Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board
As a result of the national opioid crisis, many governmental entities throughout the United States filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to hold them accountable for the damage caused as well as to recover monetary damages for past harms and future abatement efforts. As a result of this litigation and negotiated settlements, the State of Florida anticipates receiving settlement funds distributed over multiple years. The State has entered into agreements with local governments to receive settlement funds. As part of the State agreement with Volusia County Government, Volusia County will be the recipient of Regional funds on behalf of the County and the eligible municipalities within the county region. The State agreement has established guidelines on how the funds may be used toward the abatement of opioid related harms.
By interlocal agreement between Volusia County and thirteen eligible participating municipalities, the County’s Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board was established as a collective of appointed representatives, one from each of the government bodies. The purpose of the board is to ensure that settlement funds are used to address opioid-related impacts within Volusia County. To that end, the board will review the County’s Opioid Abatement Plan and make funding award recommendations to the Volusia County Council consistent with that plan as well as the State agreement. The board is tasked to fund services and programs that are available to and benefit all residents of Volusia County.
- Interlocal Agreement Governing Use of Volusia County Regional Opioid Settlement Funding
- Volusia County Opioid Abatement Plan with Addendum of Current Priorities
- Volusia County Opioid Abatement Advisory Board Bylaws
Members
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Staff
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Upcoming Meetings
The Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is scheduled to meet Wednesday, January 14, 2025, from 10:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. at the Daytona Beach International Airport in the Dennis McGee Room at 700 Catalina Dr., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. For more information, contact the Opioid Program Manager, Alex Fox at MFox@volusia.org.
Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Meeting Agenda and Minutes - View current and past meeting agendas and minutes.
Archived agendas and minutes are available upon request by contacting Alex Fox at MFox@volusia.org.
Resources
Florida Opioid Settlement Funding and Volusia County Substance Use Data - View resources.
State of Florida Opioid Settlement Dashboard
