To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Brian Hunter MD
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Service to provide for two (2) Opioids and Emerging Drug Death (OEDD) Analyst positions; the cost of this agreement is fully grant funded
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Service to fund two Opioids and Emerging Drug Death (OEDD) Analyst positions, fully supported by grant funding, not exceeding $100,000 annually.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2019, the Board of Commissioners approved the Medical Examiner’s request to apply for the Enhanced Toxicological Screening and Opioid Detection Grant (Resolution #2019-710). The grant was awarded, and on March 11, 2020, the Board authorized the acceptance of funds (Resolution #2020-138). This funding supports a 100% grant-funded position with Preferred Removal Service (Resolutions #2020-405 and #2021-418 extended the agreement). The grant was extended for an additional five years, with increased funding of up to $100,000 per year (Resolution #2023-483). Following an RFQ (RFQ #25-462), Preferred Removal Service was the sole respondent. The new agreement will commence upon approval of this resolution and run through August 31, 2028. This agreement will be paid from account 1010-648.00-801.000.
DISCUSSION:
These positions will play a critical role in monitoring opioid and emerging drug-related deaths, providing crucial data for public health efforts and policy development. The data collected will be used to guide local interventions, improve drug education programs, and enhance public safety.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
No county match required, the positions will be fully funded by the grant and the funds are currently in our budget.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Medical Examiner’s Office supports Genesee County’s public health and safety goals by tracking drug-related deaths, including opioid and emerging drug fatalities. This data helps shape health interventions, law enforcement efforts, and prevention programs to reduce harm and improve community health.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Medical Examiner to authorize entering into an agreement between Genesee County and Preferred Removal Service, whereby the contractor will provide two Opioids and Emerging Drug Death (OEDD) Analyst positions to support public health efforts and policy development, for a term commencing January 14, 2026, through August 31, 2028, at a total yearly cost not to exceed $100,000.00 per year, said cost being fully granted funded with no county match to be paid from account 1010-648.00-801.000 (Service Contracts), is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the January 21, 2026 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of Genesee County.