Vote — approved

Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Bill Gates	yes
Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Clint Hickman, Steve Gallardo

Item Text

60. OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS FOR NALOXONE SUPPLIES, COMMUNITY TRAINING, AND FOR CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES PURCHASE OF NARCOTIC STORAGE AND DISPENSING MACHINES Approve the use of Public Health Opioid Settlement Funds for Naloxone-related supplies, Community Training, and Correctional Health Services purchase of narcotic storage and dispensing machines dedicated to controlled medications across six correctional facilities. This approval shall continue as long as Public Health Opioid Settlement Funds are available. Funds may be spent as follows: • Lease of narcotic storage and dispensing machines shall not exceed $100,000 per fiscal year. • Purchase of naloxone-related supplies shall not exceed $100,000 per fiscal year. • Substance use training to support community-based organizations that work with people experiencing substance use disorder shall not exceed $100,000 per fiscal year. This initiative aligns with the county's commitment to addressing the opioid crisis, as outlined in Goal 3 of the Maricopa County Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2026. Manual tracking of narcotic controlled substances poses a threat to regulatory compliance with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and elevates the risk of diversion within the County Jail system. To rectify these issues, Correctional Health Services (CHS) aims to implement an onsite dispensing solution dedicated to controlled substances. This measure will enhance CHS' ability to account for these medications accurately, comply with DEA regulations, and ensure timely dispensing as part of the OTP program. (C-86-24-180-X-00)