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Floresville council approves settlement with Lorenzo Herrera, amends budget to cover $230,000 payout
Summary
The Floresville City Council on May 8 approved a comprehensive settlement with Lorenzo Herrera and adopted an amendment to the fiscal 2024–25 general fund budget that moves $230,000 from reserves to pay the settlement.
FLORESVILLE, Texas — The Floresville City Council on May 8 approved a comprehensive settlement agreement with Lorenzo Herrera and adopted an ordinance amending the fiscal 2024–25 general fund budget to move $230,000 from the city's reserve fund to cover the payout.
The council voted unanimously, 5–0, to approve the settlement after a closed executive session for attorney consultation under Texas Government Code §551.071. The budget amendment (Ordinance No. 2025-005) shifts $230,000 from the reserve fund and records a corresponding $230,000 increase to salaries in the general fund to cover the expenditure.
City officials recessed to an executive session on the settlement matter under Texas Government Code §551.071 and returned to open session before voting to approve the comprehensive settlement agreement with Lorenzo Herrera. The motion to approve was made by Marissa Jimenez and seconded by Councilwoman Frances Flores; council members voted 5–0 in favor.
The budget ordinance reads that the amendment affects only the general fund and updates appropriations “in accordance with the Local Government Code.” The ordinance identifies a $230,000 credit from the reserve fund and a $230,000 debit to salaries to fund the payout. No further details about the settlement terms were disclosed in open session.
The council’s action completes the legal settlement and records the budget change for the current fiscal year. The ordinance and the settlement agreement were approved as the council closed its May 8 meeting.
