Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/15/2026
Item Status: New
From: Tara Hazelbaker, Director of Finance
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants and Compliance Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Addendum No. 1 to Resolution #2026-081 Exhibits B and C - Adoption of Opioid Settlement Funding Program
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve Addendum No. 1 to Resolution #2026-081 Exhibits B and C - Adoption of the Opioid Settlement Funding Program.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: In 2023, the Alabama Legislature enacted Act 2023-384, establishing the Alabama Opioid Settlement Fund and creating a statewide framework for the distribution, oversight, and allowable use of opioid remediation funds. The Act requires that all opioid settlement proceeds received by counties and municipalities be used exclusively for evidence based opioid abatement activities. It further outlines priority categories for prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction initiatives; establishes reporting and accountability expectations; and directs local governments to ensure that expenditures align with the State’s approved opioid abatement strategies. Act 2023-384 also emphasizes transparency, measurable outcomes, and responsible stewardship of settlement funds to ensure long term, sustainable impacts on reducing opioid misuse and overdose in Alabama communities.
Addendum No. 1 to Resolution #2026-081 Exhibit B explains the financial documentation that every applicant must submit for the Baldwin County Opioid Settlement Funding Program. The required documents depend on the size of the funding request. Smaller requests must include basic financial records, such as a recent IRS Form 990 or year end financial statement, along with a current operating budget. Mid sized requests must provide an IRS Form 990, prior year financial statements, and a program specific budget narrative. Larger requests must include an IRS Form 990, audited or reviewed financial statements, details on the organization’s cash position and revenue mix, and a description of its financial controls and grant management processes. Any application that does not include the appropriate documentation cannot proceed to scoring or be considered by the Commission.
Addendum No. 1 to Resolution #2026-081 Exhibit C establishes a standardized, step by step process the County must follow when reviewing and approving applications for opioid settlement funding. It strengthens oversight, adds structure, and clarifies when applications should advance or be denied. The addendum strengthens compliance and accountability by requiring uniform screening, scoring, and financial review of all applications before they can reach the Commission, ensuring funds are awarded only to eligible, capable, and appropriately aligned programs.
Previous Commission action/date:
June 16, 2026 - Approved Amendment No. 1 to Resolution #2026-081 Exhibit A regarding the Adoption of the Opioid Settlement Funding Program.
May 5, 2026 - Adopted Resolution #2026-081 which approved the Baldwin County Commission Opioid Settlement Funding Program.
March 17, 2026 - Adopted Resolution #2026-067 authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to Join The State Of Alabama and Other Local Governments as Participants in Current and Future Opioid Settlements Related to Associated Pharmacies, Inc.; American Associated Pharmacies; J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris & Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; United Natural Foods, Inc. (Including Without Limitation Its Direct and Indirect Subsidiaries Supervalu, Inc., Adv Ant Age Logistics Southwest, Inc., Advantage Logistics USA West, L.L.C., Advantage Logistics USA East, L.L.C., And Unfi Distribution Company, LLC) Collectively, and All Their Past and Present Subsidiaries (Excluding, in The Case of United Natural Foods, Inc., New Albertsons, Inc. (A Former Subsidiary of Supervalu, Inc.)) (The "Remnant Defendants").
August 19, 2025 - Adopted Resolution # 2025-172: A Resolution Authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to Join the State of Alabama and Other Local Governments as Participants in Current and Future Opioid Settlements.
August 5, 2025 - Approved the use of Opioid Funds in the amount of $70,600.00, for an Opioid Awareness Campaign through iHeart Media.
July 16, 2024 - Adopted Resolution #2024-145: A Resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in current and future opioid settlements.
April 16, 2024 - Adopted Resolution #2024-111: A Resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in current and future opioid settlements.
February 24, 2023 - Adopted Resolution #2023-69: A resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the Walmart settlement, and authorized the Chairman, staff and the County’s attorneys to execute any documents and to take any and all actions deemed necessary to affect the settlement; and adopted Resolution #2023-70: A resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the Walgreens settlement, and authorized the Chairman, staff and the County’s attorneys to execute any documents and to take any and all actions deemed necessary to affect the settlement; and adopted Resolution #2023-71: A resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the CVS settlement, and authorized the Chairman, staff and the County’s attorneys to execute any documents and to take any and all actions deemed necessary to affect the settlement; and adopted Resolution #2023-72: A resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the Teva settlement, and authorized the Chairman, staff and the County’s attorneys to execute any documents and to take any and all actions deemed necessary to affect the settlement; and adopted Resolution #2023-73: A resolution authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the Allergan settlement, and authorized the Chairman, staff and the County’s attorneys to execute any documents and to take any and all actions deemed necessary to affect the settlement.
January 18, 2022 - Approved the proposed settlement agreement with Endo in connection with that certain case captioned State of Alabama vs. Purdue Pharma, L. P., et al. (Civil Action No. 03-CV-2019-901174.00) (Ala. Cir. Ct. Montgomery County), on the condition that Baldwin County’s election and approval to participate in the Endo Settlement Agreement is specifically conditioned on Baldwin County receiving the full amount of its settlement allocation listed under Exhibit B of the Settlement Sign-On without offset or payment to any other parties; and authorized the Chairman, staff and the County’s attorneys to execute any documents and to take any and all actions deemed necessary to affect the proposed settlement with Endo.
January 2, 2018 - Adopted Resolution #2018-040, a Resolution of the Baldwin County Commission approving the filing of Civil Complaint against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids; and approved the Chairman to execute an Engagement to Represent document, which authorizes the Baldwin County Commission to retain the law firm LEVIN, PAPANTONIO, THOMAS, MITCHELL, RAFFERTY & PROCTOR, PA, pursuant to the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct and Alabama Code § 12-17-184 (8), on a contingent fee basis, to pursue all civil remedies against those in the chain of distribution of prescription opiates responsible for the opioid epidemic which is plaguing Baldwin County, Alabama including, but not limited to, filing a claim for public nuisance to abate the damages caused thereby.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents? No
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Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
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If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): NOA Email to: Roger Rendleman, Tara Hazelbaker, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Katrina Taylor, Shelby Middleton
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Append Addendum 1 to Resolution #2026-081 Exhibit B and Exhibit C.