Bert Harris Claim

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Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act Claim Filings

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On April 27, 2016, 8 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Scott Rudacille, Esq., with the Law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The 8 claims together seek relief totaling $2,953,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:   
                                          
115 Mangrove Ave  - CLOSED        By the Shore Investments II, LLC                                            7021300004

205 Palm Ave  - CLOSED                Joern and Kathrin Stock                                                           7019300059
RE RECORDED

212 Oak Ave  - CLOSED                  Michael Hapke and Terry-Lyn Mason                                      7045010050

214 Spring Ave  - CLOSED              Twenty-One Properties, LLC                                                   7015300059

306 Poinsettia Ave - CLOSED          Joern and Kathrin Stock                                                          6888200059

318 Tarpon Street  - CLOSED          Michael Hapke and Terry-Lyn Mason                                     6920700369

320 Tarpon Street - CLOSED           Terry-Lyn Mason, Michael & Nancy McAleer                         6920700319

807 N Shore - CLOSED                    Green Sea Turtle Real Estate, LLLP                                      6865800004

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On April 28, 2016, 11 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Kevin Hennessey, Esq., with the Law firm of Lewis, Longman, Walker of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners. Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria. The 11 claims together seek relief totaling $2,871,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

76 North Shore  - CLOSED                Wolverine Partners, LLC                                                           7059100003

106 Los Cedros  - CLOSED               Salouh Florida, LLC                                                                   7062700005

112 Palm Ave  - CLOSED                  Powell-Harllee Investment, LLC                                                7028500002

122 White Ave - CLOSED                  Dr. Lawson Macartney                                                               6997200059

207 Sycamore  - CLOSED                 Matthew & Lynn Ward                                                                7084610059

306 Spring - CLOSED                        Scott & Beth Powell                                                                    7014300003

404 Alamanda - CLOSED                  Seven Emeralds, LLC                                                                6882600106

509 S Bay - CLOSED                         AMI Retreat, LLC                                                                       6935600004 

780 Jacaranda - CLOSED                  Seven Emeralds, LLC                                                                6882600056

812 N Shore - CLOSED                      Rysal Enterprises, LLC                                                              6873400052

861 N Shore - CLOSED                      Raymond T & Anne H. Hyer III                                                  6858600056

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On April 29, 2016, 6 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Kevin Hennessey, Esq., with the Law firm of Lewis, Longman, Walker of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners. Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria. The 6 claims together seek relief totaling $1,740,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

93 N Shore   -   CLOSED                       Michelle & Jeffery Laade                                                     7015200004

109 Palm Ave  - CLOSED                    Kurt & Laura Nisi                                                                   7027600001

114 Oak Ave  - CLOSED                     Gerald & Jeane Pitcher                                                         7020800004

202 Archer Way  - CLOSED                Tall Oaks Development, LLC                                                7113500109

513 Loquat - CLOSED                         Welch Properties, LLLP                                                        6922300006

790 N Shore - CLOSED                       John Minnebo & Beatrice Guinsbourg                                  6871300007

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On May 23, 2016, 20 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The 20 claims together seek relief totaling $5,080,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

62 N Shore     CLOSED                     John Lynch                                                                              7053600209

104 Pine  -     CLOSED                      Randolph Brown                                                                     7033100004

117 Willow - CLOSED                       117 Willow LLC                                                                        7024900008

203 S Bay  - CLOSED                       Gulf Coast Vacation Homes, LLC                                           7000600077

209 Magnolia  - CLOSED                 DSB RE Holdings, LLC                                                            7017900209

213 Elm       - CLOSED                      Lawson Macartney                                                                 7087900200

213 Magnolia   - CLOSED                   DSB RE Holdings, LLC                                                         7017900409

236 Gladiolus - CLOSED                     Liad Wagman Trygg Anderson                                            6891500008

300 N Shore, A - CLOSED                  Ronald Breteler & Wendy Patricia Nelson                           7071910559

300 N Shore, B  - CLOSED                 Ronald Breteler & Wendy Patricia Nelson                            7071910609

305 Hardin - CLOSED                         Richard Drew Eason & Cynthia Eason                                  7053600259

306 Tarpon       CLOSED                     Tommy Bolton & Michelle Bolton                                          6920700652

313 Hardin    - CLOSED                       Lawson Macartney                                                               7053900002

607 Fern  - CLOSED                           Robert Moberger                                                                    6887810056

611 Fern - CLOSED                             Robert Moberger                                                                   6887800008

610 Rose  -      CLOSED                      Robert Moberger                                                                   6887810031

733 Holly  -  CLOSED                          Wawaweehaw LLC                                                                7067600002

749 Jacaranda - CLOSED                   John Hinton and Carol Hinton                                                6878600109

803 Gladiolus - CLOSED                     Bruce Parkman                                                                       6873200007

851 N Shore   - CLOSED                     Corinna Oliashirazi                                                                 6863200058

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On May 26, 2016, 3 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The 3 claims together seek relief totaling $965,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

211 Willow         CLOSED              Allen Weinstein & Allison Boak                                                  7051300007

827 N Shore - CLOSED                Jeffrey Rodencal & Wendy Blumenthal                                       6864500001

891 N Shore - CLOSED                Andrea Jones & Daniel Scanlan                                                  6854200000

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On June 16, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for a developed parcel was presented to the City by Scott Rudacille, Esq., Blalock Walters, PA of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $400,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

505 S Bay Blvd - CLOSED             Marie Ann McCaughan & Christine A. Hatch                              6935500006

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On June 20, 2016, 2 Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., Najmy/Thompson, Attorneys at Law, of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claims seek relief totaling $360,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

210 Sycamore - CLOSED                      Moberger, LTD                                                            7082800009

211 Chilson                                             O&S Holdings, LLC                                                     7046900002

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On July 1, 2016, 3 Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., Najmy/Thompson, Attorneys at Law, of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claims seek relief totaling $1,285,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which the claim was filed:

211 Magnolia Avenue - CLOSED      Starfish 66, LLC                                                                     7017900309

217 Magnolia Avenue - CLOSED      Magnolia Beach Views, LLC                                                  7017900609

228 Willow Avenue -  CLOSED          228 Willow, LLC                                                                    7053200056

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On July 12, 2016, 5 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The 5 claims together seek relief totaling $4,095,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

109 Pine           CLOSED                     Pine View Gulf LLC                                                          7032300001

201 S Bay                                             AMI Bayfront LLC                                                            7000500004

205 Elm     CLOSED                             205 Elm LLC                                                                   7085200009

205 S Bay        CLOSED                      Beach to Bay Investments Inc                                         7000600101

881 N Shore     CLOSED                     Gulf View Retreat LLC                                                     6853400007

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filings

On July 25, 2016, 3 separate Bert Harris Act claims for developed parcels were presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  Each claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The 3 claims together seek relief totaling $1,205,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:

101 Willow (Lot 18)   CLOSED            KPI 48th St. Dev., LLC                                                       7025300000

789 Jacaranda      CLOSED               791 Jacaranda LLC                                                           6872000002

791 Jacaranda         CLOSED            791 Jacaranda LLC                                                           6872000002

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing

On August 16, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owner.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $340,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

213 Spruce  -  CLOSED                       John C. Munn                                                                   7098500007

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing

On August 17, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owner.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $345,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

9802 Gulf Drive  CLOSED                      9802 Gulf Drive, LLC                                                      7028400059


Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On August 26, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by Kevin Hennessey, Esq., with the Law firm of Lewis, Longman, Walker, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owner.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claim seeks relief totaling $345,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

520 Bayview Place - CLOSED            Gregory and Donna Sutherland                                       6933400159


Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On September 13, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by Scott E. Rudacille, Esq., with the Law firm of Blalock Walters P.A., on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing, accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claim seeks relief totaling $345,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

207 S Bay  - CLOSED                            Benjamin and Julie Asper                                               7000600150 


Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On September 16, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by The Stephen M. Jones Law Firm PLLC, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claim seeks relief totaling $520,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

804 N Shore       CLOSED                        Violet and Neil Rosenblit                                                6873000050

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On September 22, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by The Lewis Longman Walker Attorneys at Law, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $345,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

521 Magnolia Avenue - CLOSED           TML of Tampa Bay, LLC                                                6920701269

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing

On September 29, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by The Najmy Thompson Attorneys at Law, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $550,000, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

508 Spring Avenue         CLOSED         Anna Maria Coastal Homes, LLC                                     7002800055

210 Palmetto Avenue     CLOSED          Rainer Zschoernig                                                            7018400007 

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing

On October 31, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $495,144.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

142 Crescent Drive  - CLOSED                         Crescent Cottages II LC                                       6984800059

146 Crescent Drive    CLOSED                         Crescent Cottages I LLC                                      6984800109

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On November 10, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by the Najmy Thompson Attorneys at Law, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordinance No 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claim seeks relief totaling $505,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

414 Pine Avenue    CLOSED                         James and Lauren Collins                                        7040600109

507 Spring Avenue            CLOSED              Phyllis C. Grey Family Trust                                       7000400007 

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing   
On November 16, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by the Najmy Thompson Attorneys at Law, on behalf of the parcel owners. The claim was presented in writting accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuatiion following the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria. The claim seeks relief totaling $480,000.00 representing the alleged diminution in value resulting for the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

157 Crescent Drive         CLOSED                       Christopher and Catherine Hackney                      6984600109

703 Fern Street             CLOSED                          Once Upon A Tide, LLC                                        6883500008 

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On November 18, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by the Najmy Thompson Attorneys at Law on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $1,725,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed: 

832 South Bay Boulevard, #A                               Bridgeview Properties, LLC                              6918200709 

832 South Bay Boulevard, #B                               Bridgeview Properties, LLC                              6918200759  

215 Magnolia Avenue           CLOSED                    Una Harrison                                                   7017900509

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On November 18, 2016, Bert Harris Act claims for developed and undeveloped parcels were presented to the City by the Najmy Thompson Attorneys at Law and Blalock Walters, P.A. on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by appraisals providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordiance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claims seek relief totaling $2,380,500.00, representing the alleged dimuntion in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcels for which claims were filed:  
Attorney's:  Blalock Walters, P.A.

104 Palmetto Avenue  - CLOSED                        Three Gulls, LLC                                              7028100050

207 Palm Avenue        CLOSED                           Olga Alexander                                                7019300109

423 Spring Avenue   - Closed                               423 Spring Street, LLC                                    7009600003

715 Holly Road   - CLOSED                                  Alan Paul Chappell and Ann H. Chappell       7070000000

753 Jacaranda Road    - Closed                            Hull Speed, LLC                                              6878700059

Attorney's: Najmy Thompson

894 North Shore Drive Lot 14  - CLOSED            Michael and Frieda Jaworski                     6857000001

894 North Shore Drive Lot 15  - CLOSED             Michael and Frieda Jaworski                    6857000001        

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On December 1, 2016, a Bert Harris Act claim regarding vacant property located at 501 South Bay Boulevard, Anna Maria, Florida, was filed with the city by Attorney Scott E. Rudacille on behalf of his clients Rick and Kristina Kellar.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordinances No. 2015-801 and 2015-804 regarding site developement standards impacting the maximum improvement size and configuration that can be built on the property.  The claim seeks relief totaling $88,500.00, representing the alleged dimunation in value resulting from the City's adoption of the referenced ordinances.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

501 South Bay Boulevard  CLOSED               Rick and Kristina Kellar                                 6935300001

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On January 11, 2017, a Bert Harris Act claim for undeveloped parcels were presented to the City by The Lewis Longman Walker Attorneys at Law on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by appraisals providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordiance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claims seek relief totaling $860,000.00, representing the alleged dimuntion in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:

404 Spring Avenue, Lot 12      CLOSED          Luann Marshall and Linda Cedolin               7006100007

404 Spring Avenue, Lot 13       CLOSED         Luann Marshall and Linda Cedolin               7006100007 
 

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On January 12, 2017, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed/undeveloped parcels were presented to the City by  the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by appraisals providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordiance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claims seek relief totaling $3,067,400.00, representing the alleged dimuntion in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.  

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:
801 North Shore Dr     CLOSED                        James L. and Jeanette DePorre                  6865400003

110 Willow Ave          CLOSED                           LTL Investments                                         7025800058

60 North Shore Dr   - CLOSED                           Fredrick and Ruth Lynch                            7053600159  

116 Peppertree Ln, Lot 6    CLOSED                  116 Peppertree LLC                                   6995900005

116 Peppertree Ln, Lot 8    CLOSED                  116 Peppertree LLC                                   6995900005

404 Magnolia Ave  - CLOSED                             2010 Murray Family Trust                           7008600004

428 Magnolia Ave                                                Island Savvy Ventures LLC                        7007600059

703 North Bay    CLOSED                                   Thomas Calme Jr and Michael McKeithen  6861900006

797 North Shore           CLOSED                         Gregory Reynolds, Kristine Zelt,                 6870600001
                                                                             Andrew Offerle, Marcus Martin and Heather Martin

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On January 13, 2017, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed/undeveloped parcels were presented to the City by  the parcel owners.  The claims were presented in writing accompanied by appraisals providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City's adoption of Ordiance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.  The claims seek relief totaling $3,820,000.00, representing the alleged dimuntion in value resulting from the City's adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.  

Listing of parcel for which the claim was filed:
203 Elm Ave           Appraisal                               Metro and Suzanne Butner                            7085900053

10107 Gulf Dr         Appraisal                               Metro and Suzanne Butner                           7085910102 

215 Spring Ave      CLOSED                                Erik and Cheryl Christensen                         7017200002

103 Park Ave          CLOSED                               Brett and Laura Gallagher                            6895100809

104 Tuna                  CLOSED                            105 Tuna LLC                                              7094100000



112 Maple Ave          CLOSED                           Grace A. Crowder Living Trust                    6991600005

113 Maple Ave          CLOSED                             Villa La Concha, LLC                                    6993100059


237 Willow Ave            CLOSED                          William & Nedra Townley                              7052400004

513 North Bay Blvd                                               Mighty Palm LLC                                           6852900007

513 North Bay Blvd                                               Mighty Palm LLC                                           6852900007

752 North Shore         CLOSED                            Scott Ledgewood                                          6881600008



787 North Shore         CLOSED                            Alexander and Laurie Horvat                        6869900008

Summary Concerning Bert Harris Act Claim Filing
On December 5, 2017, a Bert Harris Act claim for developed parcel was presented to the City by Aaron Thomas, Esq., with the Law firm of Najmy/Thompson, PL of Bradenton, Florida, on behalf of the parcel owners.  The claim was presented in writing accompanied by an appraisal providing a before and after parcel valuation following the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807 regulating short-term vacation rentals within the City of Anna Maria.   The claim seeks relief totaling $420,000.00, representing the alleged diminution in value resulting from the City’s adoption of Ordinance No. 15-807.

107 Elm Avenue                      Graham and Hazel Hanson                 7033400008                                                  

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bert Harris Act?
The Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act ("the Bert Harris Act") is a Florida statute (s. 70.001, Fla. Statutes).  The Bert Harris Act provides a cause of action against a local government if the local government enacts a law, regulation, or ordinance that inordinately burdens, restricts, or limits private property rights without amounting to a taking of property under the State Constitution or the United States Constitution.  The State Legislature passed the Act to protect the interests of private property owners by creating a separate cause of action in addition to the existing laws for the unconstitutional taking of private property by government.  The separate cause of action is intended by the Legislature to provide for relief from the inordinately burdensome law by changing the manner in which it is applied and/or providing for the payment of compensation to the property owner.

What does a Bert Harris Act claim consist of?
The statute provides that a property owner seeking compensation under the Act must file the claim in writing with the local government not less than 150 days prior to filing an action in the circuit court.  The claim must include a bona fide, valid appraisal supporting the claim and demonstrating the loss in fair market value to the real property.

What happens after a Bert Harris Act claim is filed?
Within 15 days after the claim is filed, the local government reports the claim in writing to the Department of Legal Affairs and provides the name and contact information for the local government from whom additional information about the claim can be obtained.  The statute provides that the legal government must provide written notice to contiguous property owners to the claim using the addresses on the most recent County tax rolls.  During the 150 day notice period (unless the period is extended by agreement of the parties), the local government shall provide a written settlement offer to the owner.  Also during the 150 day notice period, but unless a settlement offer is accepted by the property owner, the local government shall issue a written statement of allowable uses for the subject property.  If the settlement offer is accepted by the property owner, then the local government takes whatever necessary steps to implement the settlement offer.  If the settlement offer and the statement of the allowable uses are both rejected by the property owner, then the owner may file the claim with the circuit court.

Will a public hearing be held related to a Bert Harris Act claim?
The statute does not specifically require a public hearing for a Bert Harris Act claim.  The governing body of the local government will consider the settlement offer options as part of a public meeting.

Can public comments be submitted related to a Bert Harris Act claim?
The statute does not specifically provide for a method of public comment.  When the matter is heard by the City Commission to consider the settlement offer that is required by statute, members of the public will have the opportunity to appear and submit any comments subject to the usual rules of public participation.   Comments can also be in writing and should be addressed to Diane Percycoe, City Clerk, by mail at:  P.O. Box 779, Anna Maria, FL  34216; by fax: (941) 708-6134; or by email: amclerk@cityofannamaria.comThey will be provided to the Commissioners.

Are these Bert Harris Act claims valid?
The claims are under review by City of Anna Maria and as of this time there is no formal determination.