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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed negotiated settlement in the matter of Seminole County vs. Alexa Dickson (Seminole County Case # 2025-CC-004343). Countywide (Kate Latorre, County Attorney)
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Division:
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County Attorney Office
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Authorized By:
Kate Latorre, County Attorney
Contact/Phone Number:
Andrew Lanius/407-665-7274
Background:
On August 1, 2025, Seminole County filed a petition in County Court against Alexa Dickson pursuant to section 828.073, Florida Statutes, seeking legal custody of an allegedly mistreated dog named “Kirby”. The negotiated settlement agreement requires Ms. Dickson to formally surrender her legal ownership interest of Kirby to Seminole County Animal Services, after which Kirby may be adopted out to a third-party family member. In addition to Ms. Dickson surrendering all legal rights and interest in Kirby, the settlement agreement prohibits her from having permanent or indefinite custody of Kirby for the remainder of Kirby’s life.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed negotiated settlement in the matter of Seminole County vs. Alexa Dickson (Seminole County Case # 2025-CC-004343).