Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Monarch Hill Litigation Settlement Agreement (Exhibit 1) and settlement of the pending litigation, City of Coconut Creek, et al. v. Broward County, Case No. CACE-25-004400 (Cir. Ct.), and City of Coconut Creek, et al. v. Broward County, Case No. 25-1748GM (Fla. Div. Admin.), subject to approval and execution by all other parties to the Settlement Agreement; and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Settlement Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
County Commission action is required to approve the Settlement Agreement, including settlement of the referenced litigation on the terms stated in the Settlement Agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the proposed Settlement Agreement and settlement of the referenced litigation on the terms stated in the Settlement Agreement.
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Summary Explanation/Background
The proposed Settlement Agreement represents a negotiated resolution, with the concurrence of Waste Management Inc. of Florida ("WMIF"), of the pending legal challenges to the County's enactment of certain Ordinances on February 25, 2025 (Agenda Item Nos. 33, 34, and 36), relating to a potential vertical and horizontal expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill to help meet the region's medium term solid waste disposal needs.
The proposed Settlement Agreement retains the benefits obtained by the County in the February 25, 2025, agreement with WMIF (the "2025 Expansion Impacts Agreement").
This item, if approved, would authorize execution of the Settlement Agreement, contingent upon prior approval by both Cities and by WMIF. We have been advised that the City of Coconut Creek is setting a special meeting for August 18 to consider approval of the Settlement Agreement, and that the City of De...
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