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Monroe County approves first opioid-settlement distribution, requires MOU for house-based recovery grant
Summary
After heated discussion about a house-based recovery provider and a proposed Narcan vending approach, Monroe County commissioners approved the initial distribution of opioid settlement funds but added an amendment requiring a memorandum of understanding (MOU) before funds for the house are released.
Monroe County commissioners voted on Aug. 27 to approve the first distribution of opioid settlement funds from the State of Tennessee, adding a requirement that applicants tied to a house-based recovery program sign a memorandum of understanding before receiving their distribution.
The resolution to distribute settlement funds—introduced by the meeting facilitator (Speaker 2)—prompted extended discussion about several local applicants and how awarded funds would be used. Speaker 8, representing a house-based recovery effort called Valor House and associated with 5 17 Ministries, described the program’s operations and funding approach, saying, “We are not looking to make make a dollar off of this.…
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