IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
160095
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
151803
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL AND MURPHY
Title
Resolution relating to the City of Milwaukee’s financial commitment to cover future disposal costs regarding a Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program.
Analysis
The City of Milwaukee agrees to cover up to $50,000 for disposal costs of residual mail-back envelopes held by the United States Postal Service if the City of Milwaukee ceases collecting mail-back envelopes under the Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program.
Body
Whereas, A 24-month Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program has been developed by the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and CVS Pharmacy with the support of the Wisconsin Office of the Attorney General, Milwaukee District Office, and the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA); and
Whereas, The Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program will use tamper-proof mail-back envelopes which will be distributed free of charge to residents in participating Milwaukee County area CVS Pharmacies and local participating police departments, including the Milwaukee Police Department; and
Whereas, Mail-back envelopes will be pre-addressed for delivery by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to participating police departments; and
Whereas, Pursuant to a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and CVS Pharmacy regarding the Mail-Back Prescription Drug Pilot Program, the City of Milwaukee agrees to assume receipt of sealed mail-back envelopes at Milwaukee Police Department stations, sub-stations and Milwaukee Police Department-sanctioned USPS Post Office Boxes (Common Council File No. 151803, a copy of which is attached to this file); and
Whereas, In accordance with DEA regulations, the USPS has adopted standards applicable to mail-back programs of pharmaceutical drugs as set forth in 453.7, Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Mail;...
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