Res No 193-10-13227RESOLUTION NO. 193 -10 -13227
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 Vice Mayor Newman; and
providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, these charges before the Commission on Ethics were brought against
Vice Mayor Newman by Ajibola Balogun who is currently suing the City of South Miami
and Vice Mayor Newman in Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to grant this relief under our Code of Ordinances: and
WHEREAS, the League of Cities has now assumed the defense of both the Ethics
claim and the Circuit Court case; and
WHEREAS, the attached bill was overlooked and therefore not previously included
in Resolution No. 159 -10 -13193 dated August 3, 2010.
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 $2,908.75
which constitute the remaining balance of her fees and costs, be reimbursed to Vice Mayor
Newman for her ethics complaint.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF Sept. 2010.
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
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LAURENCE FEINGOLD
CITY ATTORNEY
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COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
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Yea
recused
Nay
Yea
Yea