The Court approved a package of legal and insurance settlements, including accepting $58,037 for damaged county equipment and property, $8,182 in workers' compensation recoveries, paying $53,017 to settle tort and other claims, denying 26 claims, and authorizing the County Judge to sign two releases in exchange for $34,627 in property damage payments to the county.
What it means for you
Harris County will collect money owed to it for property damage and workers' compensation, pay out settlements on certain claims against it, and formally deny 26 other claims.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.