Approval of Legal Settlement Regarding St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Land Use

Original title: Approve Mediated Settlement Proposal from Mediation Proceeding initiated by Petitioners, the County, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Tampa, Inc., concerning the BOCC’s Approval of CPA 16-23 and MM 23-0951 on May 9, 2024. Approve the Mediated Settlement Proposal from a Mediation Proceeding initiated by Petitioners, the County, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Tampa, Inc., concerning the BOCC’s Approval of CPA 16-23 and MM 23-0951 on May 9, 2024. This item will not have a financial impact upon the County

Record date · September 10, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Coissioners () has approved a agreement involving the County and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Tampa, Inc. This settlement resolves a legal dispute concerning previous land use approvals granted on May 9, 2024.

Why it matters

This settlement finalizes the legal status of land use decisions ( 16-23 and 23-0951) for St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, ensuring no further litigation costs or financial impact to the County regarding this specific matter.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Tampa, Inc.

The church is a party to the mediation and the primary entity subject to the land use approvals being settled.

Indirectly affected

County Residents

Residents are affected by the finalization of land use policies and zoning decisions within the county.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this settlement cost the taxpayers money?

No, the document explicitly states that this item will not have a financial impact upon the County.

What is being settled?

The settlement resolves a legal dispute regarding the Board of County Coissioners' approval of land use applications 16-23 and MM 23-0951, which were originally approved on May 9, 2024.

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