HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-023 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
REMNANT DEFENDANTS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
ASSOCIATED PHARMACIES, INC. (AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATED
PHARMACIES), J M SMITH CORPORATION, LOUISIANA
WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC., MORRIS AND DICKSON CO.,
NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL WHOLESALE DRUG COMPANY, INC.,
AND UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. (INCLUDING ITS
SUBSIDIARIES SUPERVALU AND ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS); AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there has been a plethora of national litigation against certain
pharmaceutical companies and retail pharmacies to abate and alleviate the
impacts of the opioid epidemic throughout the nation and the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills (the "City") has obtained information
indicating that Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated
Pharmacies), J M Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug
Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale
Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its
subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) have reached a national
settlement agreement ("Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement");
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills finds that it is in the best
interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City for the
City to participate in the Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement and
the Manufacturers Settlement Agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports the Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement
and hereby approves the City's participation in the Remnant Defendants
Settlement Agreement.
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SECTION 3. The City Council finds the following:
a) There is a substantial need for repayment of opioid-related
expenditures and payment to abate opioid-related harms in and about
North Richland Hills, Texas.
b) The City Council also understands there is a need to create an
effective means of allocating any potential settlement funds obtained
under the Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement in a manner
and means that would promote an effective and meaningful use of the
funds in abating the opioid epidemic in the City.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or her designee to
execute all necessary and related documents on behalf of the City to
participate in the Remnant Defendants Settlement Agreement.
SECTION 5. All Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby
amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 13th day of April, 2026.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ack McCarty, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley A. nderle, City Attorney
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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TrudyW.LeWis
Assistant City Manager
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