title
WILLIAM A. NEWSOM, MD D/B/A EYE ASSOCIATES OF GAINESVILLE, LLC V. CITY OF GAINESVILLE AND GAINESVILLE REGIONAL UTILITIES (GRU); EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CASE NO. 2014-SC-4285 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize the City Attorney to represent the City in the case styled William A. Newsom, MD d/b/a Eye Associates of Gainesville, LLC v. City of Gainesville and Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU); Eighth Judicial Circuit, Case No. 2014-SC-4285.
explanation
On January 6, 2015, the City received a copy of a Statement of Claim filed by William A. Newsom, MD d/b/a Eye Associates of Gainesville, LLC in Small Claims Court against the City of Gainesville and GRU. Mr. Newsom is contesting the application of the municipal utility tax (also known as the Public Service Tax) on different charges on the utility bill. Mr. Newsom is claiming damages less than $5,000.00.