The Court approved accepting payments from several settlements involving damage to county equipment and property ($112,870), workers' compensation recoveries ($28,423), and tort/other claims ($54,206), while denying 104 claims and authorizing the County Judge to sign four releases worth $2,867.
What it means for you
The county will receive settlement money from parties who damaged county property or owe workers' compensation reimbursements, and 104 other claims against the county were denied.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
4–0, per the official record.