Item 77 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The Council is being asked to approve a legal settlement in the federal lawsuit Javier Ambler v. City of Austin and Officer Nissen, filed in the Western District of Texas. Settlements like this resolve claims against the city and its officers without going to trial. The money would come from the city's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund, though the source text doesn't specify the settlement amount.
The official agenda language
Approve a settlement in Javier Ambler v. City of Austin and Officer Nissen, Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-01068-ADA, in the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Liability Reserve Fund.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- City attorney recommended a $350,000 settlement in the Javier Ambler case
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- 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