Agenda Item Name:
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County Attorney request to initiate or defend cases.
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Presenter:
Sylvia Torres
Description:
Per Article IV, Sec. 21.41(e), Duties and Responsibilities of the County Attorney, a current list of Article 5 cases where authorization to initiate or defend is requested. Please see attached “Litigation Report - Request for Authority to Initiate or Defend.” For the August 24, 2021 meeting, there is only one case: FL Solar 6, LLC, Petitioner, v. Alachua County, Florida, Case No. ZOX-01-21
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the County Attorney’s authority to initiate or defend the case in the attached Litigation Report.
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Prior Board Motions:
On July 6, 2021, the Board denied the Special Exception Zoning Application ZOX-01-21 request submitted by FL Solar 6 LLC to develop a 50 MW solar facility known as the Sand Bluff Solar Facility on approximately 430 acres located along SW County Road 346 in Archer.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
While the exact amount is not known at this time, it is expected that Alachua County will incur costs associated with (1) retaining a Special Magistrate/Mediator, and (2) Notice requirements, per Florida Statute §70.51.
Costs associated with retaining a Special Magistrate/Mediator and noticing is budgeted within the County Attorney’s budget. If costs exceed the departmental budget, budget exists in Special Expense to cover the costs.
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