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Monroe City reviews opioid settlement grant awards, Q3 reports show targeted prevention and recovery funding
Summary
City staff told the council the city had $256,000 available in 2024, funded roughly $102,180 across five local programs and received six proposals for the next round; staff stressed funds must be used for evidence‑based opioid remediation and are reimbursement based.
Assistant City Manager Mark Cochran told council the city has been allocating accumulated opioid settlement funds through competitive RFPs and quarterly reporting. "Last year in 2024, we had $256,000 available," Cochran said, and the city recommended funding five of six applicants, distributing about $102,180.
Why it matters: settlement agreements limit permissible spending to opioid remediation—prevention, harm reduction, treatment and related services—and many settlements require evidence‑based strategies and quarterly reports. Cochran noted Exhibit E from the Attorney General provides a list of allowable uses and that the city cannot use settlement funds for attorney fees or litigation costs.
What was presented: Cochran summarized national settlement streams dating to 2021 and explained the city’s RFP process (first RFP issued…
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