PACKET: BoCC JOINT Special Meeting with BHAC at Tue, Jul 11, 03:00 PM

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Opioid Settlement Funds Discussion

Topic Summary

The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a joint special meeting with the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) to discuss the deployment and administration of funds received from the Opioid Settlement. The discussion items focused on eligible uses for the funds, determining whether the County or the Salish BH-ASO would administer them, and establishing a process for allocation and public input. The meeting agenda aimed to clarify the distribution schedule, total funding amount, and local disbursement strategy.

Key Points

  • The discussion focused on the parameters for spending the Opioid Settlement Funds, including determining eligible uses.
  • A critical point of discussion is whether the County government or the Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BH-ASO) will be responsible for administering the funds.
  • The meeting sought clarification on the schedule for the distribution of funds to Jefferson County.
  • An agenda item addressed the total amount of funding expected to be received by the County.
  • The Commissioners planned to discuss the formal process the Board will use for allocating the funds and establishing methods for public input.

Financials

  • The discussion seeks clarification on "How much funding will be coming to our County?" but the amount is not specified in this document.
  • The discussion also seeks clarification on "What is the schedule for the distribution of funds to our County?" but the schedule is not specified in this document.

Alternatives

  • None specified.

Community Input

  • The agenda includes an item to discuss whether the public will be able to provide input regarding the allocation process for the opioid funding.
  • None present.

Timeline

  • July 11, 2023: Joint Special Meeting regarding Opioid Funds Settlement discussion.

Next Steps

  • The BOCC and BHAC are scheduled to engage in a discussion and determine next steps regarding the Opioid Funds Settlement.
  • Key decisions needed include fund administration (County vs. Salish BH-ASO) and the process for local fund allocation.

Sources

  • Greg Brotherton - Commissioner
  • Salish BH-ASO (Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization)

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