The Court approved accepting a total of $258,778 in payments for damages to county property and other claims, $3,131 in workers' compensation recoveries, settling tort and other claims for $50,731, denying 74 claims, and authorizing the County Judge to sign one release for a $188 property damage payment to the county.
What it means for you
The county will collect money owed to it from various legal settlements, resolve outstanding tort claims by paying $50,731, and formally close 74 denied claims.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, 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.