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Committee approves submission of opioid recovery grant to fund response positions and equipment
Summary
Staff requested permission to submit an opioid recovery fund application to cover two fire rescue harm‑reduction positions, four police crisis intervention positions and a one‑time coroner equipment purchase to speed toxicology; staff stated there is no local match and the committee voted to approve submission.
Staff asked the committee for permission to submit an application to the South Carolina opioid recovery fund to support additional staffing and a coroner equipment purchase. The request, presented by a county presenter introduced earlier in the meeting, described funding for two harm‑reduction positions in fire rescue, four crisis intervention positions in the police department, and a one‑time coroner equipment purchase intended to speed toxicology results.
Presenter characterized the total application as roughly $900,000 and stated "there is no match." The committee moved, seconded and approved the resolution granting permission to submit the application. The committee did not yet approve a detailed award allocation; staff will proceed with the application and return with program details if the grant is awarded.
