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Broward County Human Services Funding and Research Approvals

Original title: A. MOTION TO APPROVE funding reallocations for agreements between Broward County and the service providers identified in Exhibit 1, effective April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026; authorize the Human Services Department Director and Deputy Director to execute contract adjustments to implement the reallocations; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreements as amended. (Item Numbers 7 and 10 were heard and voted on concurrently.) (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:33 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. B. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute an amendment to Agreement 22-CP-ADMIN-6497-01 between Broward County and Q-Q Research Consultants, Limited Liability Company effective June 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, to conduct a survey of recovery residences credentialed by the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (“FARR”) to guide future opioid settlement investments, service delivery planning, and procurement decisions and add $150,000 to the Agreement, increasing the Agreement’s maximum funding to $250,000 for Option Period 4, subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the County Attorney’s Office; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the agreement as amended. (Item Numbers 7 and 10 were heard and voted on concurrently.) (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:33 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting. C. MOTION TO APPROVE waivers of conflict under Section 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes, for the following Broward County advisory board members holding an employment or contractual relationship with an entity receiving funds for the performance of services under this agenda item: 1. Howard A. Bakalar 2. Dionne J. Blackwood 3. Jennifer J. Bowers 4. Joseph C. Carter, III 5. Mikal Cartier 6. Stephen L. Demers 7. Saima R. Farooqui 8. Chauniqua D. Kiffin 9. Shaena M. Wan Lockhart 10. Alondra Machado 11. Ronald J. Moffett 12. Roy L. Montgomery 13. Yolanda C. Nails 14. Janadiah M. Pascal 15. Candace M. Pineda 16. Marisa Sotelo (Item Numbers 7 and 10 were heard and voted on concurrently.) (Commissioner Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.) ACTION: (T-11:33 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.) VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Rich abstained from voting.

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Broward County commissioners approved funding reallocations for various service providers and authorized a $150,000 contract increase for a study on recovery residences. The board also granted conflict-of-interest waivers for 16 advisory board members whose employers receive county funding.

Why it matters

This decision shifts how county human services funds are distributed through September 2026 and increases spending on opioid-related research by $150,000, while clearing ethical hurdles for 16 advisory board members.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Q-Q Research Consultants, Limited Liability Company

The company received a $150,000 increase to their existing county contract.

Directly affected

Broward County advisory board members

16 members received legal waivers to continue serving while their employers receive county funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the $150,000 increase for?
It is for an amendment to an existing contract with Q-Q Research Consultants to survey recovery residences credentialed by the Florida Association of Recovery Residences.
Why were conflict-of-interest waivers granted?
The waivers were granted for 16 advisory board members who have employment or contractual relationships with entities receiving county funds, as required by Florida law.

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Opioid Settlement Investment Strategy

The county is explicitly using research data from recovery residence surveys to guide future opioid settlement spending.

Connected Entities

Florida Association of Recovery Residences, Broward County, Broward County and 4 more
OrganizationFlorida Association of Recovery Residences“The organization that credentials the recovery residences being surveyed.”Map →
OrganizationBroward County“The local government body approving the motions.”Map →
locationBroward County“The local government entity managing the contracts and advisory boards.”Map →
OrganizationQ-Q Research Consultants, Limited Liability Company“The vendor receiving a contract amendment to survey recovery residences.”Map →
otherSection 112.313(7)(a), Florida Statutes“The legal statute governing conflict of interest waivers for public officials.”Map →
PersonCommissioner Rich“The commissioner who pulled the items from the consent agenda and abstained from”Map →
PersonHoward A. Bakalar“Advisory board member requesting a conflict of interest waiver.”Map →

Sources

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