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Settlement of State Opioid Litigation (B)
Resolution No. 210082
A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida, authorizing the City of Gainesville to join with the State of Florida, Alachua County and other local governmental units in a resolution of pending opioid litigation as a participant in the Florida Memorandum of Understanding and formal agreements implementing a unified plan.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed resolution.
explanation
The City Commission, at its meeting of June 17, 2021, directed the City Attorney's Office to draft this resolution for adoption. This resolution indicates the City's intent to participate in the unified state-wide settlement ("the Florida Plan") of pending opioid litigation.
This resolution directs city staff, upon receipt of the final Florida Plan, to agenda that matter for final consideration by the City Commission.
fiscal note
None at this time.