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Ordinance Appropriating Funding From the North Carolina Department of Public Safety For a Grant in the Amount of $600,000 For the Continuation of the Opioid Overdose Intervention Program
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LEGISLATIVE INTENT/PURPOSE:
WHEREAS, as a community, the City has experienced significant detrimental impacts due to the opioid crisis that has occurred over the last several decades; and,
WHEREAS, to combat the impact of opioid abuse in the community, the City has requested and received an additional appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly; and,
WHEREAS, via the NC Appropriations Act of 2023, the City was awarded an additional $600,000 to fund the Opioid Abuse Intervention Program and associated Quick Response Team ("QRT"); and,
WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue the existing contract with Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., to administer the services necessary to support the QRT, as outlined in the attached scope of services and associated budget.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED:
THAT, Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., to continue the services provided in support of efforts to address the opioid abuse issues impacting the City.
THAT, the grant proceeds in the amount of $600,000 are hereby acknowledged, and the following appropriations are authorized pursuant to a contract with Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
THAT, the following supplemental appropriation is hereby made to the Special Purpose Fund, and that the following revenue is available to meet this appropriation:
SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND
[OPIOID PILOT PROJECT - NCDPS (1PSFD2410)]
Appropriation
Professional Services - Medical $528,880
(1PSFD2410-RESTRICTED-CONTRACTL-MEDICLSVC)
Professional Services - Other $ 28,800
(1PSFD2410-RESTRICTED-CONTRACTL-OTHPROFSV)
Supplies $ 37,520
(1PSFD2410-RESTRICTED-SUPPLIES-SPECMTLS)
Business Travel $ 4,800
(1PSFD2410-RESTRICTED-TRAVEL-BUSTRAVEL)
Revenue
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