Res. No. 115-09-12924RESOLUTION NO. 115 -09 -12924
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
ATTORNEYS' FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR
FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$22,570.83 ; CHARGING $22,570.83 TO ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1500-
514.34 -10; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of South Miami approved
Resolution No. 14-05-11993 authorizing payment of City Attorney non- retainer
attorneys' fees and costs; and,
WHEREAS, Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A., submitted invoices to the City
for legal services rendered, and costs advanced, for the period ending
July 6, 2009, in the amount of $22,570.83 ; and,
WHEREAS, the office of the City Attorney recommends payment of the attached
invoices.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The invoices for attorneys' fees and costs received from Figueredo
Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A., in the total amount of $22,570.83 is approved for payment;
charging to account no. 001 - 1500 - 514.34 -10 which has a balance in the account of
$65,835.96.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 Stday of July, 2009.
A EST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
, Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A.
of the City Attorney
APPROVED:
A OR
COMMISSION TE: 5 -0
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Commissioner Newman: Yea
Commissioner Sellars: Yea
Additions shown by underlinine and deletions shown by everstriking.
Ajibola Balogun
July 8, 2009
Page 2 of 3
0022 -137
Special Master Hearings
Prof'l Services
980.00
Invoice No. 20057 dated 716109
Disburesments
69.43
Total Due
1,049.43
0022 -152
YMCA Matter
Prof 1 Services
120.00
Invoice No. 20058 dated 716109
Disburesments
5.25
Total Due
125.25
0022 -180
Special Projects
Prof'l Services
$
1,080.00
Invoice No. 20059 dated 716109
Disburesments
0.00
Total Due
19080.00
0022 -191
EEOC- Daniel Salerno
Prof'l Services
$
220.00
Invoice No. 20060 dated 716109
Disburesments
.88
Total Due
220.88
0022 -194
Eduardo E. Diaz v. CSM
Prof'l Services
$
320.00
Invoice No. 20061 dated 716109
Disburesments
79.70
Total Due
399.70
0022 -210
Pension Amendments
Prof'l Services
3,160.00
Invoice No. 20062 dated 716109
Disburesments
1.32
Total Due
39161.32
0022 -213
PPL Transmissions Lines Project
Prof'l Services
40.00
Invoice No. 20063 dated 716109
Disburesments
0.00
Total Due
40.00
0022 -215
Personnel Matters
Prof'l Services
3
4,620.00
Invoice No. 20064 dated 716109
Disburesments
354.00
Total Due
4,974.00
0022 -223
Balogun v. CSM
Prof 1 Services
5,060.00
Invoice No. 20065 dated 716109
Disburesments
0.00
Total Due
51060.00
0022 -225
Enterprise Rent -A -Car
Prof'l Services
260.00
Invoice No. 20066 dated 716109
Disburesments
0.00
Total Due
260.00
0022 -226
Laz Parking -Bid Protest
Prof'l Services
5
880.00
Invoice No. 20067 dated 716109
Disburesments
0.00
Total Due
880.00
Grand Total
$22,570.83
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143
Vendor: FIGUEREDO, BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Req. No. 9, FY 2008 -09
Date: July 8, 2009
Finance Department
Item
No.
Quantity
Description and
Specifications
Account Number
Unit Price
Total
1
15
001 -1500- 514.34 -10
$22,570.83
$22,570.83
TOTAL
$22,570.83
Purchase Order No, I Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The
Above Material, Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
Proper Request Against Y6
of Accounts Approved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
rurcnases as Aoove approvea
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTAIVO, P.A.
Attorneys & Counselors
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556
Telephone: (305) 854 -5353
Ajibola Balogun
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami, FL 33143
Miami, Florida 33157
Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351
July 6, 2009
Matter ID: 0022-002
Real Estate & Contracts
Invoice Number 20054
5/27/2009 EAB Telephone conference with Police Department; analyzed draft
Forfeiture release forms and provided direction regarding same.
Rate Summary
Eve A. Boutsis
Payments
6/11/2009 Payment
Hours
1.30
Total Professional Services
1.30 hours at $ 200.00 /hr 260.00
Total hours: 1.30
Check No.: 65389 440.00
Sub -total Payments: 440.00
Amount
260.00
260.00
Payment is due upon receipt Please nottly us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged If payment is not received within 30 days.
FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A.
Attorneys & Counselors
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157
Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351
July 6, 2009
Ajibola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -083
City Manager Planning Board
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Invoice Number 20055
City of South Miami, FL 33143
Hours Amount
5/29/2009
LRF
Meeting with Planning Department re: pending matters; reviewed
1.90 380.00
Easement agreement Koisky meeting with City Manager Mr. W.
Ajibola Balogun.
6/3/2009
LRF
Telephone conference with planning re: interpretation of charter
1.20 240.00
revisions; prepared opinion e-mail expianing charges.
6/3/2009
EAB
Telephone conference with Attorney re: proposed restaurant.
0.70 140.00
6/4/2009
LRF
Telephone conference with Ms. Ines Marrero re: South Miami
0.40 80.00
Hospital PUD.
614/2009
LRF
Telephone conference with Mr. Sandy Youkilis re: zoning issues.
0.30 60.00
6/4/2009
EAB
Attention to Lime Restaurant lobbying inquiry.
0.40 80.00
6/5/2009
LRF
Telephone conference with Mr. Youkilis re: South Miami Hospital.
0.30 60.00
6/8/2009
EAB
Attention to special event matter.
0.40 80.00
6/10/2009
LRF
Prepared for Laz Parking bid challenge meeting; meeting with staff
3.20 640.00
prior to meeting with Laz representatives; and meeting with Laz
parking representatives to address issues with their bid challenge.
6/11/2009
EAS
Meeting with Planning & Zoning and South Miami Hospital.
2.00 400.00
6/16/2009
LRF
Reviewed code application to special event for event on privately held
0.70 140.00
property.
6/16/2009
LRF
Various telephone conferences with legal counsel for South Miami
1.90 380.00
Hospital re: approvals received; plans and process and conference
with staff regarding same.
6/1712009
EAB
Attention to special event issue and zoning; coordinated meeting
0.60 120.00
regarding same.
6/22/2009
LRF
Follow up with planning and easement agreement.
0.30 60.00
6/23/2009
LRF
Reviewed food plain maps and provided planning with opinion.
0.50 100.00
6/24/2009
LRF
Meeting with city manager relating to various issues concerning
120 240.00
Payment is due upon receipt. Please nottly us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.50/9 per month will be charged if payment Is not received wittdn 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -083
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20055
Total Due
Invoice Number: 20055
To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Page: 3
3,660.00
139.95
3,999.95
1,460.00
1,460.00
3,999.95
Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged If payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, PA.
Matter ID: 0022 -129
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20056 Page: 2
580.00
0.00
580.00
1,340.00
1,340.00
Total Due 580.00
Invoice Number: 20056
To be properly credited, please indicate invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Payment Is due upon mcelpt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.6% per month wlli be charged if payment Is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montaivo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022437
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20057
Total Due
Invoice Number: 20057
To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Page: 2
980.00
69.43
1,049.43
1,300.00
1,300.00
1,049.43
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged If payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montatvo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -152
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20068
Total Due
Invoice Number: 20058
To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Page: 2
12U0
5.25
125.25
460.00
460.00
125.25
Payment is due upon receipt, Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montaivo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -180
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20069 Page: 2
1,080.00
0.00
1,080.00
260.00
260.00
Total Due 1,080.00
Invoice Number. 20059
To be property credited, please Indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notlry us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice, Interest at a
rate of 1.5 °h per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montaivo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -191
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20060
Sub -total Payments: 720.00
Total Due
Invoice Number. 20060
To be property credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Page: 2
220.00
0.88
220.88
720.00
720.00
220.88
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -194 Statement No.: 20061 Page: 2
5/27/2009 Postage Charge for the month of May 0.93
5/2712009 Telefacsimile charge for the month of May 1.50
Sub -total Expenses: 79.70
Payments
6/11/2009 Payment Check No.: 65389 2,580.00
Sub -total Payments: 2,580.00
For Professional Services 320.00
For Disbursements Incurred 79.70
Current Balance: 399.70
Previous Balance: 2,580.00
Payments - Thank you 2,580.00
Total Due 399.70
Invoice Number. 20061
To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.6% per month will be charged if payment Is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -210 Statement No.: 20062 Page: 2
requirements. Prepared letter to Pension Board attorney.
7/6/2009 HJM Received and reviewed proposed language from Mr. James Casey re: 0.20 40.00
opting -out.
Total Professional Services 3,160.00
Rate Summary
H. James Montalvo 3.90 hours at $ 200.00/hr 780.00
Luis R. Figueredo 11.90 hours at $ 200.001hr 2,380.00
Total hours: 15.80
Expenses
7/6/2009 Postage Charge for the Month of June 1.32
Sub -total Expenses: 1.32
Payments
6/11/2009 Payment Check No.: 65389 2,060.00
Sub -total Payments: 2,060.00
For Professional Services 3,160.00
For Disbursements Incurred 1.32
Current Balance: 3,161.32
Previous Balance: 2,060.00
Payments - Thank you 2,060.00
Total Due 3,161.32
Invoice Number. 20062
To be properly credited, please indicate invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.6% per month will be charged if payment Is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montelvo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -213
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20063
Total Due
Invoice Number. 20063
To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Page: 2
40.00
0.00
40.00
80.00
80.00
40.00
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us vAthin 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.6% per month will be charged If payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A.
Matter 1D.- 0022 -215
6/912009
EAB
6/10/2009
EAB
6/11/2009
EAB
6/12/2009
LRF
6/12/2009 EAB
6/1212009 EAB
6/15/2009 EAB
6/19/2009 EAB
6/22/2009 EAB
6/22/2009 EAB
6/29/2009 EAB
7/2/2009 EAB
Rate Summary
Statement No.: 20064
Attention to procurement related matter /staff.
0.30
Communications with Mr. Murawsk€.
0.30
Attention to pending investigation on procurement.
0.50
Telephone conference with staff and commissioners re: questions
1.00
relating to public records requests.
Drafted amended ordinance relating to procurement investigation and
2.00
cover memorandum.
Attention to Union negotiations and communications relating to
0.70
same.
Telephone conference with Mr. Crosland regarding negotiations.
0.40
Prepared for and attended PBA meeting with Mr. Casey and Mr.
2.50
Crosland.
Communications with Mr. Ken Harrison and Mr. Jim Crosland.
0.20
Telephone conference with Mr. Balogun re: personnel; and spoke to
0.40
Mr.Ken Harrison re: meeting with Mr. Crosland regarding pension and
staff.
Telephone conference with Mr. Murawski and attention to pending
0.30
matter.
Drafted special independent contractor agreement.
1.00
Luis R. Figueredo 4.10 hours at $
Eve A. Boutsis 19.00 hours at $
Total hours: 23.10
Expenses
5/27/2009 Photocopies for the month of April and May
Total Professional Services
200.00 /hr 820.00
200.00 /hr 3,800.00
354.00
Sub -total Expenses: 354.00
Payments
6/11/2009 Payment Check No.: 65389 5,285.00
Page: 2
60.00
60.00
100.00
200.00
400.00
140.00
60.00
500.00
40.00
80.00
60.00
200.00
4,620.00
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged If payment is not received Within 30 days.
FiGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A.
Attorneys & Counselors
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157
Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351
July 6, 2009
Ajibola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -223
City Manager Ajibola Balogun v. City of South
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Invoice Number 20065
City of South Miami, FL 33143
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us wlihin 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice, Interest at a
rate of 1.6% per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Hours Amount
5/25/2009
LRF Reviewed sunshine complaint telephone conference iwth planning re:
1.30 260.00
same.
5/2612009
LRF Telephone conference with Neil Fiaxman. Telephone conference with
0.50 100.00
Mayor.
5/26/2009
LRF Telephone conference with Joe Centorino re: Sunshine complaint.
0.50 100.00
5/26/2009
LRF Telephone conference with the Vice Mayor Beasley re: mediation and
0.50 100.00
special meeting.
5/26/2009
LRF Telephone conference with Mr. Roberty Meyers of the Ethics
0.50 100.00
Commission re: possible conflict of interest issue.
5/27/2009
LRF Meeting with Commissioner Valerie Newman (0.6); telephone
2.20 440.00
conference with Mayor Feliu (0.5); Telephone conference with Vice
Mayor Beasley (0.4); telephone conference with Mr. W. Ajibola
Balogun (0.5); and telephone conference with Mr. Jorge Pirlon re:
sunshine act (0.2).
6!212009
LRF Special City Commission meeting relating to City Manager's
3.00 600.00
complaint; various telephone conferences with Mayor, Vice Mayor
and City Manager's legal counsel.
6/3/2009
LRF Telephone conference with Vice Mayor Beasley re: election Issues
0.70 140.00
(0.3 n1c) and Complaint.
6/4/2009
LRF Various telephone conferences with City Officials and staff regarding
1.40 280.00
City Manager's complaint.
6/5/2009
HJM Received and reviewed Plaintiff's complaint and attachments.
0.80 160.00
615/2009
LRF Fielded numerous calls from Commissioners, staff and interested
1.30 260.00
persons re: Balogun complaint; and telephone conference with Ms.
Matilda Menendez re: similar issues.
6/8/2009
LRF Respondend to inquiries an from press and staff.
1.40 280.00
6/9/2009
LRF Telephone conference with Ethics Commission representative re:
0.60 120.00
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us wlihin 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice, Interest at a
rate of 1.6% per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Figueredo Boutsis & Montaivo, P.A.
Matter ID: 0022 -223
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balanoe:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Statement No.: 20065 Page: 3
Wril
5,060.00
1,700.00
1,700.00
Total Due 5,060.00
Invoice Number. 20065
To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Payment is due upon receipt Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5% per month will be charged if payment Is not mosived within 30 days.
FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTAL.VO, P.A.
Attorneys & Counselors
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556
Telephone: (305) 854 -5353
Ajibola Balogun
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami, FL 33143
Miami, Florida 33157
Facsimile: (305) 854-5351
July 6, 2009
Matter ID: 0022 -226
Laz Parking -Bid Protest
Invoice Number 20067
Hours
6/10/2009 LRF Telephone conference with staff re: PUD modifications for South 0.90
Miami Hospital.
6/22/2009 LRF Worked on Laz Parking bid protest. Prepared response. Conference 3.50
with City Manager regarding same.
Total Professional Services
Rate Summary
Luis R. Figuaredo 4.40 hours at $ 200.00/hr 880.00
Total hours: 4.40
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments - Thank you
Total Due
Invoice Number. 20067
To be properly credited, please Indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check.
Amount
180.00
700.00
::r rr
r r0,
880.00
0.00
0.00
ry1,1rl+
Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a
rate of 1.5 °lo per month will be charged if payment is not receWed within 30 days.