Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/16/2024
Item Status: New
From: David J. Conner, Attorney/Opioid Litigation
Submitted by: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution Authorizing Baldwin County, Alabama, to Join the State of Alabama and Other Local Governments as Participants in Current and Future Opioid Settlements Related to Cardinal Health and Cencora f/k/a AmerisourceBergen Drug Company
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Recommendation that the Baldwin County Commission approve the following:
Resolution No. 2024-111: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BALDWIN COUNTY, ALABAMA, TO JOIN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN CURRENT AND FUTURE OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The County Commission of Baldwin County, Alabama, has participated in the National Opioid Litigation, and if approved, the Resolution would approve the
proposed settlement with Cardinal Health and Cencora and authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents related to the settlement and allocation of funds.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: David J. Conner, Esquire
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: April 17, 2024
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): The Chairman and County Administrator will be required to execute the settlement documents provided by the attorneys representing the County in the litigation.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A