Subject:
Title
Brevard County v. Altman - Approval of Stipulated Final Judgment for Attorney’s Fees and Costs at trial for BRP Parcels 172 and 173 Daniel Hasratian and Karine Melkoumian
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Fiscal Impact:
$51,500
Dept/Office:
County Attorney’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
Request the Board approve settling a Defendant’s attorney fees and costs at trial for $51,500 and authorize the County Attorney’s Office and the County Manager, or designee, to sign or file any necessary documents.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Pursuant to section 73.092(2), Florida Statutes, the County is responsible for attorney’s fees and costs incurred by property owners at the trial in this case. The law firm of Harris, Harris, Bauerle, Ziegler, and Lopez represent the property owners and defendants in this case. The law firm submitted records supporting the claim of fees and costs and, after discussion, agreed to settle with a 27 percent reduction in their claims. Given the substantial reduction proposed, staff recommends settlement at $51,500. This agenda item is to approve that offer, and authorize the County Attorney’s Office and the County Manager, or designee, to sign or file any necessary documents.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Return a copy of the memo to the County Attorney’s Office