Title
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT IN KIND FUNDS FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (DHS) DRUG CHECKING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM
Body
Public Health Madison and Dane County (Public Health) proposes the acceptance of Fentanyl Test Strip kits (7,500) and Xylazine Test Strip kits (7,500) from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Drug Checking Technologies Program (formerly known as Fentanyl Test Strip Direct Program).
The DHS Drug Checking Technologies program provides drug checking technologies for community distribution to prevent drug overdose deaths and health complications among people who use substances. Public Health applied to serve as a vendor and was awarded Fentanyl Test Strip kits (7,500) and Xylazine Test Strip kits (7,500) for community distribution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Health for Madison and Dane County on behalf of Public Health Madison & Dane County authorizes the Director of Public Health, or their designee, to apply, sign the agreement, accept and expend the Fentanyl Test Strip kits (7,500) and Xylazine Test Strip kits (7,500) from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for community distribution.
Drafted by: Julia Olsen and Adrianne Bonow
Introduced: 06Aug2025
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