Resolution No. 19-16 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 19-j
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WASHINGTON COUNTY'S DRUG TAKEBACK ORDINANCE,
NO. 848,AND ACCEPTING ITS EFFECT IN THE CITY OF TIGARD
WHEREAS, Washington County, acting as the Local Public Health Authority, is proposing to adopt a Drug
Takeback Ordinance, No. 848 (the "County Ordinance"), requiring the manufacturers of drugs to create and
pay for a program to take back drugs from the residents of Washington County at no cost, at convenient
locations,and to offer a free mail back program;and
WHEREAS, the County Ordinance is intended to provide for drug manufacturers to pay for the removal of
drugs that are taken by residents to local law enforcement locations for disposal;and
WHEREAS,by Washington County acting as the Local Public Health Authority, the County Ordinance will be
effective countywide,including within the city limits of Tigard;and
WHEREAS,Washington County has sought input from affected cities,including Tigard,as well as support for
the County Ordinance.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard City Council supports Washington County's Drug Takeback Ordinance,
No. 848,and accepts that the County Ordinance will be effective within the City of Tigard.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 3 day of 2019.
M yo -City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder- City of Tigar
RESOLUTION NO. 19-
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