The Court approved accepting settlement payments totaling $210,313 for damage to county equipment and property, $173,053 in workers' compensation recoveries, $150,215 in tort and other settlements, denial of 168 claims, and five releases in exchange for payments totaling $25,846 for property damage claims.
What it means for you
Harris County will receive funds from these settlements and recoveries, and the County Judge is authorized to sign the related release documents.
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): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent
4–0, per the official record.