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News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
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lazyboy97o
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Not the Reedy Creek news you are expecting, but it's interesting. Also shows you how involved Reedy Creek was:
Statement about Shuttle Service between Disney Springs and Hilton Bonnet Creek
Statement about Shuttle Service between Disney Springs and Hilton Bonnet Cr
Statement about Shuttle Service between Disney Springs and Hilton Bonnet Creek
www.golynx.com
drnilescrane
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flyakite
Well-Known Member
Article in Orlando Sentinel
www.orlandosentinel.com
Disney asks judge to dismiss or delay DeSantis district’s lawsuit
The courtroom battle is the latest turn in an ongoing feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney.
www.orlandosentinel.com
Goofyernmost
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Can't seem to read it unless I subscribe to the Orlando Sentinel. Not gonna do it! Can I get a quick synopsis of the article from someone.
MagicHappens1971
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You can do the “reader view” to bypass it, but in short “Daniel M. Petrocelli, a lawyer for Disney, told the judge a new state law rendered the district’s legal action moot and that Disney’s separate federal lawsuit filed against DeSantis and other state officials should take priority.”
And that the case should be put on hold because the federal case takes priority anyway.
flyakite
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NOTICE OF MEETING
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter as the progression of the Board of Supervisor’s regular meeting permits, pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will commence a public meeting and then meet in an Attorney/ Client Executive Closed Session to discuss strategy and settlement negotiations related to litigation expenditures in the following cases: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. v. DeSantis, et. al., N.D. Fla. Case No. 4:23-cv-00163-MW-MJF and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., Orange County Circuit Court Case No. 2023-CA-011818-O. The persons in attendance at the closed-door meeting will be Board of Supervisor members, Chair - Martin Garcia, Vice-Chair - Charbel Barakat, Brian Aungst, Jr., Ron Peri, and Bridget Ziegler; District Administrator Glenton Gilzean; Acting General Counsel Daniel Langley and/ or A. Kurt Ardaman; and litigation counsel Paul Huck. The closed-door meeting will be held at 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. or soon thereafter as the progression of the Board of Supervisor’s regular meeting permits, pursuant to Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will commence a public meeting and then meet in an Attorney/ Client Executive Closed Session to discuss strategy and settlement negotiations related to litigation expenditures in the following cases: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. v. DeSantis, et. al., N.D. Fla. Case No. 4:23-cv-00163-MW-MJF and Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., Orange County Circuit Court Case No. 2023-CA-011818-O. The persons in attendance at the closed-door meeting will be Board of Supervisor members, Chair - Martin Garcia, Vice-Chair - Charbel Barakat, Brian Aungst, Jr., Ron Peri, and Bridget Ziegler; District Administrator Glenton Gilzean; Acting General Counsel Daniel Langley and/ or A. Kurt Ardaman; and litigation counsel Paul Huck. The closed-door meeting will be held at 1900 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
Will Bridget actually show up to one of these meetings?
drnilescrane
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I know this is likely just boilerplate language, but it amuses me to think the board might have suddenly realized they have no ability to pay for these lawsuits, a requirement for a balanced budged and no real mechanism to raise revenues that doesn't require Disney's permission.
Probably happened right around the same time they realized the RCFD contract situation was a tad more complex than just giving them more money.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
So is the correct way to interpret this that the judge needs more time and information to decide on Disney’s motion to dismiss or defer to the Federal case? So the judge didn’t dismiss the motion outright but also didn’t rule immediately either so we are still in limbo. I guess it’s good for Disney that it wasn’t dismissed immediately.
Here's a bypass link:
Disney asks judge to dismiss or delay DeSantis district’s lawsuit – O…
archived 16 Jul 2023 00:00:35 UTC
Goofyernmost
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Thank you!
Thank you! 11 lawyers, wow! Is the state or Disney footing that bill? And when will that suit be filed.Here's a bypass link:
Disney asks judge to dismiss or delay DeSantis district’s lawsuit – O…
archived 16 Jul 2023 00:00:35 UTCarchive.is
Ultimately Disney foots almost all of the bill, since on top of paying for their attorneys, they're the largest taxpayer in the district that is suing them.
With regards to the Federal suit, same - except for DeSantis's counsel, who the state will pay for.
flyakite
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NOTICE OF MEETING
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 26 th at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will meet in regular session at 1900 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. At that time and in addition to other business on the agenda, the Board of Supervisors will conduct a reading and public hearing on and consider for adoption Resolution No. 645. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA TOURIST OVERSIGHT DISTRICT ADOPTING A FUND BALANCE POLICY AND Resolution No. 646. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA TOURIST OVERSIGHT DISTRICT ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and hearing to be heard with respect to the proposed resolutions. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Supervisors with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 26 th at 9:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable, the Board of Supervisors of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will meet in regular session at 1900 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. At that time and in addition to other business on the agenda, the Board of Supervisors will conduct a reading and public hearing on and consider for adoption Resolution No. 645. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA TOURIST OVERSIGHT DISTRICT ADOPTING A FUND BALANCE POLICY AND Resolution No. 646. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA TOURIST OVERSIGHT DISTRICT ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and hearing to be heard with respect to the proposed resolutions. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Supervisors with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Hmmm these two resolutions seem interesting…
Disstevefan1
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At least the lawyers are making money.
DisneyFanatic12
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The clients might not always win, but the law firm does every time!
Only the big bosses. The ones doing the actual grunt work are getting their regular salary.