A. Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Improvements, Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Phase II, and Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel; Final Settlement Agreement;

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A. Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Improvements, Beck Branch Parallel Interceptor Phase II, and Plano Spring Creek Force Main Parallel; Final Settlement Agreement; Project No. 501- 0439- 16 Authorize final global settlement agreement of lawsuit styled Ark Contracting Services, LLC v. North Texas Municipal Water District, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Freese Nichols, Inc., and Garver, LLC.; Cause No. 471- 02694- 2023; In the 471st Judicial District Court, Collin County, Texas. President Hollifield stated that this item was discussed in the Executive Session and also with the Wastewater Committee and that Director Phil Dyer would provide a report from the Committee. Director Dyer stated that the Wastewater Committee was made aware yesterday that a recommended settlement had been reached. This item authorizes the execution of a settlement agreement resolving the lawsuit. Director Phil Dyer made a motion to authorize the final global settlement of a lawsuit as outlined and discusse

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).