Boulder Wants Flood Mitigation Project Opponents to Cover Legal Fees

Boulder wants flood mitigation project opponents to cover legal fees

The city of Boulder wants a group of residents who oppose a city flood mitigation project to cover more than $40,000 in legal fees after a judge dismissed the group’s lawsuit in June. In a motion filed July 1, the city decried various actions by Save South Boulder in the lawsuit. Those ranged from “meritless” claims to accusing the plaintiffs of wanting judicial review of a law for “no apparent reason but to create opportunities for delay” of th…

Boulder ups the ante in lawsuit over CU South flood project, citing ‘vexatious’ tactics

The City of Boulder is seeking to hold a group of residents financially liable for what it says are efforts to block construction of the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project at CU South, according to a recent court filing. Luis Toro, a city attorney, has asked a judge to sanction the plaintiffs by ordering them to pay attorneys’ fees. He argues the lawsuit against the city is baseless and was filed to improperly delay construction of the…