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Res. No. 095-09-12904RESOLUTION NO. 95-09-12904 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCOUNT PROGRAM AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, recognized that many citizens of the City of South Miami may be among the millions of Americans without health insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities (the "NLC ") sponsors 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, the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program is available to member cities of NLC at no cost to those cities; and WHEREAS, CVS Caremark provides residents of participating cities with prescription discount cards, marketing materials and customer support; and WHEREAS, the discount cards offer an average saving of twenty percent (20 %) off the retail price of most prescription drugs (including pet medications that are also used to treat a human condition are covered), 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; and WHEREAS, Pet medications that are also used to treat a human condition are covered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF SOUTH MIAMI AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of South Miami, Florida hereby determines to inform the National League of Cities 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 South Miami. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of MaY 2009. Res. No. 95 -09 -12904 ATTEST: CITY CLERK READ AND ROVE TO FORM: 's ". Figueredo Nagm Gallop Figueredo, P.A. Office of the City Attorney W:\My Documents\resolutions \Resolution prescription drugs.pahner.doc Page 2 of 2 Mayor Feliu: Yea Vice Mayor Beasley: Yea Commissioner Newman: Yea Commissioner Palmer: Yea SAVE your residents an average of 20% off the retail price of prescription medication at no cost to the city. Asa member of National League of Cities (NLC) you can offer your residents a FREE prescription discount card that provides average savings of 20% off the retail price of prescription medication. Now residents who are without health insurance or a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance have a solution to obtain medications at a discount. There is no cost to your city to provide this program to city residents in collaboration with NLC. The city will be provided with approved marketing materials and tools to promote and launch the program. Printed ID cards and display materials (customized with the city name and logo) will be provided to give the city residents easy access to the program. Program materials are available in English and Spanish. One benefit of membership in the National League of Cities is that you can save your residents money at no cost to the city! National League of Cities Simple implementation process for the city and easy to access for the resident* The city works with a CVS Caremark representative to launch the prescription discount card program which takes approximately eight weeks from receipt of the completed 'Ready to get started' form (attached). Following the launch in your city, your residents will have: • Average savings of 20% • Easy access, nine out of 10 pharmacies nationwide participate in the program • No enrollment fees • No membership fees • No limit on how many times the card can be used • No age requirements • No income requirements • ALL family members are covered • Pet medications that are also used to treat a human condition are covered To obtain more information about the program, please contact Marc Shapiro at NLC (shapiro @nlc.org) or visit www.nlc.org; additional program information can .also be obtained at www.caremark.com /nlc. Cities may also sign up for the program by completing the form attached or on NLC's website www.nlc.org. The National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card program is administered by CVS Caremark, an experienced prescription discount card provider who has administered these programs since 1992. Your city must be a member in good standing of NLC to sponsor the program. * All communications must be reviewed and approved by NLC and CVS Caremark unless the city is using communications supplied by CVS Caremark. This is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. By using this card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount. Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy. 106041040 02109 City Name: Number of City Re City Web Site: _ Main City Contact: Title: Street Address: City: Complete the information below National League of Cities, Prescription Discount Card Program Phone:( ) - Fax:( e -mail: State: so r: s CVS Caremark will need a black and white jpg file of your city logo in order to create the customized city discount card. Please e -mail the logo as an attachment to ralph.frissore @caremark.com; and indicate city name and logo attached in the subject line. Please provide a contact name /street address for the delivery of the ID cards /display stands, if different from above: Please indicate how the city name should be referenced on the ID Please tear off this form and mail to: Marc Shapiro Manager, Corporate Programs National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004 Next Steps: Within 48 hours of receipt of this completed form you will be contacted by CVS Caremark to initiate the launch of the program in your city. The process to launch the program takes approximately eight weeks.