Item 38 Passed 10-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This authorizes the City to make an offer of judgment in the federal lawsuit Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin, and to pay the judgment if the Shields accept it. An offer of judgment is a legal move to resolve a case without going through a full trial. The specific dollar amount isn't listed in the agenda text, so the cost to the City would depend on the terms of any accepted offer.
The official agenda language
Authorize an offer of judgment in the matter of Glen and Mindy Shield v. City of Austin (Case No. 1:25-cv-01210) (WDTX) and payment of the judgment if accepted.
What got said
- Litigation chief recommended authorizing a $350,000 offer of judgment under Rule 68
The roll call
Approved on Consent 10-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes