Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2018-608 the title of which is as follows: (Commissioner Fisher)

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 102, WHICH CREATES A MANDATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR RECOVERY RESIDENCES IN FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TRANSMIT COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND ALL STATE LEGISLATORS REPRESENTING BROWARD COUNTY RESIDENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-11:12 AM)  Approved.

VOTE: 8-0.  Dr. Sharief was inaudible at the time of the vote.

ACTION:  (T-11:13 AM)  Dr. Sharief telephonically requested being shown voting in the affirmative.

VOTE: 9-0.

Board approval is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.

Enables the adoption of the above Resolution.

In 2017, Broward County treated 1,642 cases of opioid overdoses and continues to see a dramatic number of opioid-related deaths. Currently, Florida law provides only for a voluntary certification program for recovery residences. Senate Bill 102 creates a mandatory certification program, which would promote uniform regulation and accountability.
 
This Resolution expresses the Board's support for Senate Bill 102 and directs the County Administrator to transmit a copy of the Resolution to all members of the Broward Legislative Delegation and all Florida legislators representing Broward County residents.