Legislation Details

File #: 26-022    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 1/7/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/13/2026 Final action: 1/13/2026
Title: Request for approval of a settlement amount in a claim arising from a utilities matter; El Paso County District Court Case No. 24CV31928 Presenter: Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney
Attachments: 1. Quarterly Report

 

Title

Request for approval of a settlement amount in a claim arising from a utilities matter; El Paso County District Court Case No. 24CV31928

 

  Presenter: 

Marc Smith, Acting City Attorney

 

Body

  Summary:

The City Attorney has offered to settle litigation for an amount more than $250,000, contingent upon City Council approval. The claim alleges a breach of contract.

 

  Background: 

NA

  Previous Council Action:

NA

 

  Financial Implications:

There are sufficient funds to pay this settlement.

 

  City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:

NA

 

  Stakeholder Process:

NA

 

  Alternatives:

NA

 

Recommended Action

  Proposed Motion:

Move approval of the $5,350,000 settlement amount for El Paso County District Court Case No. 24CV31928

Summary of Ordinance Language

NA