SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval to Submit the 2024-25 Marion County Opioid Abatement Plan to the Department of Children and Families (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director
Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The State of Florida filed an action with a number of Florida Cities and Counties regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation Number 2804 which the City of Ocala and Marion County participated in. Under the provisions of this plan, the State has inaugurated separate funds for each municipality outside of the Regional Opioid Settlement fund.
Marion County is required to submit a plan to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) outlining their strategy for expending funds according to the State Plan. Staff recommends board approval to submit to DCF.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve submission to DCF of the 2024-25 Marion County Opioid Abatement Plan, and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documents associated with the plan.
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