TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files, COO
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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TITLE:
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Approval of the Washington State Opioid Settlement with Purdue Pharma and Generic Manufacturers
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 four settlement agreements (see details below). The Attorney General has settled an additional nine opioid cases. The State of Washington entered into a $105.6 million settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family, payable over 15 years. Separately, the Attorney General's Office entered into settlement agreements with eight manufacturers of generic opioids for up to $16.7 million, with payment periods that range from one year to ten years. The City is required to sign an allocation agreement (see Attachment A) and ten additional participation agreements (see example in Attachment B) to receive money from these settlement.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
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:
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* Other Key Facts:
Council has already approved Redmond's participation by signing the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding between Washington Municipalities. Signing the additional agreements will ensure the City is a part of the distribution of funds from the nine additional settlements.
OUTCOMES:
In June 2022, Red...
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