Health and human services items
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Three minutes per speaker. One submission on a fentanyl awareness initiative is attached to the agenda.
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Originally created enhanced drug-offense penalties within 100-300 feet of homeless shelters; Senate amendments expanded it to bar public camping statewide unless a local government designates specific sites meeting state-certified standards for safety, sanitation, and behavioral-health services, with residents and bus…Filed by Rhyne, Chesser, and Pickett. Last action: placed on the calendar for 4 August 2026. Changes Chapters 160D (local planning and development regulation) and 90 (medicine and controlled substanc…
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Ceremonial.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Recognizes $233,176 from NC DHHS for local public health workforce development.
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Recognizes $15,000 from the state Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health grant for Family Matters Durham.
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Recognizes $56,250 from the state Chronic Disease and Injury, Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch for tobacco/nicotine prevention training in Region 5.
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Submission of a letter to the state outlining a 1.42% aggregate change to Public Health's chargemaster billing rate.Consent agenda Health and human services
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26-0444 Continuum of Care ILA RenewalRenews an interlocal agreement between Durham County and the City of Durham restructuring governance of the NC 502 Continuum of Care, reconstituting HSAC as a thirteen-member governing board for HEARTH Act oversight.
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Appointments to the Durham-Wake Counties Research and Production Service District Advisory Committee and the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.
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Introduction of the Mayor's Health and Wellness Council.Presentation Health and human services
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Presentation Health and human services
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Redirects previously committed opioid-settlement funds to new appropriation.
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Adopts a project ordinance governing how opioid-settlement funds will be spent.
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Presentation Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Update on the school system's Child Nutrition Services program.
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Wellness programme equipment for officers.
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Renewal of the town's telehealth benefit.
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Changes the membership of the task force.
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Authorizes the town manager to sign a water and sewer extension contract for the Orange County Crisis Diversion Facility, a new 16-room mental health facility on Waterstone Drive, adding about 711 feet of 8-inch water main and 567 feet of 8-inch sewer main to the town's system at a requested capacity of 2,400 gallons…
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Update on recreation programs for seniors, presented by Gerard O'Connell.
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Recognizes $2,444 from the state Communicable Disease Branch for HIV/STI screening, treatment, and prevention services.
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Recognizes $850,290 in additional state funding and authorizes nine new full-time positions in the Department of Social Services to implement federally mandated Medicaid changes from H.R. 1.
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Sends a letter to Durham's congressional delegation asking for more time before new SNAP cost-sharing requirements in H.R. 1 take effect, citing impacts on the Department of Social Services.
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Update on the town's Age Friendly Community and Action Plan.Presentation Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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adopted · Pass · Council adopted R-5 approving the recommended funding plan for the Human Services Funding Program.
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Staff or committee report Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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WakeMed staff briefed the board. The agenda lists only the item title, with no further detail in the document.Staff or committee report Health and human services
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The board is asked to proclaim June 2026 National Re-Unification Month, recognizing families reunited after involvement in the child welfare system.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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A budget amendment to recognize $16,909 in Duke Energy "Share the Light" funds for the Department of Social Services, used to help residents in crisis pay energy bills, deposits, or reconnection charges. No county funds are required.
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26-0264 FY 2026-27 County Funding Plan for the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) for Aging AdultsThe board is asked to review and approve the county's funding plan for the Home and Community Care Block Grant, which pays for services that let older adults stay in their homes, such as adult day care, congregate and home-delivered meals, and transportation.
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A preview, ahead of the June 8 regular session vote, of a budget amendment recognizing $16,909 in Duke Energy "Share the Light" funds for the Department of Social Services to help residents pay energy bills.
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26-0264 FY 2026-27 County Funding Plan for the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) for Aging AdultsA preview, ahead of the June 8 regular session vote, of the county's funding plan for services that help older adults stay in their homes.
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Staff presented the FY2025 annual report of the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness for the council to receive; no action was requested.Staff or committee report Budget and appropriationsHealth and human servicesHousing and affordability
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Thu, May 28 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners on 2026-05-28 9:00 AM - Budget Work Session - Day Three26-0299 Public HealthThe Public Health Department, led by Director Dr. Rodney Jenkins, presented its FY2027 budget request.
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Thu, May 28 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners on 2026-05-28 9:00 AM - Budget Work Session - Day Three26-0300 Department of Social ServicesThe Department of Social Services, led by Director Maggie Clapp, presented its FY2027 budget request.
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Thu, May 28 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners on 2026-05-28 9:00 AM - Budget Work Session - Day Three26-0304 Opioid FundThe county's Opioid Settlement Program presented FY2027 funding recommendations for how opioid settlement dollars should be spent.
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A proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Maternal Mental Health Month and June 10, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Day of Action in Durham County.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Tue, May 12 Durham County · Board of County Commissioners on 2026-05-12 9:00 AM - Joint BOCC/BOE Meeting26-0253 Durham Pre-K DiscussionStaff updated both boards on the Durham Pre-K program's enrollment and student progress.
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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26-0176 Sole Source Contract with Father's on the Move, Inc. for Sheriff's Office Reentry Services ($36,000)A $36,000 sole-source contract with Father's on the Move, which specializes in mentoring, life-skills, and family-reunification support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, to improve reentry outcomes for detainees.
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26-0208 Contract Amendment for Psychiatric Services and Consultation at the Detention Center ($44,000)Brings the contract for mental health services at the Detention Center to a new total of $205,757 through the end of FY25-26.
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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The county accepts grant funding for its Continuum of Care homelessness program.
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The county accepts added state funding for its youth crime-prevention programs this fiscal year.
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The board certifies next year's plan for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
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The board considers reinstating a retiree's health insurance coverage under the county's extenuating-circumstances rule.Consent agenda Health and human services
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The board approves changes to WakeMed's articles of incorporation and its transfer agreement with the county.Consent agenda Health and human services
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3 Sole Source Contract with Father's on the Move, Inc. for Sheriff's Office Reentry Services ($36,000)A sole-source contract funds mentoring and reentry support for detainees at the sheriff's office.
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3 Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC083 - Restricted Fund Balance for Social Services ($1,168,009)The board appropriates previously restricted grant funds, including adoption and child-support incentive money, for Social Services spending.
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The board increases funding for mental health clinical services at the detention center to meet rising demand.
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The city directs how it will spend its opioid-settlement funds and joins a combined settlement with remaining defendants.
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Staff give the annual progress report on the county's early-childhood initiatives and its roughly $8.1 million investment in Durham PreK.
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Staff give the annual update on county food-security programs, grants and data.Discussion item Health and human services
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Speaker : Lisa Glover, Town Attorney’s Office Executive Summary: Since 2021, North Carolina and other states have negotiated over $50 billion in settlements from opioid distributors, pharmacies, and other entities. Cary has, to date, participated in the settlements through a statewide Memorandum of Agreement that dire…
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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The council authorizes the town to join a combined national opioid settlement with six remaining defendant companies.adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Berry, seconded by Council Member Miller-Foushee, to adopt R-4 authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement to participate in the National…Discussion item Health and human services
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Memorandum of understanding covering establishment and support of healthcare programs and services; staff proposed pulling this from the consent agenda for standalone discussion.
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Proclamation marking Apraxia Awareness Day.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation marking ALS Awareness Month.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation marking Mental Health Awareness Month.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Would add the town to a multi-jurisdiction settlement covering six remaining opioid-litigation defendants, bringing in additional remediation funds.
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Authorizes the county's participation in a national opioid settlement with additional defendants, bringing in settlement funds for opioid response.Consent agenda Health and human services
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Recognizes Wake County Public Health for earning accreditation with honors.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Recognizes April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the 26-15 resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month be adopted. The motion…Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Recognizes May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month.adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-16 resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month was adopte…Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County.adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-17 resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County was a…Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Recognizes May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Chatham County.adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-18 resolution recognizing May 2026 Older Americans Month in Chatham County w…Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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A $200,000 contract with Monarch to establish an adult day program in Chatham County.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with Monarch for $200,000 to establish an adult day program in Chatham…Contract or award Health and human services
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Accepts $31,273 in additional CDC/NC DHHS Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development funding.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to accept an additional $31,273 for Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development…
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Adopts a regional Heat Action Plan for Orange County addressing extreme-heat risk.adopted · Pass · This resolution(s) and/or ordinance(s) was adopted and/or enacted.
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CN14 ITEM REMOVED - Memorandum of Understanding between NC Children's Health Inc. and the Town of ApexAn MOU memorializing project expectations with NC Children's Hospital was removed from this agenda before the meeting; not considered.
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Proclaims April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Council member-sponsored resolution creating a task force on community resilience and wellbeing.Resolution Health and human services
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Briefing on a strategic initiative to reduce homelessness, including a 2026-2027 'direct to housing' surge phase and an update on federal Continuum of Care renewal funding for Wake-area homelessness programs.Presentation Health and human services
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Authorizes the town manager to sign onto a national opioid settlement with six regional distributors (the 'Remnant Defendants') ahead of a May 4, 2026 opt-in deadline.
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Accepts and appropriates $900,000 in additional Transportation Fund capacity to continue Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation service through the GoWake Access program.That the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates $900,000 in additional budget capacity in the Transportation Fund to support the continuation of Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation…
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Accepts and appropriates additional funding to continue the county's Nurse-Family Partnership home-visiting program.
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Ceremonial proclamation recognizing Black Maternal Health Week.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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The Board accepts $2,500 in suicide-prevention grant funds from the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to accept $2,500 in Suicide Prevention Funds from the UNC Suicide Prevention Institute. The mo…
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The Board accepts $2,281 in additional one-time Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds to support maternal health services.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to accept $2,281 in additional one-time funds from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (…
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The Board accepts $2,871 in Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds, via NCDHHS, to support family planning services.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan,to accept $2,871 in one-time funds from the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant (MCHBG) throu…
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26-0142 Vote to accept $21,138 in NCDHHS funding for Food and Lodging Program in Environmental HealthThe Board accepts $21,138 in NCDHHS funding for the county's Food and Lodging environmental-health program.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to accept $21,138 in NCDHHS funding for Food and Lodging Program in Environmental Health. The…
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The Board approves an amendment to the county's nutrition-services contract with Trio Community Meals.approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to amend the contract with Trio Community Meals for Nutrition Services. The motion carried by…
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Appropriates additional funding for the county's pharmacy assistance program.
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Accepts a revised WIC program grant agreement with the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
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Approves a guaranteed-maximum-price construction contract for renovation of WakeBrook Building 107, the county's behavioral health crisis facility.
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Minutes approval Health and human services
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the continuation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Board of Commissioners’ goals and o…
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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adopted · Pass · This resolution(s) and/or ordinance(s) was adopted and/or enacted.Consent agenda Health and human services
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the Debt Write-off for the Chatham County Public Health Department ($12,908.48 for the…
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to accept $73,000 from the NC Alliance for Public Health Agencies to participate in the Thri…
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to accept $9,807.00 in Minority Diabetes Prevention Program funds from North Carolina Divisi…
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Speaker : Lisa Glover, Town Attorney’s Office Executive Summary: Since 2021, North Carolina and other states have negotiated over $50 billion in settlements from opioid distributors, pharmacies, and other entities. Cary has elected to participate in the settlements and direct its share of the settlement funds to Wake…
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adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Council Member Berry, seconded by Council Member Miller-Foushee, that the Council adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to accept $100,000 in grant funds from the NC Alliance for Public Health Agencies to establi…
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Resolution Health and human services
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to authorize the County Manager to execute and submit all necessary participation forms and…Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to accept $216,608 for the five-year Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development fund…
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to approve $91,578 in additional Aid to County funding from NCDHHS (ARPA Temporary Savings F…
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approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that a three-year contract with Chatham Recovery for $246,018.75 for the treatment of o…Contract or award Health and human services