Opioid Task Force Meeting 9/04

The Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee convened on September 4, 2026, to discuss ongoing opioid settlement fund allocations and the development of a request for proposals (RFP) to distribute these funds. Key procurement-related topics included the presentation of draft resolutions for spending opioid settlement dollars, with requests to the Board of Commissioners for funding to support opioid-related programs such as overdose awareness events, staffing for opioid services, and specialty courts. The committee reviewed existing funding commitments, including contracts for recovery housing, transportation, and jail-based opioid intervention programs. A significant portion of the discussion focused on structuring the upcoming RFP, including setting funding limits, prioritizing areas such as transportation, housing, behavioral health services, and employment support, and ensuring equitable access for smaller organizations through mini-grants. The committee planned to refine the RFP draft in a follow-up meeting to ensure alignment with community needs and fiscal realities. No final vote on the RFP amount was taken, but the group discussed a proposed cap of up to $2.5 million over three years, noting this figure was preliminary and subject to adjustment. The meeting emphasized transparency, compliance with settlement requirements, and strategic allocation to maximize impact across the opioid service continuum.