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City Agreement to Transfer Opioid Settlement Funds to Pinellas County

Original title: RESOLUTION NO. 24-11. A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY PERTAINING TO THE USE OF FUNDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE MULTI-DISTRICT OPIOID LITIGATION AND SUBJECT TO THE STATEWIDE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (THE FLORIDA PLAN); APPROVING OF THE ASSIGNMENT FOR SUCH FUNDS TO BE ASSIGNED TO PINELLAS COUNTY AND DISTRIBUTED FOR USE BY PINELLAS COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FIRST AND FINAL READING

July 11, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The City is transferring its legal right to receive opioid settlement payments to Pinellas County, meaning the County will now be responsible for the administration and allocation of these specific public health funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pinellas County

The County assumes the responsibility for receiving and distributing the opioid settlement funds.

City Residents

The administration of opioid settlement funds previously allocated to the City will now be managed at the County level.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 11, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This resolution authorizes the City to assign its share of funds from the to Pinellas County. The County will receive and manage these funds for distribution under the terms of the statewide Florida Plan.

Key Facts

The City is assigning its rights to receive funds from the multi-district opioid litigation to Pinellas County.
Pinellas County is authorized to receive and distribute these funds.
The use of these funds is subject to the requirements of the statewide memorandum of understanding known as 'The Florida Plan'.
This resolution was processed as a first and final reading.
The resolution is filed under number 24-2513.
The resolution was introduced on June 26, 2024.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the City still manage the opioid settlement money?

No, the City is assigning its rights to these funds to Pinellas County, which will handle the distribution.

What rules govern how this money is spent?

The funds must be used in accordance with the statewide memorandum of understanding known as 'The Florida Plan'.

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Centralization of Opioid Funds

The City is opting to consolidate its opioid settlement resources under the County's management rather than managing them independently.

Pinellas County

Connected Entities

otherThe Florida Plan“The statewide memorandum of understanding governing the use of opioid litigation”Map →

organizationCity Council“The governing body passing the resolution.”Map →

locationPinellas County“The entity receiving the assignment of funds for distribution.”Map →

Sources

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