City of Venice mulls $1.6M offer to settle Neal permit fee dispute

Years after mediation talks began, developer Neal Communities of SWFL and Neal Signature Homes LLC proposed a settlement with the city of Venice over its builder fees.

The prolific homebuilder, based in Lakewood Ranch, has offered to resolve the dispute for $1.6 million, including a stipulation that it not have to pay builder fees going forward.

The attorney listed for Neal, S. William Moore, declined to comment, saying by phone there was "no settlement until it's approved."