Res. No. 141-06-12282RESOLUTION NO. 1 41 -06 -1 2282
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ATTORNEYS'
FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR AKERMAN
SENTERFITT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,433.91; TO BE CHARGED TO
ACCOUNT NO. 001.2100.519.3440 CONSULTANT LABOR
ATTORNEY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami approved the
retention of labor counsel James C. Crossland of Akerman Senterfitt at the recommendation of
the city attorney, to represent the city in addressing employment claims; and
WHEREAS, Akerman Senterfitt submitted its invoices to the City for legal services
rendered, and costs advanced, for the period ending June 30, 2006, totaling $5,433.91; and
WHEREAS, the fees and costs on the attached invoice are reasonable and necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The invoices for attorneys' fees and costs received from Akerman
Senterfitt, in the total amount of $5,433.91 are approved for payment; charging $5,433.91
to account no. 001.2100.519.3440 Consultant Labor Attorney, with a current balance of
$20,078.76.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of Z '2006.
ATTEST:
0,
Y CLERK —
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CIITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:
5 -0
Mayor Feliu:
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Birts:
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Yea
Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407 -419 -8593
MS. YVONNE SOLER- MCKINLEY
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
EVE
JUL 13 2003
CITY MANAGER'S OFFOE
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH M1041
Matter Name: JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH M AAU
Matter Number: 0171988
INVOICE SUMMARY
Bill Date 12- Jul -06
Bill No. 8149630
law and described in the
869.50
$ 2,608.50
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0171988
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted.-
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA
ABA Number: 061000104
Account Number: 0215- 252207533
Reference your invoice number and matter number
IRS EIN 59- 3117860
Al ERVIAN SENTERFITT
F-r LAUDERDALE . JAC"ONVILLE . MIAMI. ORLANDO • TALLAHASSEE • TAMPA • WAswwroN DC • WEST PALM BEACH
Past Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407 -843 -7860 Fax: 407-419-8593
MS. YVONNE SOLER MCKINLEY
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
- ECE-1 ED
UL 13 2006
1TY MIANAGER'S OFFICE
Bill Date 12- Jul -06
Bill No. 8109630
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH ML"H
Matter Name: JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Number: 0171988
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through June 30, 2006 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement.-
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
$ 1,739.00
$ 0.00
TOTAL THIS INVOICE S 1,739.00
PREVIOUS BALANCE
(includes payments received through 7/12/06)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE
869.50
S 2,60850
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0171988
and return remittance sheet with payment in USfunds.
Wired funds accepted:
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA
ABA Number: 061000104
Account Number: 0215- 252207533
Reference your invoice number and matter number
IRS EIN 59- 3117860
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
FT LAUDERDALE • JACKSONVILLE • ML4,MI.ORLANDO • TALLAHASSEE . TAMPA • WASHINGTON DC • WEST PALM BEACH
AK-erman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
30- Jun -06
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Bill Number
8109630
Date
Services
Attv
Hours
13- Jun -06
REVIEW DOCUMENTS.
JCC
.90
14- Jun -06
ANALYZE SETTLEMENT ISSUES.
DMH
.30
14- Jun -06
PREPARATION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.
JCC
120
15- Jun -06
PREPARE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.
DMH
1.50
15- Jun -06
ATTEND EXECUTIVE SESSION.
DMH
2.00
19- Jun -06
DRAFT SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS.
DMH
1.00
20- Jun -06
DRAFT SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
DMH
.30
22- Jun -06
DRAFT E -MAIL TO OPPOSING COUNSEL RE: SETTLEMENT.
DMH
.30
22- Jun -06
REVIEW NOTES AND ANALYZE ISSUES FOR SETTLEMENT
JCC
1.40
AGREEMENT.
27- Jun -06
REVIEW AND REPLY TO E -MAIL FROM OPPOSING
DMH
.20
COUNSEL.
27- Jun -06
DRAFT SETTLEMENT, MOTION AND ORDER.
DMH
.30
TotalServices .... ...................................................................................................... ............................... $1,739.00
Akennan S enterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
Bill Number
Page 4
Initials Name
Hours
Rate Amount
DMH D. M. HEEKIN
5.90
185.00 1,091.50
JCC J. C. CROSLAND
3.50
185.00 647.50
Total
9.40
$1,739.00
30- Jun -06
8109630
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407 -419 -8593
MS. YVONNE SOLER- MCKINLEY
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number: 0145273
INVOICE SUIVEVL4RY
For professional services rendered through June 30 2006 as suinrr ari<
narrative statement.'
SERVICES $ 1,239.50
2,455.41
IR ECEIVE01
JUL 14 2006
Bill Date 12- Jul -06
Bill No. 8109632
and described in the
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0145273
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted.•
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA
ABA Number: 061000104
Account Number: 0215 - 252207533
Reference your invoice number and matter number
IRS ELY 59- 3117860
AKERMAN SENTERFUT
FT LAUDERDALE - JACKSONVILLE - MIAMI .ORLANDO • TALLAHASSEE • TAMPA - WASHINGTON DC . WEST PALM BEACH
enterfi t
7ORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407419 -8593
MS. YVONNE SOLER- MCKINLEY
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143
IRECEIVED
s
JUL 14 2066
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE-1
Bill Date 12- Jul -06
Bill No. 8109632
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH ML"U
Matter Name: GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number: 0145273
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through June 30, 2006 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement.
SERVICES $ 1,239.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 2,455.41
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,694.91
PREVIOUS BALANCE
(includes payments received through 7112/06)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE
6,059.50
$ 9,754.41
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0145273
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted.
Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, GA
ABA Number: 061000104
Account Number: 0215- 252207533
Reference your invoice number and matter number
IRS EIN 59- 3117860
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
FT LAUDERDALE - JACKSONVILLE • MIAMI.ORLANDO • TALLAHASSEE • TAMPA . WASHINGTON DC • WEST PALM BEACH
Akerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
30- Jun -06
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Bill Number
8109632
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
3- Jun -06
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN
JCC
.90
LIEUTENANTS AND COMMANDERS.
5- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CALL TO ENRIZO RE SUAREZ ARBITRATION.
DCM
.20
6- Jun -06
REVIEW STIPULATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.
JCC
.50
6- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE: UC PETITION.
JCC
.20
14- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MORTON RE: SUPPLEMENTAL
JCC
.20
PLEADING.
14- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE: SUPPLEMENTAL
JCC
.20
PLEADING.
14- Jun -06
REVIEW PLEADING RE: COMMANDERS.
JCC
.20
20- Jun -06
REVIEW AWARD ( SUAREZ TERMINATION).
DCM
.30
20- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: RESIGNATION.
JCC
.40
21- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CALL ENRIZO RE AFSCME.
DCM
.30
21- Jun -06
REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE: SUAREZ ( SUAREZ
JCC
.50
TERMINATION).
22- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ENRIZO RE RESTRUCTURING.
DCM
.20
22- Jun -06
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE.
JCC
_20
22 -Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: 0
JCC
.40
COMPENSATION ISSUES (PBA); AFSCME/POTENTIAL ULP.
22- Jun -06
REVIEW AFSCME CONTRACT. 4�-
JCC
.50
23- Jun -06
CONFERENCE CITY MANAGER, NAVARRO RE: 5
JCC
1.00
MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES.
26- Jun -06
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: SUAREZ 3 -DAY
JCC
.50
SUSPENSION; MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYMENT LAW
ISSUES.
TotalServices .......................................................................................................... ............................... $1,239.50
Date Disbursements Value
Total for POSTAGE
06/05/06 TELECOPY 2.00
0.78
Akenna.n Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Date Disbursements
06/14/06 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
06/05/06 DUPLICATING
06/19/06 DUPLICATING
06/20/06 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
06/30/06 COURT REPORTER - NETWORK REPORTING
CORPORATION NETWORK REPORTING CORPORATION.
ATTENDANCE EXECUTIVE SESSION HEARING. SOUTH
MIAMFGENERAL. HEEKIN/2372
Total for COURT REPORTER
As of
Bill Number
2.00
0.50
4.50
1.25
200.00
Page 4
30- Jun -06
8109632
Value
4.00
6.25
200.00
06/21/06 OTHER CHARGES - MORRIS L. DEUTSCH MORRIS L. 2,244.38
DEUTSCH. ARBITRITATION FEES. CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMIIOSCAR SUAREZ. MILLER/2395 (SUAREZ
TERMINATION)
Total for OTHER CHARGES 2,244.38
TotalDisbursements ............................................................................................... ............................... $2,455.41
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
As of
Bill Number
Page 5
Initials
Name
Hours
Rate
Amount
DCM
D. C. MILLER
1.00
185.00
185.00
JCC
f. C. CROSLAND
5.70
185.00
1,054.50
Total 6.70 $1,239.50
30- Jun -06
8109632