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CITY OF ELLENSBURG AND
KITTITAS COUNTY
STATE OF WASHINGTON
JOINT RESOLUTION
KITTITAS COUNTY RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-
ELLENSBURG CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.: 2026-15
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ELLENSBURG CITY COUNCIL AND
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO AUTHORIZE
FUNDING FOR THE USE OF OPIOID FUNDS RESULTING FROM THE
SETTLEMENT CLAIMS FOR THE ONE-TIME 2026 OPIOID ABATEMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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: City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County executed an interlocal agreement
(ILA) to pool Opioid Settlement funds received pursuant to the One
Washington Memorandum of Understanding, to increase the benefit of
opioid abatement strategies to the citizens of Ellensburg and Kittitas
County; and
WHEREAS: Per the ILA, the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County will grant funds
for the One-Time 2026 Opioid Abatement RFP after both parties have
approved via resolutions by the respective legislative authorities; and
WHEREAS: The City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County agree to fund the following
agencies with the following funding levels:
• Kittitas County Alano Club, $16,813
• Kittitas County Health Network, $98,922.91,
• Kittitas County Jail, $98,635
• Peers Rising, $94,202.9
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County
authorize funding in the amount of $308,573.81from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
There will be no rollover of unspent funds. Each agency will be required to sign a
separate agreement accepting the terms and conditions for receipt of Opioid Settlement
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
[city of Ellensburg signature page]
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ellensburg this ___ day of June,
2026.
_______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST: _______________________________
City Clerk