§ 36-4. Private cause of action; remedies.

(a)

An aggrieved individual under this chapter may commence a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the person alleged to have committed a discriminatory practice; provided, however, that such civil action must be filed no later than one year after the discriminatory practice is alleged to have been committed. The aggrieved individual must send the prospective defendant a notice letter outlining his or her intention to file a lawsuit and a detailed explanation of the grounds for the intended lawsuit at least 21 days prior to the filing of said action. The notice letter must be sent to the prospective defendant via U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested.

(b)

If the court finds that a discriminatory practice has been committed or is about to be committed, the court may issue an order prohibiting the discriminatory practice and providing affirmative relief from the effects of the discriminatory practice including, but not limited to, a temporary restraining order, a temporary or permanent injunction, an award of actual damages, including back pay, punitive damages, an award of reasonable attorney's fees, interest, and costs, or other such relief as the court deems appropriate.

(c)

The provisions of F.S. § 57.105, (2010), shall apply to an unsupported claim for which relief is sought under the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2011-17, § I, 5-19-11)