Item 87 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
The Council is set to approve a settlement of the long-running legal claims tied to Austin's infamous Yogurt Shop murders cases, with a payout not to exceed $35 million. The deal could resolve claims brought by Michael James Scott, Robert Springsteen, Forrest Welborn, and the estate and family of Maurice Pierce. The money would come from the city's Liability Reserve Fund and the issuance of debt obligations.
The official agenda language
Approve execution of an agreement settling claims related to the Yogurt Shop criminal cases, in an amount not to exceed $35 million. The settlement may include claims by Michael James Scott, Robert Springsteen, Forrest Welborn, and the estate, estate administrator, and family of Maurice Pierce. Funding: Funding is available from the Liability Reserve Fund and through the issuance of debt obligations.
What got said
- City attorney outlined the $35 million Yogurt Shop settlement
- Mayor apologized to the wrongly accused men and their families
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