REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 14, 2025
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Revision to the Opioid Settlement Funding Expenditure Plan
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the revision to the County Opioid Settlement Funding Expenditure Plan, increasing the amount by $1,039,930, from $21,209,602 to $22,249,532, to address the opioid epidemic within the county.
2. Authorize the addition of three positions to assist with the Friday Night Live Initiative for the Department of Public Health, under the following classifications:
a. Two Health Education Specialist I, Administrative Unit, Range 46 ($53,352-$73,341)
b. One Public Health Program Coordinator, Supervisory Unit, Range 63 ($80,704-$111,093)
(Presenter: Joshua Dugas, Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The requested $1,039,930 increase to the Opioid Settlement Funding Expenditure Plan to expand programs to address the opioid epidemic within San Bernardino County (County) will be funded by opioid settlement funds received from several pharmaceutical companies. The increase includes a $964,930 increase to the Friday Night Live Initiative (FNL), and a $75,000 increase for administrative costs. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Public Health's (DPH) 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The County has been a party to several settlements against pharmaceutical companies for their involvement in the opioid crisis across the country. To date, the County has secured $33,126,018 in settlement funds and anticipates re...
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