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County Attorney's Report 11. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	10/06/2016
Issue: Settlement of the lawsuit of Jody P. Nix v. Escambia County, Case No.: 3:15-cv-00379-MCR/CJK
From:	Charles Peppler
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Settlement of the lawsuit of Jody P. Nix v. Escambia County, Case No.: 3:15-cv-00379-MCR/CJK.

That the Board take the following action:

A. Approve a settlement of payment of $20,000.00 to Jody P. Nix in final settlement of the case styled: Jody P. Nix v. Escambia County, Florida, Case No.: 3:15-cv-00379-MCR/CJK pending in the Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court; and

B. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to accept a general release and hold harmless agreement executed by Jody P. Nix; and

C. Authorize the County Attorney's Office to move for dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit upon receipt of the executed general release and hold harmless agreement.

[Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]

BACKGROUND:

This is a ratification of the Board's decision to settle this claim for the sum of $20,000.00 which was previously discussed in an attorney/client session held on September 22, 2016.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

[Funding: Fund 501, Balance Sheet Account 239898]

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

County Attorney's Office will take necessary action and prepare appropriate documents

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

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