06/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/09/2024 00:18
Escambia County has reached a settlement agreement with Longleaf C&D Disposal Facility, Inc. at no cost to the County, saving millions of dollars in potential claimed damages and attorney's fees.
The settlement agreement, which was reached through successful mediation between both parties, was approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the regular BCC meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Longleaf C&D Disposal Facility, Inc. began operating a construction and demolition debris facility on Longleaf Drive with an initial permit issued in 2006 and renewed annually each year until 2014. Additional background information is available in the BCC meeting agenda materials.
The settlement agreement includes the following terms:
"I am very pleased that we were able to reach a settlement agreement with Longleaf at no cost to Escambia County," County Administrator Wes Moreno said. "Not only does this settlement avoid millions of dollars in damages and attorney's fees, but it also gives the County the right of first refusal to purchase the Longleaf property for the next five years, helping ensure that any potential future operations remain in compliance with County and FDEP regulations."