The
primary function of the County Attorney's Office is to provide legal
representation and advice to the Board of County Commissioners and its
staff. Other functions include attendance at meetings of the Board and
Board Advisory committee Meetings and various other meetings of various
bodies as directed by the Board of County Commissioners; providing legal
service for constitutional officers and coordinating the efforts of
other attorneys representing constitutional officers and other
governmental bodies as required.
Additionally,
the County Attorney's Office initiates, presents and conducts litigation
brought on behalf of the Board and defends or actively participates in
the defense of the actions brought against the County at both the trial
and appellate levels in State and Federal Courts.
The
County Attorney's Office drafted 41 ordinances from January 1, 2000,
through November 28, 2000. A total of 293 resolutions were drafted and
presented which consisted of 280 for the Board of County Commissioners;
8 for the Mosquito Control District; 4 for the Erosion Control District;
and 1 for the Housing Finance Authority. |
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For three years, the county staff worked on Indrio North Savannahs
acquisition. 92% of the project, encompassing 272 acres, has been
completed. There are 18 parcels remaining to complete this
project. This property was opened to the public on April 21, 2001 |
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The
Property Acquisitions Division reviews site plans and future
developments regarding right-of-way dedications, the processing of
abandonment applications and reviewing utility permits. Street
names and name changes, as well as license agreements are also
handled by the Acquisition Division. Significant time is spent
responding to questions from the public, other governmental
entities, as well as other county departments regarding county
owned properties and right-of-way. Over 375 Tax Deed Applications
have been processed this year. The acquisition staff have assisted
the County Attorney in the purchase of the South County Regional
Stadium and the addition for Heathcote Botanical Gardens.
During
2000, the Property Acquisition Division completed several major
projects, including the acquisition of right-of-way and easements
for several Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) projects. The
property was also acquired for the last pond site in the final
phase of the 25th Street/St. James Drive project. This now
completes the project from Midway Road to Edwards Road. Four of
the five parcels have been purchased for the joint St. Lucie
County/Port St. Lucie Hidden River drainage project. The staff is
currently working on the Glades Road and Midway Road intersection
improvement which will also benefit Port St. Lucie. |
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