HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2026-025CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2026- 02x2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS
OPIOID SETTLEMENT CONCERNING THE NATIONAL OPIOID CRISIS;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER AND STAFF TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a proposed national settlement agreement has been reached that would
resolve all opioid claims with six (6) regional distributors/dispenser defendants (the
"Remnant Defendants Settlement"). The six (6) defendants are 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) (the "Six Remnant Defendants"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, hereby elects to
participate in the Remnant Defendants Settlement and authorizes the Mayor, City Manager,
City Secretary, and/or City staff to execute a Combined Subdivision Participation and
Release Form, and any and all related forms concerning the Remnant Defendants
Settlement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, authorizes the Mayor,
City Manager, City Secretary, and/or City staff to execute any and all documents related
thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this
Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, hereby elects to
participate in the Remnant Defendants Settlement, and authorizes the Mayor, City Manager
and/or City Secretaryto execute the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form,
and any and all related forms concerning the Remnant Defendants Settlement.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, hereby authorizes the
Mayor, City Manager, City Secretary and/or City staff to execute any and all documentation
necessary related to the Remnant Defendants Settlement, and to take any and all other
steps requested or authorized by relative to the Remnant Defendants Settlement referenced
in this Resolution.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage in accordance with law.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS, THIS 7"' DAY OF APRIL, 2026.
ATTEST:
Richard Boyer, Mayor
Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secreta 1
D AS TO FORM:
oore, City Attorney