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University of Cincinnati - Leave Behind Initiative Grant
Toledo Fire & Rescue Department
Verdell Franklin (x3515)
(Revised)
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Authorizing the mayor to accept and deposit grant proceeds from The University of Cincinnati into the Operation Grants Fund to assist the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department with start-up costs to support the “Leave Behind” initiative; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of an amount not to exceed $20,000 for said purpose; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The University of Cincinnati is pleased to announce that The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department has been awarded funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This funding will be used for the TFRD start-up costs to support the “Leave Behind” initiative.
EMS agencies frequently respond to 911 calls for opioid overdose or other conditions affecting people who suffer from opioid use disorder. In many cases these individuals are not transported to the hospital, but would still benefit from receiving Naloxone. TFRD will work with the HCS Ohio IC to operationalize, and implement procedures to “leave behind” Naloxone with at-risk individuals, particularly if they are not transported to an emergency department for further care.
In addition, the initiative will work on streamlining the required data collection for this project and linking this with other programs to assist with accurate and timely reporting of overdose information and Naloxone distribution.
The funds will be used to support such efforts of personnel identified as champions who will work on Leave It Behind program development and expanding program implementation including, but not limited to, training, data collection and management, reporting, and advertising. The funds may also be used for the potential, future, purchase of Naloxone or any other supplies that will directly be used to support the “Leave Behind” initiative.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $20,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 2016-53000-3G02216STDSTD
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): $20,000
- Revenue budget line item (if any): 2016-53000-3G02216STDSTD
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: N/A
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)? No
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)? N/A
- What section of the City’s Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no): yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no): yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no): yes
o Environment (yes/no): Yes
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the mayor is authorized to accept and deposit grant proceeds from The University of Cincinnati in an amount not to exceed $20,000 into the Operation Grants Fund, Account Code 2016-53000-3G02216STDSTD, for the TFRD start-up costs to support the “Leave Behind” initiative.
SECTION 2. That an amount not to exceed $20,000 is appropriated from the unappropriated grant proceeds of the Operation Grants Fund to Account Code 2016-53000-3G02216STDSTD; and further authorizing the expenditure of same for the purpose identified in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw her warrant or warrants against Account Code listed above in an amount not to exceed $20,000 in payment of the above obligations upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that it is necessary for the immediate preservation and safety of the citizens of Toledo in the event of an opioid overdose, and to comply with grant funding obligations.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 12, nays 0.
Passed: September 22, 2020, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: September 23, 2020
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor