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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with 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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Department: |
Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Meeting Date: |
11/17/2026 |
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Contact Name: |
Kara Spencer |
Public Hearing: |
No |
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Contact Phone: |
919-765-0461 |
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Attachment #1: Resolution; Attachment #2: Coastal Horizons Contract - Continuation of Opioid Program; Attachment #3: Contract Amendment #1; Attachment #4: Scope of Work and Annual Budget |
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (“NCDPS) for a budgetary appropriation to the City of $600,000 towards the continuation of the Opioid Overdose Intervention Program (“Program”). The associated ordinance acknowledges receipt of those funds and contemplates continuing the contract with Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. (“Coastal Horizons”) to provide services related to the Program, pursuant to the attached scope of work and annual budget.
BACKGROUND:
The City previously worked with its legislative delegation in the NC House and Senate to secure funds for an opioid pilot program designed to provide street-level, proactive services to individuals who have experienced an overdose due to opioid abuse. Following an RFP process, the City partnered with Coastal Horizons to establish a Quick Response Team (“QRT”) with the goal of proactively seeking out individuals who have experienced an overdose and have refused counseling or in-patient treatment. To date, the success of the Program and the QRT have been predicated on the collaboration and cooperation of numerous partnerships with local organizations who share in the mission of reducing overdose rates and the overall detrimental impacts caused to the community by opioid abuse. The current contract for these services between the City and Coastal Horizons was entered into on May 29, 2024, with a termination date of June 30, 2028.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Due to the success of the pilot program, funding was made recurring and will continue.
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Passage of the attached Resolution is recommended.