Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving the contract between Texas Health and Human Service Commission and Williamson County related to the funding for Opioid Emergency Response Pilot Project as administered by Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team.

This agreement provides funding for personnel and items related to Williamson County Mobile Outreach Team’s work on the Opioid Emergency Response Pilot Project.  This contract is an extension of the existing contract supporting the program.  TxHHSC has requested the extension until December 21, 2020 to alleviate contracting delays within HHSC.  The contract has been reviewed by Williamson County Legal, Audit, Purchasing and Emergency Services.  As another governmental entity, Texas Health and Human Services Commission has requested that Williamson County first approve and sign the agreement.