Description
Title: To authorize and direct the Board of Health to accept grant funds from The Ohio State University in the amount of $47,174.00 and any additional funds for the OSU SUD Intervention Grant program following receipt of executed agreement; to authorize the appropriation of $47,147.00, and any additional funds awarded from the unappropriated balance of the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the OSU SUD Intervention Grant program; and to declare an emergency. ($47,147.00)
Summary
The document outlines a subaward from The Ohio State University to Columbus Public Health (City of Columbus) for a project aimed at adapting the Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) model to address substance use disorder (SUD) proactively. The subaward, totaling $47,147, is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and spans from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026. The legislation affects public health initiatives in Columbus, specifically targeting individuals with SUD, facilitating their access to treatment, and enhancing data collection and analysis. This project is significant as it aims to improve health outcomes in the community, reduce substance abuse, and promote safer public health practices in response to the ongoing substance use crisis