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County reports PBB balances rose to $5.5M; opioid settlement funds reserved for treatment and transitional housing planning
Summary
Staff reported performance‑based budgeting balances increased to about $5.5M and highlighted examples of one‑time PBB investments. The county said it has about $7–8M in opioid settlement funds now (projected ~$23M over 15 years) but emphasized legal limits restrict spending to opioid‑related programs.
Davidson County staff presented the annual performance‑based budgeting (PBB) report on Feb. 5 and highlighted spending examples, balance growth and opioid‑fund restrictions.
PBB report: Staff said PBB balances rose from about $4.7M to $5.5M and summarized recent PBB expenditures including upgrades to the 9‑1‑1 locution system, equipment for emergency services and recreational improvements such as pickleball courts. The county named Sgt. Caleb Thomas as the PBB employee of the year; he was recognized in absentia due to surgery.
Opioid funds and program constraints: Mr. Smith told commissioners the county has approximately $7–8M available today from opioid settlement funds and projects about $23M will flow to the county over roughly 15 years. He cautioned the funds are legally restricted to opioid‑related programs (not general law‑enforcement or non‑opioid substance programs) and that the county must carefully match spending to allowable uses. Staff previewed a short‑term transitional housing concept for people leaving jail that could use opioid funds and asked commissioners to consider program partners and contract support.
Next steps: Staff will return with program details and any proposed budget amendments to use PBB or opioid funds for targeted contracts and transitional services.
