Title
Indian River County et al., v. United States Department of Transportation, et al
Recommended Action
The County Attorney’s Office recommends the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners enter into an agreement with Mr. Lamken to handle the litigation before the United State Supreme Court, for a flat fee of $200,000 for seeking review by the United States Supreme Court, with the private citizens funding the cost of seeking jurisdiction, and the Board funding the remaining costs, for a flat fee of $400,000, for the further briefing and argument if jurisdiction is granted. The County Attorney’s Office also recommends that the Board authorize the hiring of another firm on similar terms if a conflict arises.