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Board approves $5.55 million settlement in City of Yuma v. Yuma County Flood Control District
Summary
Following an executive session, the Yuma County Flood Control District board authorized a $5,550,000 settlement with the City of Yuma and directed execution of settlement documents using available reserves; the board voted to approve the settlement during the open meeting.
After returning to open session, a motion was made and seconded to authorize and approve settlement of the claims in City of Yuma v. Yuma County Flood Control District for a payment of $5,550,000. The motion directed use of available and appropriated reserves and authorized executing all necessary settlement documents subject to council review.
The board approved the action by voice vote; the motion carried. No further details about the claim amount breakdown, legal terms or confidentiality conditions were stated in the open meeting record. Staff indicated required settlement documents would be executed and submitted for any necessary follow‑up review as the district completes the transaction.
The approval resolves the pending litigation referenced in the meeting and instructs staff to proceed with settlement execution and administrative steps; the board adjourned after the vote.
