Title 04 Administrative Agencies and Procedures
Chapter 04.39 Opioid Abatement Council
Section 04.39.010 Establishment and Purpose
There is created the Spokane Opioid Abatement Council (SOAC) to oversee expenditures of Opioid Funds received by the City of Spokane from opioid litigation consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable settlement documents, including specifically the following oversight functions:
- To identify potential vendors and programs eligible for funding under the Settlement Agreements;
- To recommend to the city council and the Mayor the development and funding of opioid treatment, prevention and training programs to serve the City of Spokane consistent with the Settlement Agreements;
- With city council approval, to contract with vendors and program providers to provide opioid treatment, prevention and training programs in the City of Spokane;
- To report annually to the Mayor and the City Council on all expenditures of Opioid Funds;
- To recommend to the city council and the mayor opportunities for pooling of settlement funds with other participating jurisdictions to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of regional opioid treatment, prevention and training opportunities; and
- To enjoy such powers, and to perform such other functions, as are generally assigned to opioid abatement councils established pursuant to the Settlement Documents.
Date Passed: Monday, June 12, 2023
Effective Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
ORD C36398 Section 1