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APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN ADDITIONAL STATEWIDE OPIOID SETTLEMENTS
WHEREAS, the opioid use leading to overdoses and deaths has been declared a
nationwide public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, nationwide settlements have been reached with five additional
companies to resolve claims by state and local governments that these companies
contributed to the opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be divided and distributed within the State of Colorado
as described in the Colorado Opioids Settlement Memorandum of Understanding (State
MOU), as approved by the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
The Board approves, and authorizes the Mayor to sign, additional settlement
participation forms in substantially the form now before the Board. The Board authorizes
the Town Administrator to approve any future settlement forms under the State MOU.
DATED this T.t°' day of , 2023.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney