DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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Drug Abuse Trust Fund FY24
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve Resolution designating Charlotte Behavioral Health Care as a recipient of the Charlotte County Drug Abuse Trust Fund Grant; and
b) Approve the transfer of $44,595 from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund to Charlotte Behavioral Health Care; and
c) Approve Resolution designating the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as a recipient of the Charlotte County Drug Abuse Trust Fund Grant; and
d) Approve the transfer of $20,000 from the fund to the Sheriff on behalf of Drug Free Charlotte County.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Drug Abuse Trust Fund, as approved in the FY2024 budget process. Funding for this expenditure comes from the Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
Per the section 938.23, Florida Statutes, revenue is collected from the assessments that are imposed on persons found guilty of a misdemeanor in which the unlawful use of drugs or alcohol is involved, and the assessments may be allocated to local substance abuse programs.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care requests continued funding of $44,595 for their Specialty Court (Drug Court & Mental Health Court) which provides court supervised treatment services. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has requested funds on behalf of Drug Free Charlotte County. Drug Free Charlotte County is a nonprofit entity that is supported by a partnership between the Board, School District, Sheriff’s Office, and Charlotte Alliance, aimed at drug prevention and education. Funds will be used for Drug Free Charlotte County’s marketing campaign to address the community’s underage drinking and marijuana use among young people.
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