The Leon County Board unanimously accepted opioid litigation settlement funds for fiscal year 2026 and authorized staff to execute agreements to distribute the money to eligible treatment and support providers, purchase emergency overdose‑response equipment and follow program guidelines.

County staff told the board the agenda item follows the same structure the board approved in prior years and includes a resolution and budget amendment to realize the funds in the county budget. County Administrator Vince Long said staff recommended options 1 through 5 and sought the boards approval of the recommended package.

Commissioner Cummings asked whether providers report how the funds are being used; staff answered that recipients provide monthly reporting and the county will prepare an annual summary on utilization and outcomes. Staff also said the county shares relevant data with the state per program guidelines.

Commissioner Cummings and other board members praised the reporting requirements. Commissioner Cummings said the county and service providers have reported a reduction in opioid overdoses and that the county is doing better than the state on some measures; staff confirmed DISC Village, the sheriffs office and 211 provide utilization and outcome information.

The board voted to accept the funds and approved the associated resolution and budget amendment. Motion to accept the staff recommendation was made by Commissioner Maddox and seconded by Commissioner Cummings; the motion passed unanimously.

Staff will execute agreements and report back with required monthly reports from providers and an annual utilization summary.