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A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Mr. Stephens explained that this is an annual ordinance that is the second step of the 2023 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Project. Again, this year’s program area covers all city streets west of Far Hills that were not repaired as part of last year’s program. It was introduced with a first reading at the March 6, 2023 Council meeting.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Stephens and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the ordinance be passed.

Upon call of the roll on the question of the motion, the following vote was recorded:

MR. WILLIAM D. DUNCAN YEA
MR. STEVEN BYINGTON YEA
MR. ROBERT P. STEPHENS YEA
MRS. LEIGH TURBEN YEA

There being four (4) yea votes and no (0) nay votes thereon, said ordinance was declared duly passed and it was so ordered.

AN ORDINANCE
BY VICE MAYOR BYINGTON NO 4975
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2024 TAX BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF OAKWOOD, OHIO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 2024.

A copy of the ordinance, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that to comply with Section 6.01 of the City Charter, this is an annual housekeeping ordinance to estimate the city’s revenues and expenses for calendar year 2024.

This was a first reading of the ordinance, so Vice Mayor Byington made no motion.

A RESOLUTION
BY VICE MAYOR BYINGTON NO 1907
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CITY OF OAKWOOD’S ACCEPTANCE OF AND PARTICIPATION IN PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ONGOING NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Vice Mayor Byington explained that Ohio is included in ongoing litigation involving the national prescription opioid epidemic. This is complex, multi-district litigation occurring nationwide, and there are many defendants including opioid distributors and manufacturers.

In 2021 Oakwood signed a document known as the OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”). In doing so, Oakwood joined with political subdivisions throughout the state to agree on a mechanism for distributing any opioid settlements that may be reached.

In 2021 state-level settlements were reached with several opioid distributors, including AmeriSource Bergen, McKesson, and Cardinal Health. Those settlements are being distributed to local governments according to the terms of the OneOhio MOU.

In late 2022 state-level settlements were reached with several pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, as well as two opioid manufacturers, Teva and Allergan. The resolution being introduced tonight will allow Oakwood to opt in to the local government portion of these settlements, which would then be distributed under the framework already established by the OneOhio MOU. These are structured settlements that will be distributed over a period of six (6) years. The money is restricted for use in abating the opioid epidemic.

Thereupon, it was moved by Vice Mayor Byington and seconded by Mr. Stephens that the resolution be passed.