OneOhio Subdivision Settlement Participation Form – National Opioid Settlement
Department:
City Manager
Council Committee Review?:
Council Work Session
Date(s) of Committee Review:
09/07/2021
Audio-Visual Needs:
None
Emergency Legislation?:
No
Motion/Ordinance/ Resolution No.:
2021-R-7033
Agenda Item Description or Legislation Title
A Resolution Ratifying The Acceptance Of The Material Terms Of The OneOhio Subdivision Settlement Pursuant To The OneOhio Memorandum Of Understanding And Consistent With The Terms Of The July 21, 2021 National Opioid Settlement Agreement. (first reading)
Purpose and Background
There may be a settlement between the State of Ohio and certain opioid distributors that could result in Huber Heights receiving between $172,000 and $246,000 (the Montgomery County portion) and between $4,000 and $6,000 (the Miami County portion). Johnson and Johnson is close to settling as well and if it does these amounts will increase. It appears that the funds, if distributed are to be used "to prevent, treat and support recovery from addiction including opioids and/or any other co-occurring substance use and/or mental health conditions which are all long-lasting (chronic) diseases that can cause major health, social, and economic problems at the individual, family and/or community level." It is unclear at this time how it will be disbursed or even how it can be spent (assuming there is a settlement). The proposed settlement on the table requires at least 95% participation from local governments (among other things) so OML was pushing to get its members to vote to accept this settlement. The City needed to submit its approval by August 13, 2021 and this subsequent legislation ratifying the acceptance of the settlement keeps the process moving forward.