2025/10/15 Council Agenda Packet

City Council Agenda Item Cover Sheet Project title: Authorize Mayor to Sign Partial Property Damage Settlements and Releases Council Bill # interoffice use Consideration: Partial Property Damage Settlements and Releases Project: Partial Settlement of Claims Other Parties: Olson, Siedenburg, Snell, Tanaka Location: 15th and Grand Preceding action: None Fund: Tort Fund Agenda dates requested: Briefing Proposed action Consent 10/15/25 Action Ordinance Public hearing Yes x No Budget amendment: Yes x No PowerPoint presentation: Yes x No Attachments: Settlement Agreements Department(s) involved: Legal; Risk Management; Public Works Contact person: David Hall Phone number: 425.257.8624 Email: dhall@everettwa.gov Initialed by: DH Department head Administration Council President Fiscal summary statement: Plaintiff Amount Olson $11,878.34 Siedenburg $192,624.26 Snell $25,115.62 Tanaka $186,235.14 Total $415,853.36 Project summary statement: The City of Everett is the defendant in a lawsuit filed in Snohomish County Superior Court by the owners of four residential properties located at 15th Street and Grand Avenue in Everett. The plaintiffs allege that during severe storms on September 9, 2019, the City's combined sewer and stormwater system overflowed and caused damage to their homes and yards. The plaintiffs assert claims against the City for negligence and inverse condemnation. Although the City denies all liability, it is recommended that the City Council approve partial settlements that will resolve Olson plaintiffs' claims for damage to their homes and for some landscaping damage. The partial settlements do not resolve all plaintiffs’ claims, but the partial settlements will allow the City to avoid further litigation with regard to the claims and causes of action being resolved. Recommendation (exact action requested of Council): Authorize Mayor to sign Partial Property Damage Settlements and Releases in the form substantially as provided.