DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement Amendment With City Of West St. Paul To Support Eligible Opioid Settlement Activities
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of an amendment to the joint powers agreement (JPA) with City of West St. Paul to support eligible opioid settlement activities.
SUMMARY
In accordance with the Amended Minnesota Opioids State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Dakota County may grant Opioid Settlement Funds to another entity for that entity to fund one or more strategies stated in the MOA.
By Resolution, 24-162 (March 26, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the Community Services Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of West St. Paul to support eligible activities in accordance with the MOA funded through the National Opioid Settlement Funds for a total amount of $35,926, for the term effective upon execution through July 1, 2026, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form.
The City of West St. Paul requested additional time to spend the funds. Staff requests authorization to execute an amendment (Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement Amendment) to the original JPA (Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement) with the city of West St. Paul to extend the term of the agreement through July 1, 2027. This amendment allows more time for the City of West St. Paul to utilize the city's distribution of opioid funds.
OUTCOMES
How Much?
$195,000 to six cities, totaling more than 70,000 residents.
How Well?
Reporting requirements of the funds will be in accordance with the MOA Reporting and Compliance
Addendum and reported to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Is Anyone Better Off?
This funding will support six cities to increase support to their response to the opioid crisis. More than
70,000 residents will receive the opportunity to benefit from these interventions.
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