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its adoption:
Member Mark Yelich
RESOLUTION NO.
introduced the following resolution and moved
2009 -74
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A PRESCRIPTION
DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
OF CITIES IN COLLABORATION WITH CVS CAREMARK, TO PROVIDE
BROOKLYN CENTER RESIDENTS SAVINGS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE
WHEREAS, many citizens of Brooklyn Center are among the millions of
Americans without insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities (NLC) is sponsoring a program in
collaboration with CVS Caremark to provide relief to city residents around the country from the high
cost of prescription drugs; and
WHEREAS, NLC Prescription Discount Card Program will be available to member
cities of NLC at no cost to those cities; and
WHEREAS, CVS Caremark will provide participating cities with prescription
discount cards, marketing materials, and customer support; and
WHEREAS, the discount cards offer an average savings of 20 percent off the retail
price of most prescription drugs, has no enrollment form or membership fee, no restrictions based on
the resident's age or income level, and may be used by city residents and their families any time their
prescriptions are not covered by insurance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that they will inform the NLC of its intent to participate in the NLC
Prescription Discount Card Program and will work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the
program to the benefit of the residents of Brooklyn Center.
Mav 26, 2009
Date
ATTEST: r iaM iiii/t�B6/C,
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.