HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.24.2026 KCJ resolution for opioid funds
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION
NO.: 2026-
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR THE COUNTY JAIL FOR
USE OF OPIOID FUNDS RESULTING FROM THE SETTLEMENT CLAIMS
AGAINST PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTICIPANTS
WHEREAS: The proceeds generated from the settlement claims against pharmaceutical
supply chain participants are to be used for opioid abatement strategies
including co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health
conditions; and
WHEREAS: the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington
authorized funding the Kittitas County Jail in the amount of $134,824.64
from date of execution through December of 2027, which is not included
in the request for proposal process shared with the City of Ellensburg.
WHEREAS: The Board of County Commissioners see the value and impact of the work
the Kittitas County Jail is doing with substance use disorder and mental
health, and;
WHEREAS: the Kittitas County Jail will utilize the funding to support approved opioid
abatement strategies including treatment, medication assisted treatment,
case management, therapy, and training and education.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Kittitas County Board of Commissioners
authorize funding to the Kittitas County Jail to support mental health and substance use
disorder programs for those incarcerated in the Kittitas County Jail in the amount of
$134,824.64 from date of execution to December of 2027. There will be no rollover of
unspent funds.
ADOPTED this day of 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Commissioner, Chairman
Commissioner, Vice-Chairman
Commissioner
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Julie A. Kjorsvik