published: Saturday, January 05, 2013

Avon Park City Councilor Parke Sutherland contacted the News-Sun regarding its Friday story headlined, "Avon Park takes back P & Z duties" to correct a mistake.

Avon Park City Councilor Parke Sutherland contacted the News-Sun regarding its Friday story headlined, "Avon Park takes back P & Z duties" to correct a mistake.

Sutherland said, "I do not believe that the Avon Park City Council has yet to agree with Mr. Deleon's recommendation to terminate the interlocal with the county for P&Z services. On Jan. 2, 2013, the council instructed the city manager to identify/retain a third party expert to render an opinion as it relates to 1 W. Main and separately motioned and approved the advertisement of a RFP for consultation services for P&Z. Responses to the RFP will be considered during any subsequent evaluation by the city as to whether the interlocal agreement with the county should continue."

The News-Sun regrets the error and appreciates the opportunity to set the record straight.