SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE RESOLUTION OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ALL THE CITIES OF PINELLAS COUNTY AND
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR
THE RESOLUTION OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE CHARTER REVIEW
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TIpS S~EMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into this ~ day of
'V ,2007, between the Cities and/or Towns of Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs,
Belleair Shore/ learwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Largo, Kenneth City,
Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Redington Beach, Redington Shores,
Safety Harbor, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Seminole, South Pasadena, Tarpon Springs, and Treasure
Island, all Florida municipal corporations ("Cities") and Pinellas County, a political subdivision of the
State of Florida, ("County") (collectively "Parties") and Thomas Trask ("Trask").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Pinellas County Charter Review Committee placed seven amendments to the
Pine lIas County Charter before the voters for referendum approval; and
WHEREAS, the Cities objected to the amendments for various legal and practical reasons; and
WHEREAS, the Cities filed a lawsuit against the County, Charter Review Commission and the
Supervisor of Elections (City of Pinellas Park, et al vs Supervisor of Elections, et aI, Circuit Civil Case
No. 06-5975-CI-ll) (hereinafterreferred to as "Lawsuit"); and
WHEREAS, the County filed a counterclaim to the Lawsuit which alleged that portions of the
County Charter protecting the rights of the Cities by a 'dual vote' as to the transfer of certain matters was
unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS, the Court denied the Cities' request for injunctive relief before the election; and
WHEREAS, the voters rejected four of the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Cities have no objection to Amendment 1; and
WHEREAS, the Cities believe that the ballot language for Amendments 5 and 6 is ambiguous
and does not accurately reflect the actual amendments proposed to be included in the Pinellas County
Charter; and
WHEREAS, the Cities and County have met to discuss a resolution of the Lawsuit which would
reflect the will of the voters as identified in the ballot questions; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Parties to resolve these issues; and
WHEREAS, by entering into this Agreement neither the Cities, individually or collectively, nor
the County waive any defense in any action relating to annexation nor shall they be estopped from raising
any defense in any action relating to annexation as a result of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered into between the Parties to settle the foregoing Lawsuit
and to address issues of concern expressed by the Cities and County; and
WHEREAS, reference to the 'Cities' or 'Parties' in these 'WHEREAS' clauses shall not include
the cities of Dunedin, Redington Beach, and Indian Rocks Beach who were not parties to the Lawsuit,
however because they are necessary parties to this Agreement, they are included in references to 'Cities'
and 'Parties' in the remainder of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, reference to the 'Cities', 'County', and 'Parties' shall include their elected officials,
appointed officials, employees, agents, persons or entities contracting with them, or any other person or
entity associated or affiliated with one or more of the Cities and County.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of one dollar and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged and the promises and covenants contained
herein, the Parties and Trask agree as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The Parties named in the Lawsuit hereby agree to settle the above referenced Lawsuit in
the following manner and the Parties not named in the lawsuit herby also agree to the following:
a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, with respect to monetary incentives, an
annexing municipality and the County may only offer, negotiate, agree to provide, or provide, incentives
or inducements in conjunction or connection with an annexation proposal which (1) improve public
properties, rights of way, or easements and the infrastructure and/or facilities located thereon or therein,
(2) involve the acquisition of property for public use or benefit, (3) are in furtherance of the closure of
enclaves, (4) provide public services and/or facilities, (5) waive or pay development, permit and/or
application fees, or (6) otherwise advance a paramount public purpose as defined by Florida law.
b. Consents required by Section 171.0413(5) and (6), F.S. shall be express and in writing.
Such consent shall be obtained by the annexing municipality at least ten (IO) days prior to any
referendum required pursuant to Section 171.0413, F.S. or at least ten (10) days prior to the public
hearing on the ordinance required for annexation pursuant to Section 171.0413(6).
c. Without the current property owner's written permission, no municipality in Pine lias
County shall subject any property to a referendum pursuant to Section 171.0413, F.S. for a period of
seven years from the last date that such property was subject to an annexation referendum.
d. No municipality in Pinellas County shall subject any property to a referendum pursuant
to Section 171.0413, F.S. unless an informational notice has been mailed to all affected property owners
at least ten days prior to the public hearing.
e. The Parties agree that the dual vote provision set forth in Section 6.04 of the County
Charter is constitutional, the County shall not support any future litigation challenging the
constitutionality of that provision, nor shall the County support legislation or referenda seeking to remove
this provision from the Charter. The County shall notify the Cities within thirty days of receipt of service
of any lawsuit or the filing of any claim challenging this provision. The Parties shall request the Court to
enter a judgment finding this provision to be constitutional.
f. The Parties shall not draft, support, request, or propose any enabling legislation for
Amendments 5 and 6. The Parties hereby jointly request present and future legislatures and legislative
delegations to not pass any enabling legislation with respect to Amendments 5 and 6.
g. The Charter Review Commission and the Supervisor of Elections shall be dismissed from
the Lawsuit. The remaining claims in the above referenced Lawsuit and counterclaim, and the lawsuit
filed by Tom Trask, styled Trask vs Pinellas County, Circuit Civil No. 06-7171-CI-II shall be dismissed.
h. All Parties shall bear their own fees and costs (this shall not apply to any cost sharing
agreement between the Cities for the Cities' fees or costs).
i. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute an
interlocal agreement between the parties.
j. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute an
interlocal agreement between the parties entered into pursuant to Part II, Chapter 171 Florida
Statutes.
k. As a result of entering into this Agreement, neither the Cities, individually or
collectively, nor the County waive any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor
shall they be estopped from raising any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor
shall they be prevented in any way from raising any claim in any current or future lawsuit relating to
annexation. The foregoing shall not apply to any action necessary to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
1. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original, and all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one agreement.
3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives on the day and date first above written.
END OF SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS. SIGNA TURE PAGES TO FOLLOW.
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City of Clearwater signature page for
Settlement Agreement Between All Cities of
Pinellas County and Pinellas County, Florida for
The Resolution of Issues Related to the
Charter Review Committee
Countersigned:
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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City Manager
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PINELLAS COUNTY
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, by and
through its Board of County Commissioners
Town of Belleair, Florida
George Mariani, Jr.
As its: Mayor
By:
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Donna Carlen, Town Clerk
(SEAL)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared George Mariani, Jr., Mayor of the Town of Belle air, Florida,
to me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that he
executed the same for the purpose therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this 6th day of March, 2007.
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RESOLVED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Belleair Beach,
Florida, the 5th day of March 2007.
ATTEST:
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RESOLVED and APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Kenneth City,
Florida, the 14th day of March 2007.
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of any lawsuit or the filing of any claim challenging this provision. The Parties shall request the Court to
enter a judgment finding this provision to be constitutional.
f. The Parties shall not draft, support, request, or propose any enabling legislation for
Amendments 5 and 6. The Parties hereby jointly request present and future legislatures and legislative
delegations to not pass any enabling legislation with respect to Amendments 5 and 6.
g. The Charter Review Commission and the Supervisor of Elections shall be dismissed from
the Lawsuit. The remaining claims in the above referenced Lawsuit and counterclaim, and the lawsuit
filed by Tom Trask, styled Trask vs. Pinellas County, Circuit Civil No. 06-7171-CI-11 shall be dismissed.
h. All Parties shall bear their own fees and costs (this shall not apply to any cost sharing
agreement between the Cities for the Cities' fees or costs).
i. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute an
interloca1 agreement between the parties.
j. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute an
interlocal agreement between the parties entered into pursuant to Part II, Chapter 171 Florida
Statutes.
k. As a result of entering into this Agreement, neither the Cities, individually or
collectively, nor the County waive any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor
shall they be estopped from raising any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor
shall they be prevented in any way from raising any claim in any current or future lawsuit relating to
annexation. The foregoing shall not apply to any action Decessary to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
1. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original, and all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one agreement.
3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the tenns of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
their duly authorized representatives on the day and date fll'St above written.
City of BeDeair
SEAL
ALL PARTIES TO BE ADDED AS SIGNATORIES
By:
Attest:
Chris Ar u e, Sr.
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Debra S. Sullivan City Clerk
of any lawsuit or the :filing of any claim cha.Uenging this provision. The Parties shall request the Court to
enter a judgment finding this provision to be constitutiooaL
f The Parties. shall DOt draft, suppOrt, request, or propose any euabIiug l~!lILv1on for
Amendments 5 and 6. The Parties hereby jointly :request present aad future kgi~bn1Te8 and legislative
delegations to not pass any enabling Jegjsl3tion with respect to Amendmeats 5 ami 6.
g. The Charter ReviewCnmmi~sion aod the Supervisor afElectioos sba1I be dRniqed from
the Lawsuit. The rem=rinillg claims in the above refi%CDCed Lawsuit and COUDteIdaim, and the lawsuit
filed by Tom Trask, styled TIaSk VB PinelJas Ccuuty, CiraIit: Civil No. 06-7171-CI-l~ shaD be m!lZml!1tSed.
h. All Parties shall bear tbcir own fees aud costs (this sbaIl not apply to any cost sharing
agreemem between the Cities .fur the Cities' fees or COSB).
i. This Agreement sbal!, to the extent necessary to be enforceable; constitute an
inter10cal agreement between the parties.
j. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceabJe,constitute an
intedocal agreement between the parties entered into pursuant to Part n, Chapter 171 FIori~
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k. As a result of entering iDto this .Agreemem, ~ the Cities, individually or
collectively, DOl'tbe UJumy waive any dcftmse in any alublt or .future act:iOa relating to :mn~tion nor
sball they be estopped tinm raising any derense in any cum:Dt or fatnre action relating to annexation nor.
sbaII they be ]tteVeDted in any way from raising any claim in ~ cur.reot or future lawsuit relating.to
annexation. The ioJ~ sbaII not apply to any action JlC(;cssaty to eofOlQ; the terms oftbis Agreement
1 This Agreemem may be executed in several COUDteIparts, each of whid1 slJa.U be deemed
an original, and all such COl1IltQpan,s taken together shaIi CODStitute ODe agreement .
3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNEss WlmREOF the Parties hcR:to have eDlsed this .Agreemcut to be cxcc:uted by
their duly authorized ~ves on the day and dam first above Wl.itn::.u.
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City of Dunedin's signature page to the Settlement Agreement between all the
Cities of Pinellas County and Pinellas County, Florida, for the Resolution of
Issues Related to the Charter Review Committee.
CITY OF DUNEDIN, FLORIDA
By: //4-Puf-
Robert Hackworth, Mayor
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Jerie Guegan, City
f The Parties shall not draft, support, request, or propose any enabling legislation for
Amendments 5 and 6. The Parties hereby jointly request present and future legislatures and legislative
delegations to not pass any enabling legislation with respect to Amendments 5 and 6.
g. The Charter Review Commission and the Supervisor of Elections shall be dismissed from
the Lawsuit. The remaining claims in the above referenced Lawsuit and counterclaim, and the lawsuit
filed by Tom Trask, styled Trask vs Pinellas County, Circuit Civil No. 06-71 71-CI-I I shall be dismissed.
h. All Parties shall bear their own fees and costs (this shall not apply to any cost sharing
agreement between the Cities for the Cities' fees or costs).
i. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute an interlocal
agreement between the parties.
j. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute an interlocal
agreement between the parties entered into pursuant to Part II, Chapter 171 Florida Statutes.
k. As a result of entering into this Agreement, neither the Cities, individually or collectively;
nor the County waive any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor shall they be
estopped from raising any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor shall they be
prevented in any way from raising any claim in any current or future lawsuit relating to annexation. The
foregoing shall not apply to any action necessary to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
I. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original, and all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one agreement.
3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives on the day and date first above written.
ALL PARTIES TO BE ADDED AS SIGNATORIES
City of Gulfport, Florida
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Attest: /
Louise Spence, Ci
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City of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida,
a Florida municipal corp ion
By:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared William A. OCkunzzi, Mayor-Commissioner of
the City of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, to me well known, who executed the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed the
same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this j ltX day of dr J' f , 2007.
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Marcia Grantham, Town Clerk
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared James Lawrence, Mayor of the Town oflndian Shores, Florida, to
me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed
the same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this /$~ay of c/Jr~i.d, 2007.
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CITY OF MADEIRA BEACH, FLORIDA
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Before me personally appeared Charles H. Parker, Mayor of the City of Madeira Beach,
Florida, to me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me
that they executed the same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal rbis UA day of ~ 2007.
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PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court
Ronnie Duncan, As the Commission Chair
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Ronnie Duncan, as Commission Chair of Pinellas
County, Florida, to me we)) known or who supplied , as identification,
who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that he executed the same
for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this _ day of
,2007.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared William M. Queen, Mayor of the Town of North Redington
Beach, Florida, to me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me
that they executed the same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this 8th day of March 2007.
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Before me personally appeared lerald Beverland, Mayor of the City of Oldsmar, Florida, to me
well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed the
same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this '/Ih day of fY'o..rCh , 2007.
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PineUas County, Florida
By:
Ronnie Duncan
As the Commission Chair
Attest:
Ken Burke
Clerk of the Circuit Court
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
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Before me personally appeared Ronnie Duncan, as Commission Chair of Pinellas County,
Florida, to me well known or who supplied , as identification, who executed the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that he executed the same for the purposes therein
expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this _ day of
,2007.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
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Before me personally appeared William Mischler, Mayor of the City of Pinellas Park,
Florida, to me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me
that he executed same for the purposes therein expressed.
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Before me personally appeared Nick Simons, Mayor ofthe Town of Redington Beach, Florida, to
me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed
the same for the purposes therein expressed.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Jod~strong, Mayor of the Town of Redington Shores,
Florida, to me well known, who executed Hte foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me
that she executed same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this J t.J fA day of J1 Wl dl-
,2007.
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Rick Baker
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Rick Baker, Mayor of the City of S1. Petersburg, Florida, to me
well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed the
same for the purposes therein expressed.
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of any lawsuit or the filing of any claim challenging this provision. The Parties shall request the Court to
enter a judgment finding this provision to be constitutional.
f. The Parties shall not draft, support, request, or propose any enabling legislation for
Amendments 5 and 6. The Parties hereby jointly request present and future legislatures and legislative
delegations to not pass any ~nabling legislation with respect to Amendments 5 and 6.
g. The Charter Review Commission and the Supervisor of Elections shall be dismissed from
the Lawsuit. The remaining claims in the above referenced Lawsuit and counterclaim, and the lawsuit
filed by Tom Trask, styled Trask vs Pinellas County, Circuit Civil No. _ shall be dismissed.
h. All Parties shall bear their own fees and costs (this shall not apply to any cost sharing
agreement between the Cities for the Cities' fees or costs).
i. This settlement agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable,
constitute an interlocal agreement between the parties.
j. This settlement agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable,
constitute an interlocal agreement between the parties entered into pursuant to Part II, Chapter
] 7] Florida Statutes..
k. As a result of entering into this Agreement, neither the Cities, individually or
collectively, nor the County waive any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor
shall they be estopped from raising any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation nor
shall they be prevented in any way from raising any claim in any current or future lawsuit relating to
annexation. The foregoing shall not apply to any action necessary to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives on the day and date first above written.
ALL PARTIES TO BE ADDED AS SIGNATORIES
City of St. Pete Beach, Florida
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STATE OF FLORlDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Ward Friszlowski, Mayor of the City of S1. Pete Beach, Florida,
to me well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they
executed the same for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this I~~ay of ~ ' 2007.
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Ken Burke
Clerk of the Circuit Court
STATE OF FLORlDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Ronnie Duncan, as Commission Chair of Pinellas County,
Florida, to me well known or who supplied , as identification, who executed the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that he executed the same for the purposes therein
expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this _ day of
,2007.
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g. The Charter Review Commission and the Supervisor of Elections shall be dismissed
from the Lawsuit. The remaining claims in the above referenced Lawsuit and counterclaim, and the
lawsuit filed by Tom Trask, styled Trask vs. Pinellas County, Circuit Civil No. shall
be dismissed.
h. All Parties shall bear their own fees and costs (this shall not apply to any cost sharing
agreement between the Cities for the Cities' fees or costs).
i. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute
an interlocal agreement between the parties.
j. This Agreement shall, to the extent necessary to be enforceable, constitute
an interlocal agreement between the parties entered into pursuant to Part II, Chapter 171
Florida Statutes. .
k. As a result of entering into this Agreement, neither the Cities, individually or
collectively, nor the County waive any defense in any current or future action relating to annexation
nor shall they be estopped from raising any defense in any current or future action relating to
annexation nor shall they be prevented in any way from raising any claim in any current or future
lawsuit relating to annexation. The foregoing shall not apply to any action necessary to enforce the
terms of this Agreement.
I. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, and all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one agreement.
3. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives on the day and date first above written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SEMINOLE, FLORIDA
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ley De uth, City lerk
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Fra k P. Edmunds, Ity Manager
Resolution No. 02-2007
Page 4 of 4
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Dick Holmes
As its: Mayor
Attest:
(SEAL)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Dick Holmes, Mayor of the City of South Pasadena,
Florida, to me well known, who executed the foregoing settlement agreement in Circuit Civil
Case No. 06-5975-CI-I I and acknowledged before me that he executed the same at the direction
of the City Commission and for the purposes therein expressed.
Witness my hand and seal this 13thday of March .2007.
(Seal)
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
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City Attorney
City of Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Beverly Billiris I ," '
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Before me personally appeared Beverly Billiris, Mayor ofthe City Tarpon Springs, Florida, to me
well known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed the
same for the purposes therein expressed. \'~(''''I..~ ~nc.'\.VYL-'
Witness my hand and seal this ~ day of j,\c~{1A .2007.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CONTENT:
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Jo n Hubbard
City Attorney
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IflENE S. JACOBS
MY COMMISSION tl DO 313083
EXPIRES: June 26, 2008
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City of Treasure Island, Florida
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Attest: Dn 1 l:Y1lU . :JrKYJ
Dawn Foss, , City Clerk
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
(SEAL)
Before me personally appeared Mary Maloof, Mayor of Treasure Island, Florida, to me well
known, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged before me that they executed the same
for the purposes therein expressed.
Wim~(:::MdMd ~I iliis ~ ~y C~'IS-
Notary Public
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CONTENT:
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AND CONTENT:
County Attorney (Designee)