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Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Original title: Subrecipient Agreement between Charlotte County and Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office - Opioid Funds

Record date · January 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This agreement outlines the transfer of opioid settlement funds from Charlotte County to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. It is categorized as a for the Board of County Commissioners.

Why it matters

This agreement determines how opioid settlement money is allocated to the Sheriff's Office for use in local programs or services related to the opioid crisis.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

The office is the designated recipient of the opioid settlement funds and must comply with the terms of the agreement.

Indirectly affected

Charlotte County Residents

Residents are affected by the specific programs or services the Sheriff's Office implements using these funds.

Key Facts

The document is a subrecipient agreement between Charlotte County and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
The agreement concerns the distribution of opioid settlement funds.
The file is identified as 2025-7870.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item - Regular', meaning it is typically approved without individual discussion.

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The item was introduced to the Board of County Commissioners on January 6, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a subrecipient agreement?

It is a legal contract where a primary recipient of funds (the County) passes a portion of those funds to another entity (the Sheriff's Office) to carry out specific activities.

What are opioid settlement funds?

These are funds received by local governments from legal settlements with companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of opioids.

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Opioid Settlement Allocation

The county is formalizing the transfer of settlement funds to law enforcement, indicating a shift toward using these funds for sheriff-led initiatives.

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