Davis County residents could see more than $14 million flow to local substance abuse and mental health services after the county commission votes Tuesday on a state pass-through agreement.

The three-member commission meets at 10 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Davis County Administration Building in Farmington, with a packed agenda that also includes about $241,000 in drug prevention grants for schools and behavioral health providers, a $150,000 legal settlement and the appointment of a new interim county surveyor.

$14 million for substance abuse and mental health

The largest dollar item is Amendment #9 to a pass-through agreement with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, according to the meeting agenda. The $14,036,073 in state funding covers fiscal year 2027, running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Commission Vice Chair Lorene Kamalu recommended the item.

Because the money is classified as a pass-through, Davis County receives the state dollars and routes them to local service providers rather than keeping them in the county's general fund.

Drug prevention grants target schools, coalitions

The commission will also consider four contracts under the E-Cigarette, Marijuana, & Other Drug Prevention Grant Program, totaling about $241,000. Two contracts worth $100,000 each go to the Davis County School District on behalf of its Community Schools Department and Student & Family Resources Department. Two smaller contracts of $20,482 each go to Davis Behavioral Health on behalf of the Layton and South Davis Communities that Care coalitions.

Brian Hatch, director of health and community services, recommended all four contracts, which run through June 30, 2029.

$150K settlement, new interim surveyor

Commissioners will vote on a $150,000 settlement agreement recommended by civil attorney Chris Preston and risk management administrator Terri DeVries. The agenda does not identify the opposing party or the nature of the claim.

Separately, the commission will consider appointing Jeremiah Cunningham as interim Davis County Surveyor beginning Sept. 5, replacing outgoing surveyor Max Elliott. The Davis County Republican Party nominated Cunningham for the remainder of the current term. Clerk Brian McKenzie recommended the appointment. No reason for Elliott's departure is listed.

How to weigh in

Residents can submit written comments on agenda items by emailing [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube.

The next regular commission meetings are scheduled for Sept. 1 and Sept. 8, both at 10 a.m. at 61 S. Main St., Suite 303, Farmington.