The Court approved accepting payments totaling $99,737 for damage to county equipment and property and $4,367 in workers' compensation recoveries, settling tort and other claims for $40,875, denying 65 claims, and having the County Judge sign three releases in exchange for $8,898 for property damage.
What it means for you
Harris County will collect money owed to it for damage to its property and workers' compensation cases, resolve various legal claims, and formally deny dozens of 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: (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.