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<br /> <br /> <br />211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103 | www.casscountynd.gov <br />Administration <br /> <br /> Telephone: 701-241-5770 <br /> Fax: 701-241-5776 <br /> wilsonro@casscountynd.gov <br /> <br />MEMO TO: County Commission <br /> FROM: Robert W. Wilson <br />Date: June 15, 2023 Subject: Transfer of Opioid Litigation Funds to the City of Fargo (FCPH) <br />__________________________________________________________________________________ Several years ago, Cass County joined the Opioid Multi-District Litigation and over the past year several defendants have reached settlement agreements resulting in payments to plaintiffs – including Cass County. The Finance Office has set up a dedicated account to receive all opioid settlement funds. As of June 16th, this account totals $126,154.57. The City of Fargo also joined the litigation and will be receiving <br />settlement funds. Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) has developed an Opioid Settlement Funds Plan & <br />Future Strategies Proposal. A copy of the proposal is attached for your review. FCPH proposes that Cass County and the City of Fargo pool opioid litigation settlement funds to be expended through the Opioid Settlement Funds Plan & Future Strategies Proposal. The use of settlement proceeds are restricted and must relate to harm mitigation and reduction activities. <br /> There is no formal agreement for the Commission to consider at this time. If the Board is generally supportive of partnering with the City, staff will draft an agreement for consideration at a future date.