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Bothell council approves settlement in Simmers v. Bothell case; terms not specified publicly
Summary
After an executive session on litigation, the Bothell City Council voted 7‑0 on July 15 to authorize settlement of Simmers v. Bothell on terms described in executive session; the council directed city attorneys to execute necessary documents and did not disclose the settlement amount.
Bothell — The Bothell City Council met in executive session July 15 to discuss pending litigation and subsequently approved a motion to settle Simmers v. Bothell.
What happened: Following the closed session the council reconvened and Council member Mankie moved to approve settlement of the estate of Simmers v. Bothell et al “up to the amount proposed in executive session on terms acceptable to the city's outside counsel in this matter and to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the same.” The motion was seconded and approved by roll call, 7‑0.
What is public: The council recorded its action approving the settlement and authorized execution of settlement documents. The public agenda and the motion do not disclose the settlement amount or the detailed terms discussed in the closed session. The council cited attorney privilege and litigation confidentiality in moving the item from executive session to public action.
Next steps: City attorneys will finalize and execute settlement documents as authorized by the council. Staff did not provide further detail at the meeting; the settlement amount and specific terms were not stated on the public record.
