SUBJECT
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A Motion of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of the Participation Form to the Purdue Direct Settlement for the City of Laredo Public Health Department and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from this submission.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 7.1: Improve access to health services for all residents.
• Policy 7.1.2: Ensure affordability and accessibility of health and recovery services for underserved populations.
• Goal 7.6: Protect the community from public health risks, including substance use and addiction-related harms.
• Policy 7.6.2: Support prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery programs to address substance use disorders.
• Policy 7.6.4: Expand partnerships and funding to sustain long-term responses to the opioid crisis.
Summary of alignment: This resolution aligns with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan by supporting local participation in the Purdue Direct Settlement, which provides resources to combat the opioid epidemic. Through this initiative, the City can access critical funding to expand prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction programs. By securing and managing opioid abatement funds, the City advances the Plan’s goals of improving health access, protecting residents from substance use-related harms, and strengthening the public health system’s capacity to respond to addiction and behavioral health challenges.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The proposed settlement is being implemented in connections with Purdue’s bankruptcy proceedings, and includes, among other components, the resolution of Purdue’s claims. Funding is distributed to states according to the allocation agreement reached among the Attorneys General. Through the Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund, the City of Laredo Public Health Department will be able to implement a wide variety of strategies to combat the opioid crisis, including prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction initiatives.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that Council approves the motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: N/A
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact to apply.