Agenda 07/25/2023 Item #16K 2 (To dispose of litigation with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc.)16. K.2
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Settlement Agreement which will
dismiss with prejudice at no further cost to either party all claims brought by the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, Inc. against Collier County concerning the Board's approval of the Rivergrass Village SRA.
OBJECTIVE: To dispose of litigation with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc. concerning the Board's
approval of the Rivergrass Village SRA.
CONSIDERATIONS: On January 28, 2020, the Board approved the Rivergrass Village Stewardship Receiving
Area via Resolution 2020-24, allowing development of a maximum of 2,500 residential dwelling units, 100,000
square feet of commercial, a minimum of 25,000 square feet of civic governmental and institutional uses, and an
18-hole golf course in the Rural Lands Stewardship Area Zoning Overlay District. On March 9, 2020, Plaintiff filed
Case No. 11-2020-CA-000780 in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, against Collier
County and Collier Enterprises Management, Inc., alleging that approval of Rivergrass Village was inconsistent
with the Collier County Growth Management Plan.
On March 3, 2021, the Court entered an Order granting Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, which
excluded issues related to fiscal neutrality and traffic from the trial. A bench trial was held May 10-14, 2021, and
Final Judgment in favor of the Defendants and a Final Judgment against Plaintiff for Attorneys' Fees and Costs
were entered on June 4, 2021. The Conservancy then appealed both the Final Judgment and the Fees and Costs
Judgment to the Second District Court of Appeal, Case No. 6D23-215. Following oral argument, the Second
District Court of Appeal issued an opinion that remanded to the trial court for further proceedings issues that were
excluded from the original trial proceeding, including traffic and fiscal neutrality. The Fees and Cost Judgment
appeal also remains pending.
The attached Settlement Agreement provides that the Conservancy will dismiss both the trial court case and the
Fees and Costs Judgment appeal. In exchange, both parties will bear their own attorney's fees and costs with
respect to both the trial court and appellate litigation. The County Attorney's Office, and outside counsel, Greg
Woods of Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti & Rudnick, LLP, support this proposed Settlement Agreement to
provide certainty to the County and to settle the two cases. As always, there is risk and uncertainty with proceeding
with further litigation, including facing another potential appeal should the County prevail at trial. This settlement
provides certainty and limits further exposure of costs and attorneys' fees.
Plaintiff, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc., has separately reached a resolution with Tarpon Blue CE
Management LLC, as the successor in interest to Collier Enterprises Management, Inc., also a defendant in this
litigation. Included as back-up is a Press Release issued by the Conservancy as to its separate settlement with
Tarpon Blue CE Management LLC.
FISCAL IMPACT: The County has incurred $128,738.50 in attorney's fees related to this litigation to date.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Settlement Agreement has been reviewed by both the County Attorney and
outside counsel Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti & Rudnick, LLP. We believe that this settlement is both
reasonable and in the best interest of the County. With that noted, this item is approved as to form and legality and
requires a majority vote for Board approval. - JAK
RECOMMENDATION: For the Board to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Settlement
Agreement to settle the cases of Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc. v. Collier County (Case No. 2020-CA-
000780) now pending in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in and for Collier County, Florida, and
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associated appellate case, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc. v. Collier County (Case No. 6D23-215), now
pending in the Sixth District Court of Appeals.
Prepared by: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney and Sally A. Ashkar, Assistant County Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Settlement reached on Rivergrass Village - Conservancy of Southwest Florida announcement (PDF)
2. Settlement Agreement (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.2
Doe ID: 25933
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Settlement Agreement
which will dismiss with prejudice at no further cost to either party all claims brought by the Conservancy of
Southwest Florida, Inc. against Collier County concerning the Board's approval of the Rivergrass Village SRA.
Meeting Date: 07/25/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant — County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
06/21/2023 4:06 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney — County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
06/21/2023 4:06 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Completed
07/19/2023 9:39 AM
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07/19/2023 11:03 AM
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07/19/2023 1:14 PM
Completed
07/19/2023 2:27 PM
07/25/2023 9:00 AM
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CONSERVANCY Q
of Southwest Florida
��- OUR WATER, LAND, WILDLIFE, FUTURE.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has reached a settlement with Collier Enterprises regarding Rivergrass
Village, the first approved village for the Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA) in eastern Collier County. Our
challenge against Rivergrass has been the Conservancy's largest legal battle in our nearly 60-year history.
Since the creation and inception of the RLSA, over 20 years ago, the Conservancy has understood that rural
eastern Collier County is an area targeted for substantial growth. Without proper planning, growth will drastically
transform the RLSA's current landscape of diverse connected ecosystems and important agricultural lands, to
sprawling towns and villages in inappropriate locations. Thus, for over two decades, the Conservancy has
advocated for the avoidance of important habitat areas, wetlands, and wildlife corridors in future plans for
development and road projects within the RLSA. We have worked tirelessly to prevent harm to our state
mammal, the endangered Florida panther, and to ensure that the RLSA remains an ecologically diverse region.
Furthermore, the Conservancy has strongly advocated for sustainable development plans, to protect taxpayers,
limit traffic, and ensure a better quality of life for current and future generations.
Therefore, we entered settlement discussions with Collier Enterprises focused on negotiating an agreement that
would result in benefits that span the entire RLSA. We are pleased to share with you that we succeeded in
securing such positive settlement terms.
First, Collier Enterprises has agreed to permanently preserve 655 acres of primary panther habitat through a
conservation easement granted to the Conservancy. For purposes of scale, this 655-acre parcel consists of nearly
the same acreage of primary panther habitat that is within the site of Rivergrass Village. Furthermore, this parcel
is strategically located between Golden Gate Estates and the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, which will
permanently protect important habitat that is part of a critical corridor connection between the two areas.
Second, as a part of our settlement, Collier Enterprises has committed to extinguish 65,000 development credits
as part of their sale of land to the State of Florida for the Caloosahatchee Big Cypress Corridor, funded during the
2023 Florida Legislative Session. This reduction of credits will significantly reduce the overall development
potential for the entire RLSA by 6,500 acres, which is an area greater than six villages the size of the 1,000-acre
Rivergrass. The Conservancy believes that this reduction in the RLSA's overall development footprint will result in
fewer impacts to habitats, additional agricultural lands and wetlands saved, and an overall reduction in future
traffic within the region.
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Not only did our Rivergrass challenge result in a better outcome for the RLSA, but we also had a significant victory
in the Second District Court of Appeal (DCA). Because of our challenge, the DCA solidified the public's right to
challenge a development order on the grounds that a development order illegally adds traffic congestion and
unlawfully burdens taxpayers to cover costs for new infrastructure, services, and facilities needed to support the a
new development. Thus, our challenge against Rivergrass confirmed that Florida citizens have a right to y
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challenge illegal damaging growth.
While we continue to believe Rivergrass is unwise for the many reasons we have argued, we are pleased that the
process of our lawsuit has elevated the conversation about the impacts of new towns and villages on our natural
resources, economy, and quality of life.
We are immensely grateful to our Board, members, and many supporters who stood by the Conservancy
throughout this lengthy, yet important, three-year challenge. Furthermore, we are deeply appreciative of the 13
civic and environmental organizations who filed amicus briefs in support of our appeal, including:
• Center for Biological Diversity
• Sierra Club Florida
• Strong Towns
• League of Women Voters of Collier County
• Florida Rights of Nature Network
• Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
• Calusa Waterkeeper
• Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida
• Cypress Cove Landkeepers
• Stone Crab Alliance
• Golden Gate Estates Area Civic Association
• Friends of the Everglades and Tropical Audubon Society represented by the Everglades Law Center
The Conservancy will continue its nearly 60-year legacy of advocating for sustainable development and finding
solutions that balance the needs of our growing community with the preservation of our natural resources.
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Settlement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Plaintiff Conservancy
of Southwest Florida, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation. ("Conservancy"), and Defendant
Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("County"). The Plaintiff
and Defendant are collectively referred to the "Parties."
WHEREAS, on or about March 9, 2020, Plaintiff instituted Case No. 11-2020-CA-
000780, Twentieth Judicial Circuit in the Circuit Court of the 2011' Judicial Circuit in and for Collier
County, Florida, and alleged that Collier County Resolution No. 20-24 (the "Development Order") c°�
is inconsistent with the Collier County Growth Management Plan ("Trial Proceeding"); m
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Judgment Regarding Consistency with the Adopted Comprehensive Plan dated March 3, 2021 >
(filed March 5, 2021) ("Partial Summary Judgment"); c
WHEREAS, after a bench trial was held May 10 through 14, 2021, Final Judgment in
Defendant's favor was entered on June 4, 2021 ("Final Judgment");
WHEREAS, the Court entered Final Judgment Against Plaintiff for Attorneys' Fees and
Costs ("Fees and Cost Judgment");
WHEREAS, the Conservancy appealed the Final Judgment and the Fees and Costs
Judgment ("Appellate Proceedings");
WHEREAS; the Second District Court of Appeal issued an opinion that remanded to the
trial court for further proceedings relating to traffic and fiscal neutrality issues in the Trial
Proceeding;
WHEREAS, the Fees and Cost Judgment appeal remains pending;
WHEREAS, the Trial Proceeding and the Appellate Proceedings are collectively referred
to as the "Litigation."
WHEREAS, Plaintiff has separately reached a resolution with Tarpon Blue CE
Management LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the successor in interest to Collier
Enterprises Management, Inc., a Florida corporation ("CEM"), also a defendant in the Litigation;
WHEREAS, the Parties want to resolve the Litigation, including the Fees and Cost
Judgment appeal, as well as all claims and disputes that were raised, or could have been raised, or
otherwise remain pending in the Litigation;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the .foregoing premises, the representations
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which
are hereby acknowledged by the Parties, the Parties hereto agree as follows.
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1. Dismissal. Within twenty (20) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the >
Conservancy shall dismiss the Fees and Costs Judgment appeal, with prejudice by filing the
appropriate notice in the form attached as Exhibit 1. Within five (5) days of the dismissal of the a
Fees and Costs Judgment appeal, the Plaintiff and Defendants shall jointly submit to the trial court
an agreed order vacating the Fees and Costs Judgment in the form attached in Composite Exhibit
2. Within five (5) days of the entry of the order vacating the Fees and Costs Judgment, Plaintiff
shall dismiss the Litigation in the trial court with prejudice by filing the appropriate notice in the
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costs with respect to the Litigation; including the Final .Judgment appeal and the Fees and Costs L
Judgment appeal. The prevailing party in any dispute relating to a breach, or the enforcement, of
this Agreement shall be entitled to an award of their reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. coy
3. Counters)arts. This Agreement may be signed and executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one
Agreement. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by
facsimile or email shall be effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart of this =
Agreement. This Agreement shall not be effective unless and until all Parties have executed it. v
4. No Adverse Construction. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement has been =
prepared by each of them with the opportunity to consult legal counsel. In the event any part of E
this Agreement is found to be a nbiguous, such ambiguity shall not be construed against any Party. L
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5. Non -Admission of .Liabilirv. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be construed a
as an admission of liability on behalf of any of the Parties, their agents, affiliates, assigns, m
subsidiaries, and/or successors. This Agreement shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding E
other than one to enforce this Agreement, or one seeking damages arising from a breach of this
Agreement.
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G. Partial Invalidity and Severability of Provisions. The Parties agree that if any provision >
of this Agreement is determined to be unenforceable in part by any entity with. authority to make a
such a determination, then the provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted. The n
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Parties further agree that if any provision is determined to be unenforceable in whole by any entity
with authority to make such a determination, then all of the other terms, conditions and provisions
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void or invalid had never been incorporated in the Agreement and in such form, the remainder of,
the Agreement shall continue to be binding upon the Parties.
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between the Parties in respect of the subject matter hereof, and supersedes and supplants all prior a
agreements, representations, and/or discussions with respect to the subject matter hereof.
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8. Amendments,_ Modifications. This Agreement may be amended, modified or altered at
any time upon the approval of all Parties; however, any such amendment must be in writing and y
signed by all Parties in order for such amendment to be of any force and effect.
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9. Parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective
employees, officers, agents, representatives, successors and assigns of the Parties.
10. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Florida apply to this Agreement. The Parties CD
agree that any action, suit or proceeding, including but not limited to any proceeding for injunctive a
and declaratory relief, arising out of this Agreement shall be initiated only in the state or federal a
courts having jurisdiction in Collier County in the State of Florida, and each Party waives any
objection (including objections regarding lack of personal jurisdiction and objection to the a
convenience of the forum) that such Party may now or hereafter have to such venue or jurisdiction L
in any action, suit or proceeding, brought in any state or federal court having jurisdiction in Collier
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11. Survival. All representations and warranties contained herein, if any, shall survive the t�
execution and delivery of this Agreement. >
12. Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date the last Party signs the
Agreement below, rendering it fully executed.
13. Notices. Any and all notices or other communications required or permitted to be given
under any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given when personally delivered or delivered by a nationally recognized overnight courier
(e.g., FedEx), addressed to the Parties at the address set forth below (or at such other address as
any Party may specify by notice to all other Parties given as aforesaid), as applicable.
As to Conservancy: Rob Moher
1495 Smith Preserve Way
Naples, Florida 34102
With copy to: Brian D. Israel, Esq.
ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP
601 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20001
As to the County: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, Esq.
Office of the County Attorney, Collier County
3299 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
With copy to: Gregory Woods, Esq.
WOODS, WEIDENMILLER, MIC14ETTI & .RUDNICK LLP
9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite 400
Naples, FL 34109
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14. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. AS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO ENTER INTO
THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE
ANY RIGHT "THEY MAY HAVE TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO THE
LITIGATION OR TO ANY CLAIM ARISING UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound, the Parties execute this Agreement.
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
ATTEST:
CRYSTAL K. KIN7.EL, CLERK
, Deputy Clerk
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CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST
FLORIDA INC.
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Printed Name
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Date:
Rick L oCastro, Chairman
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COMPOSITE EXHIBIT I
FORM DISMISSALS - FEES AND COSTS JUDGMENT
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IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST
FLORIDA, INC.,
Appe t lant/Petitioner,
V.
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, and
COLLIER ENTERPRISES
MANAGEMENT, INC.,
Appe i lees/Respondents.
Case No.: 6D23-215
L.T. No.:11-2020-CA-000780-
0001-XX
STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL
Appellant Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc., and
Appellees Collier County, Florida, and Collier Enterprises
Management, Inc., hereby file this stipulation for dismissal of this
appeal. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.350(a) ("When
any cause pending in the court is settled before a decision on the
merits, the parties shall immediately notify the court by filing a
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Dated:
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Attorneys for Appellant
Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, Inc.
/s/ Geo ffreu J. Michael
Geoffrey J. Michael
Florida Bar No. 86152
Brian D. Israel*
Ethan G. Shenkman*
Lauren C. Daniel*
ARNOLD & PORTER KALE SCHOLER LLP
601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 942-5000
Geoffrey. Michacl@arnoldporter.com
*Admitted pro hac vice
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Attorneys for Appellee Collier
County, Florida
/s/ Gregory N. Woods
Gregory N. Woods, Esq.
Jessica F. Tolin, Esq.
WOODS, WEIDENMILLER,
MICHETTI 8, RUDNICK LLP
9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite
400
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 325-4070
gwoods@lawfirmnaples.com
jtolin@lawfirmnaples.com
Sally A. Ashkar, Esq.
COLLIER ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
3299 Tamiami Trail E., Suite
800
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (239) 252-8400
Sally.Ashkar@colliercountyfl.gov
Attorneys for Appellee Collier
Enterprises Management, Inc.
/ s/ Glenn Burhans, Jr.
Glenn Burhans, Jr.
Bridget Smitha
STEARNS WEAVER MILLER
WEISSLER ALHADEFF 8a
SITTERSON, P.A.106 East
College Avenue, Suite 700
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Telephone: (850) 329-4850
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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SERVICE LIST
Counsel for Collier County, Florida:
Sally A. Ashkar, Esq.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, Esq.
Colleen Greene, Esq.
COLLIER ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
3299 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (239) 252-8400
Sally.AshkarAcolliercountyfl. gov
Jeff. Klatzkowa,colliercountyfl.gov
Colleen. Greenecr,colliercountyfl.gov
Marian. Rhyne(c,collicrcountyfi.gov
Gregory N. Woods, Esq.
Jessica F. Tolin, Esq.
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9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite
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Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 325-4070
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Counsel,fbr Collier Enterprises Management, Inc.:
Glenn Burhans, Jr., Esq.
Reggie Bouthillier, Jr., Esq.
Bridget Smitha, Esq.
STEARNS, WEAVER, MILLER,
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SITTERSON, P.A.
106 East College Avenue, Suite
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Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Jacob T. Cremer, Esq.
Sharon Britton, Esq.
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401 E. Jackson Street, Suite
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Tampa, FL 33602
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Richard D. Yovanovich, Esq.
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4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite
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Naples, FL 34103
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST
FLORIDA, INC.,
PLAINTIFF,
V.
Case No: 11-2020-CA-000780-0001-XX
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, and
COLLIER ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT, INC.,
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF DISMISSAL OF ACTION
Plaintiff Conservancy of Southwest Florida, Inc. hereby dismisses this action with
prejudice. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.420(a)(1).
Dated: , 2023 Respectfully submitted,
Is/ Geoffrey J. Michael
Geoffrey J. Michael
Florida Bar No. 86152
Brian D. Israel*
Ethan G. Shenkman*
Lauren C. Daniel*
ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP
601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 942-5000
Geoffrey. Michael@arnoldporter.com
* Admitted pro hac vice
Counsel for the Conservancy of Southwest
Florida, Inc.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the following was filed using the
Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and served by Electronic Mail to all counsel listed below this
day of
2023.
/s/ Geoffrey J. Michael
Geoffrey J. Michael
Counsel for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida,
Inc.
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SERVICE LIST
Counsel for Collier County, Florida:
Sally A. Ashkar, Esq.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, Esq.
Colleen Greene, Esq.
COLLIER ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
3299 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (239) 252-8400
Sally.Ashkar a,colliercountyfl.gov
Jeff. Klatzkowy)colliercountyfl.gov
Colleen. Greene La),colliercountyfl. gov
Marian. Rhyne a,colliercountyfl.gov
Gregory N. Woods, Esq,
Jessica F. Tolin, Esq.
WOODS, WEIDENMILLER, MICHETTI
& RUDNICK LLP
9045 Strada Stell Court, Suite 400
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 325-4070
gwoodsglawfirmnaples.com
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Counsel for Collier Enterprises Management, Inc.:
Glenn Burhans, Jr., Esq.
Reggie Bouthillier, Jr., Esq.
Bridget Smitha, Esq.
STEARNS, WEAVER, MILLER,
WEISSLER ALHADEFF & SITTERSON,
P.A.
106 East College Avenue, Suite 700
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 329-4850
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Richard D. Yovanovich, Esq.
COLEMAN, YOVANOVICH & KOESTER,
P.A.
4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300
Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (239) 435-3535
ryovanovich@,cyklawfirm. com
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Jacob T. Cremer, Esq.
Sharon Britton, Esq.
STEARNS, WEAVER, MILLER,
WEISSLER ALHADEFF & SITTERSON,
P.A.
401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2100
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 223-4800
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