HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 22-1 - 01/17/2022 - Opioid SettlementCITY OF MCHENRY
RESOLUTION: 22 –1
A Resolution, Approving and Authorizing the Execution of all documents necessary for the
City of McHenry to participate in the National Opioid Settlement
WHEREAS, various States and local governments are party Plaintiffs in federal litigation
against various pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors (collectively “Defendants”)
regarding the national opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry and its residents have suffered harm as a result of the
opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2021, a National Opioids Settlement (“Settlement”) was
proposed, to resolve all opioid litigations brought by the State and local governments against said
Defendants; and
WHEREAS, the Settlement, if agreed and adopted, will, among other things, provide
substantial funds to states and local governments for abatement of the opioids epidemic in their
respective communities; and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the Settlement, the City is required to register,
execute and submit certain documentation to be considered a “participating” governmental entity
within a limited timeframe, specifically by January 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council, pursuant to the City’s home rule powers and all
other powers provided to it by Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois,
and all other statutory authority, have determined that it is in the best interest of the City and its
residents to execute all documents necessary to allow it to participate in the National Opioid
Settlement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The facts and statements contained in the preamble to this
Resolution are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS. The City Administrator is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and attest, on behalf of the City, all necessary agreements and
forms, to allow the City to participate in the National Opioid Settlement, and other documents
related thereto, upon receipt by the City Clerk.
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution will be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and approval as provided by law.
Passed this 17th day of January, 2022.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderman Devine __x__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Glab __x__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Harding __x__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman McClatchey __x__ _____ _____ _____
Alderwoman Miller _____ _____ __x__ _____
Alderman Santi __x__ _____ _____ _____
Alderman Strach __x__ _____ _____ _____
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Wayne Jett, Mayor Monte Johnson, Deputy City Clerk