The Heath City Council unanimously approved a resolution Oct. 28 approving the Texas term sheet for the global opioid abatement settlements, ratifying the city's prior participation and authorizing the city manager to execute related settlement documents.

Finance staff explained the Texas term sheet splits settlement funds with 15% to cities and counties, 70% to the Texas opioid abatement fund council that administers the statewide program, and 15% to the state for oversight and coordination. City staff reported Heath has received $19,347 so far from the settlements.

Council members asked about the distribution formula used to compute each city's share. Staff pointed to an exhibit in the meeting packet that breaks down allocations by city and said that county facilities, hospitals and region-based formulas are among factors in statewide allocation calculations; staff said they would confirm and return any additional details requested.

Council members also asked whether the settlements are a one-time payout; staff said the current settlements pay out over time and that future settlements could become available if other companies reach agreements. Staff said local programming of the funds must follow strategies in the state term sheet and gave examples such as public safety training, supplies and prevention and recovery efforts; council retains authority to program the city's allocation.

The motion to approve the Texas term sheet and ratify participation was made by Councilman Olmby and seconded by Councilman Myers and passed unanimously.