Item R01
Memorandum
To: Mayor Spehar & County Commissioners
From: Bob Shillinger, Asst. County Attorney
Date: April 18, 2005
Re: April 2005 litigation report
Cc: Tom Willi, County Administrator
Richard Collins, County Attorney
NEW CASES FILED AGAINST THE COUNTY
Riverview Consultants. Inc. v. Monroe County CA K 05-373
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 4/13/2005
Tortious interference with contract case arising from Airport security director's
termination of a consultant subcontract.
Airport/MCSO
Status:
Plaintiff gave mandatory 6 month notice of claim on April 8, 2005.
Next Activity:
File responsive pleading once served.
Time:
.1
Costs:
0.00
CASES CLOSED WITHIN LAST MONTH
Monroe County v. Patricia Cambo. et al CA K 04 578
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 5/27/04
Code Enforcement collection action settled for $10,000.00.
Current Status: Dismissed by County per settlement.
Next Activity: Closed.
Time: 17.3 hour
Costs: $0.00
TSA v. Monroe County Aviation Department 2004 FLL 0048-51. 54
TSA Admin. Hearing ALJ: TBA Date Filed: 5/18/2004
Threatened civil penalty action by TSA settled for $7000.00
Key West International Airport
Status: Settlement approved 2/16/05.
Next Activity: CLOSED.
Time: 32.2
Costs: $7000.00
~ .1
GENERAL LITIGATION
Charles. Marie v. Monroe County EEOC 150-2005-00083
EEOC Miami Date Filed: 10/15/04
Allegations of civil rights violation due to discrimination on national origin.
Community Services/Transportation
Status:
EEOC closed its investigation due to insufficient evidence.
Next Activity:
Charles has until April 30, 2005 to file suit or waive claim.
Time:
12.5
Costs:
15.00
Clay. Robert Lee~ John & Li Chiuna Moyant v. Monroe County CA M 04-05
Circuit Court 16t Judge: Jones Date Filed:01/05/04
Mandamus Petition/takings case regarding Big Pine properties. Mayor served
1/8/04. Growth Management.
Status:
Court approved settlement agreement.
Next Activity:
Awaiting dismissal by Petitioners.
Time: 3.3
Costs:
None
Collins. Thomas et al v. Monroe County CA M 04-379
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 11/22/04
Takings action brought by 11 groups of plaintiffs.
Growth Management; CAY co-counsel with Freilich, Leitner & Carlise.
Status:
Discovery.
Next Activity: Depositions set for week of 4/25/05.
Time: 54.0 Costs: 0.00
Drewina. Janice v. Monroe County 3D 04-3044
Third DCA Judges: TBA Date Filed: 11/29/04
Appeal of denial of writ of mandamus in personnel matter.
Community Services/Social Services
Current Status: County's brief filed April 1, 2005.
Next Activity: Await Appellant's Reply Brief and Ruling from Court.
Time: 31.4
Costs:
15.00
2
Drewina. Janice v. James Roberts as County Administrator CA K 04-686
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/25/04
Mandamus action seeking hearing in personnel dispute between plaintiff and her
supervisor Louis Latorre. Community Affairs/Social Services
Current Status:
Drewing appealed Circuit's denial of writ to Third DCA.
Next Activity:
Stayed pending appeal.
Time:
19.5
Costs:
0.00
Evans. Brian v. Monroe County 04-CIV-10033-JLK
U.S.Dist.,S.D.Fla. (Key West) Judge: King Date Filed: 5/6/04
Civil action against the County, and others, arising from actions of Sheriff's office
in publicizing the rescission of a warrant it had obtained for his arrest. MCSO
Current Status: Court awarded County & Sheriff $4579.00 in attorney's fees
against Evans for filing frivolous suit. Decision appealed.
Next Activity:
Collection
Time: 9.5
Costs:
0.00
Fed. Nat'l Morta. Assoc. v. M. Coleman. Monroe County. et al. CA K 05-171
16th Circuit Judge: Jones Date Filed: 2/18/05
Mortgage foreclosure case where County holds an inferior interest to bank due to
Article V liens imposed against a person claiming interest in the property.
Mayor served 2/28/05.
Current Status: Answer filed @ 3/21/05.
Next Activity: Discovery.
Time:
1.5
Costs:
0.00
Florida Kevs Citizens Coalition v. State & Monroe County DOAH 04-2756
DOAH Judge: Carolyn Holifield Date Filed: 08/05/04
Administrative Rule challenge to agreement with State. CAY co-counsel with
Johnson, Anselmo. Growth Management
Current Status: Proposed final orders submitted 1/28/05.
Next Activity: Awaiting decision by Administrative Law Judge.
CAY Time: 178.6 Costs: TBA
3
Monroe County v. Florida Detroit Diesel SC K 05 -60
County Court (Sm. Claims) Judge: Fowler Date Filed: 3/14/05
Collection action seeking reimbursement for $4,905.00 in clean up costs
associated with improperly installed machinery.
Fleet management/Risk Management
Current Status: Pretrial Conference held 4/14/05.
Next Activity: PTC in May 2005.
Time: 12.2 Costs: $112.00
Monroe County v. Mark Fraleiah CAP 03-647
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 12/8/3
Ejectment action against owner of structures located on County right-of-way.
Public Works.
Current Status: Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity: OF's Response to Request for Production of Documents 4/25/05.
Time: 19.9
Costs: NONE
Neuman. Kenneth v. Monroe County CA K 04-663
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/21/04
Action for damages and to compel County to issue building permits for property
on Big Pine. County settled similar suit in April. Mayor served 6/25/04.
Growth Management
Status: CAY serving as co-counsel. Discovery phase. Settlement
negotiations ongoing.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Time:
5.8
Costs:
0.00
4
Nunziante. Maril*n v. Monroe County CA K 04-1227
Circuit Court 16t Judge: Jones Date Filed: 11/18/04
Suit over admission practices at Bayshore Manor seeking to invalidate practice of
requiring family members to subsidize those who can't afford the full rate.
Community Services/Social Services; Mayor served 11/19/04.
Status:
Discovery.
Next Activity:
File Answer.
Time:
57.7
Costs: 0.00
pap Marina. Inc. v. Monroe County CA K 02-561
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: May 2002
Cert. Petition appeal from denial of rezoning on Geiger Key Marina.
Growth Management
Current Status: BOCC agreed to rehear issue at 4/20/05 BOCC meeting.
Next Activity: Hearing before BOCC on 4/20/05.
Time: 22.2 hour Costs:
none to date
Teal. Kimberly & Keith v. Michael Anael. Monroe County. et al CA M 04404
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/16/04
Declaratory judgment action by property owners seeking half of a road
purportedly abandoned by County and then quitclaimed to City of Marathon
which was subject of litigation in 2002.
Public Works
Status:
Depositions held 4/18/05.
Next Activity:
Hearing on County's motion to dismiss 6/28/05.
Time: 8.3
Costs:
$133.00
Tuttle. David. Peter Rosasco & Harley Evans v. Monroe County CAM 04-243
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 6/30/04
Action for damages and to compel County to issue building permits for property
on Big Pine. County settled similar suit in April. Growth Management
Status:
Settled; 3 of 4 releases issued.
Next Activity:
Dismissal if DCA doesn't object to permits.
Time:
2.9
Costs:
0.00
5
WalQreens & Gadinsky v. Monroe County CA K 05-266
16th Circuit Judge: Taylor Date Filed: 3/11/05
Petition for certiorari review of DOAH administrative order upholding 1 of 6
findings supporting denial of major conditional use application for redevelopment
of Big Pine Scotty's into Walgreens. No service as of this date.
Current Status:
File with Court for preliminary review.
Next Activity:
Respond if Court finds petition sufficient.
Time:
.5
Costs:
0.00
POTENTIAL CASES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FILED
Lloyd Good v. Monroe County CA K 05 -----
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
On 11/24/03, the County was served with notice of a claim under the Bert J.
Harris Act regarding two parcels of property owned by Lloyd Good.
Growth Management.
Current Status:
Settlement discussions underway.
Next Activity:
conditional use.
None. Stayed during Good's application for major
Time: 3.1 hours
Costs:
$5.56
Harum. James v. Monroe County. DOH. & Z. Krstic CA P 05 TBA
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Threatened action for injunctive relief to compel County to prosecute code
enforcement violation against Zivadin Kristic by his neighbor James Harum.
County had already scheduled the code enforcement hearing for May 2005 prior
to receiving notice of suit. Statute requires 30 days notice prior to filing action.
Current Status:
None until suit is filed; underlying code case set for hearing.
Next Activity:
Move to dismiss and for sanctions if filed since w/o merit.
Time: 1.0
Costs:
$0.00
6
CODE ENFORCEMENT APPEALS
Decker. Harry v. Monroe County 3005-305
Third DCA Judges: TBA Date Filed: 2/14/05
Appeal of circuit court's decision upholding Code Enforcement Special
Magistrate's decision finding property owner in violation of OSTDS ordinance.
Growth Management/Code Enforcement
Status:
County filed Response, 4/8/05.
Next Activity:
Await Reply and/or Court's ruling.
Time: 7.1
Costs:
15.00
Decker. Harry v. Monroe County
Circuit Court 16th Judge Payne
This is an appeal of a code enforcement OSTDS case.
CA K 01-1252
Date Filed: 10/5/01
Current Status: Decker appealed this decision to Third DCA on 2/14/5.
Next Activity: None, pending appeal. See 30-05-305.
Time: 19.0 hours Costs: none
Eads. Barbara v. Monroe County CAP 03-117
Circuit Court 16th Judge Garcia Date Filed: 2/27/03
This is a code enforcement appeal of the special master's order finding the Lowe
House to be in unsafe condition and setting forth a compliance schedule.
Status:
Appeal stayed pending review by HPC.
Next Activity: Status check 5/1/05.
Time: 3.6 hours Costs: none
Fuchs. Walburaa v. Monroe County
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Vernon
This is a code enforcement appeal of an OSTDS case.
CA K 01-1251
Date Filed: 10/5/01
Current Status: The County's brief filed.
Next Activity:
Await Court's decision.
Time: 11.5 hours Costs: none
7
Stevenson, MK v. Monroe County CA K 02-257
Circuit Court 16th Judge Payne Filed: 2/26/02
Appeal of a finding that Caribbean Village storage sign was an off premises sign.
Current Status: Appeal and cross appeal of this decision dismissed by both
parties.
Next Activity: Await return of jurisdiction from 3d DCA so can issue
mandate to code enforcement special magistrate.
Time: 31.0 hours Costs: none
CODE ENFORCEMENT FORECLOSURES/COLLECTIONS
Monroe County v. Mario Alfonso CA K 03-1458
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed: 12/08/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 6/18/03.
Fine fixed at $91,450.00.
Current Status: Settled. Awaiting sale by Defendant.
Next Activity: Interest rate (10%) triggered 4/20/05.
Time: 23.6 hour
Costs: $151.70
Monroe County v. Holly Grace Blandeaux SC K 05-69
Small Claims Judge: Fowler Date Filed: 3/23/05
Code enforcement fine collection authorized by BOCC on 7/14/04. $684.88
Current Status: DF paid fines and costs on 4/13/05.
Next Activity: File dismissal of case.
Time: 3.1 Costs: $84.64
Monroe County v. Dirk Damrau CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC 6/18/03. Fine was
$169,900.00 as of 7/18/03 and accruing at $200.00 per day.
Current Status: Compliance achieved.
Next Activity:
File suit.
Time: 1.6 hour
Costs: none to date
8
Monroe County v. William L. Davis CA P 04-181
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 4/15/04
Action to collect $27,600.00 code enforcement fine from former owner of property
who fraudulently sold property to innocent owner. OF in Federal prison.
Current Status: Final Judgment of $28,431.00 entered 4/13/05.
Next Activity: Record Judgment with State, collection.
Time: 6.2 hour
Costs:
$21 .00
Monroe County v. Reinaldo DelQado & Lourdes Nunez CA P 05 TBA
County Court (Civil) Judge: ptomey Date Filed: TBA
Collection action authorized by BOCC on 6/16/04. Fine set at $6600.00.
Current Status: Researching issues raised by owners re: timely compliance.
Next Activity: Status check 5/1/5.
Time: 2.0
Costs:
0.00
Monroe County v. Dan Gleason SC P 03 -165
Small Claims Court Judge: ptomey Date Filed: 8/5103
Small claims action for a money judgment to collect $520.00 in unpaid code
enforcement fines and costs authorized by the BOCC in April of 2003.
Current Status: Final judgment registered w/ Oept. of State.
Next Activity: Continue w/ enforcement proceedings.
Time: 9.5 hours
Costs: $65.92
Monroe County v. Marshall Golnick CC K 05-86
County Court Judge: Fowler Date Filed: 3/21/05
Collection action authorized by BaCC on 6/16/04. Fine set at $11,300.00.
Current Status: OF served 3/31/05.
Next Activity: BOCC to consider settlement offer 4/20/05; OF has until
5/2/5 to file responsive pleading.
Time:
8.5
Costs: $575.00
9
Monroe County v. Jack Haoopian, CA P 03-529
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: GARCIA Date Filed: 10/1/03
Code enforcement collection action authorized by BOCC on 8/20/03. Fine was
$203,100.00 as of 9/30/03 and accruing at $250.00 per day.
Current Status: County filed Motion for Summary Judgment, OF's Third Party
claim against contractor complicating resolution.
Next Activity: Motion to dismiss Third Party complaint 4/13/05, awaiting ruling.
Time:
14.5
Costs: $20.00.
Monroe County v. Dorothy Houah, et al. CA P 05-160
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 4/6/05
Code enforcement collection action authorized by BOCC on 9/17/03. As of
9/25/3 lien valued at $25,050.00 and accruing at $50.00 per day.
Current Status: Suit filed.
Next Activity: Serve OFs.
Time: 1.0
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. James Jeanauenat CA P 05 ------------
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Code Enforcement collection action authorized by BOCC on 4/21/04. As of that
date, the fine was $136,100.00 and accruing at $500.00 per day.
Current Status: Negotiating with owner.
Next Activity: Status check 5/1/05.
Time: .7
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. Key Laroo Ocean Resorts CooP, Inc. CA P 96-260
Circuit Court (16th) Judge Garcia Date Filed: 5/20/96
This is an action to foreclose a code enforcement lien.
Current Status: Revised development agreement application being reviewed
by Growth Management.
Next Activity:
Status report due 5/1/05.
Time: 36.6 hours
Costs: $340.00
10
Monroe County v. Pedro Liz CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Date Filed:
Code enforcement collection action authorized by BOCC on 7/17/03 & 9/17/03.
Current Status: Complaint ready to be filed.
Next Activity: File suit then serve OF.
Time:
2.5
Costs:
none
Monroe County v. Lilv Marks CA K 03-1152
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 10/2/3
Two code enforcement collection actions authorized by BOCC on 8/20/03 and
12/27/03. As of 5/26/04, fines totaled $537,950.00 and accruing at $750/day.
Current Status: County moved for default judgment.
Next Activity: Hearing on motion for default judgment set forth 5/3/05.
Time: 4.0
Costs:
$20.00
Monroe County v. Arthur Mehr (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 6/18/03.
Fine had reached $28,380 on 7/18/03 and continues to accrue at $20 per day.
Current Status: Title search complete.
Next Activity: File suit.
Time: 2.1 hour
Costs: $150.00
Monroe County v. Safe Harbor Marine Railwav Corp. CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 6/18/03.
As of 1/1/4, lien totaled $106,700.00.
Current Status: Title search pending.
Next Activity:
File suit once search is complete.
Time: 1.5 hour
Costs: none to date
11
Monroe County v. Joseph Sutton CA K 05 (TBA)
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: (none yet) Date Filed:
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BaCC 6/18/03.
Fine was approximately $18,000.00 when compliance achieved.
Current Status: Property in compliance.
Next Activity: 4/20/05 BOCC to consider releasing lien.
Time: 2.5 hour
Costs: $100.00
CASES BEING LITIGATED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL
(other than Morgan & Hendrick)
Ferencik, Libanoff, Brandt, Bustamante and Williams, P.A.
Monroe County v. Bender & Associates. et al CA K 03 915
Circuit 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 8/4/03
Suit filed against Bender & Associates, D.L. Porter Constructors, Inc., Security
Impact Glass Holdings, L.L.C., and Preservation Services, Inc. for breach of
contract and negligent misrepresentation arising from the defective design,
fabrication, and/or installation of the windows in the Gato building.
Status:
Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity:
Motion to dismiss 5/2/05.
Billing to date:
$45,121.00 Costs:
$5,675.68
Monroe County v. Lodae Construction. et al. CA K 00-617
Circuit 16th Judge: Payne Date Filed: 5/11/2000
Suit filed against general contractor Lodge Construction & its surety for breach of
contract to build Gato Building.
Status: Reserved on appeal November 24,2004. New trial granted.
Mandate issued 2/16/05.
Next Activity:
Set for trial.
Billing to date:
$298,015.26 Costs:
$71,523.81
12
Bob Freilich & Tyson Smith
Collins. Thomas et al v. Monroe County
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Payne
Takings action brought by 11 groups of plaintiffs.
Growth Management
CA M 04-379
Date Filed: 11/22/04
Status:
County's Third Party complaint against State served.
Next Activity:
Discovery depositions set for week of April 25, 2005.
Billing to date:
$55,429.49
Johnson, Anselmo Murdoch Burke & George
Baukniaht. Ska~as & Rockett v. Monroe County CA P 04-451
Circuit Court 16 Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 9/24/04
Inverse condemnation/takings case filed by Jimmy & Nancy Bauknight, Teague
Skaggs, & Kathleen Rockett for three lots on Big Pine Key. Mayor served 10/4/4.
Growth Management
Status:
Federal Court remanded to state court.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to date:
$832.24
Costs:
0.00
Baukniaht. Skaaas & Rockett v. Monroe County 04 CV 10105
U.S. D.C. S.Fla. Judge: Moore Date Filed: 11/1/04
Inverse condemnation/takings case filed by Jimmy & Nancy Bauknight, Teague
Skaggs, & Kathleen Rockett for three lots on Big Pine Key. Mayor served 10/4/4.
Growth Management
Status: Federal Court remanded to state court. Attorney's fee motion
appealed to 11 th Circuit
Next Activity: None.
Billing to date:
none
Costs:
0.00
13
Baukniaht. et al. v. Monroe County TBA
11th Cir. Ct. of Appeals Judges: TBA Date Filed: 2/11/05
Appeal of denial of attorney's fees motion filed against the County by takings
case plaintiffs. County had removed the case to Federal Court; plaintiffs sought
remand and attorneys fees. Case was remanded to state court but fees denied.
Plaintiffs are seeking between $15,000 and $18,000 in fees.
Growth Management
Status:
Appellate mediation held 4/11/05, no resolution.
Next Activity:
Respond to Appellant's brief.
Billing to Date: None.
Florida Keys Citizens Coalition v. State & Monroe County DOAH 04-2756
DOAH Judge: Carolyn Holifield Date Filed: 08/05/04
Administrative Rule challenge to agreement with State to fund purchases of
environmentally sensitive lands, provide permits for workforce housing, etc; CAY
serving as co-counsel.
Growth Management
Status:
Recommended final order filed 1/28/05.
Next Activity:
Awaiting decision of Court.
Billing to Date:
$59,464.92
Moore. Russell v. Monroe County CA P 04-452
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 9/24/04
Mandamusllnverse condemnation/takings case filed for one lot on Big Pine.
Mayor served on 10/4/4. Growth Management
Status:
Discovery ongoing.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to Date:
$499.50.
14
Neuman. Kenneth v. Monroe County CA K 04-663
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/21/04
Action for damages and to compel County to issue building permits for property
on Big Pine. CAY serving as co-counsel.
Growth Management
Status:
Discovery.
Next Activity:
Discovery.
Billing to Date:
$2,326.92
Purdy, Jolly & Giuffreda, P.A.
Evans. Brian v. Monroe County 04-CIV-10033-JLK
U.S.Dist.,S.D.Fla. (Miami) Judge: King Date Filed: 5/6/04
Civil action against the County, and others, arising from actions of Sheriff's office
in publicizing the rescission of a warrant it had obtained for his arrest. MCSO
Current Status: Court awarded County & Sheriff $4579.00 in attorney's fees
against Evans for filing frivolous suit & denied Evan's motion to stay enforcement
of judgment pending appeal.
Next Activity:
Collection.
Billing to Date:
none
Costs:
0.00
Evans. Brian v. Monroe County. et al. CIV S 04-1042 LRH
U.S. D.C. Nevada Judge: Date Filed: 7/28/04
Same allegations as Evans v. Monroe County, et al,.04-CIV-10033-JLK, see
above, where County is seeking sanctions against Evans for vexatious and
frivolous litigation. MCSO
Current Status: Evans has appealed dismissal by Court. County & Sheriff
seeking attorney's fees.
Next Activity:
Awaiting court's ruling on attorney's fee motion.
Billing to Date:
none
Costs: 0.00
15
Evans. Brian v. KW Citizen. Monroe County. et al CV S 04-1742-KJD-LRL
U.S. Dist. Ct. Nevada Judge: Date Filed: 1/6/2005
Latest suit by chronic litiganUlounge singer claiming that he was defamed by
misstatements by MCSO employee printed in Key West Citizen.
MCSO
Status: Evans voluntarily dismissed case on 2/11/05. Evans states he is
going to or has re-filed case.
Next Activity:
Await service.
Time: .2
Costs:
0.00
Evans. Brian v. MCSO. Monroe County. et al. 04-17429
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judges: TBA Date Filed: 12/09/2004
Appeal of Nevada Court's dismissal of suit against County, Sheriff, and State
Attorney on jurisdictional grounds.
Status:
Appeal will be litigated by MCSO's insurer's counsel.
Next Activity:
Evan's brief is due on March 7, 2005.
Time: .2
Costs:
0.00
Evans. Brian v. MCSO. Monroe County. et al. 05-10077-B
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Judges: TBA Date Filed: 1/5/2005
Appeal of Judge King's order imposing sanctions and awarding attorney's fees
against Evans for filing a frivolous lawsuit.
MCSO
Status:
Appeal filed. Carrier counsel (Purdy) will defend appeal.
Next Activity:
Evans brief.
Time: .2
Costs:
0.00
16
The Smith Law Firm
Monroe County v. Post Buckley. Schuh. and Jerniaan CA K 95-402
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 3/30/95
Malpractice claim against the County's former engineering firm for miscalculation
of bonds necessary to finance improvements to Card Sound Road.
Public Works
Current Status:
Set for re-trial, 6/6/05.
Next Activity:
meeting.
4/20/05 - request for closed session at 5/18/05 BOCC
Billing to date:
$337,714.55
Vernis & Bowling of the Florida Keys, P.A.
Case Update -April 5, 2005
GAP Properties of SW Florida-I. Inc. v. Monroe County CA K 04-1321
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/10/2004
Certiorari review of administrative action from Planning Commission and Appeal
in Certiorari of final administrative action from DOAH, regarding allegation
involving dock failure to obtain plat approval due to subdividing and an improper
change of use without a major or minor conditional use permit.
Growth Management
Status:
Pleadings completed.
Next Activity:
Hearing reset for 10/1/05 at 11 :00 a.m.
CAY Time: 1.5
Billing to date:
17
Kev Tex S. D. Condo Assoc. v. Monroe County & T. McGarry CA K 04-224
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 3/2/04
Petition for Writ of Prohibition, Writ of Mandamus and Declaratory and Injunctive
Relief to prevent County from denying permits because of ownership conversion
to condominiums and Mandamus to compel the building department to accept
permit applications that have been rejected based upon the inherent discretion of
the Director of Planning pursuant to MCC 9.5-49.
Growth Management
Status:
Court granted County's motion to dismiss counts 1 through 4 with
prejudice. One count (constitutionality of S 9.5-49) remains.
County filed Motion for a More Definite Statement on March 7,
2005.
Next Activity:
Schedule a hearing for Motion for a More Definite Statement.
Billing to date: none.
Monroe County v. Mary Boza. CA K 03-1508
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18/03.
Current Status: Motion for Default Final Judgment filed.
Next Activity: Hearing on motion May 11, 2005 at 9 am before Judge Miller.
Billing to date:
none.
Monroe County v. Alain Y. Depierrefeu. CA K 03-1504
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/2003
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the BOCC on 4/18/03.
Current Status: Clerk's default entered on 3/21/05.
Next Activity:
Hearing on final default scheduled for May 2005.
Billing to date: none.
18
Monroe County v. Alain Y. Depierrefeu. CA K 03-1507
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/18/2003
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the SOCC on 4/18/03.
Current Status: Clerk's default entered on 3/21/05.
Next Activity: Hearing on final default scheduled for May 2005.
Billing to date: none.
Monroe County v. Mary Ellen Lloyd. CA M 03-362
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 12/19/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the SOCC 4/18/03.
Current Status: Compliance achieved 8/31/2004. The total amount of the
lien owed to the County is $143,500.00.
Next Activity: Settlement negotiations complicated by OF's health issues.
Billing to date: None.
Monroe County v. James Messera. etal CA K 03-1509
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the SOCC 4/18/03.
Current Status: Owners working on compliance.
Next Activity: Settlement discussions.
Billing to date: none.
Monroe County v. Joe Posada. III CA K 03-1503
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action authorized by the SOCC 4/18/03.
Current Status: Settlement discussions.
Next Activity: Status check 5/1/05.
Billing to date: none.
19
Monroe County v. Virainia Sawyer & Tony Welters CA K 03-1505
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BaCC 7/15/03.
Current Status: Attorney for some of Defendant's negotiating settlement.
Next Activity:
Status check 5/1/05.
Billing to date: none.
Monroe County v. Virainia Sawyer CA K 03-1506
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Payne Date Filed: 12/18/03
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03..
Current Status: Attorney for the defendants negotiating settlement.
Next Activity: Status check 5/1/05.
Billing to date: none.
Monroe County v. Louis Welters CA K 04-639
Circuit Court (16th) Judge: Jones Date Filed: 6/14/2004
Code enforcement foreclosure action that was authorized by the BOCC 7/15/03.
Current Status: Attorney for the defendants negotiating settlement.
Next Activity: Status check 5/1/05.
Billing to date: None.
Osborn. Jeff v. Monroe County CAP 04-564
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed: 11/24/04
1 of 2 certiorari petitions challenging development approval of Northstar project.
Growth Management.
Status: Plaintiff's Amended complaint in Certiorari received 3/28/05; filed
unopposed Motion for Extention of Time to 4/15/05
Next Activity:
File Answer 4/15/05.
Billing to date: none.
20
Osborn. Jeff v. Monroe County CAP 04-565
Circuit Court 16th Judge: Garcia Date Filed 11/24/04
2 of 2 certiorari petitions challenging development approval of Northstar project.
Growth Management.
Status:
Service date 3/21/05
Next Activity:
File Motion to Dismiss/More Definite Statement by 4/20/05.
Billing to date: none.
21