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RESOLUTION NO.
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 payment of legal fees to Harriet R. Lewis, Esquire for
services rendered to Vice Mayor Newman; and providing an effective
date.
WHEREAS, these charges before the Commission on Ethics were brought
against Vice Mayor Newman; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to grant this relief under our Code of Ordinances;
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WHEREAS, the League of Cities has now assumed the defense of both the
Ethics claim and the Circuit Court case.
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
$1,985.18 which constitute 25% of the balance of her fees and costs, be paid to Harriet R.
Lewis, Esquire for services rendered to Vice Mayor Newman for her ethics complaint.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2010.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY:
LAURENCE FEINGOLD
CITY ATTORNEY
Page 1 of 1
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Newman:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Beasley:
Commissioner Harris:
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October 22, 2010
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
i %nl�rin 1`Te�xmnan
6910 SW 64`h Avenue
Miami, Florida 33143
Re: In re: Valerie Newman
Miami -Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public
Trust Case No.: C09 -011
Our File No. 81082 -B
Dear Valerie:
Enclosed herewith please find two Invoices dated September 2, 2010 and October 22,
2010, reflecting services rendered in the above referenced matter from June 23, 2010 through
October 15, 2010. Please advise if and when you have forwarded these Invoices to the Florida
Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for their portion of the payment on same.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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HARRIET R. LEWIS
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Lewis, Stroud & Deutsch, PL
1900 Glades Road
Suite 251
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel 561- 826 -2800 Fax 561 - 826 -2828
September 02, 2010
Invoice
Ms. Valerie Newman
6910 SW 64th Avenue
Miami FL 33143
In Reference To:ln re: Valerie Newman (Ethics Complaint) Invoice # 2580 Federal ID #
Date of Loss: 10//06/09 20- 338 -5521
Our File No.: 81082 -B
For Professional Services Rendered:
Disbursements Incurred:
7/20/2010 GO Travel to /from Courthouse in Miami regarding Status Conference Hearing 52.16
Total Disbursements Incurred: $52.16
Total amount of this bill $5,752.16
561 - 826 -2800
Hours
Amount
6/23/2010 HL
0.20
50.00
HL
0.40
100.00
7/1/2010 HL
0.20
50.00
7/1412010 HL
0.20
50.00
8/10/2010 SD
4.70
1,175.00
8/11/2010 SD
2.10
525.00
8/16/2010 SD
3.70
1.30
925.00
325.00
8/25/2010 GO
3.20
800.00
8/26/2010 GO
8/27/2010 GO
3.20
800.00
8/30/2010 GO
2.90
725.00
8/31/2010 GO
0.70
175.00
Total professional services rendered
22.80
$5,700.00
Disbursements Incurred:
7/20/2010 GO Travel to /from Courthouse in Miami regarding Status Conference Hearing 52.16
Total Disbursements Incurred: $52.16
Total amount of this bill $5,752.16
561 - 826 -2800
Ms. Valerie Newman
Balance due
Invoice Summary
Harriet Lewis
Stephanie Deutsch
Page
Amount
$5,762.16
Hours
Rate
Amount
11.30
250.00
$2,625.00
1.00
250.00
$250.00
10.50
250.00
$2,625.00
Lewis, Stroud & Deutsch, PL
1900 Glades Road
Suite 251
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel 561- 826 -2800 Fax 561 - 826 -2828
October 22, 2010
Invoice
Ms, Valerie Newman
6910 SW 64th Avenue
Miami FL 33143
In Reference To:in re: Valerie Newman (Ethics Complaint)
Date of Loss: 10//06/09
Our File No.: 81082 -B
Invoice # 2587
Federal ID #
20- 338 -5521
For Professional Services Rendered:
Hours
Amount
9/20/2010 GO
5.00
1,250.00
9/24/2010 GO
1.10
275.00
9/27/2010 GO
0.60
150.00
9/28/2010 GO
0.70
175.00
9130/2010 HL
0.40
100.00
10/6/2010 GO
0.30
75.00
10115/2010 HL
0.40
100.00
Total professional services rendered
8.50
$2,125.00
Disbursements Incurred:
9/20/2010 GO
12.00
9/21/2010 GO
50.05
GO
1.50
Total Disbursements Incurred:
$63.55
Total amount of this bill $2,188.55
Previous balance $5,752.16
Balance due 7 9� +940_71
Current 30 Days 60 Days 90 Days 120 Days
561 - 826 -2800
Ms. Valerie Newman
Invoice Summary
Name
Gary Oldehoff
Harriet Lewis
Page
Hours Rate Amount
7.70 250.00 $1,925.00
0.80 250.00 $200.00