DEPARTMENT: Community Services Administration
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
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Update On Opioid Settlement And Board Workshop Preparation
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive updates on the required public meeting with cities and discuss direction for the County Board workshop planned for March 2023.
SUMMARY
As a condition of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Dakota County must consult annually with our municipalities in the county regarding future use of the settlement funds by holding an annual meeting with all municipalities. The meeting is intended for municipalities to provide input as to proposed uses of the Opioid Settlement Funds and to encourage collaboration between Local Governments both within and beyond Dakota County. In addition to the participation of municipalities, the meeting must be open to the public.
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Public Health convened a meeting with Dakota County cities and townships to fulfill the annual requirement. At the meeting staff shared background on the settlement, data on the impact of the opioid crisis in Dakota County, the eligible uses of the funds, an estimate of the funds Dakota County will receive, and provided an opportunity for municipalities and the public to share ideas on programs and services.
Roughly 50 representatives from city administration, elected officials, first responders, the public and the county participated in the meeting. Questions and input were collected and summarized. Main themes that were present in the input staff received included the following:
• Funding
o Inquiries into the funding allocation and distribution for community agencies and cities under 30,000 in population
• Community
o Further community outreach and input was requested
• Data
o More city level data is needed to better understand the impact the opioid crisis has had on our communities
• Collaboration
o Interest in further collaboration across the community and between municipalities and the county
Public Health has met with city and county staff and as a next step recommends meeting with the community prior to the board workshop on March 28. It has been helpful and important to receive input from internal and other local governments. The community has been greatly impacted by the opioid crisis and their insight into how the funds could be spent would be helpful to understand going into the workshop.
Under the MOA, local governments are instructed to promote effective use of Opioid Settlement Funds and coordinate with trusted partners, including community stakeholders, to collect and share information about successful regional and other high-impact strategies and opioid treatment programs. As the Chief Health Strategist, the MOA also states that public health departments will convene multi-sector meetings and lead efforts to foster community-focused and collaborative evidence-informed approaches that prevent and address addiction.
To prepare for the board workshop in March, staff will share planning parameters for the Board to consider. Further discussion on additional resources or information needed to prepare for the workshop is appreciated.
RECOMMENDATION
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Informational only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Revenue generated from phase one of this allocation is estimated to be $9,127,527 over 18 years. More funding is expected from additional settlements.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Informational only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACTS
Department Head: Gina Adasiewicz
Author: Madeline Goebel