Murphy v. Lee County

We have for review a final judgment validating Lee County’s proposed bond issue. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 3(b)(2) of the Florida Constitution. We affirm the decision below.

Pursuant to chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and an Interlocal Agreement, Lee County (County) joined with other political subdivisions to create the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (GUA). The purpose of the Interlocal Agreement was to acquire and operate water and wastewater facilities owned by a private company, the Avatar Corporation or its subsidiaries (Avatar Facilities), one of which was…