Action 6.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting - 10:00 a.m.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 11/10/2026
- Title:
- National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Albertsons
- Submitted By:
- Lara Loewenheim, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Jonathan Pinkney
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve Cochise County's participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Albertsons, including execution of the Subdivision Participation and Release Form, to secure the County's eligibility to receive settlement funds.
Background:
A new National Opioid Settlement Agreement has been reached with Albertsons to address claims related to the opioid epidemic. Arizona is participating in the settlement, and Cochise County has been identified as an eligible participating subdivision.
Under the One Arizona Distribution of Settlement Funds Agreement, 56% of settlement funds are allocated to participating counties, cities, and towns through regional distributions, while the remaining 44% is allocated to the State of Arizona, subject to legislative appropriation.
To participate and remain eligible to receive settlement funds, Cochise County must execute and submit the required Subdivision Participation and Release Form by December 30, 2026. Participation requires the County to release applicable claims against Albertsons and comply with the settlement terms, including restrictions on the use of funds for approved opioid remediation purposes.
Approval will allow Cochise County to participate in the settlement and receive its applicable share of funding to support programs and services addressing the impacts of the opioid crisis.
Under the One Arizona Distribution of Settlement Funds Agreement, 56% of settlement funds are allocated to participating counties, cities, and towns through regional distributions, while the remaining 44% is allocated to the State of Arizona, subject to legislative appropriation.
To participate and remain eligible to receive settlement funds, Cochise County must execute and submit the required Subdivision Participation and Release Form by December 30, 2026. Participation requires the County to release applicable claims against Albertsons and comply with the settlement terms, including restrictions on the use of funds for approved opioid remediation purposes.
Approval will allow Cochise County to participate in the settlement and receive its applicable share of funding to support programs and services addressing the impacts of the opioid crisis.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Staff will submit the completed documentation to the National Opioids Implementation Administrator before the December 30, 2026, deadline and coordinate the receipt and administration of any settlement funds in accordance with the settlement agreement.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Staff will submit the completed documentation to the National Opioids Implementation Administrator before the December 30, 2026, deadline and coordinate the receipt and administration of any settlement funds in accordance with the settlement agreement.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Staff will submit the completed documentation to the National Opioids Implementation Administrator before the December 30, 2026, deadline and coordinate the receipt and administration of any settlement funds in accordance with the settlement agreement.
Participation Form may be returned via electronic mail to opioidsparticipation@rubris.com. Please include the name, state, and reference ID of your subdivision in the body of the email and use the subject line Settlement Participation Form – [Cochise County, AZ] – [CL-2262172].
Participation Form may be returned via electronic mail to opioidsparticipation@rubris.com. Please include the name, state, and reference ID of your subdivision in the body of the email and use the subject line Settlement Participation Form – [Cochise County, AZ] – [CL-2262172].