Item 3 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This item approves a legal settlement in a lawsuit brought against the City by Carmen Vazquez, on her own behalf and as next friend of two minor children, filed in Williamson County district court. Settlements like this close out litigation without a trial, and Council has to sign off before the City pays. The money comes from Austin Water's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget; the settlement amount is not listed in the agenda item.
Current official agenda wording
Approve a settlement in Carmen Vazquez, Individually and as next friend of Elisa Rojas and Reymundo Rojas, minor children v. City of Austin, et al., Cause No. 25-1218-C39 in the 395th District Court, Williamson County, Texas. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water.
"without objection, the consent agenda is adopted with the Mayor Watson being shown, voting no on items 48 through 59 and Council Member Alter being shown voting no on item number 49. [00:45:01]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
Attributed statements from the meeting transcript, not official agenda values.
- Assistant City Attorney recommended a $112,000 settlement in the Carmen Vazquez motor vehicle accident lawsuit.