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VERNELLE JONES VS. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2011-CA-6371 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City of Gainesville in the case styled Vernelle Jones vs. City of Gainesville; Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2011-CA-6371.
explanation
On February 20, 2012, the City was served with a Summons and Complaint filed by Vernelle Jones in the Circuit Court. Vernelle Jones filed suit because the City's Board of Adjustment denied her application for an exemption to build a residential home on a non-conforming lot in December 2007. She alleges inverse condemnation by uncompensated taking of property. Vernelle Jones seeks money damages.