Agenda Item # 13.f.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 6:00 pm
- Meeting Date:
- 08/02/2021
- Re
- Resolution re: Participation in Memorandum of Understanding regarding Opioid Litigation
- Submitted For:
- Tanya Earley
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 21-R44, Joining with the State of Florida and Other Local Governmental Units as a Participant in the Florida Memorandum of Understanding and Formal Agreements Implementing a Unified Plan Relating to the Resolution of Opioid Litigation.
SUMMARY:
The State of Florida and many local governments, including Fort Pierce, are plaintiffs in a case against multiple drug manufacturers related to the distribution of opioid drugs. A proposed settlement of the litigation requires state and local governments to cooperate and structure a plan for the distribution of settlement proceeds, where applicable. The resolution, if adopted, would be the first formal step in jointing that cooperative process.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
The alternatives are to adopt the resolution with modifications, or to elect not to adopt the resolution.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Tanya Earley, Interim City Attorney
COORDINATED WITH:
City Attorney's Office.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
- Fiscal Year:
- 22
OTHER INFORMATION:
Any settlement proceeds would likely not reach the City before the start of the next fiscal year.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 07/28/2021 01:58 PM |
- Form Started By:
- tearley
- Started On:
- 07/28/2021 11:27 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/28/2021