Agenda 05/24/2016 Item #16K 1 5/24/2016 16.K.1 .
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners against James Johnson in the County Court of the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, to recover damages incurred
by the County for the repair of a light pole in the amount of $7,209.64, plus costs of
litigation.
OBJECTIVE: For the Board of County Commissioners to authorize the County Attorney to file
a lawsuit on behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, against James
Johnson, to recover damages incurred by the County in the amount of$7,209.64, plus costs of
litigation.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 28, 2015, James Johnson was operating a vehicle on
Bayshore Drive. Mr. Johnson attempted to cross four lanes of traffic while crossing from the
Kangaroo gas station into the Gulfgate plaza. He failed to yield to oncoming traffic and hit the
rear fender of a vehicle heading southbound on Bayshore Drive, causing it to collide onto the
sidewalk curb and a County owned light pole. The County incurred damages of$7,209.64 as a
result of the collision.
Mr. Johnson has not responded to our requests to reimburse the County for this damage,
therefore, the County has no other recourse for recovery of the damages other than to proceed
with litigation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted and available in the Risk Management Property &
Casualty Fund. Filing fees, service and process fees total approximately$500.00.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated
with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The County Attorney has reviewed and approved this item.
This item is legally sufficient for Board action and requires a majority vote for approval. - KLN
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners authorize the County
Attorney to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners,
against James Johnson, in the County Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier
County, Florida, to recover damages incurred by the County for repair of the light pole in the
amount of$7,209.64, plus costs of litigation.
PREPARED BY: Kevin L. Noell, Assistant County Attorney
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.K.16.K.1.
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to file a lawsuit on
behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners against James Johnson in the
County Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida,to recover
damages incurred by the County for the repair of a light pole in the amount of$7,209.64, plus
costs of litigation.
Meeting Date: 5/24/2016
Prepared By
Name: AllenDebbie
Title: Legal Office Administrator, CAO Office Administration
5/10/2016 9:54:37 AM
Submitted by
Title:Assistant County Attorney,CAO General Services
Name:NoellKevin
5/10/2016 9:54:38 AM
Approved By
Name: WalkerJeff
Title:Division Director-Risk Management,Risk Management
Date: 5/10/2016 10:05:37 AM
Name:NoellKevin
Title:Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 5/10/2016 10:36:53 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 5/11/2016 1:25:18 PM
Name: WellsLaura
Title:Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management&Budget
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Date: 5/12/2016 4:04:34 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 5/15/2016 6:49:59 PM
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