Commissioner Webb moves to remove termination clause from City of Lucas contract amendment

Commissioner Webb moved to approve a modification to the interlocal agreement with the City of Lucas but asked the court to delete a sentence labeled "Item 1," saying it could be read as terminating the contract rather than letting the city's earlier 90‑day notice govern. "I would move for approval of this, but delete item 1 on this amendment," Commissioner Webb said.

County staff clarified the city's notice had already set the termination date. "It would be October 1, is the date of the termination of the ILA," Mr. Kim said, and noted county counsel had reviewed the language and could either remove the sentence or replace it with wording that expressly preserved liquidated‑damages provisions. The court ultimately approved the motion to strike Item 1 on the contract modification document and carried the item 4–0.

The amendment had been countersigned by the City of Lucas and, after the change, will reflect the county's intent that the city's prior 90‑day notice — not the amendment language — triggers the termination date of Oct. 1, 2026. The court's action leaves open the option to add clarifying language stating the amendment does not waive liquidated damages, a fix county staff indicated would be acceptable to county attorneys.

The discussion occurred during agenda item 1F5 and the motion to strike Item 1 was moved by Commissioner Webb and seconded; the full court voted 4–0 in favor. No city representatives spoke to alter the outcome at the dais.