R26-001 RESOLUTION NO. R26-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
2 BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
3 POLICE DEPARTMENT'S USE OF FLORIDA OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
4 TO SUPPORT POLICE OFFICER TRAINING FOCUSED ON OPERATIONAL
5 READINESS, INCLUDING PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING
6 OPIOID USE DISORDER AND CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS, AND TO
7 FUND OVERTIME COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ATTENDING THE
R TRAINING, AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES.
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11 WHEREAS, the State of Florida has distributed opioid settlement funds to local
12 municipalities to support initiatives that address the impacts of the opioid epidemic, with such
13 funds intended to support evidence-based strategies, including prevention, treatment, and
14 response efforts related to opioid use disorder; and
15 WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach Police Department ("BBPD") routinely encounters
In individuals affected by opioid use disorder and related co-occurring mental health conditions;
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18 WHEREAS, in order to enhance officer preparedness and promote community safety, the
19 Police Department is requesting approval to use a portion of the City of Boynton Beach's ("City")
200 allocated opioid settlement funds for specialized training designed to improve operational
21 readiness; and
22 WHEREAS, the proposed online training course, "Operational Readiness for Police Officers
23 — Effective Strategies and Practical Techniques for Addressing Opioid Use Disorder and Co-
24 occurring Conditions," is provided by Zschool in partnership with the University of Miami, with
25 said training to equip officers with practical strategies for recognizing opioid use disorder, safely
26 interacting with affected individuals, and responding effectively to opioid-related incidents; and
27 WHEREAS, the quoted cost to train 172 officers is $77,400. In addition, overtime expenses
28 will be necessary to maintain adequate staffing levels while officers participate in the training. The
29 overtime cost is to be determined but will not exceed $50,000; and
30 WHEREAS, use of the opioid settlement funds for this purpose is consistent with allowable
31 uses established by the State of Florida and supports the City's public safety and public health
32 objectives; and
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33 WHEREAS, approval of this item will enhance existing police services by improving officer
34 knowledge, skills, and preparedness when responding to opioid-related incidents, with the
35 training expected to support safer interactions, improve outcomes for individuals experiencing
36 opioid use disorder, and strengthen coordination between law enforcement and public health
37 efforts; and
38 WHEREAS, funding for this request will be provided from the City's allocated Florida
39 opioid settlement funds, with no impact to the City's General Fund, with expenditures including
40 training costs and related overtime for participating Police Officers, not to exceed the amount
41 allocated for this purpose within the opioid settlement fund; and
42 WHEREAS, the City previously approved R21-174, which authorized the Mayor to sign any
43 documents needed to formalize the City's participation in the State of Florida's opioid settlement;
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45 WHEREAS, the City Commission, upon the recommendation of staff, has deemed it in the
46 best interests of the City's citizens and residents to authorize the Police Department's use of opioid
47 settlement funds for the training purposes described herein.
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49 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
50 BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
51 SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
52 being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
53 SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, does hereby
54 authorize the City Police Department to use Florida opioid settlement funds to support police
55 officer training.
56 SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
57 authorizes the Mayor to execute any further opioid settlement documents or documents
58 associated with the training or further necessary to implement this Resolution.
59 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with the law.
60 [signatures on the following page]
RESOLUTION NO. R26-001
61 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of JQfltiaj 2026.
62 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
63 YES NO
64 Mayor- Rebecca Shelton
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66 Vice Mayor-Woodrow L. Hay
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68 Commissioner-Angela Cruz
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70 Commissioner-Thomas Turkin
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72 Commissioner-Aimee Kelley
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81 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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