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C. Kimo Alameda, Ph. D <br />Mayor <br />cPJ�� t `•Hily�s <br />•+T:r woi': r�� <br />'�>� CI•Mj,� <br />COUNTY OF HAWAI`I <br />Elizabeth A. Strance <br />Corporation Counsel <br />J S. Yoshimoto <br />Assistant Corporation <br />Counsel <br />OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL <br />101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325 . Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • Phone (808) 961-8251 . Fax (808) 961-8622 <br />December 27, 2024 <br />Sent via E-mail and Hand Delivery <br />Honorable Holeka Inaba, Chairman <br />and Members of the Hawaii County Council <br />25 Aupuni Street <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />ram_ <br />IuTJ <br />Re: Resolution Authorizing the Employment of a Private Attorney to Represent the <br />County of Hawaii in Opioid Litigation Against Target and Similarly Situated <br />Defendants. <br />Dear Chairman Inaba and Hawaii County Council Members: <br />The Office of the Corporation Counsel respectfully requests that the above -entitled <br />matter be waived past Committee and placed on the Council's January 8, 2025 agenda. There is <br />an imminent need to obtain such approval to proceed with entering into this agreement with the <br />State of Hawaii to facilitate the receipt of settlement funds. <br />Thank you for your assistance and consideration. If you have any questions or concerns, <br />please do not hesitate to contact me at (808) 961-8251. <br />Sincerely, <br />DAKOTA K. FRENZ <br />Deputy Corporation Counsel <br />DKF:evh <br />,4 Res. 5 L)- 9- FV > <br />Comm. No. 12 <br />Ref. To: CMS W E0 <br />Ref. Date DEC 3 1 2024 <br />Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider <br />