SUBJECT:
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Request for an Executive Session (“Shade Meeting”) Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8) to Discuss Settlement Negotiations and/or Litigation Strategy in the Case of Phillip Shinn v. Marion County Board of County Commissioners, Case Number 2023-CA-1063, Immediately Following the Conclusion of the 9:00 a.m. Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Dana E. Olesky, Chief Assistant County Attorney |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Marion County is currently involved in litigation with Phillip Shinn, who retired from Marion County as a Firefighter and is now seeking benefits under s. 112.1816, Florida Statutes which provides that eligible firefighters who are diagnosed with certain cancers may receive certain benefits as an alternative to pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. Florida Statutes 286.011(8), provides for executive sessions with the Board, the County Administrator, County Attorney Matthew G. Minter, Chief Assistant County Attorney Dana E. Olesky, and a court reporter to discuss settlement negotiations and/or litigation strategy. The County Attorney is requesting that the Board authorize the executive session on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the 9:00 a.m. meeting of the Board of County Commissioner to further discuss settlement options and/or litigation strategy and budget with the Board of County Commissioners.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
The only impact will be the court reporter fees and defense counsel fees which are included in the current budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to authorize an Executive Session (“Shade Meeting”) pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011(8) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Immediately Following the Conclusion of the 9:00 a.m. Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the advertisement thereof.
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