Duval County

The City of Jacksonville has established the Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant (OSPG) Program to allocate settlement funds received from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors. This program supports agencies and organizations in Duval County that offer services related to opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, with a requirement that these entities have been operational for at least three years. The OSPG awards are determined through a process outlined in the City of Jacksonville Ordinance Code and evaluated by the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder (OSUD) Grants Committee. This committee, comprising seven voting members appointed by the Mayor, City Council President, and the Health Administrator of the Florida Department of Health in Duval County, is tasked with ensuring the equitable, efficient, and effective distribution of the funds.

For the fiscal year 2023-2024, several programs across prevention, treatment, and recovery support categories were awarded OSPG funds, with detailed listings of the agencies, programs, awarded amounts, and expenditures as of July 30, 2024. The OSPG Program for FY 2024-2025 is included in the proposed city budget but awaits approval by the City Council and Mayor Donna Deegan. The upcoming cycle has received 29 applications across 18 agencies, with funding allocations recommended to be evenly distributed among prevention, treatment, and recovery support programs.

The OSPG Program includes rigorous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure accountability and effectiveness. Agencies awarded funds must submit monthly financial reports and quarterly programmatic reports detailing their progress towards goals and objectives. Additionally, depending on the amount of funding received, agencies are subject to varying levels of auditing requirements to ensure financial transparency and compliance with city codes. The City of Jacksonville also outlines additional funding allocations for the upcoming fiscal year, including the distribution of funds to neighboring cities through an Interlocal Agreement and allocations to the City of Jacksonville’s Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Program and the Office of Opioid Abatement Administration. These measures aim to enhance the city’s capacity to address the opioid crisis through prevention campaigns, officer intervention strategies, and administrative support.

In conclusion, the City of Jacksonville is committed to utilizing its opioid settlement funds to combat the opioid crisis through a structured and accountable OSPG Program. By supporting a range of prevention, treatment, and recovery services and ensuring rigorous monitoring and evaluation, the city aims to make a positive impact on the community and address the challenges posed by opioid use disorder.

Duval County (City of Jacksonville) FY 2024-2025 Implementation Plan