Res. No. 135-05-12114RESOLUTION NO.135-05-12114
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 $10,821.62;TO BE CHARGED
TO ACCOUNT NO.001.2100.519.3440 CONSULTANT LABOR
ATTORNEY;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission of the City of South Miami approved
the retention of labor counsel James C.Crosland of Akerman Senterfitt at the
recommendation of thecity attorney,to represent thecityin addressing employment claims;
and
WHEREAS,Akerman Senterfitt submitted its invoices tothe City forlegal services
rendered,and costs advanced,fortheperiodending August 31,2005,totaling $10,821.62;
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:
Section 1.The invoices for attorneys'feesand costs received from Akerman
Senterfitt,inthetotal amount of $10,821.62 are approved for payment;charging
$10,821.62tofiscalyear2004-05accountno.001.2100.519.3440 Consultant Labor
Attorney,with a current balance of $11,877.38.
Section 2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /fjj day of (_(scJU^l*^,2005.
ATTEST:
7CX~
CITY CLERK V
READJ^ND-A-PPROVED AS TO^FORM:
CITY-ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
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Yea
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Yea
Yea
Yea
Akerman Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS ATLAW
city manager;s.ofto.!)
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
Bill Date
Bill No.
MS.MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143-5093
Clienl Name:STATE OF FLORTOA,CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI
MatterName.GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number:0145273
10-Sep-05
8023463
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31,2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $1,036.00
DISBURSEMENTS $89.75
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $1,125.75
PREVIOUS BALANCE 861.75
(includes payments received through 9/10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE S 1,987.50
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0145273
and return remittance sheet with payment inUSfunds.
Wiredfundsaccepted:
Akerman,Senterfitt&EidsonOperatingAccount
c/o SunTrust Bank,Atlanta,GA
ABA Number:061000104
Account Number:0215-252207533
Reference your invoice numberandmatternumber
IRS EIN 59-3117860
Akerman Senterfitt
Ft Lauderdale •Jacksonville •Miami •Orlando •Tallahassee •Tampa •WashingtonDC•WestPalmBeach
Akerman Senterfitt
035247STATEOF FLORIDA,CITYOFSOUTHMIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date Services
12-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:DOT POLICY.
12-Aug-05 LEGAL RESEARCH -DOT POLICY.
13-Aug-05 REVIEW DOT POLICY,REGULATIONS FOR DRUG TESTING.
15-Aug-05 REVIEW FILE RE:INCIDENT.
15-Aug-05 LEGAL RESEARCH -DOT GUIDELINES RE:DRUG TESTING.
18-Aug-05 REVIEW DOT REGULATIONS.
18-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:
REGULATIONS.
18-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:TRAINING.
20-Aug-05 REVIEW SUAREZ FILE.
20-Aug-05 ANALYZE OUTSTANDING DOT ISSUES.
3l-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ESCOBAR (PBA)RE:
ARBITRATION.
Total Services
Date
08/04/05 DUPLICATING
08/19/05 DUPLICATING
08/31/05 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Total Disbursements
Disbursements
Page 3
As of
Bill Number
31-Aug-05
8023463
Attv Hours
DMH .30
DMH .40
DMH .40
DMH .50
DMH .50
DMH 2.50
DMH .30
DMH .20
DMH .20
DMH .10
JCC .20
0.25
79.00
10.50
$1,036.00
Value
89.75
$89.75
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Page 4
As of
Bill Number
Initials Name Hours Rate Amount
DMH D.M.HEEKIN 5.40 185.00 999.00
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
Total
0.20 185.00 37.00
5.60 $1,036.00
31-Aug-05
8023463
Senterfitt
ATTORNEYSATLAW
SEP 13 2005 •
MANAGER'SOFFICE]
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
Bill Date
Bill No.
MS.MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143-5093
Client Name:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name.ALEXANDER HECHAVARRIA -ONEDAY
SUSPENSION
Matter Number:0152276
INVOICE SUMMARY
10-Sep-05
8023467
For professional services rendered through August 31,2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL THIS INVOICE
$888.00
$4.62
S 892.62
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0152276
and return remittance sheet with payment inUSfunds.
Wiredfunds accepted:
Akerman,Senterfitt&Eidson OperatingAccount
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
035247STATEOFFLORIDA,CITYOFSOUTHMIAMI
0152276 ALEXANDER HECHAVARRIA-ONE DAY SUSPENSION
Date
23-Aug-05
31-Aug-05
31-Aug-05
31-Aug-05
Services
REVIEW FILE.
ANALYZE LEGAL ISSUESFORARBITRATION.
REVIEW DOCUMENTS FOR ARBITRATION.
REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE:HECHEVARRIA.
Total Services
Date
Total for POSTAGE
08/04/05 TELECOPY
08/04/05 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
08/04/05 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Total Disbursements
Disbursements
Page 3
As of
Bill Number
31-Aug-05
8023467
Attv Hours
DCM .40
DCM 2.50
DCM 1.00
JCC .90
2.00
2.00
0.25
$888.00
Value
0.37
4.00
0.25
$4.62
Akerman Senterfitt Page 4
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0152276 ALEXANDER HECHAVARRLA-ONE DAY SUSPENSION
As of
Bill Number
Initials Name Hours Rate Amount
DCM D.C.MILLER 3.90 185.00 721.50
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
Total
0.90 185.00 166.50
4.80 $888.00
31-Aug-05
8023467
Akerman Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 10-Sep-05
Orlando,FL32802 Bill No.8023466
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
MS.MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143-5093
Client Name:STATE OFFLORIDA,CITY OFSOUTH 1MIAMI
Matter Name:POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Matter Number:0151439
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31,2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $2,386.50
DISBURSEMENTS $00°
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $2,386.50
PREVIOUS BALANCE 5,891.00
(includes payments received through 9/10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUEANDPAYABLE $8,277.50
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0151439
and return remittance sheet with payment inUSfunds.
Wiredfunds accepted:
Akerman,Senterfitt&EidsonOperatingAccount
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
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Date Services
2-Aug-05 REVIEW PERSONNEL FILE RE:DAVIS.
2-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JEANETTE RE:LIEUTENANTS
CONTRACT.
2-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
LIEUTENANTS.
2-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE:LIEUTENANTS
STATUS.
2-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
LIEUTENANTS.
2-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE:LIEUTENANTS
STATUS.
2-Aug-05 ATTEND EXECUTIVE SESSION.
3-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CASEY RE:OFF-DUTY RATES.
3-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:LIEUTENANTS
AGREEMENT.
3-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JM CASEY RE:OFF-DUTY
RATES.
3-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARTINEZ,NAVARRO RE:
LIEUTENANTS AGREEMENT.
4-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:LIEUTENANTS
AGREEMENT.
4-Aug-05 DRAFT CONTRACT RE:LIEUTENANTS.
4-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ,NAVARRO.
8-Aug-05 CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:LIEUTENANTS AND
CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
9-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:CONTRACT.
9-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:CONTRACT.
9-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:CONTRACT.
10-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:CONTRACT.
1l-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:
LffiUTENTANTS/CAPTAINS.
1l-Aug-05 CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:LIEUTENANTS/CAPTAINS.
12-Aug-05 REVIEW LIEUTENANTS/CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
Page 3
As of
Bill Number
31-Aug-05
8023466
Attv Hours
JCC 1.00
JCC .20
JCC .20
JCC .20
JCC .20
JCC .30
JCC 2.00
JCC .20
JCC .30
JCC .20
JCC .30
JCC .20
JCC .80
JCC .20
JCC 1.50
JCC .20
JCC .30
JCC .20
JCC .30
JCC .20
JCC .50
JCC .80
Akerman Senterfitt PaSe4
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI Asof 31-Aug-05
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Bill Number 8023466
Date Services Atty.Hours
12-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:JCC .30
LIEUTENANTS/CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
12-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE:JCC .30
LIEUTENANTS/CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
12-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:JCC .20
LIEUTENANTS/CAPTAINS AND RECORDS.
12-Aug-05 CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:LIEUTENANTS/CAPTAINS.JCC .50
19-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:GRIEVANCE,JCC .30
ARBITRATION PROCEDURE.
24-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE:JCC .20
LLEUTANANTS/CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
31-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:SICK LEAVE JCC .30
PAYOUT.
3l-Aug-05 REVIEW PBA AGREEMENT.JCC .20
3l-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:SICK LEAVE.JCC .30
Total Services $2,386.50
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Initials Name
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
Total
Hours
12.90
12.90
Rate
185.00
Page 5
As of
Bill Number
Amount
2,386.50
$2,386.50
3 l-Aug-05
8023466
Senterfitt
ATTORNEYSATLAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 10-Sep-05
Orlando,FL32802 Bill No.8023464
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
MS.MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143-5093
Client Name:STATE OFFLORIDA,CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name.JOSEPH DURAN V.CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI
Matter Number:0171988
INVOICE SUMMARY
RECE
SEP13 2005
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For professional services rendered through August 31,2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $5,864.50
DISBURSEMENTS $34.25
TOTAL THIS INVOICE S 5,898.75
PREVIOUS BALANCE 801 -00
(includes payments received through 9/10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $6,699.75
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0171988
and return remittance sheet with payment inUSfunds.
Wired funds accepted:
Akerman,Senterfitt&EidsonOperatingAccount
c/o SunTrust Bank,Atlanta,GA
ABA Number:061000104
Account Number:0215-252207533
Reference your invoice number and matter number
IRS EIN59-3117860
Akerman Senterfitt
Ft Lauderdale •Jacksonville •Miami •Orlando •Tallahassee •Tampa •Washington DC •West Palm Beach
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V.CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Date Services
5-Aug-05 DRAFTEMAILRE:COMPLAINT.
5-Aug-05 DRAFT RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT.
10-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ,NAVARRO
RE:DURAN.
10-Aug-05 DRAFT ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
1l-Aug-05 REVISE ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
T2-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:
DOCUMENTS.
13-Aug-05 REVIEW ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
15-Aug-05 REVIEW DOCUMENTS FROM CITY.
15-Aug-05 REVISE ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
15-Aug-05 LEGAL RESEARCH WILLFUL/LIQUIDATED/RETALIATION.
15-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:ANSWER.
17-Aug-05 REVIEW CONSENT TO JOIN.
17-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:CONSENT TO
JOIN (TWICE).
18-Aug-05 ANALYZE ISSUES RE:DISCOVERY.
18-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:DISCOVERY.
18-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:DURAN
LITIGATION.
18-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:DURAN.
19-Aug-05 ANALYZE WITNESSES/DOCUMENTS NEEDED.
19-Aug-05 REVIEW NOTICE/STROFACE.
19-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:
INVESTIGATION.
20-Aug-05 PREPARE FOR WITNESS INTERVIEWS.
20-Aug-05 ANALYZE ISSUES FOR INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS;
ADDITIONAL PLAINTIFFS.
22-Aug-05 REVIEW EMAILFROM CLIENT.
22-Aug-05 PREPARE FOR WITNESS INTERVIEWS.
23-Aug-05 ATTEND WITNESS INTERVIEWS.
Page 3
As of
Bill Number
31-Aug-05
8023464
Attv Hours
DMH .10
DMH .30
JCC .30
SJ 2.70
SJ .80
DMH .30
DMH .50
DMH .50
DMH 1.40
DMH .80
JCC .20
DMH .10
DMH .40
DMH .20
DMH .20
JCC .20
JCC .40
DMH .20
DMH .10
JCC .30
DMH .20
JCC .90
DMH .30
DMH .50
DMH 8.30
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V.CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Date Services
23-Aug-05 INTERVIEWWITNESSES.
24-Aug-05 ANALYZE ISSUERE:BARZOLA.
24-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
LITIGATION.
24-Aug-05 REVIEWDOCUMENTS.
24-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
LITIGATION.
25-Aug-05 DRAFT WITNESS INTERVIEW NOTES.
25-Aug-05 PREPAREFOR MEETING.
25-Aug-05 REVIEW DISCOVERY FROM PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL.
29-Aug-05 REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE RE:BARZOLA DEPOSITION
AND DRAFT EMAIL.
29-Aug-05 DRAFT NOTES/WITNESS STATEMENTS.
29-Aug-05 REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE:HOURS WORKED.
30-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:DEPOSITION.
30-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
BARZOLA.
31-Aug-05 DRAFT EMAILS RE:DISCOVERY.
31-Aug-05 REVIEW PLAINTIFFS DISCOVERY.
3l-Aug-05 LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING WHAT CONSTITUTES
PROTECTED ACTIVITYSUFFICIENTTO ESTABLISH CAUSE
OF ACTION FOR RETALIATION UNDER FLSA.
Page 4
As of 31-Aug-05
Bill Number 8023464
A«v Hours
JCC 1.80
DMH .20
JCC .50
JCC .30
JCC .30
DMH 1.50
DMH .30
DMH .30
DMH .20
DMH 1.80
JCC .80
DMH .10
JCC .30
DMH .30
JCC .70
SJ 2.10
Total Services $5,864.50
Date
08/08/05 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
08/15/05 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Disbursements
2.00
5.25
Value
2.00
5.25
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V.CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Date Disbursements
07/21/05 DELIVERY SERVICE EXEC 2000 \INVOICE #100344
08/08/05 DELIVERY SERVICE EXEC 2000 COURT RUN /INVOICE
#101535
Total for DELIVERY SERVICE
Total Disbursements
Page5
As of 31-Aug-05
Bill Number 8023464
18.00
9.00
Value
27.00
$34.25
Akerman Senterfitt Page 6
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V.CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
Bill Number
Initials Name
DMH D.M.HEEKIN
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
SJ SUSAN JO
Total
Hours Rate Amount
19.10 185.00 3,533.50
7.00 185.00 1,295.00
5.60 185.00 1,036.00
31.70 $5,864.50
31-Aug-05
8023464
MS.MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143-5093
Client Name:STATE OF FLORLDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:AFSCME
Matter Number:0151000
Ifil
SEP 1 3 2005
Senterfitt [cijxmanag^^
ATTORNEYS ATLAW
Post Office Box4906 Bill Date 10-Sep-05
Orlando,FL32802 Bill No.8023465
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31,2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $518.00
DISBURSEMENTS $0.00
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $518.00
PREVIOUS BALANCE 2,665.00
(includespaymentsreceivedthrough 9/10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $3,183.00
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0151000
andreturnremittancesheetwithpaymentinUSfunds.
Wiredfundsaccepted:
Akerman,Senterfitt &Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank,Atlanta,GA
ABA Number:061000104
Account Number:0215-252207533
Referenceyourinvoicenumberandmatternumber
IRS EIN 59-3117860
Akerman Senterfitt
Ft Lauderdale •Jacksonville •Miami •Orlando •Tallahassee •Tampa •Washington DC •West Palm Beach
AkermanSenterfitt t .Page 3
035247 STATE OFFLORIDA,CITY OFSOUTH MIAMI As of 31-Aug-05
0151000 AFSCME Bill Number 8023465
Date Services Attv Hours
22-Aug-05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:AFSCME JCC .30
NEGOTIATIONS.
23-Aug-05 ATTEND AFSCME NEGOTIATIONS.JCC 2.50
Total Services $518.00
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
Initials Name
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
Total
Hours
2.80
2.80
Rate
185.00
Page 4
As of
Bill Number
Amount
518.00
$518.00
3 l-Aug-05
8023465