SUBJECT
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Authorize Real Estate Services Director, Scott Lowery to negotiate on behalf of Polk County and to recommend settlement to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners in the case of Lake Region Lakes Management District vs. Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, Case No. 2025CA-001897-A00-BA.
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DESCRIPTION
On May 22, 2025, Polk County was served with a complaint in the case of Lake Region Lakes Management District vs. Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, Case No. 2025CA-001897-A00-BA. Mediation has been ordered in this matter. Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.720(d) states if a party to mediation is a public entity required to operate in compliance with chapter 286, Florida Statutes, that party is deemed to appear at a mediation conference by the presence of a representative with full authority to negotiate on behalf of the entity and to recommend settlement to the appropriate decision-making body of the entity.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize Real Estate Services Director, Scott Lowery to negotiate on behalf of Polk County and to recommend settlement to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners in the case of Lake Region Lakes Management District vs. Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, Case No. 2025CA-001897-A00-BA.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randy Mink
County Attorney
863-534-6730