Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 4-2-2024
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Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No. 1567, a Resolution of the Broken Arrow City Council authorizing a joint application for the opioid abatement grant between the City of Broken Arrow and the Broken Arrow Public Schools
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Background:
The State of Oklahoma sued opioid manufactures and distributors for their role in the opioid crisis and subsequently received settlement funds. The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board oversees distribution of settlement funds. Political Subdivisions have the opportunity to submit an application and apply for a portion of these funds. The City of Broken Arrow and Broken Arrow Public Schools intend to submit a joint application that aims to save lives of those otherwise at risk of substance abuse disorder, use evidence-based practices to improve outcomes, and invest in youth education and prevention. This Resolution authorizes the City to file a joint Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Award Application between the City of Broken Arrow and Broken Arrow Public Schools that will assist in providing education to students in Broken Arrow of the dangers of Opioids, the Opioid Forums with the Broken Arrow Public Schools will provide education to the parents and community on the dangers of opioids and open a line of communication between our students, community, and police department, and the Narcotics Analyzers will keep our police officers safer.
Cost: None
Funding Source: N/A
Requested By: Sergeant Keith Cook, Office of Professional Standards
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Resolution No. 1567
Opioid Abatement Grant Application
Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution No. 1539 and authorize its execution.
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