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Harlingen authorizes participation in Kroger opioid settlement; estimated local share roughly $12,500
Summary
The commission authorized the city manager to submit participation paperwork to join the Kroger opioid settlement. Staff estimated Harlingen’s share at roughly $12,500 but said the exact amount will be calculated under the settlement formula.
The Harlingen City Commission authorized the city manager on Jan. 15 to sign a participation form to join the nationwide Kroger opioid settlement and receive the city's allocated share of settlement proceeds.
City staff described the action as a procedural step to permit Harlingen to collect any funds due under the settlement distribution formula. Staff noted the settlement is part of a larger federal action addressing the opioid crisis and that funds are allocated according to an agreed formula that includes population and other factors. At the meeting staff provided an estimated local allocation of about $12,500 but said the precise figure will be determined by the final distribution calculations.
Commissioners approved the participation authorization by voice vote. No programmatic spending decisions tied to the funds were made at the meeting; staff did not present a proposed use for potential proceeds.
