The Piedmont City Council, on Tuesday, agreed to join cities across the nation in a lawsuit aimed at fighting the ongoing opioid epidemic.
The goal of the lawsuit is to hold drug manufacturers and/or distributors who have contributed to the epidemic accountable, as well as to recover funds spent by cities and law enforcement agencies to fight the rising problem.
At the recommendation of city attorney Ron Allen, the council agreed to enter the lawsuit at no cost to the city.
At the request of Fire Chief Mike Ledbetter, the council agreed to spend $20,637 of fire tax money to replace a water pumping skid unit on the department’s only brush truck.
Additionally, a hose dryer was declared surplus, which Ledbetter said will be donated to the nearby Spring Garden Volunteer Fire Department.
The council also accepted a low bid of $9,200 to replace a 30-year old air conditioning unit at the Clyde H. Pike Civic Center’s banquet room.
Bills for payment were approved in the amount of $225,870.51.
The next regular Piedmont City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th, following the work session, which is set for 5:30pm.