Lawsuits stemming from the controversial attempt to restart the Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Dam have been settled out of court.
Under the terms of a settlement announced Wednesday evening, the city government will pay Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Co. $80,000.
Fort Dodge Hydroelectric Development Co. will drop its lawsuit against the city in which it sought more than $800,000 in damages.
As part of the settlement, the city obtains all rights to further develop the dam.
A trial on the issue was scheduled to begin Tuesday.