HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolutions 1694 RESOLUTION NO. 'Loci L.,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT
RATIFYING THE AGREEMENTS TO SETTLE ACTIONS RELATING TO THE
OPIOID CRISIS
RECITALS:
A. WHEREAS, the state of Oregon, along with many other states and local
jurisdictions have worked to reach settlement agreements with opioid
distributors and J&J in pending litigation against several defendants,
including manufacturers of opioids, distributors of opioids and chain
pharmacies. The City of Central Point, like all municipalities in Oregon
except Portland, is not a direct party to this litigation, but is a "non-litigating
entity" who is necessary to support the settlement agreements with the
"Distributors" (McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen) and
"J&J";
B. WHEREAS, the agreements proposed with the state of Oregon propose an
allocation for the City of Central Point without any action by the City except
to approve the agreements. The City's share will be paid to Jackson County
unless the City advises the Settlement Fund Administrator that it requests
direct payment at least 60-days prior to a payment date;
C. WHEREAS, in order to fully capture the monies due and owing pursuant to
the settlement agreements, the City was required to execute the Distributor
Agreement and J&J Agreement by January 1, 2022; and
D. WHEREAS, given time constraints, the City Attorney executed said
agreements on behalf of the City which requires ratification by the Council.
The City of Central Point resolves as follows:
Section 1. The Central Point City Council does hereby ratify and approve the
Distributor Participation Agreement and the J&J Participation Agreement executed
by the City Attorney on December 29, 2021.
Section 2. The Central Point City Council does hereby ratify and approve the
Distributor Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement
Resolution No. I lociLl ; January 13, 2022
Funds and the J&J Subdivision Agreement Regarding Distribution and Use of
Settlement Funds executed by the City Attorney on December 29, 2021.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
and approval.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage
this 12) day of January 2022.
MIyor Hank Williams
ATTEST:
City Representative
Resolution No. January 13, 2022