HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-038 Ordinance to create a fund to account for Opioid Settlement RevenueORDINANCE NO. 2024-038
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the establishment of a Special Revenue Fund 155 Opioid
Settlement Fund.
WHEREAS, the opioid crisis has significantly impacted the health, safety, and welfare of
our community, leading to increased healthcare costs, loss of productivity, and a rise in substance
use disorders, crime and etc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has entered into settlement agreements with
manufacturers, distributors, and other parties whereas the settlement funds are to be used
specifically to address and mitigate the effects of the opioid crisis; and
WHEREAS the proper management of these funds is essential to ensure accountability,
transparency, and effectiveness in addressing the opioid epidemic; and
WHEREAS City Staff has determined that maintaining opioid settlement funds in a
separate account will provide clear tracking of expenditures, enhance fiscal responsibility, and
promote public trust in the management of these funds is in the best interest of the City of Yakima
and its residents; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Council does hereby incorporate the above "whereas" recitals as
findings in support of this ordinance to establish a separate Special Revenue Fund 155 to account
for the Opioid Abatement.
Section 2. A new chapter, 3.129, is hereby added to the City of Yakima Municipal Code
to read as follows:
3.129 Opioid Abatement Fund.
A. There is created the Opioid Abatement Fund.
B. The Opioid Abatement Fund shall consist of monies obtained from settlements
with entities within the pharmaceutical supply chain and distributed to the city.
The use of settlement proceeds shall only be to meet opioid settlement
strategies listed in the One Washington Memorandum of Understanding
Between Washington Municipalities.
Section 3. If any provision of this ordinance is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 4. This ordinance is one making appropriation and shall take effect immediately
upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 3rd day of December, 2024.
ATTEST:
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
First Reading: November 19, 2024
Publication Date: December 7, 2024
Effective Date: December 7, 2024
OM.
ricia ers, ayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.C.
For Meeting of: December 3, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Ordinance to create a fund to account for Opioid Settlement Revenue
(Second Reading)
SUBMITTED BY:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
*Viren Mayani, Director of Finance and Budget
Kimberly Domine, Financial Services Manager
Jen Paxton, Financial Services Officer
The City of Yakima has received settlement funds from a number of state lawsuits against opioid
manufacturers, distributors and prescribers. Those funds are required to be used as outlined in the
settlement agreement and the One Washington Memorandum. Additionally, the City Council has
adopted a policy for the distribution of the opioid settlement funds, as required by the settlement
agreement.
Effective management of these funds is crucial for accountability and transparency.
City staff recommends maintaining the opioid settlement funds in a separate account to ensure clear
tracking of expenditures and promote public trust, which is beneficial for Yakima and its residents.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION: Pass Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
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