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Opioid settlement funds pay for a crisis‑support position; council asked about long‑term sustainment
Summary
Staff said opioid settlement money funds one full‑time position in the police crisis support unit and that payments are received over roughly 10 years; staff said they plan to retain the role after settlement revenue diminishes by slowing spending and seeking other funds if needed.
Council asked how opioid settlement proceeds are used and who decides spending. Staff said the opioid settlement funding supports one full‑time position in the police department's crisis-support unit and that there are limited allowable uses under the settlement terms.
Staff said the city has spent about half of the funds received to date and that payments are spread over roughly 10 years; while funding is finite, staff said they plan to retain the position after settlement revenues decline by slowing spending and using transfers or unobligated fund balances when feasible. Council members pressed staff to consider sustainability if settlement receipts reduce in future years.
