Nassau County Commissioners are hoping to put an end to an ongoing feud with the developer behind the massive Wildlight community.
The County Manager said Raydient Places and Properties is walking back on its promises.
The County said when they agreed with Raydient’s plan to approach the legislature several years ago for the “stewardship district” designation, they negotiated and agreed upon certain language.
Under the deal, Raydient allegedly agreed to use funds generated in the development of big community projects.
A feud is brewing between the Nassau County Commissioners and the developer behind the Wildlight community. That story at 5 on @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/XQ82zJOSAF
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) February 27, 2018
However, in February, the county said it was made aware that Raydient sneaked an amendment into existing bills in the legislature (SB 324 and HB 697) in an attempt to back out on promises made in the original deal.
If approved, the financial burden would then fall on the taxpayers, not Raydient. The county said the impact could be $50 million.
On Tuesday, the Senate Appropriations Committee overwhelmingly voted down SB 324. On Wednesday, HB 697 will be on the floor of the House for voting.
The County said it’s hopeful and optimistic that the outcome of the House amendment will be the same as the Senate amendment.
Action News Jax reached out to Raydient Places and Properties for a response to the county’s accusations, but we are still waiting to hear back.
This shows you the language in the bill that was amended in an attempt to put the financial burden on the taxpayers. County Commissioners said it could cost 50+ million dollars. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/buBoyWPbQu
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) February 27, 2018
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