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County Attorney's request to initiate or defend cases.
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Presenter:
Sylvia Torres, County Attorney
Description:
County Attorney's request to initiate or defend cases.
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Recommended Action:
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Approve the County Attorney's authority to initiate or defend the cases in the attached Litigation Report.
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Prior Board Motions:
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On 8/24/21 the Board approved a $10,000 premium pay bonus for rescue lieutenants with a two-year commitment.
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Fiscal Consideration:
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As itemized in the attached Litigation Report, the total sum anticipated to file and serve the 10 actions listed is $3,125.00. However, those are recoverable costs.
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Strategic Guide:
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N/A
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Background:
Per Alachua County Code, Part II, Title 2, Chapter 21, Article IV, Sec. 21.41(e), provides the County Attorney with the responsibilities to prosecute and defend all legal actions by and against the County as approved the Board. A current list of cases where authorization to initiate or defend is requested is attached. See "3/14/23 Litigation Report - Request for Authority to Initiate or Defend." The cases listed and described in the attached Litigation Report involve certain employee retention incentive and tuition assistance programs that have been implemented within the Fire Rescue department to attract and retain talented personnel. The retention incentive program referenced was authorized by the Board in August 2021 and consisted of a payment of up to $10,000 to individuals within the Rescue Lieutenant classification in exchange for a two-year employment commitment. The tuition assistance program is offered to aid employees in obtaining specific certification(s) required for their positions in exchange for a two-year employment commitment. Pursuant to written agreements, individuals who accepted a retention incentive or tuition assistance agreed to reimburse the County, on a pr...
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