Legislation Details

File #: 26-5728    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
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 $137,011 and six workers’ compensation recovery in the total amount of $6,087; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $172,839; denial of 138 claims; and that the County Judge execute seven releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $47,324 in connection with a property damage claim.
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Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

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 $137,011 and six workers’ compensation recovery in the total amount of $6,087; tort claim and other settlement recommendations in the amount of $172,839; denial of 138 claims; and that the County Judge execute seven releases in exchange for payment to the county in the amount of $47,324 in connection with a property damage claim.
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Background and Discussion:

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

Expected Impact:

Recoveries from external 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:

Prior Court Action (if any):
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