City of Plant City
Implementation Plans
FY 2024-2025 Plan
The City of Plant City has developed an implementation plan to allocate opioid settlement funds according to the requirements of “Schedule B” of the opioid settlement. The plan specifies the allocation of funds across various areas, including public awareness campaigns, law enforcement and first responder equipment, and training programs, with a total estimated allocation of $68,267.00. The initiatives range from launching a public awareness campaign for $8,000 to equipping law enforcement officers with various devices and training to better handle opioid-related incidents, totaling $68,756.97 in settlement funds.
The funding will support the purchase of a handheld spectrometer device, two Sony Alpha 7 IV cameras, a Magnet Graykey device for mobile evidence extraction, DETECTACHEM multi-drug test pouches, and training for law enforcement officers in overdose death case investigations and drug investigations focusing on fentanyl and other opioids. No funds are allocated for hiring new personnel, fixed capital outlay projects unrelated to the specified equipment purchases, or vehicle acquisitions.
The implementation timeline is set to begin in Q1 2025 with the launch of prevention programs and the initiation of the purchase process for the equipment. Full implementation and evaluation of all funded programs are expected by Q4 2025. Regular monitoring and evaluation will be conducted to ensure the effectiveness of the funded programs, with reports submitted to the oversight committee detailing progress, outcomes, and any necessary adjustments.
This plan aims to utilize the opioid settlement funds effectively to support prevention, treatment, recovery, public awareness, and law enforcement efforts in combating the opioid crisis in the City of Plant City. By focusing on strategic investments in these areas, the city intends to significantly reduce the impact of the opioid crisis on its community, aligning with the stipulations of “Schedule B” of the opioid settlement.