Florida Statutes Title XI Chapter 164 - Governmental Disputes

• 164.101 - Short Title.
  Sections 164.101-164.1061 may be cited as the “Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 87-346; s. 1, ch. 99-279.
• 164.102 - Purpose And Intent.
  The purpose and intent of this act is to promote, protect, and improve the public health, safety, and welfare and to enhance intergovernmental coordination efforts...
• 164.1031 - Definitions.
  For purposes of this act:(1) “Local governmental entities” includes municipalities, counties, school boards, special districts, and other local entities within the jurisdiction of one county created...
• 164.1041 - Duty To Negotiate.
  (1) If a governmental entity files suit against another governmental entity, court proceedings on the suit shall be abated, by order of the court, until the...
• 164.1051 - Scope.
  It is not the intent of this act to limit the conflicts that may be considered under this act, except that any administrative proceeding pursuant...
• 164.1052 - Initiation Of Conflict Resolution Procedure; Duty To Give Notice.
  (1) The governing body of a governmental entity shall initiate the conflict resolution procedures provided by this act through passage of a resolution by its members....
• 164.1053 - Conflict Assessment Phase.
  (1) After the initiation of the conflict resolution procedure, and after proper notice by certified letter has been given, a conflict assessment meeting shall occur. The...
• 164.1055 - Joint Public Meeting.
  (1) Failure to resolve a conflict after following authorized procedures as specified in s. 164.1053 shall require the scheduling of a joint public meeting between the...
• 164.1056 - Final Resolution.
  If there is failure to resolve a conflict between governmental entities through the procedures provided by ss. 164.1053 and 164.1055, the entities participating in the...
• 164.1057 - Execution Of Resolution Of Conflict.
  Resolution of a conflict at any phase shall require passage of an ordinance, resolution, or interlocal agreement that reflects the terms or conditions of the...
• 164.1058 - Penalty.
  If a primary conflicting governmental entity fails to participate in good faith in the conflict assessment meeting, mediation, or other remedies provided for in this...
• 164.1061 - Time Extensions.
  Any of the time requirements set forth in this act may be extended to a date certain by mutual agreement, in writing, of the primary...
• 164.1065 - Applicability Of Ch. 99-279.
  This act shall take effect upon becoming a law, but shall not be construed to abrogate any otherwise applicable agreements or requirements of any contracts,...

Last modified: September 23, 2016