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Resolution No. 10 - 8 0 6 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO CO-
SPONSOR THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM;AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS
NECESSARY IN ORDER FOR THE CITY TO BECOME A
SPONSOR OF THE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the National League of Cities has launched a new program for member cities to
assist residents with the high costs of prescription drugs; and
WHEREAS,participating cities are able to offer savings on prescription drugs for residents
who do not have health insurance,a traditional pharmacy benefit plan,or whose prescriptions are not
covered by insurance; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program is in
collaboration with CVS Caremark; and
WHEREAS,participants in the Program can save an average of twenty percent(20%)off the
full retail costs of prescription medication; and
WHEREAS,residents who participate in the Program will not be charged a fee and there are
no limits on the Program; and
WHEREAS,the City of Opa-locka agrees to promote the Program through local media and
through various means of communication,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Resolution No.108- 8062
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes the City,in
coordination with the National League of Cities, to co-sponsor the National League of Cities
Prescription Discount Card Program. The City Commission further authorizes the City Manager to
take any and all steps necessary in order for the City of Opa-locka to co-sponsor the Prescription
Discount Card Program.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 2 day of MAY , 2010.
JO . KELLEY
MAYOR
At -. App k ved a'i to f i .; i ufficiency:
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DEBORAH S. IRBY JO 7' ' ELLER, ESQ.
CITY CLERK C 1` A â–ºORNEY
MAY 12, 2010
DATE
Moved by: JOHNSON
Second by: TAYLOR
Commission Vote: 5-0
Commissioner Tydus: yes
Commissioner Johnson: ye s
Commissioner Holmes: ye s
Vice-Mayor Taylor: yes
Mayor Kelley: ye s