SUBJECT:
Title
Present Update and Request Direction Related to the County’s Lawsuit Filed as a Result of the Railroad Tie Fire on CSX Property in the City of Dunnellon
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney
County Attorney
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, a railroad tie fire in the City of Dunnellon occurred and thereafter prompted direction from the Board of County Commissioners to initiate a lawsuit seeking relief in the form of an injunction in the case titled, “Marion County v. Track Line Rail, LLC, Florida Northern Railroad Company, LLC and CSX Transportation, Inc., Case No. 2026CA0496.” The lawsuit was filed to facilitate the immediate removal of the railroad ties remaining after the Dunnellon Railroad Ties Fire, as well as perform any necessary remediation following the removal of the hazardous materials. The lawsuit is still pending, and CSX transportation is still actively removing the railroad ties.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
For discussion.
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