City of Gainesville - File #: 100626.

• File #: 100626.
• Version: 0
• Name: AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE COUNSEL - CITY OF GAINESVILLE vs. SCHOOL BOARD OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA (NB)
• Type: Staff Recommendation
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/20/2011
• In control: City Attorney
• Final action: 1/20/2011
• Title: AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE COUNSEL - CITY OF GAINESVILLE vs. SCHOOL BOARD OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA (NB)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/20/2011	0	City Commission	Approved as Recommended	Pass

title

AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE COUNSEL - CITY OF GAINESVILLE vs. SCHOOL BOARD OF ALACHUA COUNTY, FLORIDA  (NB)

recommendation

The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to retain outside counsel in the case styled City of Gainesville v. School Board of Alachua County, Florida.

explanation

On September 29, 2010, the City filed a complaint against the School Board of Alachua County, Florida for non-payment of stormwater fees.  This matter is a case of state-wide significance that raises important legal issues.  The City Attorney's Office is requesting authorization to retain outside counsel who will assist the City Attorney's Office.