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Regular Agenda Item 3. B.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/19/2022
Submitted For:	Michael O'Driscoll	Submitted By:	Michael O'Driscoll, Director
Department:	Health & Emergency Management	Division:	Health Services
Fiscal Year:	2021	Budgeted?:	No
Contract Dates Begin & End:	4/19/2021 - 4/19/2026	Grant?:	Yes
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	New

Information

Request/Subject

Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. CTR059342) with the Arizona Department of Health Services in the amount of $37,500.

Background Information

Senate Bill 1847 medical marijuana; research; mental health (House Bill 2908) was introduced by Senator Barto in the 2021 Arizona Legislative period. This bill was passed by the Arizona Senate and House on June 24 and 28, 2021. Governor Ducey signed the bill into law on June 30, 2021. The law requires that after all costs incurred to implement, carry out and enforce this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are paid for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The Arizona Department of Health Services shall transfer from the medical marijuana fund $5,000,000 to county health departments, in proportion to the population of each county, for the purposes of addressing important public health issues and communities affected by drug addiction and incarceration.

Gila County is to receive $37,500 from this funding.

Evaluation

This funding in the amount of $37,500 must be used to address important public health issues and communities affected by drug addiction and incarceration. In addition, the Gila County Health Division will be required to implement evidence-based programs to address public health issues related to substance use disorder, and other justice-involved issues related to drug addiction and substance misuse.

The Gila County Health Division will be partnering with Gila County Probation Office and Courts to determine the best and most effective way to expend these funds to address the deliverables in this Intergovernmental Agreement.

Conclusion

This funding will allow the Gila County Health Division, Gila County Probation Office, and Gila County Courts to begin the process of identifying drug addiction and incarceration issues in our communities and offer solutions to reduce drug misuse and decrease criminalization.

Recommendation

The Gila County Director of Public Health recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. CTR059342) in the amount of $37,500 to address important public health issues and communities affected by drug addiction and incarceration by partnering with the Gila County Probation Office and Courts.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement (Contract No. CTR059342) with the Arizona Department of Health Services in the amount of $37,500 effective 5 years from signature to address important public health issues and communities affected by drug addiction and incarceration by working with the Gila County Probation Office and Courts. (Michael O'Driscoll)

Attachments
Intergovernmental Agreement (CTR059342) - SB 1847