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RESOLUTION NO. 103 – 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LA FAMILIA FOR A SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITY
WHEREAS, La Familia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization providing high-
quality mental health, community support, and advocacy services throughout Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, the organization has been an active partner with the City of Dublin for many years
through the City’s Human Services Grants (HSG) program, which has supported La Familia’s community-
focused programs that benefit Dublin residents; and
WHEREAS, La Familia is now leading the development of a new Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County that will expand access to detoxification,
residential treatment, and outpatient services for the Tri-Valley region, which is intended to address a
significant gap in local treatment capacity and provide critical services to individuals and families
impacted by substance use and opioid addiction; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2025, La Familia submitted a formal request to the City of Dublin seeking
financial support for the construction of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the funding request from Dublin’s National Opioid Settlement allocation aligns directly
with the State’s requirements for how these settlement funds may be used, specifically allowing
investments in treatment infrastructure and expanded access to evidence-based care; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, to clarify the responsibilities of all parties in regard to the SUD
Treatment Facility; and
WHEREAS, the MOU outlines responsibilities of all parties and affirms the agreement to provide
funding to La Familia for construction of the SUD Treatment Facility in unincorporated Alameda County;
and
WHEREAS, the City’s funding shall include a one-time payment of $100,000 using National Opioid
Settlement allocations, and the MOU shall expire on July 1, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby approves
the Memorandum of Understanding with La Familia for a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the amendments to the
agreements, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non-substantive changes to carry out
the intent of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 2nd day of
December, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Morada, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FACILITY
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is entered into as of December 2, 2025, by and between
the City of Dublin (“City”), a municipal corporation of the State of California, and La Familia (“Recipient”), a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides treatment services throughout the Bay Area, California, and is
based in the City of Hayward. City and Recipient are collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City is a Participating Subdivision in the national opioid settlements, including the Opioid
Settlement Statewide Distributor and Janssen Settlement Agreements, which are administered in California
through the State-Subdivision Agreement and the California Health Impact and Accountability Act (“HIAA”),
along with associated rules and guidance from the California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”).
WHEREAS, City has received settlement funds and desires to allocate a portion to support creation and
expansion of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment infrastructure (“Project”), serving the Tri-Valley region
consistent with the HIAA, DHCS, and opioid settlement requirements.
WHEREAS, the Recipient is a nonprofit organization qualified to carry out the Project and agrees to receive
and manage the funds only for eligible opioid remediation uses and in accordance with this MOU, the State-
Subdivision Agreement, HIAA priorities, DHCS guidance, and all related opioid settlement requirements and
oversight.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 PURPOSE. The purpose of this MOU is to set forth the terms and conditions under which City will
provide funding to Recipient in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) (“Funds”),
from City’s allocation of national opioid settlement funds, to support the creation of SUD treatment
infrastructure in the City of Livermore, serving the Tri-Valley region as specified in Exhibit A (Scope of
Work), which is incorporated by reference.
2.0 FUNDING. City agrees to provide Recipient with $100,000 from opioid settlement proceeds, subject to
compliance with the terms of this MOU and the reporting requirements herein. The Funds shall be used
solely for eligible activities described in this MOU and attached Exhibit A.
City shall disburse Funds to Recipient within sixty (60) days in one installment upon execution of this
MOU and Recipient submitting to City an invoice listing eligible expenditures for the Funds, unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by both Parties. The Funds are provided in advance to enable timely
implementation of the Project. Recipient shall maintain Funds in a separate account or distinct
accounting ledger. Any unused or improperly expended funds must be returned to City upon demand.
3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICE. Recipient shall administer the Funds in a manner satisfactory to the City and
consistent with all applicable State standards, terms, and conditions imposed by the Opioid Settlement
Exhibit A to the Resolution
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Statewide Distributor and Janssen Agreements administered through the Health Impact and
Accountability Act (“HIAA”), which are incorporated into this MOU by reference. Any proposed change
in scope or budget requires prior written approval from the City.
3.1 Eligible Activities. The Project will include the creation of new or expanded SUD treatment
infrastructure.
3.2 Project and Program Delivery. Recipient shall comply with the goals, milestones, and
performance standards defined below and outlined in Exhibit A, as well as with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations.
3.3 Project Objective. Provide accessible SUD treatment services to residents of the Tri-Valley
community, including Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
3.4 General Administration. Funds shall be administered under the direction of Recipient’s Chief
Executive Officer and in accordance with Recipient’s internal financial and operational policies,
as well as all applicable procedures, standards, and guidelines related to the opioid settlement
program.
4.0 REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Recipient shall provide written status reports to City on the use
of Funds and progress of the Project, as follows:
4.1 Quarterly Progress Reports. Summarizing activities completed, milestones achieved, and
expenditures incurred.
4.2 Final Report. A final narrative and financial report shall be submitted to City within thirty (30)
calendar days of completion of the Project or by September 1st of the completion year,
whichever comes first, including measurable outcomes, financial summary, and supporting
documentation.
4.3 Additional Documentation. City reserves the right to request additional documentation,
conduct site visits, or audit expenditures to ensure compliance with this Agreement.
4.4 Record Retention. Recipient shall provide all information required for reporting to the City,
DHCS, settlement administrators, and/or other related authorities and shall retain all records
related to this MOU for at least five (5) years or such longer period as required by law.
4.5 Audit Compliance. City, DHCS, settlement administrators, and/or other related authorities
may audit Recipient’s financial records and program performance related to this MOU upon
reasonable notice. Recipient shall cooperate fully with audits and reviews pursuant to all
applicable laws, regulations, and settlement conditions.
5.0 TERM. This MOU shall commence on the date of full execution and remain in effect until July 1, 2027,
or upon completion of the Project and submission of all required reports, whichever occurs later. City
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may extend the term by written amendment and mutual agreement of the Parties if necessary to ensure
proper completion and reporting.
6.0 TERMINATION. Either party may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other
party. In the event of termination, Recipient shall return any unspent or improperly used Funds to City
within thirty (30) days of notice. All reporting, audit, record-retention, and repayment obligations survive
termination.
7.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Recipient shall perform all activities as an independent contractor
and not as an officer, employee, or agent of City. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed as creating a
partnership or joint venture between the parties. Recipient shall maintain at its own expense general,
professional, and/or any other insurances or professional licenses required by law for performance of
the Project under this MOU, and Recipient shall provide proof upon request.
8.0 INDEMNIFICATION. Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers,
employees, and agents from any and all claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of or related to
Recipient’s use of the Funds or performance under this MOU.
9.0 AMENDMENTS. This MOU may be amended only by mutual written agreement of both Parties.
10.0 VENUE. If either party brings any action against the other under this MOU, the Parties agree that trial
of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Alameda or in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
11.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This MOU and its attached Exhibit A constitute the entire understanding
between the Parties and supersede any prior discussions or agreements, whether written or oral,
regarding the subject matter herein.
SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE
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The Parties have executed this MOU as of the Effective Date. The persons whose signatures appear below
certify that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the respective Party.
CITY OF DUBLIN La Familia
__________________________________________ __________________________________
Colleen Tribby, City Manager Aaron Ortiz, Chief Executive Officer
Attest:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Funding Overview:
Funding supports the development of a state-of-the-art substance use treatment facility located at 16459
Tesla Road, Livermore, CA, serving the Tri-Valley region. Services will include residential treatment and
related services.
Program Description:
Funds will be used for predevelopment and development activities, including but not limited to:
•Architectural and engineering reports
•Civil and survey expenses
•Legal fees
•Planning and permitting application fees
•Project management
Project Goals:
Milestone Target Completion Date
Predevelopment activities completed February 28, 2026
Development activities completed May 31, 2027
Facility open for operation July 1, 2027
Budget:
Line Item Amount
Predevelopment and Development Costs $100,000
Total Amount $100,000
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