission is to light the path to recovery through
harm reduction, diversion, reentry support and treatment .
g . Provider : Criminal Justice Resource Department
2 . Second strategy authorized
a . Name of strategy : Evidence-based addiction treatment
b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B )
c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 2
d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 122 188 . 00
e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place :
Start date Jul 1 2023 through End date June 30 , 2024
f. Description of the program, project, or activity :
Freedom House connects with individuals screened in the Orange County Detention
Center who have a history of Opioid Use Disorder . The licensed clinician will conduct a
Comprehensive Clinical Assessment to ascertain the best treatment options for the
individual prior to or upon release from incarceration .
Freedom House will utilize a Peer Support Specialist post incarceration to assist
individuals with connecting to the recommended treatment . The Peer will work with the
individual as long as needed to connect them with treatment, community resources , court
appearances and to support the individual in recovery to curb recidivism . The clinician
will reevaluation as needed when and if life circumstances change prior to engaging in
treatment .
g . Provider : Freedom House
3 . Third authorized strategy
a . Name of strategy : _Reentry Program
b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A. Exhibit B )
c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : JStrategy 12
d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 70 000
e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place :
Start date Jul 1 2023 through End date _June 30 , 2024
f. Description of the program, project, or activity : _
The NC FIT Program is a comprehensive reentry program that focuses on unmet health
needs for people released from incarceration . NC FIT provides connections to primary
care , behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment . All NC FIT Community
Health Workers have personal histories of incarceration . The NC FIT Programi is based
on the Transitions Clinic Network Model which is an evidence -basedp' rogra,M that
complies with Strategy A in the settlement MOU .
We request funding to continue a grant funded position for 1 FTE CHW that has been
hired by the OC Health Department . CHW position will focus on assisting people being
released from the Detention center with a diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder . This FIT
CHW position will work closely with efforts supported by the Lantern Project run
through the CJRD .
The NC FIT Program will continue to provide regular support and technical assistance to
Orange County supporting the Orange County FIT Program, Jail -based MAT at the
Detention center, collaboration with the CJRD and linkages to Piedmont Health Services .
g . Provider : NC FIT
4 . Fourth authorized strategy
a. Name of strategy : Naloxone Distribution
b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A , Exhibit B )
c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 7
d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 14 500 . 00
e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place :
Start date Jul 1 2023 through End date June 30 , 2024
f. Description of the program, project, or activity . _
Funds needed to purchase narcan and naloxone for County First Responders and to
keep community vending machines stocked .
g . Provider : CRJD and EMS
The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and
authorized strategies is $ 881 , 553 . 55 .
Adopted this the 4th day of June , 2024 .
Jameze B edf rd, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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