RES 2021-89 Authorizing Participation in National Prescription Opioid SettlementCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2021-89
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A
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 Otsego 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 Otsego,
and the County of Wright, that the City participate in the Opioid Litigation Settlements
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. Participation in the Opioid Litigation Settlements promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of
the residents of the City of Otsego.
2. City Staff is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents to ensure City participation in the
Opioid Litigation Settlements, including the Participation Agreement and accompanying Release.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 13th day of December, 2021.
MOTION BY: MOO2ES
SECONDED BY: D.AHL
IN FAVOR: STOCKAMP,
OPPOSED: NONE
DARKENWALD, G'JEDE, MOORES, DAHL
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, ity Clerk