Res. No. 112-05-12091RESOLUTION NO.1 1 2-05-1 2091
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO ATTORNEYS'FEES;
APPROVING ATTORNEYS'FEES FOR NAGIN GALLOP FIGUEREDO,
P.A.IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,114.18;CHARGING $28,114.18 TO
ACCOUNT NO.001-1500-514-3410,LEGAL SERVICES,NON-RETAINER;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of South Miami approved Resolution No.
99-94-9500,as amended by Resolution No.217-97-10187,authorizing payment of City Attorney
non-retainer attorneys'feesand costs;and,
WHEREAS,Nagin Gallop Figueredo,P.A.,submitted invoices tothe City forlegal
services rendered,and costs advanced,for the period ending
July27,2005,intheamount of $28,114.18;and,
WHEREAS,as of July27,2005,the existing balance on city attorney account no.001-
1500-514-3410,legal services,non-retainer,is $-14,037.25.
WHEREAS,theoffice of theCity 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'feesandcosts received from Nagin Gallop
Figueredo,P.A.,inthe total amount of $28,114.18 are approved for payment;charging
$28,114.18 toaccountno.001-1500-514-3410,legal,non-retainer.
Section 2.This resolution shalltake effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /&Iday of August,2005.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
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READ ANJXAPPROVpD AS TO FORM:
CITY-ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Birts-Coopcr:
Commissioner Sherar:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
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RA.NaginGallopFigueredo
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue -Third Floor
Telephone:(305)854-5353Miami,Florida 33133-4741 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
August 8,2005
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
Re:STATEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
City of South Miami
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Dear Mr.Oshikoya:
Enclosed areour statements for professional services rendered andforcosts advanced
for the period ending July 27,2005,in the amount of $28,114.18,and requisition no.32,FY
2004-05.Ihavetabulatedthe amounts currently due oneach individual fileas follows:
CityAttorney Account No.001-1500-514-3410,Legal Services,Non-Retainer
Account balance as of July 27,2005,$-14,037.25
0022-068 Telecommunications Contracts
Statement No.17739 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$40.00
0.00
40.00
0022-083 Planning Board
Statement No.17740 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$880.00
0.00
880.00
0022-128 Maria Anduiza v.City of South Miami
Statement No.17741 dated 6/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$15,680.00
648.01
16,328.01
Hakeem Oshikoya,FinanceDirector
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
August 8,2005
0022-136 Rosenbaum v.CSM
Statement No.17742dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$1,740.00
23.21
1,763.21
0022-137 Special Master
Statement No.17743 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$3,300.00
00.00
3,300.00
0022-152 YMCA Matter
Statement No.17744 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$640.00
.37
640.37
0022-157 Feliu v.Katherine Fernandez
Statement No.17745 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$00.00
27.76
27.76
0022-158 Robert E.Rydland v.CSM
Statement No.17746 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$140.00
0.00
140.00
0022-162 Mohammed Abdulla Alhumoud
Statement No.17747 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$2,670.00
4.83
2,674.83
0022-165 JosephDuranv.CSM
Statement No.17748 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$120.00
0.00
120.00
0022-166 Kelly v.CSM
Statement No.17749 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$80.00
0.00
80.00
0022-167 ERPB Appeal Matters
Statement No.17750 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$1,720.00
0.00
1,720.00
HakeemOshikoya,FinanceDirector
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
August 8,2005
0022-168 Code Enforcement
Statement No.17751 dated 7/27/05
Profl Services
Disbursements
Total Due
$400.00
0.00
400.00
Total $28,114.18
Donothesitateto call me if youhaveany questions regarding these statements.
VerYJtouly-Toursr
LRF:mjp
Enclosures
cc:MayorandCityCommission
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Vendor:NAGIN GALLOP &FIGUEREDO,P.A.
Finance Department
Req.No.32,FY 2004-05
Date:August 8,2005
Item
No.Quantity
Description and
Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1 13 Legal,Non-Retainer 001-1500-514-3410 $28,114.18 $28,114.18
TOTAL $28,114.18
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
IHerebyCertifyThatThe
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
ProperRequestAgainstThe
Codes Chart
Heach$fbepartment
Coding of AccountsApproved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department
Purchases as Above Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
City Manager
Nagin Gallop Figueredo^
Attorneys &Counselors
Miami,Florida 331333225AviationAvenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
Cityof South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-068
Telecommunications Contracts
Statement No.17739
7/11/2005 EAB E-mail communications withMr.Wells regarding finalizing
franchise agreement.
7/21/2005 EAB E-mail communications with Mr.Wetls regarding finalizing
franchise agreement
Hours Amount
0.10 20.00
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis
Total hours:
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments -Thank you
0.10
Total Professional Services
0.20 hours at $200.00/hr 40.00
0.20
Total Due
State Number.17739
To be properly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
20.00
40.00
40.00
0.00
40.00
760.00
0.00
800.00
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Pleasenotifyuswithin10daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonthwillbechargedif payment isnot received within30 days.
NaginGallopFigueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Hakeem Oshikoya Matter ID:0022-083
Finance Director Planning Board
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.17740
CityofSouthMiami,FL 33143
7/8/2005LRFMeetingwith Mr.O'Donniley;commissioner Sherarand
representatives from Valencia.
7/19/2005 LRF Reviewed indemnity agreement;andprovidedMr.Sandy Youkilis
with comments.
7/21/2005 LRF Conference withMr.O'Donniley regarding Valencia
teleconference withMr.Peter Gomez.Proposed solutions to
parking issues.
Total Professional Services 880.00
Rate Summary
LuisR.Figueredo 4.40hoursat$200.00/hr 880.00
Total hours:4.40
Hours Amount
2.20 440.00
1.00 200.00
1.20 240.00
PaymentisdueuponreceiptPleasenotifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonth will bechargedif payment isnotreceivedwithin 30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-083 Statement No.:17740 Page:2
For Professional Services 880.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:880.00
Previous Balance:700.00
Payments -Thank you 000
Total Due 1,580.00
State Number:17740
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number aboveonyour remittance check.
Payment isdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysof receipt ofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of
1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo^
Attorneys &Counselors
Miami,Florida 331333225AviationAvenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-128
Maria S.Anduiza v.City of
Statement No.17741
6/28/2005 HJM
6/29/2005 HJM
7/1/2005 HJM
7/3/2005 HJM
7/5/2005 HJM
7/6/2005 HJM
7/7/2005 HJM
7/7/2005 EAB
7/8/2005 HJM
7/11/2005 HJM
Reviewed and analyzed jury instructions;reviewed file;travel to
and attended calendar call;renoticed mediation;and revised and
edited witness and exhibit list.
Prepared letter to plaintiffs counsel;reviewed jury instructions;and
conducted legal research in order to prepare Reply to Plaintiffs
Opposition to Defendant's Motionfor Summary Judgment.
Received and reviewed plaintiffs response to defendant's motion
for summary judgment;read cases attached thereto.
Sheppardized cases contained in response to motion for summary
judgment;and reviewed fileand deposition transcripts referred to
in response.
Conducted legal research on whistle-blower and evidentiary issues
contained in response;reviewed fileand deposition transcripts;
commenced preparingreply memo in opposition to plaintiffs
response to motion for summary judgment;received and reviewed
court's new trial order.
Finalized reply brief to plaintiffs opposition to City's motion for
summary judgment;sheppardized cases;prepared outlinefor
motion for summary judgment hearing;and prepared fororal
argument
Continued preparingfor motion for summary judgment oral
argument;attended oral argument;and prepared notice of hearing
for 09-06.
Prepared forand attended Anduiza hearingon defendant's motion
for summary judgment.
Revised and amended motion in limine or in the alternative for
partial summary judgment.
Prepared order onmotionfor summary judgment;telephone
Hours
4.70
3.00
3.80
5.80
Amount
940.00
600.00
760.00
1,160.00
10.40 2,080.00
10.40 .2,080.00
8.20 1,640.00
3.00 600.00
4.00 800.00
2.80 560.00
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Pleasenotifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding thisinvoice.Interest atarateof
1.5%permonth will bechargedifpayment is notreceivedwithin30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
7/12/2005
7/13/2005
7/19/2005
7/20/2005
7/21/2005
7/22/2005
7/27/2005
Matter ID:0022-128 Statement No.:17741
conference with plaintiffs counsel re:mediation;and continued
revisions to motion for partial summary judgment.
HJM Finalized motioninlimineorin the alternative forpartial summary
judgment.
HJM Letter to plaintiffs counsel;and reviewed filein preparation for trial.
HJM Received and reviewed mediator's notice and statement;received
and reviewed order on defendant's motion for summary judgment;
and revised and edited witness and exhibit list.
HJM Reviewed filein preparation fortrial;revised jury instructions;and
prepared for mediation.
HJM Revised witness and exhibit list;reviewed filere:same;and
continued preparing for mediation and trial.
HJM Continued reviewing deposition transcripts and filein continued
preparation for trial and mediation.
HJM Reviewed file;prepared mediation statement for mediator.
Page:2
2.50 500.00
2.80 560.00
1.80 360.00
2.70 540.00
4.90 980.00
3.80 760.00
3.80 760.00
Total Professional Services 15,680.00
Rate Summary
Expenses
6/27/2005
7/21/2005
7/26/2005
H.James Montalvo
Eve A.Boutsis
75.40 hours at $200.00/hr
3.00 hours at $200.00/hr
Total hours:78.40
Parking Charge
Deposition Cost
Mileage
Photocopies
Database Legal research
Telefacsimile charge
Outside copy job
Court reporter attendance charge at
hearing on 07/07/05
Service of Process
15,080.00
600.00
28.00
407.40
14.40
58.50
23.79
3.00
1.00
75.00
33.00
Payment is due upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days ofreceiptofany questions you have regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within 30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-128 Statement No.:17741 Page:3
7/26/2005 Postage ChargeforthemonthofJuly.3.92
Sub-total Expenses:648.01
For Professional Services 15,680.00
For Disbursements Incurred 648.01
CurrentBalance:15 328.01
Previous Balance:18,719.79
Payments-Thankyou 0.00
Total Due 35,047.80
State Number 17741
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number aboveonyour remittance check.
PaymentisdueuponreceiptPleasenotifyus within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding thisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonthwillbechargedifpaymentisnot received within30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo^
Attorneys &Counselors
Miami,Florida 331333225AviationAvenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-136
Rosenbaum v.CSM
Statement No.17742
7/7/2005 LRF
7/7/2005 EAB
7/8/2005 EAB
7/11/2005 EAB
7/14/2005 LRF
7/15/2005 EAB
7/20/2005 LRF
7/20/2005 EAB
Rate Summary
Conference withMs.EveBoutsisregarding Rosenbaum appeal.
Communication withMr.PaulLiptonand attention to appellate
matter.
E-mail communications with Mr.Elliott Scherker.
Analyzed brief,recordon appeal,trial transcripts and case lawin
support of appeal.
Conference withMs.Boutsis regarding Rosebaum appeal.
Analyzed record and ordinances;and communications withMr.
Scherker.
Teleconference with Mr.John Shubin's officeregarding
Rosenbaum appeal.
Drafted motion for extension of time to serve answer brief and
communication with Mr.Shubin regarding same.
Hours Amount
0.80 160.00
0.30 60.00
0.20 40.00
5.50 1,100.00
0.30 60.00
1.00 200.00
0.30 60.00
0.30 60.00
Total Professional Services 1,740.00
Luis R.Figueredo
Eve A.Boutsis
1.40 hours at $200.00/hr
7.30 hours at $200.00/hr
280.00
1,460.00
Total hours:8.70
Expenses
Photocopies 7.00
Payment is due upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you haveregarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of
1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-136 Statement No.:17742 Page:2
Telefacsimile charge 8.00
Database Legal research 5.30
7/26/2005 Postage Charge forthemonthofJuly.2.91
Sub-total Expenses:23.21
For Professional Services 1,740.00
For Disbursements Incurred 23.21
Current Balance:1 753.21
Previous Balance:281.69
Payments -Thankyou 0.00
Total Due 2,044.90
State Number:17742
Tobeproperly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Pleasenotifyuswithin10 days ofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%per month willbe charged if payment isnot received within30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo-^
Attorneys &Counselors
Miami,Florida 331333225AviationAvenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-137
Special Master Hearings
Statement No.17743
7/12/2005 NDH Commenced review of numerous e-mails from Mr.David Struder
re:(1)concrete buttons,(2)flea market signs for religious
organizations,and (3)resident house numbers.
7/13/2005 NDH
7/15/2005 NDH
7/18/2005 NDH
7/21/2005 NDH
7/22/2005 NDH
Teleconference withMs.Eva Rosa re:policyto record daily fines;
conferred withMs.Eve Boutsis re:the same;left voice message
forMr.Struder re:hisprior code enforcement inquiries.[0.70];
conferred withMs.Boutsis re:code enforcement issues,including
(1)concrete buttons,(2)resident home addresses,and (3)flea
market signs forreligious organizations;reviewed and analyzed
provisions;and conferred with code enforcement re:the same.
Researched case lawre:rightof ways and the rightofa property
owner to place a concrete button in the swale area;conferred with
Ms.Boutsis re:the same;teleconference with Mr.Struder re:the
same;reviewed additional issues code enforcement;reviewed
code enforcement agenda;and conferred withMr.Struder re:the
same.
Received and analyzed e-mail re:code enforcement matter
[concrete buttons]
Attended and participated in special master hearing.
Conferred with Ms.Rosa,Ms.Boutsis,and her assistant,re:the
status of the Leroy Taylor lien matter.
Hours
3.20
4.20
4.00
0.30
4.00
0.80
Total Professional Services
Rate Summary
NakiaD.Henry 16.50 hours at $200.00/hr 3,300.00
Total hours:16.50
Amount
640.00
840.00
800.00
60.00
800.00
160.00
3,300.00
Paymentisdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-137 Statement No.:17743 Page:2
For Professional Services 3,300.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:3,300.00
Previous Balance:2,413.42
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 5,713.42
State Number 17743
Tobe property credited,please indicate StatementNumberaboveonyourremittancecheck.
Paymentisdueupon receipt Pleasenotifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo1*
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301 Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Hakeem Oshikoya Matter ID:0022-152
Finance Director YMCA Matter
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.17744
City of South Miami,FL 33143
7/6/2005 LRF Revised interlocal agreement between Cityand County for bonds
fundingfor YMCA acquisition;and prepared resolution.
7/21/2005 LRF Finalized YMCA documents.
Total Professional Services 640.00
Rate Summary
LuisR.Figueredo 3.20 hours at $200.00/hr 640.00
Hours Amount
2.20 440.00
1.00 200.00
Total hours:3.20
Expenses
7/26/2005 Postage Charge for the Month of July.0.37
Sub-total Expenses:0.37
Paymentisdueupon receipt Pleasenotifyuswithin 10 days ofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within 30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-152 Statement No.:17744 Page:2
For Professional Services 640.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.37
Current Balance:640.37
Previous Balance:2,726.75
•Payments -Thankyou 0.00
Total Due 3,367.12
State Number 17744
Tobeproperty credited,please indicate Statement 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 atarateof
1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days.
NaginGallopFigueredo1^
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301 Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Hakeem Oshikoya Matter |D.0022-157
Finance Director Fenu v Katnerine Fernandez
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.17745
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Expenses
Database Legal research 27.76
Sub-total Expenses:27.76
For Professional Services 0.00
For Disbursements Incurred 27.76
Current Balance:27 76
Previous Balance:900.05
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 927.81
State Number 17745
Tobeproperly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofany questions you have regardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%per month winbe charged if payment isnot received within30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo*"
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301 Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Hakeem Oshikoya Matter ID:0022-158
Finance Director Robert E Ryd|and ^city 0f
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.17746
City of South Miami,FL 33143
6/30/2005 EAB Attention to proposal for settlement.
7/14/2005 EAB Attention tofile and discovery;forwarded status report to city
commission.
7/19/2005 EAB Telephone conference withMr.Jeff Hochman,special litigation 0.30 60.00
counsel,regarding Rydland litigation,strategy,and proposal for
settlement.
Hours Amount
0.20 40.00
0.20 40.00
Total Professional Services 140.00
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis 0.70 hours at $200.00/hr 140.00
Total hours:0.70
Payment isdueuponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin 10 days ofreceiptofany questions you have regardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-158 Statement No.:17746 Page:2
For Professional Services 140.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:140 00
Previous Balance:120.00
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 260.00
State Number.17746
To be properly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Pleasenotifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonthwillbechargedifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo1*
Attorneys &Counselors
Miami,Florida 331333225AviationAvenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-162
Mohammed Abdulla Alhumoud
Statement No.17747
7/6/2005 EAB
7/6/2005 NDH
7/7/2005 EAB
7/18/2005 NDH
7/20/2005
7/20/2005
7/21/2005
7/22/2005
7/25/2005
EAB
NDH
NDH
NDH
NDH
Attention to pleadings and began research onforeign service of
process.
Revised first request for production to George L.Knight.
Researched case law and procedure to properly serve a defendant
through their agent and whether an attorney isa proper defendant
to be served a notice of lis pendens.
Drafted request forproduction;and attention to service of process
research.
Researched and analyzed the term "conducting business"for
section 48.071,Fla.Stat.(2004)and whether an agent may be
served a notice of lis pendens;conferred withMs.Boutsis re:the
same.
Attention to service of process.
Received and reviewed e-mail from Ms.Boutsis re;ch.197.344
(tax notices tolienholder],researched the chapter as directed by
Ms.Boutsis;conferred withMs.Roy re:the title search to
determine ifMr.Al-Humoud's address was included;reviewed file
re:the same.
Prepared Ms.Rosa's affidavit that states that Mr.Knightisan
agent;drafted e-mail to Mr.Al-Humoud that informed him of the
foreclosure action;e-mailed the latter to Ms.Boutsis for her review.
Left voice message forMs.Villaverde re:the liens assessed to the
property and filed foreclosure action;completed e-mail toMr.
Al-Humoud;sent drafttoMs.Boutsis for her review;prepared
inserts,e-mailed the message to Mr.Al-Humoud,and updated the
case file.
Conferred with Ms.Villaverde re:her role in the sale of the
property;prepared affidavitfor her signature;forwarded the
Hours Amount
0.70 140.00
0.30 60.00
4.25 850.00
0.50 100.00
1.30 260.00
0.30
1.20
2.10
1.30
1.40
60.00
240.00
420.00
260.00
280.00
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin10daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%permonthwillbe charged if payment isnot received within30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-162 Statement No.:17747
completed affidavittoMs.Boutsisfor her review;forwarded
affidavit to Ms.Villaverde.
Total Professional Services
Rate Summary
Expenses
7/26/2005
Eve A.Boutsis
Nakia D.Henry
1.80 hours at $200.00/hr
11.55 hours at $200.00/hr
Total hours:13.35
Photocopies
Postage Charge for the month of July
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments -Thank you
Sub-total Expenses:
360.00
2,310.00
1.50
3.33
4.83
Total Due
State Number 17747
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
Page:2
2,670.00
2,670.00
4.83
2,674.83
338.37
0.00
3,013.20
Payment isdueupon receipt Please notifyuswithin 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest atarateof
1.5%per monthwillbe charged if payment isnot received within 30 days.
NaginGallopFigueredo^
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
Hakeem Oshikoya i"*27'2005FinanceDirectorMatterID:0022-165
City of South Miami Joseph Duran *CSM
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.17748
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Hours Amount
7/19/2005 EAB Attention to Duran litigation;e-mail communication with Mr.Jim0.60 120.00
Crosland regarding same.
Total Professional Services 120.00
Rate Summary
EveA.Boutsis 0.60hoursat$200.00/hr 120.00
Total hours:0.60
For Professional Services 120.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:
120.00
Previous Balance:0 00
Payments-Thankyou 0.00
Total Due 120.00
State Number 17748
To be properly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
Payment is due upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days ofreceipt ofany 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.
Nagin GallopFigueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Miami,Florida 33133
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-166
Kellyv.CSM
Statement No.17749
7/26/2005 EAB Telephone conference with Ms.Garcia regarding Kelly v.CSM
deposition of former staff;telephone conference with special
litigation counsel regarding same.
Hours
0.40
Amount
80.00
Total Professional Services
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis 0.40 hours at $200.00/hr 80.00
Total hours:0.40
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments -Thank you
Total Due
State Number 17749
To be properly credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
80.00
80.00
0.00
80.00
0.00
0.00
80.00
Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify uswithin 10 days ofreceipt ofany questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of
1.5%per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Nagin GallopFigueredo^
Attorneys &Counselors
Miami,Florida 331333225AviationAvenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-167
ERPB Appeal Matters
Statement No.17750
7/11/2005 LRF
7/13/2005 LRF
7/13/2005 LRF
7/20/2005 LRF
Rate Summary
Reviewed proposed agenda items;and reviewed Mr.Jay Beckman
appeal.
Followupon issues relatedtoMr.Beckman's complaint
concerning 64th Street and 67th Avenue intersection;
teleconference withMs.Maria Davis regarding same.
Meeting withMr.Don O'Donniley regarding Mr.Beckman's appeal.
Worked on appellate procedure for ERPB appeals.
Hours
2.90
1.20
2.00
2.50
Total Professional Services
LuisR.Figueredo 8.60 hours at $200.00/hr 1,720.00
Total hours:8.60
Amount
580.00
240.00
400.00
500.00
1,720.00
Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days ofreceiptofany questions you have regardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof
1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within 30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-167 Statement No.:17750 Page:2
For Professional Services 1,720.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:
1,720.00
PreviousBalance:0.00
Payments -Thankyou 0.00
Total Due 1,720.00
State Number:17750
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number aboveonyour remittance check.
Payment isdue upon receipt Please notify us within 10 days ofreceipt ofany questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of
1.5%per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Nagin GallopFigueredo-"
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Hakeem Oshikoya
Finance Director
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Miami,Florida 33133
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
July 27,2005
Matter ID:0022-168
Code Enforcement
Statement No.17751
7/13/2005 EABAttentionto subpoenas to code enforcement in3rdparty litigation;
draftedmotionto quash subpoena,noticeofhearing,and hand
deliveryletterto Judge Leesfield regarding same;attentionto
pending code enforcement appeals,analyzedcitations,code,and
LDC;andprovideddirectionto Mr.Mike Sprovero,Ms.Eva Rosa
andMs.NakiaHenryregarding dismissal of several citationsand
recording of liens.
Hours
2.00
Amount
400.00
Total Professional Services 400.00
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis 2.00 hours at $200.00/hr 400.00
Total hours:2.00
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Pleasenotifyus within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding thisinvoice.Interest atarateof
1.5%permonth will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.
Matter ID:0022-168 Statement No.:17751 Page:2
For Professional Services 400.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:400 0Q
Previous Balance:0.00
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 400.00
State Number 17751
Tobe property credited,please indicate Statement Number above on your remittance check.
Payment isdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysof receipt ofany questions youhave regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of
1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:HakeemOshikoya,financedirectorDate:July 28,2005
Mayor,city commission
Maria Davis,city manager
From:Luis R.Figueredo,cityattorney'sofficeRe:Lott&LevineInvoiceNo.
7477 -CSM Title Search -
6721 SW 62 CT
REQUEST
Processpayment ofLott&Levineinvoicenumber7477datedJuly 9,2005 intheamount of
$195.00,forservicesrenderedinconnectionwiththetitlesearchandopinion oftheproperty
(6721 SW62CT).RequisitionNo.31 isincluded.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Theinvoicesareforthetitleworkperformedrelatingtoatitlesearchfor 6721 SW62CT.
Mr.Lott was retained bythecityto perform atitlesearchandto prepare an opinion letter.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend approval of theinvoicesfor payment asthe amount of feesandcostsare
reasonable and necessary.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Vendor:Lott &Levine Req.No.31,FY 2004-2005
Date:July 28,2005
Finance Department
Item
No.Quantity
Description and
Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1 1 Other contractual services,
consulting -real property
001-1500-514-3453 $195.00 $195.00
TOTAL
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
Proper Request Against The
Codes CI
JSeatfbf Department
Coding of AccountsApproved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
BalancesVerified(ExceptAs
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department
$195.00
PurchasesasAboveApproved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
City Manager
LOTT &LEVINE
DADELAND CENTRE,SUITE 1014
9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD
MIAMI,FLORIDA 33156
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EVE A.BOUTSIS
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI,FL 33133-4741
July 9,2005
Reference No.7477
For Professional Services Concerning:
Matter Number:CITY4.05055 Title:CSM TITLE SEARCH 6721 SW 62 CT
06/27/05
07/07/05
07/09/05
RECEIVED AND REVIEWED FAX FROM
BOUTSIS -COPY OF RECORDED US
PENDENS.
UPDATED ATIDS -PROPERTY AND NAME
SEARCHES:CALLS TO US TREASURY.
FAX TO BOUTSIS.
Hours
0.20
0.50
0.30
:1.00
Matter Summary:
Total Fees:
Total Cost:
$195.00
$195.00
$0.00
Total Hours and Fees
Sub-Total Current Fees and Costs:$195.00
Amount Due:$195.00
PAYMENT IS DUE ON OR BEFORE JULY 27,2005.
PLEASE INCLUDE THE BELL OR REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR REMITTANCE.
THANK YOU.
To:
From:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Hakeem Oshikoya,finance director
Mayor,city commission
Maria Davis,city manager
Date:July 28,2005
Luis R.Figueredo,cityattorney'sofficeRe:Lott&LevineInvoiceNo.
7473 -Title Opinion -
YMCA Property 4300 SW
58th Ave
REQUEST
Process payment ofLott&Levine invoice number 7473 datedJune 30,2005 inthe amount
of $3,157.00,forservicesrenderedin connection withthetitlesearchandopinion of the
property (YMCA Property 4300 SW 58th AVE).Requisition No.30 is included.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Theinvoicesareforthetitleworkperformedrelatingtoatitlesearchfor YMCA Property
4300 SW 58th AVE.Mr.Lott was retained bythe city to perform a title search and to prepare
an opinion letter.
RECOMMENDATION
Irecommendapproval of theinvoicesforpaymentasthe amount of feesandcostsare
reasonable and necessary.
Vendor:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Lott &Levine Req.No.30,FY 2004-2005
Date:July 28,2005
Finance Department
Item
No.Quantity
Description and
Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1 1 Other contractual services,
consulting -real property
001-1500-514-3453 $3,157.00 $3,157.00
TOTAL $3,157.00
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
ProperRequest Against The
Codes Charge
Coding of Accounts Approved Purchases as Above Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
IJeadof Department^'Finance Department City Manager
CITYOFSOUTHMIAMI
EVEA.BOUTSIS
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI,FL 33133-4741
LOTT &LEVINE
DADELAND CENTRE,SUITE 1014
9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD
MIAMI,FLORIDA 33156
June 30,2005
Reference No.7473
For Professional Services Concerning:
MatterNumber.CITY4.05085 Title:TITLE OPINION YMCA PROPERTY
4300 SW58 AVENUE
Hours
05/21/05
06/01/05
06/01/05
06/01/05
06/01/05
06/01/05
06/02/05
RECEIVED REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED TITLE
SEARCH;OPENED FILE;ORDERED TITLE
SEARCHREPORT (TSR).
RECEIVED AND REVIEWED TSR;PREPARED
DRAFT OF TITLE REPORT;CALL TO OBTAIN
CORRECT COPY OF DEED FROM FUND;
COPIED DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED TO
OPINION LETTER;RECEIVED AND
REVIEWED FAX FROM THE FUND -COPY OF
DEED (STILL NOT CORRECT COPY).
TELEPHONE CALLS TO GINGER AND MARY
JO AT CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE FOR COPY
OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO PREPARE
EXHIBITS;FOLLOW UP CONFERENCE WITH
MARYJO REGARDING PURCHASE
AGREEMENT -WILL INVESTIGATE.
FOLLOW UP CALL FROM MARY JOTO
ADVISE SHE IS E-MAILING PURCHASE
AGREEMENT -HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED YET.
OBTAINED CORPORATE DETAIL REPORT
FROM SECRETARY OF STATE;RETRIEVED
E-MAIL FROM MARY JO-PURCHASE
AGREEMENT.
REVISED AND COMPLETED OPINION
LETTER;CALLS TO THE FUND TO REQUEST
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED EARLIER;
PREPARED FAX COVER LETTER TO MARY
JO;FAXED AND MAILED OPINION LETTER.
REVIEWED PURCHASE AGREEMENT;
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITHCITY
ATTORNEYS OFFICE REGARDING EXHIBITS
TOBE ATTACHED TO AGREEMENT.
0.50
3.00
0.40
0.20
0.30
2.75
0.50
06/02/05
06/03/05
06/07/05
06/07/05
06/13/05
06/25/05
PREPARED DRAFTSOF EXHIBITS A
THROUGH D (WARRANTY DEED,BILL OF
SALE,CLOSING CERTIFICATE AND LEGAL
DESCRIPTION);E-MAILED EXHIBITS;
PREPAREDDRAFTOFCLOSING
RESOLUTION.
REVIEWED FILE;REVISED RESOLUTION.
FAXED REQUEST FOR LIEN SEARCHES;
TELEPHONE CALL FROM A-1 REQUESTING
NAME OF OWNER OF PROPERTY;FAXED
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TOA-1.
OBTAINED LEGIBLE COPYOF DEED FROM
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS DEPT.
RECEIVED AND REVIEWED 33PAGEFAX
FROMA-1TITLE-LIEN SEARCHES;
TELEPHONE CALLTOA-1;RECEIVED AND
REVIEWED MISSING PAGESOFFAXFROM
A-1.
FAXTO MARY JO-REQUEST FOR
CONFIRMATIONTHATPURCHASE
AGREEMENT SIGNED.
Total Hours and Fees:
5.00
0.75
0.50
0.50
0.20
0.20
14.80
COSTS ADVANCED
Date
06/03/05
06/07/05
06/15/05
Description
Disbursement to:ATTORNEYS TITLE INSURANCE:TITLE
SEARCH REPORT,5/21
Disbursement to:MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT:
COPY OF DEED
Disbursement to:A-1TITLE SUPPORT SERVICES:LIEN
SEARCHES
Total Costs:
Matter Summary:
Total Fees:
Total Cost:
Sub-Total Current Fees and Costs:
Amount Due:
Page:2
Reference Number.7473
$2,886.00
Cost Amount
$150.00
$1.00
$120.00
$271.00
$2,886.00
$271.00
$3,157.00
$3,157.00
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:Hakeem Oshikoya,finance director Date:July 28,2005
Mayor,city commission
Maria Davis,city manager
From:Luis R.Figueredo,city attorney's office Re:Lott &Levine Invoice No.
7468 -CSM Title Search -
6721SW62CT
REQUEST
Process payment of Lott &Levine invoice number 7468 dated June 25,2005 inthe amount
of $146.25,for services rendered inconnectionwiththetitle search and opinion of the
property (6721 SW 62CT).Requisition No.29is included.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Theinvoicesareforthetitlework performed relatingtoatitle search for 6721 SW62CT.
Mr.Lottwas retained bythecitytoperformatitlesearchandto prepare anopinionletter.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend approval of the invoices for payment asthe amount of fees and costs are
reasonable and necessary.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Vendor:Lott &Levine
Finance Department
Item
No.
1
Quantity
1
Description and
Specifications
Other contractual services,
consulting -real property
Req.No.29,FY 2004-2005
Date:July 28,2005
Account Number Unit Price
001-1500-514-3453 $146.25
Total
$146.25
TOTAL $146.25
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify ThatThe
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
ProperRequestAgainstThe
Codes Chan
HeadjffDeparrnient"^
Coding of Accounts Approved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department
Purchases as Above Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
City Manager
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EVE A.BOUTSIS
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI,FL33133-4741
LOTT &LEVINE
DADELAND CENTRE,SUITE 1014
9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD
MIAMI,FLORIDA 33156
June 25,2005
Reference No.7468
For Professional Services Concerning:
Matter Number:CFTY4.05055 Title:CSM TITLE SEARCH 6721 SW 62 CT
06/25/05
Hours
0.75
RECEIVED FAXREQUESTFROMBOUTSIS;
MEETING WITH TAX COLLECTOR;FAXED
RESPONSE TO BOUTSIS.
Total Hours and Fees::0.75 $146.25
Matter Summary:
Total Fees:$146.25
Total Cost:$0.00
Sub-Total Current Fees and Costs:$146.25
Amount Due:$146.25