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A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS <br />TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS <br />WHEREAS Cabarrus County has joined national settlement agreements with companies <br />engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of opioids. <br />WHEREAS the allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national <br />settlement agreements and bankruptcy resolutions ("Opioid Settlement Funds") are governed by the <br />Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on <br />Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation ("MOA"), the Supplemental Agreement for <br />Additional Funds from Additional Settlements of Opioid Litigation ("SAAF"), and SAAF-2; <br />WHEREAS Cabarrus County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these <br />national settlement agreements and deposited the Opioid Settlement Funds in a separate special <br />revenue fund as required by section D of the MOA; <br />WHEREAS section E.6 of the MOA states that, before spending opioid settlement funds, <br />the local government's governing body must adopt a resolution that: <br />i. indicates that it is an authorization for expenditure of opioid settlement funds; and, <br />ii. states the specific strategy or strategies the county or municipality intends to fund <br />pursuant to Option A or Option B, using the item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or <br />Exhibit B to identify each funded strategy; and, <br />iii. states the amount dedicated to each strategy for a specific period of time. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the NC MOA, SAAF, and SAAF- <br />2, Cabarrus County authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement funds as follows: <br />First strategy authorized <br />a. Name of strategy: Recovery Support Services <br />b. Strategies included in Exhibit A <br />c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A to the MOA: 3 <br />d. Amount authorized for this strategy: $ 450,000 <br />e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place: <br />Start date of February 1, 2025 through end date of June 30, 2026 <br />£ Description of the program, project, or activity: Provide recovery support services to adults <br />with opioid use and/or co-occurring disorders to improve their health or well-being. <br />g. Providers: Southeastern Recovery Center, Adult and Teen Challenge of Sandhills, and <br />Bridge to Recovery <br />Page134 <br />