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Council authorizes city manager to execute settlement agreement (Ordinance 25-37)
Summary
On third reading, Council adopted Ordinance 25-37 authorizing the city manager to execute a settlement agreement; staff said the ordinance grants the manager authority to sign the finalized agreement to meet the city's obligations.
On July 14, 2025 the Delaware City Council adopted Ordinance 25-37 on third reading, granting the city manager authority to execute a settlement agreement previously discussed in executive session.
City legal counsel summarized the item and told council that the ordinance provides authority for City Manager Brick (as referenced in the presentation) to sign the settlement agreement and for staff to take actions necessary to meet the city's obligations under the agreement. The presentation noted this matter had been discussed in executive session prior to the public meeting and the third reading was to provide authorization to finalize the settlement.
Councilor Schaffer moved for approval; Councilor Frazier seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor (Miss Griffith, Mister Haynes, Miss Frazier, Vice Mayor Schaffer, Mayor Bridal). The mayor declared the motion carries.
The ordinance grants authority to staff to execute the agreement; the council did not provide further public details about the settlement terms during the meeting.
