RESOLUTION # 2022-3

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE TO JOIN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE ENDO SETTLEMENT

WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities in the United States, the State of Alabama, and the City of Haleyville, Alabama.

WHEREAS, the City of Haleyville has suffered harm and will continue to suffer harm as a result of the opioid epidemic;  

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama and some Alabama local governments have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers (“Opioid Litigation”); 

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has entered into a Settlement Agreement with Endo Health Solutions Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Endo”), which includes the claims for the State of Alabama’s local governments, and the City of Haleyville finds the terms of the Settlement Agreement acceptable and in the best interest of the community; 

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has proposed an Endo Settlement Sign-On Agreement to the local governments and the City of Haleyville finds the terms of the Sign-On Agreement acceptable and in the best interest of the community;  

WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement and Sign-On Agreement detail the allocation of Settlement Funds, which the City of Haleyville finds acceptable and in the best interest of the community; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALEYVILLE, ALABAMA,

Section 1. That the City of Haleyville finds that participation in the Endo Settlement, Settlement Agreement and Sign-On Agreement is in the best interest of the City of Haleyville and its citizens because such a plan would ensure an effective structure for the commitment of Settlement Funds to abate and seek to resolve the opioid epidemic.  

Section 2. That the City of Haleyville hereby expresses its support for the Endo Settlement and allocation and use of Settlement Funds as generally described in the Settlement Agreement and Sign-On Agreement. 

Section 3. That the City of Haleyville’s Mayor (“Mayor”) is hereby expressly authorized to execute the Endo Settlement Sign-On Agreement and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any formal agreements necessary to implement the Endo Settlement and plan for the allocation and use of Settlement Funds.  

Section 4. That the Mayor is hereby expressly authorized to execute any formal agreement and related documents evidencing the City of Haleyville’s agreement to the settlement of claims [and litigation] specifically related to Endo.  

Section 5. That the Mayor is authorized to take such other action as necessary and appropriate to effectuate the City of Haleyville’s participation in the Endo Settlement.

Section 6. This Resolution is effective upon adoption, the welfare of the City of Haleyville, Alabama requiring it.

ADOPTED this the 4th day of January, 2022.