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Closed-Door Legal Strategy Meeting: Foster Marine Contractors v. City of Delray Beach

Original title: CLOSED ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION pursuant to F.S. 286.011(8) re: Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. v. City of Delray Beach, Florida, Case No. 2017-CA-008953MB-AO. Attendees: Mayor Thomas F. Carney, Jr. Deputy Vice-Mayor Angela Burns Commissioner Tom Markert Commissioner Juli Casale City Manager Terrence Moore City Attorney Lynn Gelin Outside Counsel Sanaz Alempour Outside Counsel Christopher Stearns A certified court reporter Purpose: Case Status Discussion and Strategy Meeting.

Record date · January 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Delray Beach City Commission is holding a private, closed-door meeting to discuss legal strategy regarding an ongoing lawsuit filed by Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. This session is legally permitted under Florida law to allow city officials to consult with their attorneys on pending litigation.

Why it matters

This meeting involves the City of Delray Beach's legal strategy and potential financial exposure in a lawsuit (Case No. 2017-CA-008953MB-AO) that has been active since 2017.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Foster Marine Contractors, Inc.

They are the opposing party in the litigation being discussed.

Indirectly affected

Delray Beach Taxpayers

The outcome of the litigation may impact city funds and resources.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission is holding a closed attorney-client session pursuant to Florida Statute 286.011(8).
  • The meeting concerns the lawsuit Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. v. City of Delray Beach, Case No. 2017-CA-008953MB-AO.
  • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the status of the case and legal strategy.
  • The meeting is attended by the Mayor, Deputy Vice-Mayor, two Commissioners, the City Manager, the City Attorney, two outside counsel attorneys, and a court reporter.
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  • The file number for this agenda item is 25-1680.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this meeting closed to the public?
Under Florida Statute 286.011(8), government bodies are permitted to hold closed sessions to discuss pending litigation strategy with their attorneys.
Will there be a record of what is discussed?
A certified court reporter is present to record the session, though the transcript is typically exempt from public disclosure until the litigation is concluded.

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Long-running Litigation

The case number 2017-CA-008953MB-AO indicates the lawsuit has been active for approximately eight years.

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