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Council authorizes $415,853.36 in partial flood-damage settlements for four properties
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to execute four partial settlement agreements totaling $415,853.36 for flood damage from a 2019 incident affecting properties near 15th Street and Grand Avenue; vote recorded with one abstention and one excused member.
The Everett City Council on Oct. 22 authorized the mayor to execute four partial settlement agreements resolving property damage claims from a 2019 flood near 15th Street and Grand Avenue. The settlements cover yard and property damage but do not resolve unresolved bluff-related damage.
Nut graf: The four partial settlements total $415,853.36 and must be authorized so the administration can execute the agreements and close those portions of the claims. The city attorney described the payments as partial because some bluff-related claims remain unsettled.
The settlement amounts read into the record by the city attorney were: Olsen residence — $11,878.34; Seidenberg residence — $192,624.26; Snell residence — $25,115.62; Tanaka residence — $186,235.14. The total is $415,853.36.
A council motion to approve the settlements was moved and seconded. In the roll call, Councilmembers Ryan, Voegely, Fossey, Tuohy and Vice President Zarlingo voted yes; President Schwab registered “no — abstain.” Councilmember Scott Bader was excused from the meeting. The City Attorney’s Office said the settlements cover property and yard damage but do not resolve ongoing bluff-related claims.
Ending: The council’s authorization allows the mayor to sign the four partial settlement agreements; the remaining bluff-related claims remain open for further negotiation or litigation.
