TO: Chair and Members of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Committee
FROM: Jeffrey L. Oris, CEcD, Assistant City Manager
DATE: August 3, 2026
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DRAFT REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
The OSAC is presented with this draft to review and on which to comment and make any recommendations as to pertinent content and provisions.
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Background:
This document is based on the conversation and suggestions of the Committee from the last meeting on July 13,2026. It is uncertain if this Request for Applications (RFA) will be the final format utilized to obtain applications. the Purchasing Department will still need to be consulted with as well as the City Attorney's Office will need to review any draft of a final document. This version, which is based on a RFP released by Hernando County for Opioid Settlement Fund grants, and altered to meet the needs of this grant from Caron Foundation settlement funds. It should have all of the important/relevant points the Committee recommended.
Also attached to this item is both the original and amended settlements documents that provide background as to how this funding came about as well as the description of how the funds are to be utilized.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Any funds granted will come from Caron Foundation Settlement Funds
Timing of Request:
The City Commission has asked the OSAC to create an appropriate grant program so that these funds can be utilized for their intended purpose as soon as possible.