The county is seeking approval of several legal and financial actions: accepting $137,011 in property damage payments and $6,087 in workers' compensation recoveries, settling tort and other claims for $172,839, denying 138 claims, and having the County Judge sign seven releases in exchange for $47,324 from a property damage claim.
What it means for you
The county will resolve a range of outstanding legal claims, receiving payments, settling cases, and officially rejecting others.
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.