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Council approves de‑annexation ordinance and $1,160 in post‑settlement legal fees
Summary
Prairie View council approved an ordinance de‑annexing property owned by Timothy Smith and voted unanimously to pay $1,160 in post‑settlement legal fees that were part of the settlement agreement; special counsel explained the fees derive from the earlier settlement.
The Prairie View City Council approved an ordinance de‑annexing property owned by Timothy Smith pursuant to an agreement reached earlier in May. Special counsel explained the council previously passed a resolution that authorized the next steps; the ordinance was moved and seconded and the council voted to approve the de‑annexation.
On a related agenda item the council considered payment of post‑settlement legal fees incurred by Timothy Smith to enforce that settlement. Special counsel said the request was pursuant to the settlement agreement. After some debate about whether the city should pay post‑settlement fees, council approved payment of $1,160 and the motion passed unanimously. One council member expressed a principled preference not to pay legal fees but voted with the majority after counsel and motion.
