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Destin council hires Warner Law Firm, limits initial spend, to pursue enforcement against beach vendors
Summary
After months of complaints and recent enforcement actions, Destin approved hiring Warner Law Firm to pursue litigation and injunctions against noncompliant beach vendors, with an initial cap of $30,000 before further council approval; the sheriffoffice described limits to enforcement under current code.
City of Destin councilors voted to engage the Warner Law Firm to pursue litigation related to unpermitted and noncompliant beach vending, authorizing an initial engagement up to $30,000 with further spending to require council approval.
City Manager Larry Jones recommended Warner because the firm already represents the city's insurer and offered the same hourly rates. Jones told council, "They are handling the insurance defense on the case where the city is being sued. So they're very…
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