2021-099 Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of Minnesota and Local Governments and Authorizing Participation in National Opioid Settlements CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2021-099
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BETWEEN THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota (the "City"), as
follows:
Section 1. Recitals
1.01. The State of Minnesota, Minnesota counties and cities, and their people, have been harmed by
misconduct committed by certain entities that engage in the manufacture, marketing,promotion,distribution,or
dispensing of opioids.
1.02. The State of Minnesota and numerous Minnesota cities and counties joined with thousands of
local governments across the country to file lawsuits against opioid manufacturer and pharmaceutical
distribution companies and hold those companies accountable for their misconduct.
1.03. Representatives of local Minnesota governments, the League of Minnesota Cities, the
Association of Minnesota Counties, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, the State of Minnesota, and the
Minnesota Attorney General's Office have negotiated and prepared a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to
provide for the equitable distribution of proceeds to the State of Minnesota and to individual local governments
from recent settlements in the national opioid litigation.
1.04. By signing onto the MOA,the state and local governments maximize Minnesota's share of opioid
settlement funds, demonstrate solidarity in response to the opioid epidemic, and ensure needed resources reach
the most impacted communities.
1.05. It is in the best interests of the State of Minnesota and the residents of the City of Hopkins, and
the County of Hennepin, that the City participate in the national opioid litigation settlements.
Section 2. Findings for the Adoption and Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement
2.01. The recitals set forth above are incorporated into and made part of this Resolution.
2.02. Participation in the opioid litigation settlements promotes the public health, safety, and welfare
of the residents of the City of Hopkins.
2.03. The City of Hopkins supports and opts-in to the national opioid litigation settlements with the
Distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen, and with the Manufacturer Johnson &
Johnson.
2.04. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of Minnesota and Local
Governments relating to the distribution of settlement funds is hereby approved by the City of Hopkins.
2.05. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to take such measures as necessary to
sign the MOA and otherwise participate in the national opioid settlements, including executing the Participation
Agreement and accompanying Release.
2.06. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all appropriate
documents to effectuate the action contemplated by this Resolution.
2.07. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff,and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to take
any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution,
including but not limited to all compliance with all necessary settlement requirements and procurement procedures.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 21st y of December 20
By
ason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Am omeier, City Clerk