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Retainer Agreement Greenberg Traurig, P.A. - Michael Colosi v. Charlotte County, et al.
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County Attorney
Approve the retainer agreement with Greenberg Traurig, P.A., to serve as legal counsel for Charlotte County in the litigation filed in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, case captioned Michael Colosi v. Charlotte County, Florida, et al., Case No. 2:24-cv-1004-JES-KCD.
**Added, 11/8/2024**
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
Background:
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Michael Colosi filed a Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief challenging the Scrub-Jay Habitat Conservation Plan and the County’s fee schedule relating to his property. Additional Defendants named in this litigation are the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Martha Williams, in her official capacity as Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Mike Oetker, in his official Capacity as Regional Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Services Southeast Region; United States Department of the Interior; and Deb Haaland, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Interior.
By this action, the Board would be approving an agreement with outside counsel to assist in the defense of this action.
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