Item #04 Approval of Settlement Agreement for Past Due Development Review Fees t �
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: December 1, 2015
Item #
Reviewed By:
Dana Crosby-Collier, Scott Cookson,
Contact Name: Assistant City Attorney Department Director: City Attorne ,
Contact Number: 407-581-9800 City Manager: Rob Fran WI" %-
Subject: Settlement Agreement for past due Development Review Fees
Background Summary:
In conjunction with the City's review of project LS-07-017 for Hampton Inn (parcel 30-22-28-9172-
04-000), KAPS Hospitality, LLC (KAPS), incurred development review fees in the amount of
$2,322.72. The fees remain outstanding and, as part of the City's collection efforts, on October 8,
2015, the City Attorney's office sent a letter to KAPS requesting payment. KAPS responded to the
City Attorney's letter by requesting fees be waived or significantly reduced due to financial hardship
of KAPS. KAPS and the City Attorney's office ultimately agreed to present a settlement to the City
Commission in the amount of 50% of the balance due. A standard settlement agreement was
drafted by the City Attorney's office, signed by KAPS, and submitted to the City of Ocoee with a
check in the amount of$1,166.36.
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve the Settlement Agreement with KAPS Hospitality, LLC, and
settle the past due development review fees for $1,166.36?
Recommendations
The City Attorney's office and the City's Finance Department recommend that the City Commission
approve the Settlement Agreement with KAPS Hospitality, LLC, and settle the past due
development review fees for $1,166.36.
Attachments:
Settlement Agreement between KAPS Hospitality, LLC, and the City of Ocoee.
Financial Impact:
The settlement is at 50% of the balance due; however, settling the matter at 50% will avoid
additional collection costs to the City, including possible litigation.
Type of Item:
[ ] Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
El Ordinance First Reading x❑ Consent Agenda
El Ordinance First Reading [ ] Public Hearing
❑ Resolution ❑ Regular Agenda
[x] Commission Approval
❑ Discussion&Direction
[ ] Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
x0 Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney Scott A. Cookson, Esq. ❑ N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. ❑ N/A
Reviewed by ( ) ❑ N/A