To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: John Christofferson, Acting County Attorney
Prepared By:
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Writer Mott, Deputy County Attorney
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Subject:
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Approval of Litigation Settlement Agreement
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this request is to obtain authorization for the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners to sign a settlement agreement that has been negotiated in the pending litigation of Natalie Cadona v. Michael Magee; Case No. 2026CV30103, a review of which was previously provided to the Board in executive session.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Economic Resilience and Stability - Support long-term economic resilience through responsible fiscal and investment strategies.
Background and Discussion: The Cadona claims were raised in her civil Lawsuit which was filed in January 2026. An agreement between all parties resolving the need for further litigation has been reached.
Alternatives: Allow the case to proceed to trial or continue to negotiate a different resolution.
Fiscal Impact: This has been previously discussed with the Board. This settlement agreement will reduce future litigation costs and future potential claims against the County and is offset by other department savings.
Alignment with Strategic Implementation Strategies: N/A.
Concurrence: N/A