File #: 23-567    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/31/2023 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 12/4/2023
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD REGARDING NEW YORK OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. RLA-TMP-4800 Teva Pharmaceutical Opioid Settlement Cover Letter to Legislature, 2. RLA FORM 4800, 3. RLA-TMP-4800, 4. RLA-TMP-4800 final_ny_teva_agreement_-_execution_version90, 5. RLA-TMP-4800 final_ny_teva_exhibit_packet, 6. RLA-TMP-4800 Teva Participating Subdivision Certification Form.Blank, 7. 23-567 Health 4 - TMP-4800 - Teva Pharm Opioid Settlement funds

RESOLUTION NO. 567

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD REGARDING NEW YORK OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS

 

                     Introduced:  12/4/23

                     By Health Committee:

 

WHEREAS, The Director of the Department of Mental Health has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD to accept settlement funding from the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $97,506, and

 

WHEREAS, The Director has indicated the funding will be used to address substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery service needs in Albany County, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD, Israel to accept settlement funding from the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $97,506, and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.