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Amd 4 to Agmt A2110766 with DHS, for naloxone training and naloxone kit distribution services, extends the end date to 06/30/27, incr recv by $2,112,000 for a new total recv of $3,765,072
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 4 to Agreement A2110766 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for naloxone training and naloxone kit distribution services, extending the end date through June 30, 2027, and increasing the receivable amount by $2,112,000 for a new total receivable amount of $3,765,072 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; 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:
Through resolutions 21-0282 and 23-0010 the Board accepted $1,653,072 receivable from DHS for the Public Health Clinic (PHC) to assist in providing targeted training and distribution of naloxone in accordance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to prevent opioid overdose and reduce harms associated with opioid use. These funds have also provided for the launch of a low barrier Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program in the PHC by providing funding for several key staff positions. Through resolution 23-0447 the Board approved adjustments to budget line items within the agreement funding periods and attachment name and added 4 full time equivalent (FTE positions), with no changes to the term or funding amount.
State Opioid Response (SOR) Funds for the Public Health Clinic:
-This funding supports the MOUD program that prescribes mainly suboxone to people with opioid use disorder.
-Additionally, funds provide supplies fo...
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