TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, COO
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Approval of Washington State Opioid Settlement with Remnant Defendants
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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On June 7, 2022, the City Council was briefed on the Attorney General's Washington State Opioid Settlement. At that time, the City signed the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding between Washington Municipalities to participate in the settlement agreement. Currently, Redmond has participated in five settlement agreements (see details below). The State of Washington has entered into an additional settlement agreement with Remnant Defendants including Associated Pharmacies, Inc (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics). A total of $97.625 million will be distributed among participating organizations who sign the participation agreement contained in Attachment A.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
One Washington Memorandum of Understanding between Washington Municipalities
* Required:
The distribution of the opioid settlement is governed by the court approved settlement documents.
* Council Request:
Council has already approved Redmond's participation by signing the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding between Washington Municipalities. Signing the additional participation agreement will ensure the City is a part of the distribution of funds from the Remnant Defendants settlement.
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
In June 2022, Redmond signed on ...
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