The Starke County Commissioners discussed their mutual settlement agreement with Sysco during their meeting last week.
The agreement noted the Board of Commissioners of Starke County filed a civil action in November of 2020 against Sysco, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising out of a memorandum of understanding contract for certain real estate commonly referred to as the Hamlet West property.
The commissioners announced the settlement was in the amount of $675,000. The agreement stated the settlement payment must be received no later than Thursday, March 2 and pursuant to the full execution of the agreement.
The commissioners approved the mutual settlement agreement unanimously by vote.
