title
JACK W. MARTIN V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE; CASE NO.: 01-00-CA-1814 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney, and/or special counsel if insurance coverage is available, to represent the City in the case styled Jack W. Martin v. City of Gainesville.
explanation
On or about June 12, 2000 the City of Gainesville was served with a complaint by Jack W. Martin. Mr. Martin alleges the City of Gainesville's Policy of providing health insurance and other benefits to domestic partners of City employees is unconstitutional and in violation of state law. He seeks a declaration from the court that the provision of such benefits is unlawful, an injunction restraining the City from providing such benefits, attorney's fees and such other relief deemed appropriate by the court.