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KITTITAS COUNTY <br />SHERIFF'S OFFICE <br />AGENDA STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA DATE: June 4th, 2024 <br />ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Acknowledge an Amendment to the Contract <br />Between Kittitas County and Washington State Healthcare Authority. <br />BACKGROUND: On March 15, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners for <br />Kittitas County authorized execution of a contract with the Washington State Healthcare <br />Authority to provide medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails to incarcerated <br />individuals who present with an opioid use disorder (OUD). The Healthcare Authority <br />now wishes to amend that agreement to award additional funds for this project and extend <br />the timeline. This year it includes MAUD medications. We utilize the funding for <br />Technology, a Law Enforcement Clerk, additional Nurse hours, and medication <br />purchasing. It is year to year, and we are about to start our third year. <br />INTERACTION: The Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has reviewed and <br />approved this amendment to the original agreement. <br />RECOMMENDATION: Acknowledge an Amendment to the Contract Between <br />Kittitas County and Washington State Healthcare Authority. <br />HANDLING: No handling. <br />LEAD STAFF: LT. Ed Buntin <br />