Posting Language
Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin to provide training for clinicians to improve uptake of evidence-based practices in opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and opioid harm reduction, to add one 12-month extension option, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $625,000. Funding: $125,000 is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund.
De
Lead Department
Austin Public Health.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $125,000 is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund.
Prior Council Action:
September 21, 2023 - Council approved negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin to provide training for clinicians to improve uptake of evidence-based practices in opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and opioid harm reduction, on an 11-0 vote.
June 16, 2022 - Council approved Resolution No. 20220616-53 declaring a public health crisis in the City related to drug overdoses and directing the City Manager to address the drug overdose crisis by investing in harm reduction strategies utilizing opioid settlement payments and coordinating with the Public Health Commission, Council, and Travis County Commissioners Court, on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Adrienne Sturrup, Director, 512-972-5010; Cassandra DeLeon, Deputy Director, Disease Prevention Health Promotion Division 512-972-6760; Stephanie Helfman, Manager, Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention Program, 512-972-5222; Juanita Jackson, Business Process Consultant, 512-972-6163.
Additional Backup Information:
Through this interlocal agreement, the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy will continue to develop and conduct training for clinicians in Austin to improve uptake of evidence-based pract...
Click here for full text