DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Authorization To Execute A Contract Amendment With Minnesota Recovery Connection Using Opioid Settlement Funds And Amend 2026 Public Health Budget
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WHEREAS, Opioid settlement funds are distributed and governed by the Amended Minnesota Opioid State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement ("MOA") which sets forth authorized strategies in MOA Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-036 (January 21, 2025), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the Community Services Director to execute a contract with Minnesota Recovery Connection in a contract not to exceed amount of $89,000 using opioid settlement funds for MOA Exhibit A strategies B.13 and H.3, for the term of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the County amended the contract to extend the term through December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a second amendment is proposed for Minnesota Recovery Connection to continue to provide culturally appropriate long-term behavioral health and wellness for the Latine population suffering from Opioid Use Disorder, provide harm reduction education in accordance with Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate standards, and provide two additional trainings for County staff for two additional years, in accordance with the previously-authorized MOA strategies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or delegate, to execute a second contract amendment with Minnesota Recovery Connection to add $89,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $178,000 and extend the term through December 31, 2028, to provide services in accordance with the Amended Minnesota Opioid State-Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement Exhibit A strategy items B.13 and H.3, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2026 Public Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:...
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