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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-080 CCRMember Em Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2018-80 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE METROPOLITAN EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD OPIATE ANTAGONISTS SUBGRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the purpose of this agreement is to provide reimbursement for the purchase of opiate antagonist to be administered by emergency medical services persons in the event of an opiate or heroin overdose and/or for education or training of first responders. For the purposes of this Agreement, "opiate antagonist" means naloxone hydrochloride or a similarly acting drug approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.; and WHEREAS, "Steve's Law" was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2014. The intent of this law is to get opiate antagonists into the hands of first responders and anyone else that may be able to utilize an opiate antagonist to save a life in the event of an overdose. In 2014, Brooklyn Center Police and Fire Departments received training deployed an opioid overdose kit in each department vehicle to allow for an effective utilization of the opiate antagonists; and WHEREAS, the police and fire departments of the City of Brooklyn Center, first responder agencies in the metropolitan region, are qualified to receive these funds as reimbursement for the purchase of opiate antagonists and/or for education or training expenses. The Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Opiate Antagonists Subgrant Agreement will reimburse a portion of an opiate antagonist and education or training costs for the period of November 2, 2017 through May 31, 2019; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Manager and Police Chief are hereby authorized to accept the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Opiate Antagonists Subgrant Agreement. r � April 9, 2018 Date Mayor ATTEST: /rl'1 gwj�- City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Yarquita ailer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Tim WiLlsm, M�rq dta EUUer, Ajail Craves, DyRyan and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.