Bill No. 22-16 Resolution to Opt-Back-In to the State of Indiana's Opioid Litigation Settlement

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F-11t d lit MAR 2 ; 1UZ4 BILL NO. 22-16 �� DAVdN M.JdNES CITY CLE8K,SOUTH BEND,IN RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA'S OPT BACK IN TO THE STATE OF INDIANA'S STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID LITIGATION UNDER IND. CODE 4-16-15 WHEREAS, The City of South Bend has been actively engaged in pursuing damages caused by the manufacture,sale,and distribution of opioids through outside counsel in multidistrict litigation; and WHEREAS, on June 14,2021 this Council enacted Resolution No. 4916-21 opting out of the State of Indiana's opioid settlement plan as codified by Ind. Code 4-6-15 et seq.; and WHEREAS, recent legislation amending Indiana Code 4-6-15 has been adopted by the Indiana legislature and signed into law by Governor Holcomb which the City considers to be more beneficial to its interests and which extends the time limit for opting back in to the State's settlement; and WHEREAS, The City of South Bend, Indiana, after due consideration of said legislation, has determined that it is in the best interest of its citizens to opt back in to the opioids' settlements under Indiana Code 4-6-15-2. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The City of South Bend, Indiana, having considered whether to elect to opt back in to the opioids settlements under Indiana Code 4-6-15-2, hereby resolves that the City of South Bend now exercises its election to opt back in to the opioid settlements, and its duly authorized agent is directed to submit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Indiana Attorney General by July 15, 2022. SECTION II.This Resolution shall be effective from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Sharon L. McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council