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Agmt A2512763 with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to accept grant to increase access and improve outcomes for Hennepin County persons with substance use disorder, 10/01/24-09/30/27, $1,600,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement A2512763 with the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to accept the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Proposal (COSSUP) grant to increase access and improve outcomes for Hennepin County persons with substance use disorder, during the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, in the receivable amount of $1,600,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of Hennepin County; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Health Administration department 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $402,740 for a scope of activities through COSSUP contract A2512763 with the Office of Justice Programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sheriff's Office department 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $144,302 and 1.0 FTE position for a scope of activities through COSSUP contract A2512763 with the Office of Justice Programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program if grant funds become no longer available.
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Background:
Hennepin County, with Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Proposal (COSSUP) funding, has three goals: 1) to increase access to Opioid Use Care (OUC) treatment options for jail-detained individuals, 2) increase housing stability for American Indian residents in need of OUC and, 3) an overall reduction in opio...
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