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Council approves participation in proposed opioid‑related settlement
Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to participate in a proposed nationwide opioid settlement and to join the Virginia opioid abatement fund; staff said the nationwide settlements total roughly $720 million and noted an October response deadline for participation.
The council approved a resolution directing the city to participate in a proposed nationwide settlement of claims against manufacturers and distributors related to the opioid crisis and to work through the Virginia opioid abatement fund. City Attorney (presentation) described the settlement framework and said the nationwide settlement pool is approximately $720,000,000 and that exact city allocations will depend on the participation calculations handled by the attorney general's office.
City Attorney advised the council there is a deadline to indicate participation; staff cited an October 8 procedural date tied to this settlement. Council moved to adopt the resolution directing the city manager to execute necessary documents, and the motion passed on roll call. Council and staff said the funds, once allocated, would be used for abatement activities such as counseling and drug‑abatement programs.
