Agenda 06/13/2023 Item #16D3 (To approve the initial allocation of Regional Abatement funds - $2,628,842.15)16.D.3
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve the initial allocation of Regional
Abatement funds from the State of Florida Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $2,628,842.15, and
authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. (Fund 1806, Project 44059)
OBJECTIVE: To utilize funds received from the Florida Opioid Settlement Fund for activities necessary to
address the opioid epidemic, including prevention, treatment, and/or recovery services for Collier County residents.
CONSIDERATIONS: A local, state, and national crisis arose because of the manufacturing, distribution, and
over -prescribing of opioids, and resulted in opioid abuse, misuse, overdoses, addictions, and death throughout
municipalities, counties, states, and the nation. These activities contributed to the public health emergency and
crisis commonly referred to as the opioid epidemic. Collier County and the municipalities therein have suffered
from this crisis which has caused and is causing an undue strain on local government finances to implement
programming to combat the opioid epidemic. These funds may be used to mitigate the harmful effects of the opioid
epidemic in the community and increase educational campaigns to counteract misinformation about the addictive
nature and harmful effects of opioids and opioid abuse.
The National Opiate Litigation filed by the State of Florida and various local governments against pharmaceutical
companies has resulted in numerous settlements, to be distributed to the State of Florida over multiple years. At the
June 22, 2021 (Item #16K8) meeting, the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") approved the Collier County
Resolution No. 2021-136; authorizing Collier County to join with the State of Florida and other Local Governments
as a Participant in the State MOU and enter into formal agreements to participate in the Florida Plan for the Florida
Opioid Settlement.
As part of the settlement, there are two (2) allocations that will be received annually: City/County and Regional. On
April 14, 2023, the Board approved the City/County abatement fund allotment in the amount of $289,151.06
(Agenda Item # 16D6). On April 7th, 2023, Collier County received its first payment from the Regional Abatement
Fund in the amount of $2,628,842.15. This amount represents the first -year total allocation amount for Collier
County. The period of performance has been established as January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2040, to receive
these funds accordingly. The following table shows a breakdown of the Regional Abatement funds, and from what
distributor and/or pharmaceutical company they were received for Year 1.
I" Payment - REGIONAL ABATEMENT FUNDS RECEIVED - 4/07/2023
DISTRIYEAR 1BUTORS I YEAR 1 N TEVA I YEAR 1 I YEAR 1GAN I CVS YEAR 1 I Y AARGREENS WALMART
$556,752.96 I $374,866.66 I $235,529.18 I $54,317.82 I $100,181.66 I $141,291.99 I $1,165,901.88
TOTAL DOLLARS RECEIVED: $ 2,628,842.15
Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, County staff is currently preparing a Strategic Plan in
coordination with community partners focusing on the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE). The CORE
principals include a comprehensive approach to expanding aspects of overdose response and treatment of all
primary and secondary impacts of substance abuse disorders. Eligible uses under the agreement include, but are not
limited to: Narcan deployment, Treatment Court, software systems, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and
Outpatient services.
Staff will bring the Strategic Plan back to the Board in the fall of 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required to recognize these funds from the State of Florida- Regional
Abatement Funds in the amount of $2,628,842.15. Staff will distribute funds for eligible expenditures in accordance
with the State's MOU and/or a future Board -approved Unified Plan. Any expenses incurred by the County and
associated with the administration of this agreement, including requested full-time employees, will be accounted
for, and are expected to be fully reimbursable. The funds reside in Collier County Seniors Fund (1806), Project
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44059. Collier County will utilize five percent (5%) of these funds, as approved by the State MOU, for
administrative purposes. There is no match requirement with this item.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote
for Board approval. - DDP
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the initial allocation of Regional Abatement funds from the State of Florida
Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $2,628,842.15, and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment.
Prepared By: Loretta Blanco, Grant Coordinator, Community and Human Services Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.13.3
Doe ID: 25472
Item Summary: Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners to approve the initial allocation of
Regional Abatement funds from the State of Florida Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $2,628,842.15, and
authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. (Fund 1086, Project 44059)
Meeting Date: 06/13/2023
Prepared by:
Title: — Community & Human Services
Name: Tami Bailey
05/09/2023 1:27 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation — Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
05/09/2023 1:27 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services
Tami Bailey
Additional Reviewer
Community & Human Services
Kristi Sonntag
CHS Review
Operations & Veteran Services
Jeff Weir
OVS Director Review
Community & Human Services
Kelli Wolin
Additional Reviewer
Public Services Department
Todd Henry
PSD Level 1 Reviewer
Grants
Erica Robinson
Level 2 Grants Review
County Attorney's Office
Derek D. Perry
Level 2 Attorney Review
Public Services Department
Tanya Williams
PSD Department Head Review
Office of Management and Budget
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Grants
Therese Stanley
Additional Reviewer
County Attorney's Office
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Office of Management and Budget
Blanca Aquino Luque Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office
Dan Rodriguez
Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners
Geoffrey Willig
Meeting Pending
Completed
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