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.

Summary

This agenda item authorizes the negotiation and execution of an amendment to an existing interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin. The amendment will add a 12-month extension option to the agreement, which provides training for clinicians on opioid stewardship, opioid use disorder, and harm reduction. The additional funding for this extension is not to exceed $125,000, bringing the revised total agreement amount to $625,000. Funding is available in the Austin Public Health Department Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund.

Citizen Impact

This agreement extension will continue to provide training to local clinicians, potentially leading to improved care and harm reduction strategies for individuals struggling with opioid use.

Confidence

high