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RESOLUTION NO. 26R-03-69: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $306,768.00 FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE CITY’S FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT AN OPIOID CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM PROVIDING POST-OVERDOSE SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
Approval of Grant
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The Lauderhill Fire Rescue Department is working in collaboration with the Department of Health to implement an Opioid Co-Responder Program aimed at providing post-overdose support to residents. This initiative will be funded through a grant and will involve hiring a Social Worker/Peer Navigator to conduct follow-up visits with patients discharged from the hospital due to opioid overdoses.
The program's goal is to connect individuals with harm reduction services, treatment options, and social support resources to reduce repeat overdoses and improve long-term recovery outcomes. The navigator will work alongside our Community Paramedics to provide naloxone education, overdose prevention training, and referrals to behavioral health services.
This initiative aligns with our ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis in our community and will enhance our Community Paramedic Program’s ability to offer proactive care. The grant will cover personnel costs, training, equipment, and necessary program resources.
The DOH shall reimburse the city in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract a total dollar amount not to exceed $306,768.00 for the time period of April 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 contract term.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
No Cost to the City of Lauderhill
Attachments:
1. DOH_Broward_Budget_Narrative_BW845
2. DOH_Broward_Budget_Summary_BW845
3. DOH Grant Memo
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