Legislation Details

File #: 2026-8670    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item - Regular Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 10/13/2026 Final action:
Title: Florida Rural Legal Services Funding Agreement
Attachments: 1. Florida Rural Legal Services Funding Agreement
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DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST

Budget & Admin Services

 

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Florida Rural Legal Services Funding Agreement

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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION

 

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Recommended Action:

a) Approve the Funding Agreement between Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners and Florida Rural Legal Services; and

b) Authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement.

 

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Budgeted Action:

No action needed. Budgeted in the Legal Aid Fund budget as approved in the FY2027 budget process. Funding for the expenditure comes from court-related fees and ad valorem.

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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)

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Background: 

Florida Statute 29.008 requires local government to fund the cost of Legal Aid.

 

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