Item 112

Authorize the Division of Fire Standards and Training and Emergency Medical Services, to retroactively accept and expend funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant, entitled “First Responder Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery” grant in the amount of $187,133 for the continuation of the subrecipient grant program for first responders and communities, with the goal of reducing opioid overdoses and fatalities throughout the State. (2)Further authorize to retroactively amend item #90, originally approved by G&C on December 5, 2018, to continue two existing temporary full-time positions, for continued administrative support and implementation of the FIRST Program. Effective July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on August 28, 2019.