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by Dan Blackburn
Details of a costly agreement settling a lengthy court dispute remain shrouded by court order, but Hermosa Beach residents have learned their contribution to the battle against a Cypress Avenue fitness gym has cost them more than $1.25 million.
The city paid CrossFit Horsepower $950,000, authorized by the city council Tuesday; legal costs paid to City Attorney Michael Jenkins’ firm, Best, Best & Krieger, have so far added an additional $302,200 to taxpayers’ tab.
Some elements of the agreement appear in court documents obtained by Easy Reader, notably that all parties agreed to limiting public comment, and that no party would have to admit wrongdoing or improper action. The document showed that city officials “are pleased” by the outcome.