Agenda 12/13/2011 Item #16K1012/13/2011 Item 16.K.10.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Collier
County Board of County Commissioners, against Jeffrey Lillard, 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 and /or replacement to a light pole, damaged by
Jeffrey Lillard in the amount of $2,489.75, 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 Jeffrey
Lillard, 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 and /or replacement to light pole
damaged by him in the amount of $2,489.75, plus costs of litigation.
CONSIDERATIONS: On May 16, 2011, Jeffrey Lillard was operating a vehicle owned
by him south bound on Bayshore Drive. Mr. Lillard proceeded off the roadway over the curb,
colliding with a light pole. The County incurred damages in the amount of $2,489.75 for the
repair and replacement. Although the County has made repeated demands, Mr. Lillard has
refused and continues to refuse to reimburse the County for these repairs. The County has no
other recourse for recovery of the costs 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 majority vote. - CMG
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 Jeffrey Lillard, 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 and /or replacement to
a light pole damaged by him in the amount of $2,489.75, plus costs of litigation.
PREPARED BY: Colleen M. Greene, Assistant County Attorney
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12/13/2011 Item 16.K.10.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.10.
Item Summary: Recommendation to authorize the County Attorney to file a lawsuit on
behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, against Jeffrey Lillard, 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 and /or replacement to a light pole, damaged by
Jeffrey Lillard in the amount of $2,489.75, plus costs of litigation.
Meeting Date: 12/13/2011
Prepared By
Name: NeetVirginia
Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal,County Attorney
11/29/20114:42:35 PM
Submitted by
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Name: GreeneColleen
11/29/20114:42:37 PM
Approved By
Name: WalkerJeff
Title: Director - Risk Management,Risk Management
Date: 11/30/2011 8:29:55 AM
Name: GreeneColleen
Title: Assistant County Attorney,County Attorney
Date: 11/30/2011 12:14:37 PM
Name: GreenwaldRandy
Title: Management/Budget Analyst,Office of Management & B
Date: 11/30/2011 1:26:45 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
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Date: 12/1/20119:41:37 AM
12/13/2011 Item 16.K.10.
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 12/1/2011 10:36:59 AM
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