Legislation Details

File #: 20-0953    Version: 2
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/19/2020 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/27/2020 Final action:
Title: Request $10,000 increase to Special Counsel for Sheriff's Budget Appeal
Attachments: 1. 10-19-20 letter.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
No records to display.

Agenda Item Name:

Title

Request $10,000 increase to Special Counsel for Sheriff’s Budget Appeal

End

 

Presenter:

Sylvia Torres

 

Description:

The Florida Supreme Court has granted oral argument in the case of Alachua County vs. Sadie Darnell, Case #SC19-2016.  The County Attorney seeks approval from the Board of County Commissioners to increase the cap that was set out in the agreement dated May 20, 2020, from $65,000 for post jurisdictional briefing and preparation to $75,000.  Please see the attached letter agreement with Sylvia Walbolt of Carlton Fields.

 

Recommended Action:

Recommended Action

Authorize County Manager to sign the attached letter of agreement with Sylvia Walbolt.

End

 

Prior Board Motions:

See Item 20-0432, on the May 26, 2020 BoCC meeting agenda wherein the special attorney agreement with Sylvia Walbolt of Carlton Fields was approved.

 

Fiscal Consideration:

Fiscal Consideration

There is sufficient budget in special expense for this increase.

End

 

Background:

Click or tap here to enter text.