Res No 131-10-13165RESOLUTION NO. 131-10-13165
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South
Miami, Florida, pursuant to Chapter 8A of the Code of Ordinances,
authorizing the reimbursement of legal fees to Commissioner Beasley;
and providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City Attorney and City Manager have recommended this
resolution; and
WHEREAS, these charges were brought against Commissioner Beasley by the
incumbent Commissioner Marie Birts who he defeated; and
WHEREAS, these charges have been dismissed and have no merit; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to grant this relief under our Code of Ordinances;
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WHEREAS, the League of Cities, through the Municipal Insurance Trust, has
already reimbursed Commissioner Beasley for 75% of his fees and costs; and
WHEREAS, it will have a chilling effect on Commissioner Beasley to have to
pay attorney's fees in the performance of his official duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Commission declare that the sum of $5, 310,
which constitute 25% of the balance of his fees and costs, be reimbursed to
Commissioner Beasley for the dismissed ethics complaint.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF June 2010.
ATTEST:
ITY CLERK
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APPROVED:
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MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Newman: Yea
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
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Commissioner Beasley: reeused
Commissioner Harris: Yea
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
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LAURENCE FEINGOLD
CITY ATTORNEY
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