HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2022.06.23 - 37429BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 23, 2022
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #22-232
Sponsored By: Penny Luebs
Public Services - Community Corrections - Donation of Two Naloxone Vending Machines
Chairperson and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS the opioid epidemic and overdose fatalities are a national and local crisis that can be mitigated
through harm reduction strategies; and
WHEREAS the risk of overdose death is up to 130 times greater for an individual within two weeks following
their release from incarceration than for someone without criminaUlegal system iuvolvement: and
WHEREAS the availability of Naloxone to individuals being released from jail or for those in the community
is an effective method for reducing fatal opioid overdoses: and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Community Corrections Division provides programming and supports to
individuals recently released from jail and participates in harm reduction strategies; and
WHEREAS Naloxone is an FDA -approved medication that is nearly 100% effective in reversing the effects of
an opioid overdose while not being harmful if administered in a non-opioid situation; and
WHEREAS the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is donating two Narean/Ni aloxone vending machines
to the Community Corrections Division through the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance Comprehensive
Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Grant Program (BJA-C'OSSAP Grant); and
WHEREAS the Naloxone vending machines have it value of S5,000 each, and will be provided at no cost to the
County (except for maintenance); and
WHEREAS the Naloxone kits will be distributed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
at no cost to Oakland County Community Corrections: and
WHEREAS the Naloxone vending machines will be placed within the Oakland Pointe Office Building (250
Elizabeth Lake Road. Pontiac MI), and the South Oakland Office Building (1151 Crooks Road. Troy, MI), both
of which contain our Step Forward Program: and
WHEREAS this Miscellaneous Resolution is in accordance Nvith the amended policy (MR #19005) for
Acceptance of Gift/Donation as approved by the Board at their January 9, 2019, meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners accept a
donation of two Naloxone vending machines from the National Center for State Courts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that acceptance of this gift, valued at S 10,000, does not obligate the County to
any future commitment or continuation of the distribution of Naloxone.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a budget amendment is not required at this time
Chairperson, the following Commissioners mtissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Penny Luebs,
Q—�d Date: June 23, 2022
David Woodward, Commissioner
Date: June 24, 2022
Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive II
Date: June 27, 2022
Lisa Brown, County Clerk ! Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2022-06-14 Public Health & Safety - recommend to Board
2022-06-15 Finance - Communication
2022-06-23 Full Board
Motioned by Commissioner Charles Cavell seconded by Commissioner Michael Gingell to adopt the attached
Donation: of Two Naloxone Vending Machines.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Gingell. Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson. Eileen Kowall. Angela Powell,
Thomas Kuhn, Chuck Moss, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda South Charles, Charles
Cavell, Penny Luebs, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, Robert Hoffinan, Adam Kochenderfer (17)
No: Christine Long, Philip Weipert (2)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHiNIENTS
RM2022-0743 - Naloxone Vending Machine Information
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Cleric of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Conurissiouers on June'3, 2022, with
the original record thereof now remaining in my office.,
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at Pontiac,
Michigan on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Lisa Brown, Oaklmid County Clerk ?Register nfbeeds
Overdose -Reversal Naloxone Vending Machine
• A new approach to naloxone distribution in jails
• Individuals leaving incarceration are 12 times more likely than the general public to die
in the two weeks post -release, largely driven by overdose deaths
• The machines are placed in jail lobbies, release areas, or other public spaces near a jail
where released inmates can easily access naloxone
• This strategy has been successfully implemented in jails across the United States
• Each vending machine can hold up to 300 naloxone doses (150 kits)
• Dimensions: Height 72", Width 41", Depth 34.75", Weight 516 lbs.
• The vending machines will be refilled by partners from local or state health
departments, community mental health agencies, or non-profit harm reduction
organizations