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LTC 541-2018 Drug Enforcement Administration Prescription TakebaOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER LETTER TO CO¥MISSION NO. LTC# 541-2018 TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members FROM : Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ~-- DATE: October 10, 2018 SUBJECT: Drug Enforcement Administration rescription Takeback This letter to the Mayor and Commission is to inform you of the Police Department's sponsorship of the semi-annual DEA Prescription Takeback event. Too often unused , expired and unwanted prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands, or flushed down the drain where they make it into the water system. That's why a safe alternative is important. In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, on October 27 , 2018, the Miami Beach Police Department will host two drop off sites for the safe disposal of prescription medications . The addresses and times are listed below. • October 2yth from 1 O:OOam to 2:00pm at the headquarters building , located at 1100 Wash i ngton Avenue. • October 2yth from 1 O:OOam to 2:00pm at the North End Sub-Station (NESS), located at 6840 Indian Creek Drive. Anyone wishing to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medication is welcome to stop by either site. JLM/D~/WRG/tr