HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-27 00-150 RESOLVEMarch 9. 2000
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Resolve, Authorizing the qty Solicitors Office to Investigate and Analyze the Legal
Basis for Establishing a Methadone Oinic in the Greater Bangor Region.
WHEREAS, the Office of Substance Abuse is proposing to establish a methadone clinic in the
City of Bangor for clients currently being served in Winslow; and
WHEREAS, Mere Is a serious question whether or not there is existing statutory authority in
Maine for the establishment and operation of methadone clinics; and
WHEREAS, under the Code of Federal Regulations, the qty of Bangor, as an `interested
person", has Me right to propose that the Food and Drug Administration deny approval of any
application to receive shipments of narcotic drugs; and
WHEREAS, it Is in the interest of the citizens of the City of Bangor and the greater Bangor
region that all legal issues Involving the establishment of a methadone clinic be thoroughly
Investigated and analyzed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE rr RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR,
THAT:
The Office of the City Solicitor is hereby authorized and directed to investigate and pursue, at
the direction of the City Manager and Mayor of the City of Bangor, all legal rights of the qty
regarding the establishment of a methadone clinic In the City or the greater Bangor region.
This shall include engaging in discusslons with the Maine Attorneys General Office, United
States Attorneys Office, the Food and Drug Administration, and any other appropriate State or
Federal Agency.
IN CITY COUNCIL
March 27, 2000
00-15011
Notion for Passage
RESOLVE
Made and seconded ,
Passed Title, Authorizing the City Solicitar's
Office to Investigate and Analyze the
Legal Basis for Establishing a Nethadane
- Clinic in the Greater Bangor Region
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