DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Discontinue Board Appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee And Amend Dakota County Policy No. 1015 - Advisory Committees
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the discontinuation of the Board Appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee and amendment to Dakota County Policy No. 1015 - Advisory Committees.
SUMMARY
By Resolution No. 23-277 (June 20, 2023), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the formation of a County Board appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee (ORAC). The ORAC commenced in October 2023 to support the development of a comprehensive and effective countywide response to the opioid crisis. Since its inception, ORAC has provided recommendations to the County Board on the use of opioid settlement funds for external projects and initiatives.
From December 2024 through March 2025, the ORAC engaged in a facilitated strategic planning process, which resulted in the development of a two-year plan that aligns with County Board goals. Staff presented this plan at the Community Services Committee of the Whole (CSC) meeting on April 15, 2025, and by Resolution No. 25-200 (April 22, 2025), the Board approved the adoption of the strategic plan. Additionally, at the April CSC meeting, the County Board gave direction to end the ORAC. Given this directive and in accordance with County Policy No. 1015 (Attachment: Dakota County Policy 1015), staff is recommending formal authorization to discontinue the Board appointed ORAC as of December 31, 2025, and amend Dakota County Policy No. 1015.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to discontinue the Board Appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee effective December 31, 2025, and amend Dakota County Policy No.1015.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-277 (June 20, 2023), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the formation of a County Board appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee (ORAC); and
WHEREAS, the ORAC commenced in October 2023, to support the development of a comprehensive and effective countywide response to the opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, ORAC has provided recommendations to the County Board on the use of opioid settlement funds for external projects and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, from December 2024 through March 2025, the ORAC engaged in a facilitated strategic planning process, which resulted in the development of a two-year plan that aligns with County Board goals; and
WHEREAS, staff presented this plan at the Community Services Committee of the Whole (CSC) meeting on April 15, 2025, and by Resolution No. 25-200 (April 22, 2025), the Board approved the adoption of the strategic plan; and
WHEREAS, at the April CSC meeting, the County Board gave direction to end the ORAC; and
WHEREAS, given this directive and in accordance with County Policy No. 1015, staff is recommending formal authorization to discontinue the Board appointed ORAC as of December 31, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the discontinuation of a County Board appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee effective December 31, 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Dakota County Policy No. 1015 - Advisory Committees, to remove the Board Appointed Opioid Response Advisory Committee effective December 31, 2025.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
23-277; 6/20/23
25-200; 4/22/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Dakota County Policy 1015
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Gina Pistulka
Author: Erin Carder