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	5919 MAIN STREET . NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652 . 727.853.1016

TO:	City of New Port Richey City Council
FROM:	Rodd Hale, Assistant City Manager
DATE:	5/4/2021
RE:	Resolution No. 2021-38: Opioid Litigation Settlement

REQUEST:

The request is for City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with the State of Florida for the purpose of creating an allocation agreement for the distribution of settlement proceeds obtained from in the National Prescription Opiate litigation.

DISCUSSION:

The National Prescription Opiate litigation stems from political subdivisions within the State of Florida filing suit against numerous entities engaged in the manufacture, marketing, promotion, distribution or dispensing of opioids. This allocation agreement is necessary to coordinate the governing of the distribution of the settlement funds, and create a joint resolution, allowing political subdivisions to receive substantially larger settlement amounts.

Funds received under this agreement can be used for creating strategies for programing and services to expand the availability of treatment for individuals impacted by substance use disorders.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memo of Understanding (MOU) with the State of Florida for the purpose of reaching an allocation agreement for the distribution of settlement proceeds obtained from in the National Prescription Opiate litigation as submitted.

BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Type
	Resolution 2021-38	Backup Material