Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: September 2, 2025
Title:
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Approval of and authorization to execute Resolution No. 1700, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to take all appropriate actions for the election, engagement, participation, release, and settlement of proposed opioid settlements
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Background:
Previously, the City Council authorized settlement of opioid related claims against Walmart; however, the City Manager has not been authorized to take the appropriate actions necessary to engage in settlements with other parties and in the same or other similar cases. This Resolution grants the City Manager the authority to take any necessary actions on behalf of the City of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to engage and effectuate additional settlements related to opioid lawsuits, including communicating with the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office; provided, however, the City Manager must provide reports on actions taken to the City Council at City Council Meetings.
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Requested By: Trevor Dennis, City Attorney
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: Resolution No. 1700
Recommendation:
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Approve Resolution No. 1700 and authorize its execution.
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