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Form#: B-52 7/18/91 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DEPARTMENT: Research and Development DATE: August 8, 2024 808-961-8496 (Yoshi Otake) STAFF CONTACT: Doug Adams/Tim Hansen/Yoshi Otake PHONE: 808-961-8029 (Tim Hansen) A. REQUEST: The Department of Research &Development(R&D) requests a resolution authorizing the County to enter into an intergovermental agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) to receive and administer National Opioid Settlement Funds specifically allocated for the County(County's direct share). The Department of R&D also requests a bill for ordinance to amend Ordinance 2024-32 the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to appropriate$925,000 of National Opiod Settelement Funds from the State of Hawaii DOH. Revenue Account#: 010.3310.75/Source: Federal Grants-Opioid Settlement Funds Expenditure Account#: 010.161.5163.51 /Function/Activity: Opioid Settlement Funds B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): In 2021 and 2022, a series of settlements were finalized to resolve lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies related to the opioid epidemic. Major distributors and manufacturers agreed to pay billions of dollars.As part of the National Opioid Settlement, participating states and local governments are expected to receive a total of$26 billion over 18 years. The State of Hawaii anticipates receiving approximately$78 million,with the County of Hawaii's direct share estimated at$2.1 million over the same period of 18 years. The$925,000 is the current balance available to the County of Hawaii. These funds are distributed to states and local governments, and spending must comply with the Hawaii MOA Strategy which reflects the National Opioid Settlement restrictions under the three categories of Treatment, Prevention and Other Initiatives. • SIGNED: DATE: 7/37-Zil Department Head