City of Greenacres
Implementation Plans
FY 2024-2025 Plan
The City of Greenacres has outlined a plan for the utilization of opioid settlement funds received as part of a litigation effort by the State of Florida and Local Governments against Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants. This litigation aimed to address the damages caused by the opioid crisis through misfeasance, nonfeasance, and malfeasance of these participants. The settlement funds, amounting to approximately $41,606 for the City of Greenacres, are designated to enhance opioid and substance abuse education, treatment, and related services in accordance with Schedule B.2: Approved Uses-Law Enforcement and First Responders.
The plan details the allocation of these funds towards the purchase of Naloxone and associated personal protective equipment (PPE), training for new and current employees, distribution of educational drug pamphlets, and the implementation of preventative education programs within local schools. This approach aligns with the city’s responsibility to provide ambulatory/Fire Rescue services and aims to equip these services with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively respond to opioid-related incidents. To ensure the effective use of these funds, the City of Greenacres has established a monitoring and evaluation framework. This includes regular checks on Naloxone inventory to assess and address the need for this life-saving medication.
Additionally, training sessions for employees are scheduled to take place around April 2025, reinforcing the city’s commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in its fight against the opioid crisis. In conclusion, the City of Greenacres is leveraging the opioid settlement funds to enhance its response to the opioid crisis through targeted investments in life-saving medication, employee training, and community education. The city’s plan reflects a comprehensive approach to tackling the opioid crisis by focusing on prevention, treatment, and awareness, with the ultimate goal of reducing the impact of opioids within the community.
This summary captures the essence of the original text by focusing on the key elements of the City of Greenacres’ plan for the opioid settlement funds, including the background of the funds, the specific uses of the funds, the monitoring and evaluation strategy, and the overarching goal of the plan. It provides a concise overview that retains the critical information necessary for understanding the city’s approach to addressing the opioid crisis with the allocated settlement funds.