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July 16, 2024 (Regular Meeting) Page A resolution related to the strategies outlined in the opioid strategic funding plan approved by the Board in June 2024 was presented for consideration. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Shue, seconded by Commissioner Wortman* and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the resolution. Resolution No. 2024-27 A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS WHEREAS Cabarrus County 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") and the Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds from Additional Settlements of Opioid Litigation ("SAAF"); WHEREAS Cabarrus 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 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. 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 dedicated to each strategy for a stated period of time. WHEREAS, Cabarrus County developed an Opioid Settlement Spending Plan with funding recommendations based on a collaborative strategic planning process, which included months of conversations and planning that engaged key stakeholders in meaningful discussions to inform the strategies reflected in this document. This process created the opportunity to hear from these stakeholders and access the full scope of strategies made available under Option B of the MOA. The strategic planning process was led by the community response team (CRT), which included members of the County Manager's Office, Emergency Services Department, and Sheriff's Office, as well as one member from the Board of Commissioners. The full strategic plan is available in a separate document. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the NC MOA, Cabarrus County authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement funds as follows: 1. First strategy authorized a. Name of strategy: Collaborative Strategic Planning b. Strategies included in Exhibit A c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A to the MOA: 1 d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $ 288,522 e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place: Start date of July 1, 2024 through end date of June 30, 2029 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Provide resources to staff government oversight and management of opioid abatement programs; funding will be used to Hire/re-assign County staff to oversee, manage, and support opioid abatement programs. 2. Second strategy authorized a. Name of strategy: Evidence Based Addiction Treatment b. Strategy is included in Exhibit A c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A to the MOA: Item 2 Page 15