Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding pending and contemplated litigation, legal issues, legal strategy, settlement and mediation concerning Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi, et al.; Elevate QOF, LLC v. Peter Zanoni; City Ordinance No. 024256; the agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC for the Homewood Suites by Hilton project; the Termin

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This E-Session Item was passed after executive session. The following actions were considered: One-Reading Ordinance disapproving the Program, Expenditure, and Funding under the Termination, Settlement, and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; adjusting Type B Budget to withdraw funds from the terminated program for the Homewood Suite Incentive; directing the City Manager and City Staff not to make or facilitate payment; and providing for an effective date. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Campos. The Ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Council Members Campos, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson, and Vaughn voting "aye," and Council Members Barrera and Scott voting "no." Motion to approve a compromise settlement agreement with Ajit David for an amount of $450,000 for attorney fees and dismissal of the cases against the City and Mayor in the matter of Ajit David vs. City of Corpus Christi and Mayor Paulette Guajardo. Council Member Campos moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Vaughn. The Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:

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