Legislation Details

File #: 26-1567    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 2/25/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county property and other claims in the total amount of $258,778 and six workers' compensation recoveries in the total amount of $3,131; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $50,731; denial of 74 claims; and that the County Judge execute one release in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $188 in connection with a property damage claim.
Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of orders authorizing acceptance of payments in connection with settlement of damages to county property and other claims in the total amount of $258,778 and six workers' compensation recoveries in the total amount of $3,131; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $50,731; denial of 74 claims; and that the County Judge execute one release in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $188 in connection with a property damage claim.
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Background and Discussion:

This routine item includes payments to the county for damages to county property, injury to personnel, and other claims, as well as payments made to third parties for property damage and bodily injury. Claims recommended for denial are also included.

Expected Impact:

Recoveries from third parties exceed the total funds the county will pay during this reporting period.

Alternative Options:
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan...

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