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A resolution accepting a donation of a life-saving medication from Hikma Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
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WHEREAS, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., wishes to donate 2500 boxes of Kloxxado, a life-saving medication which reverses opioid overdoses, valued at $105,000.00, to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of the donation documentation is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws § 5.04.120(B), donations to departments exceeding $7,500 in value may be accepted upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the donation by Hikma Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc. of opioid overdose reversal medication, valued at $105,000.00, to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, pursuant to the donation documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is hereby authorized to accept this donation for its use and benefit.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution accepts a donation of 2,500 boxes of Kloxxado 8mg dose of Naxolone, a medication which reverses opioid overdoses, from Hikma Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc. to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. The Kloxxado will be given to at-risk individuals. The estimated value of this donation is $105,000.