Rogers County approves $1.05 million opioid abatement grant agreement

The Rogers County Board of County Commissioners voted Oct. 23 to accept an opioid abatement grant award agreement from the Oklahoma Attorney General that provides $1,050,000 to the county over the award period, approximately $350,000 per year for FY2025–2028.

County staff member Scott, who presented the final agreement to the board, said the award reflects the application approved in August and will “add to that significantly in school based prevention and recovery housing.” He told commissioners staff and partners have worked through details since the award was announced; the agreement lists Rogers County on the signature page and does not require a separate Claremore action, Scott said.

Why it matters: the funds continue programs the county has been operating and expand services in schools and recovery housing, officials said. The board approved the agreement by voice vote; Commissioners Delozier, Hendrix and Burrows recorded aye votes.

What was said: "This is the final document for the new grant award 2025 through 2028 that was approved in August," Scott told the commissioners. "That award amount is 1,050,000, which is 350,000 per year, which will ... up against our current grant. So all the things that we've been doing will continue and we'll add to that significantly in school based prevention and recovery housing."

Next steps and limits: the county will implement the award as described in the agreement with the Attorney General's office; Scott said staff have been working out operational details. The transcript does not specify detailed budget line items, subrecipient agreements, or the precise start and end dates beyond the fiscal-year framing in the presentation.

Authorities cited in meeting: the agreement is identified in the record as an opioid abatement grant award agreement between the state of Oklahoma and Rogers County.

Ending: The board approved the agreement by voice vote and moved on to other agenda business.