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FY 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Funding and Grant Process

Original title: ORD Estab the FY 26-27 Allocation of Funding Percentages for the Opioid Settlement Proceeds Funded Categories, & Estab the FY 26-27 Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grant Appl Process, in Accordance with Ch 84 (Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants), Ord Code (Staffopoulos) (Req of OSUD Grants Committee) 3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/20/26 NCSPHS Approve 7-0 4/21/26 F Approve 6-0 4/28/26 CO Approve 15-0-2 (Carrico, Pittman) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

April 28, 2026

opioid settlementgrant fundingpublic healthbudget allocationcity ordinance

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$24,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Pittman for Mayor of Oroville 2022All Things Carpet & Upholstry$2,000-Aug 2022
Pittman for Mayor of Oroville 2022All Things Carpet & Upholstry$2,000-Aug 2022
Pittman for Mayor of Oroville 2022All Things Carpet & Upholstry$2,000-Aug 2022
Ronald "Casper" PittmanRonald Pittman$2,000CandidateMar 2026
Karen Gonzalez PittmanCONSERVATIVES FOR PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFERGUSON HOWELL L.$1,000ATTORNEYMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanCOLLINS PETER$1,000FINANCE EXECUTIVEAug 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanEMERGENCY CARE FOR FLORIDA$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanARROW GROUP$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFRIENDS OF SAMMI$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFRSA PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFTBA TRANSPORTATION PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanHONEST LEADERSHIP$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONJan 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanSPECIALIZED TREATMENT EDUCATION & PREVENTION SVCS.$1,000HEALTHCAREMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanFLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC RISK PURCHASING$1,000HEALTHCAREFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanPHYSICIAN FOR EMERGENCY CARE$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONFeb 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanTHAYER STELLA FERGUSON$1,000ATTORNEYMar 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanALLIANCE FOR HONEST GOVERNMENT$1,000POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONSep 2025
Karen Gonzalez PittmanMOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC.$1,000HEALTHCAREMar 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance dictates how opioid settlement funds are allocated and how local organizations can apply for these resources during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local non-profit organizations

These groups must follow the newly established grant application process to receive opioid settlement funding.

City Council

The Council is responsible for the enactment and oversight of the funding allocation percentages.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance establishes the funding percentages for and creates the grant application process for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It formalizes how the city will distribute settlement funds to various categories and outlines the requirements for organizations seeking these grants.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance establishes funding percentages for opioid settlement proceeds for FY 2026-2027.
  • The ordinance creates the grant application process for opioid settlement proceeds for FY 2026-2027.
  • The legislation is governed by Chapter 84 of the Ordinance Code regarding Opioid Settlement Proceeds Grants.
  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council on April 28, 2026, with a vote of 15-0-2.
  • Council members Carrico and Pittman did not vote (recorded as 2).
  • The ordinance was previously approved by the NCSPHS committee (7-0) and the Finance committee (6-0).
  • A public hearing was held on April 14, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance do?
It sets the rules for how opioid settlement money will be divided and how groups can apply for grants using those funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Who is eligible to apply for these grants?
The ordinance establishes the application process, but specific eligibility criteria are defined under Chapter 84 of the Ordinance Code.

Why It Matters

This ordinance dictates how opioid settlement funds are allocated and how local organizations can apply for these resources during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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Annualized Grant Process

The city is formalizing an annual cycle for opioid settlement grant applications, moving from ad-hoc distribution to a structured fiscal year process.

OSUD Grants Committee

Connected Entities

organizationOSUD Grants Committee“Requested the ordinance”Map →
personStaffopoulos“Ordinance sponsor”Map →
personPittman“Council member who abstained or was absent”Map →
personCarrico“Council member who abstained or was absent”Map →

Sources

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