HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-119 Participation in Opiod Settlement)2.6
IRE RESOL 2021-119
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZI TICIPATION IN NATIONAL
PRESCRIPTION OPIOID SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota and numerous Minnesota cities and counties, are
engaged in nationwide civil litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription
opioids related to the opioid crisis ("Prescription Opioid Litigation"); and
WHEREAS, state governments have negotiated proposed nation-wide settlements
("Opioid Litigation Settlements") with some defendants, i.e., distributors McKesson, Cardinal
Health and Amerisource Bergen (collectively, "Settling Distributors"), and manufacturer Janssen
Pharmaceutical, Inc., and its parent company, Johnson & Johnson (collectively "Settling
Manufacturer"); and
WHEREAS, the amount of settlement funds to be received by the State of Minnesota
and its political subdivisions is directly tied to participation by local government entities in the
Opioid Litigation Settlements; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina may be entitled to receive funds under the Opioid
Litigation Settlements; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the State of Minnesota and the residents of
the City of Edina, and the County of Hennepin, that the City participate in the Opioid Litigation
Settlements.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina,
Minnesota:
Participation in the Opioid Litigation Settlements promotes the public health,
safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Edina.
2. City Staff is hereby authorized to execute all necessar documents to ensure
City participation in the Opioid Litigation Settlements cluding the Participation
Agreement and accompanying Release.
Adopted this 7th day‘of December 2021.
Attest: N
Shardri Allison, City Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) SS
CITY OF EDINA
James B. Hov an ayor
CITY a EDINA
4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0389
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify
that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its
Regular Meeting of December 7, 2021 and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2021.
City Clerk
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