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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Michael Gongora 
DATE:September  11, 2019
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSSION TO DIRECT CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE AN AMICUS BRIEF SHOULD THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES APPEAL THE THIRD DCA’S RULING IN FLORIDA RETAIL FEDERATION, INC. V. CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT.

ANALYSIS

Please add to the September 11 agenda a discussion item to  direct City Attorney to file an Amicus Brief should the City of Coral Gables appeal the Third DCA’s ruling in Florida Retail  Federation, Inc. v City of Coral Gables to the Florida Supreme Court.  After reviewing the City Attorney’s Letter To Commission, dated August 26, 2019, regarding the above referenced 3rd DCA decision in the Coral Gables plastic bag ban case, I would like to go ahead and authorize City Attorney Aguila to file an amicus brief  on behalf of the City, should Coral Gables decide to appeal the case to the Florida Supreme court (which I am told it will).  Please feel free to contact Diana Fontani should you have any questions on this item.

 

 

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Commissioner Michael Gongora