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Council authorizes settlement in Dedrick v. Land Trust; no cost to city

3443674 · May 22, 2025
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Summary

After closed session, the council authorized the city manager to enter a settlement in the case Roseanne Dedrick v. Land Trust of Santa Cruz County in which another party will pay $100,000; the city will bear no cost.

After convening in closed session, the Scotts Valley City Council reported a settlement authorization in the case Roseanne Dedrick v. Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

City Attorney reported the council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to enter into a settlement under which one of the other parties to the litigation will pay $100,000 to resolve the matter. The city attorney said the settlement agreement will impose no cost to the city. The council did not discuss settlement details in open session and did not identify the other contracting party in the public report.

The council adjourned after the report; staff will complete settlement paperwork and proceed as authorized.