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RESOLUTION NO. 21R-06-105: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PROPOSAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS REGARDING THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF PROCEEDS OF SETTLEMENTS FROM PRESCRIPTION OPIOID LITIGATION; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
To approve the Proposal MOU regarding the allocation and use of opioid litigation settlement funds.
Need:
To approve a proposed MOU regarding the allocation and use of opioid litigation settlement funds.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The people of the State of Florida have been harmed by the misfeasance, malfeasance, and nonfeasance surrounding improper prescriptions and distribution of opioids throughout the State which were the subject matter of litigation. Various settlements have been reached regarding the opioid litigation and the State of Florida and local governments intend for the settlement funds to be used on opioid and substance abuse education, treatment and other related programs and services to ensure that the funds are expended in compliance with evolving evidence-based "best practices".
Attachments:
Proposal MOU
Correspondence
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ X] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ X ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[X ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live