Board approves stipulations in water‑rights litigation; two stipulations signed unanimously
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Summary
During closed session the commissioners approved stipulated settlements filed in two water-right cases; both stipulations were authorized for the county attorney’s signature in open session and the motions carried unanimously.
The Ouray County Board of County Commissioners approved stipulations in water-right litigation after an executive session and authorized the county attorney to sign the documents on the county’s behalf. The actions were announced in open session on July 15.
What happened: The board reviewed two stipulation documents related to ongoing water‑rights litigation (case numbers cited in the packet) and took public action after private deliberations. Board members authorized the county attorney to sign the stipulations. The motions carried unanimously.
Why it matters: Stipulations in water cases often resolve contested elements of decrees and adjust water accounting, accounting for contested claims, reservoir operations or adjudication details. The county’s approval signals acceptance of the terms negotiated among parties and allows the county attorney to file the stipulations and finalize the agreements.
Details: The board approved the stipulations as drafted in the meeting packet and asked staff to ensure exhibit lists and dates are consistent as subsequent stipulations arrive.
Next steps: The county attorney will sign the stipulations and staff will record or file them as required in district court.