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Ordinance Authorizing Additional Spending Authority Related to Opioid Settlement Funds in the Amount of $40,000 to be Provided to New Hanover County
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Department: |
Finance |
Meeting Date: |
6/17/2025 |
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Contact Name: |
Michael Pirsch |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
910-342-2771 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
N/A |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Ordinance |
PURPOSE:
This ordinance appropriates additional opioid settlement funds received and related interest earnings totaling $40,000 to New Hanover County.
BACKGROUND:
The City and the County joined together to create a spending plan that implements education and outreach, access to services and treatment, and sustainable recovery and wellness programs to combat the opioid epidemic.
An ordinance was approved on September 17, 2024, appropriating settlement funds and related interest earnings to New Hanover County. The City has elected to have all future opioid settlement funds received in connection with the State Memorandum of Agreement designated for the City to be redirected to New Hanover County beginning July 1, 2025.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Additional opioid settlement funds and related interest totaling approximately $40,000 will be appropriated to New Hanover County, and will be used according to the opioid spending plan created by the City and County.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached ordinance is recommended.