A RESOLUTION
BY _____________________________
NO.________
TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN REGION 8 GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE UNDER THE ONEOHIO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

WHEREAS, the city of Oakwood is a Local Government that has adopted and approves The OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding (“The Memorandum”), which establishes a mechanism to disburse settlement proceeds from opioid litigation into Ohio’s communities to help abate the opioid crisis, including allocations to Local Governments and Regions through a statewide Foundation; and

WHEREAS, this jurisdiction is a participant in Region 8 as established by The Memorandum; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to The Memorandum each Region shall create their own governance structure so it ensures all Local Governments have input and equitable representation regarding regional decisions including representation on the statewide OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Inc. Board and selection of projects to be funded from the region’s regional share; and

WHEREAS, Regions have the responsibility to make submissions regarding the allocation of funds to projects that will equitably serve the needs of the entire Region; and

WHEREAS, it is found that the regional governance structure in Region 8 will consist of a 12-member board of the individuals and organizations identified as community stakeholders for the Community Overdose Action Team as well as Local Governments & Businesses, including representatives from the following stakeholders within the Region as follows:

  • the Region’s largest municipality (two representatives);
  • another city, as identified by the Greater Dayton Mayors and Managers Association;
  • a township, as identified by the Montgomery County Township Association;
  • a village, to be identified as the Village most affected by overdose deaths;
  • the Montgomery County Commission;
  • the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce;
  • Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services;
  • Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County;
  • the Criminal Justice Council;
  • the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association; and
  • an individual with lived experience, as identified by Community Overdose Action Team Backbone Support;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO, THAT:

SECTION I.

Subject to and effective upon the concurrence of a majority of Local Governments (counties, cities, villages, townships) in Region 8, City Council hereby approves and enters into the regional governance agreement, and supports the designated Region 8 Representatives appointed to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, Inc. Board.

SECTION II.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.