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Res. No. 015-06-12156RESOLUTION NO.15-06-12156 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 $13,842.86;CHARGING $13,842.86 TO ACCOUNT NO.001-1500-514- 3410,LEGAL SERVICES,NON-RETAINER;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,theCityCommissionoftheCityofSouthMiamiapproved ResolutionNo.99-94-9500,asamendedbyResolutionNo.217-97-10187,authorizing payment ofCity Attorney non-retainer attorneys'feesandcosts;and, WHEREAS,NaginGallopFigueredo,P.A.,submittedinvoicestotheCityfor legalservicesrendered,andcostsadvanced,fortheperiodending January 27,2006,inthe amount of $13,842.86;and, WHEREAS,asofJanuary23,2006,theexistingbalanceoncityattorneyaccount no.001-1500-514-3410,legal services,non-retainer,is $88,287.21. WHEREAS,theofficeoftheCity Attorney recommends payment of theattached invoices. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA: Section 1.The invoicesfor attorneys'feesandcosts received fromNagin Gallop FigLieredo,P.A.,inthetotalamountof $13,842.86 are approved forpayment; charging $13,842.86 to account no.001-1500-514-3410,legal,non-retainer. Section 2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately uponapproval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this '/^day of February 2006. ATTEST: )1)a 14 h-vj>^*n.JL •_CITY CLERK 7 READ AN AS TO FORM: ITY ATfORNEY COMMISSION VOTE:5"° Mayor Russell:Yea Vice Mayor Palmer:Yea Commissioner Birts-Cooper:Yea Commissioner Sherar:Yea Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea Additions shown by underlining and deletions shownby overstriking. NaginGallopFigueredct Telephone:(305)854-5353 Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road -Fifth Floor Miami,Florida 33157-6417 January 31,2006 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami,Florida 33143 Re:STATEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -Non-Retainer City of South Miami Dear Ms.Hussein: Enclosedareour statements for professional services renderedandforcosts advanced forthe period ending January 27,2005,inthe amount of $13,842.86,and requisition no.8,FY 2005-06.Ihavetabulatedtheamounts currently due oneachindividualfileasfollows: City Attorney Account No.001-1500-514-3410,LegalServices,Non-Retainer Account balance as of January 23,2006,$88,287.21 0022-002 Real Estate &Contracts Statement No.18225 dated 01/27/06 Prof1 Services Disburesments Total Due $600.00 0.00 600.00 0022-068 Telecommunications Contracts Statement No.18226 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disburesments Total Due $420.00 228.33 648.33 0022-136 Rosenbaum v.CSM Statement No.18229 dated 01/27/06 Prof1 Services Disbursements Total Due $5,400.00 1.00 5,401.00 Adriana Hussein,Interim Finance Director CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI January 31,2006 0022-137 SpecialMaster Statement No.18230 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disbursements Total Due $1,200.00 5.76 1,205.76 0022-162 Mohammed AbduIIa Alhumoud Statement No.18232 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disbursements Total Due $2,240.00 65.22 2,305.22 0022-166 Kelly v.CSM Statement No.18233 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disbursements Total Due $300.00 0.00 300.00 0022-167 ERPB Appeal Matter Statement No.18234 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disbursements Total Due $100.00 0.00 100.00 0022-171 Forfeiture of Currency Statement No.18235 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disbursements Total Due $500.00 351.65 851.65 0022-172 Forfeiture of 1997 Black Mitsubishi Eclipse Statement No.18236 dated 01/27/06 Prof 1 Services Disbursements Total Due $100.00 15.56 115.56 0022-173 Forfeiture of Currency Statement No.18237 dated 01/27/06 Prof1 Services Disbursements Total Due $2,020.00 295.34 2,315.34 Total $13,842.86 Page2 of3 Adriana Hussein,Interim Finance Director CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI January 31,2006 Donothesitatetocallme if youhaveanyquestionsregardingthesestatements. VeQLtr-uly-y LRRreh Enclosures cc:Mayorand City Commission Page3 of 3 .Figueredo CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143 Vendor:NAGIN GALLOP &FIGUEREDO,P.A Req.No.8,FY 2005-06 Date:January 31,2006 Finance Department Item No.Quantity Description and Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total 1 10 Legal,Non-Retainer 001-1500-514-3410 $13,842.86 $13,842.86 TOTAL $13,842.86 Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount IHerebyCertify That The AboveMaterial,Equipment, Or Service Is Essential And A Proper Request Against The Codes Charge'"N . CodingofAccountsApproved Purchases as Above Approved and Issuance of Purchase Order Authorized Sufficiency of Appropriation BalancesVerified(ExceptAs Otherwise Noted) Head oHJepartment v~>Finance Department City Manager Nagin GallopFigueredo^ Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Miami,Florida 33157 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 .MatterID:0022-002 Real Estate &Contracts Invoice Number 18225 1/4/2006 1/12/2006 1/17/2006 LRF Pediatric Clinic-made final revisions to the lease agreement. LRFPediatric lease -revised lease agreement. LRF CSM Pediatric lease-exchanged e-mails withMr.Saxon regarding issues related to insurance coverage for purposes offinalizing draft lease agreement.Responded to Mr.Ricke's queryregarding the applicability ofCountyordinancegoverningparkstoproposed lease agreement giventheclinic's proposed locationinMurray Park. 1/24/2006LRFIncorporated Commission changes toPediatric lease. Hours 0.80 0.50 1.70 Amount 160.00 100.00 340.00 Rate Summary LuisR.Figueredo Payments 7/8/2005 Payment 0.30 60.00 Total Professional Services 660.00 3.30 hours at $200.00/hr 660.00 Total hours:3.30 Check No.49633 520.00 Sub-total Payments:520.00 Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days of receipt ofany questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days. ^« Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-002 Statement No.:18225 Page:2 For Professional Services 660.00 For Disbursements Incurred 0.00 Current Balance:660.00 Previous Balance:520.00 Payments -Thankyou 520.00 Total Due 660.00 Invoice Number:18225 Tobeproperly credited,please indicateInvoiceNumber above onyour remittance check. Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. Nagin GallopFigueredopa Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Miami,Florida 33157 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-068 Telecommunications Contracts Invoice Number 18226 1/18/2006 1/23/2006 1/25/2006 1/25/2006 EAB Telephone conference withMr.Todd Wells regarding Atlantic Broadband matter. EAB Analyzed Orton and Massel proposal;telephone conference with Mr.Wells;and emal communication withMs.Davis regarding same. LRF Cable Franchise -Telephone conference with Susan Bisano regarding areas in proposed agreement requiring modification; and teleconference withMariaDavis regarding same. EAB Telephone conference withMr.Wells. Hours 0.20 1.00 0.50 0.40 Total Professional Services Rate Summary Expenses LuisR.Figueredo Eve A.Boutsis 0.50 hours at $200.00/hr 1.60 hours at $200.00/hr Total hours:2.10 Database Legal research Payments 12/28/2005 Payment Check No.051573 Sub-total Expenses: Sub-total Payments: 100.00 320.00 228.33 228.33 620.00 620.00 Amount 40.00 200.00 100.00 80.00 420.00 Paymentisdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-068 Statement No.:18226 Page:2 For Professional Services 420.00 For Disbursements Incurred 228.33 Current Balance:e^3« Previous Balance:3,940.00 Payments -Thank you 620.00 Total Due 3,968.33 Invoice Number:18226 Tobeproperlycredited,please indicate Invoice Number above onyourremittancecheck. Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notify us within 10daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo^ Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Miami,Florida 33157 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-083 PlanningBoard Invoice Number 18227 1/5/2006 LRF 1/5/2006 EAB 1/6/2006 EAB 1/10/2006 LRF 1/10/2006 EAB 1/10/2006 EAB 1/17/2006 LRF 1/18/2006 EAB 1/19/2006 LRF Rate Summary Worked onaffordable housing ordinance. Editedaffordableandconcurrencyreservationordinance. Attentiontoparkconcurrencyandaffordablehousingreservation ordinance. Teleconference withMayor Russell regardingthe same and0.60 affordable housing ordinance;Conference withEve Boutsis re: PlanningandZoning;and Teleconference with Sandy Youkiisre: same. Preparedfor P&Z meeting;and telephone conference with Mr.1.50 Sandy Youkilisregarding agenda items. Continuedtoprepareforand attended P&Z meeting. MeetingwithDonO'Donnileyand Sandy Youkilisregardingthe Valenciaparkingmatter,proposed affordablehousingand generator ordinances. Attention to affordable housing ordinance revisions. Worked on affordable housing ordinance. Hours Amount 4.80 960.00 2.00 400.00 1.00 200.00 120.00 300.00 3.00 600.00 2.00 400.00 0.20 40.00 2.50 500.00 Total Professional Services 3,520.00 LuisR.Figueredo Eve A.Boutsis 9.90 hours at $200.00/hr 7.70 hours at $200.00/hr 1,980.00 1,540.00 Total hours:17.60 Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhaveregardingthis invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-083 Statement No.:18227 Payments 12/7/2005 Payment Check No.51182 12/28/2005 Payment Check No.051573 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you Sub-total Payments: 700.00 3,760.00 4,460.00 Total Due Invoice Number:18227 Tobe properly credited,please indicate Invoice Number aboveonyourremittancecheck. Page:2 3,520.00 0.00 3,520.00 4,460.00 4,460.00 3,520.00 Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo^ Attorneys &Counselors Miami,Florida 3315718001OldCutlerRoad,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive CityofSouthMiami,FL 33143 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-136 Rosenbaum v.CSM Invoice Number 18229 1/3/2006 EAB 1/3/2006 EAB 1/4/2006 EAB 1/6/2006 EAB 1/7/2006 EAB 1/8/2006 EAB 1/9/2006 EAB 1/18/2006 EAB Attention to Rosenbaum litigation. Email communications withMr.Ed Guedes regarding oral arguments andpermits;andemail communications with staff regarding same. Attention to Rosenbaum litigation and permits. Preparedfororalargument;and communications with Mr.Guedes. Prepared for Rosenbaum oral argument. Preparedfororalargument;completed sitereviewof 7000 SW 61st Avenue;analyzed CSMLDCparkingsection;and analyzed case lawin anticipation ofhearing. Continued to prepare forand attended oral argument. Attention to3rdDCAopinionon Rosenbaum appeal;and email communications with CSM comm'n and staff regarding success on appeal. Hours Amount 0.30 60.00 0.20 40.00 0.20 40.00 3.00 600.00 7.00 1,400.00 10.00 2,000.00 6.00 1,200.00 0.30 60.00 Total Professional Services 5,400.00 Rate Summary Eve A.Boutsis 27.00 hours at $200.00/hr 5,400.00 Total hours:27.00 Expenses Photocopies 1.00 Sub-total Expenses:1.00 Paymentisdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysof receipt ofanyquestionsyouhave 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:0022-136 Statement No.:18229 Page:2 Payments 12/28/2005 Payment Check No.051573 137.25 Sub-total Payments:137.25 For Professional Services 5,400.00 For Disbursements Incurred 1.00 Current Balance:5 4q..oq Previous Balance:139.73 Payments -Thank you 137.25 Total Due 5,403.48 Invoice Number:18229 To be properly credited,please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Payment isdueuponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo^ Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Miami,Florida 33157 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-137 Special Master Hearings Invoice Number 18230 1/23/2006EABPrepared for specialmaster hearing;analyzed agenda items; telephone conference withMs.Eva Rosa,Ms.KenyaSorto;and email communications with Mr.DavidStruderregarding same. 1/24/2006EAB Telephone conference withMs.Carol Bynum regarding code enforcement/special master agenda. 1/25/2006EABPreparedforand attended special master hearings;andprepared staff for same. 1/26/2006 EABAttentiontopending code enforcement matters;anddraftedletter to appellant regarding procedures and meeting dates;and other pending zoning items. 1/26/2006 EAB Attention to Abdullah liens;and email communications withMs. Rosa. Hours Amount 1.00 200.00 0.20 40.00 4.00 800.00 0.50 100.00 0.30 60.00 Total Professional Services 1,200.00 Rate Summary Eve A.Boutsis 6.00 hours at $200.00/hr Total hours:6.00 Expenses Mileage Sub-total Expenses: Payments 12/28/2005 Paym ent Check No.051573 1,200.00 5.76 5.76 2,740.16 Payment is due uponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin 10 days ofreceiptof any questions you have regarding thisinvoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-137 Statement No.:18230 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you Sub-total Payments:2,740.16 Total Due Invoice Number:18230 Tobe properly credited,please indicate Invoice Number aboveonyourremittancecheck. Page:2 1,200.00 5.76 1,205.76 4,046.13 2,740.16 2,511.73 Payment isdue upon receiptPlease notify us within 10 daysof receipt ofanyquestions you have regarding this invoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days. Nagin GallopFigueredo Attorneys &Counselors Miami,Florida 3315718001OldCutlerRoad,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-162 Mohammed Abdulla Alhumoud Invoice Number 18232 Hours 0.40 0.30 0.40 2.90 2.00 Amount 80.00 60.00 80.00 580.00 400.00 1/3/2006 EABTelephoneconference with Mr.GeorgeLott regarding foreclosure updateonthe property and auction scheduled for 1/5/06 1/3/2006 EABTelephoneconference with Mr.Brad Chandler regarding Abdullah matter;andemail communications with comm'r Craig Sherar regarding same. 1/3/2006 NDH Attentiontotheproofof publication tocompareto filed default judgment;conferred with Ms.Boutsis re:the current taxesowedon the Abdulla property;receivedfaxande-mail from Mr.GeorgeLott re:the taxes owed ontheAbdullaproperty [1.1 hours nocharge]. 1/4/2006 NDH Attention to the foreclosure sale and assigning interest toa third-party;conferred with Brad Chandler re:theupcoming Abdulla sale. 1/5/2006 EABTelephoneconferences with Mr.Ken Walton,drafted assignment; coordinated assignment andreceiptof $150,000;telephone conference withMs.Davisregarding same;and telephone conferences with comm'r Craig Sherar regarding same. 1/5/2006 NDH Coordinatedsaleof City's lien interesttoa third-party;attended foreclosure sale. 5.20 1,040.00 Rate Summary Eve A.Boutsis Nakia D.Henry Total Professional Services 2.70 hours at $200.00/hr 8.50 hours at $200.00/hr Total hours:11.20 540.00 1,700.00 2,240.00 Payment is due upon receipt Please notify uswithin 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of 1.5%per month will bechargedif payment isnot received within 30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-162 Statement No.:18232 Expenses 11/15/2005 1/5/2006 Payments 12/28/2005 Telefacsimile charge Parking Charge Mileage Photocopies Outside copy job Long Distance Telephone Chargable Payment Check No.051573 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you Sub-total Expenses: Sub-total Payments: 2.00 11.25 25.92 0.25 6.00 19.80 65.22 346.15 346.15 Total Due Invoice Number:18232 To be properly credited,please indicate Invoice Number above onyour remittance check. Page:2 2,240.00 65.22 2,305.22 3,809.06 346.15 5,768.13 Payment is due uponreceipt.Please notifyuswithin 10 days ofreceiptofany questions you have regarding thisinvoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. NaginGallopFigueredq'*- Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 1/11/2006 EAB Attended attorney client session. Rate Summary Miami,Florida 33157 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-166 Kellyv.CSM Invoice Number 18233 Hours 1.50 Total Professional Services Amount 300.00 300.00 Eve A.Boutsis 1.50 hours at $200.00/hr 300.00 Payments 11/10/2005 Total hours:1.50 Payment Check No.50972 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you 120.00 Sub-total Payments:120.00 Total Due Invoice Number:18233 To be properlycredited,please indicateInvoice Number above onyour remittance check. 300.00 0.00 300.00 120.00 120.00 300.00 Paymentisdueupon receipt Please notifyus within 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%per monthwillbe charged if payment isnot received within30 days. NaginGallopFigueredopa Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Miami,Florida 33157 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-167 ERPB Appeal Matters Invoice Number 18234 1/27/2006 LRF Teleconference withDonO'Donnileyregarding ERPB appeal. Hours Amount 0.50 100.00 Total Professional Services Rate Summary LuisR.Figueredo 0.50 hours at $200.00/hr 100.00 Payments 10/31/2005 Total hours:0.50 Payment Check No.50827 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you 840.00 Sub-total Payments:840.00 100.00 100.00 0.00 100.00 840.00 840.00 Total Due 100.00 Invoice Number:18234 Tobe properly credited,please indicate Invoice Number aboveon 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 ata rate of 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days. NaginGallopFigueredo^ Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Miami,Florida 33157 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-171 Forfeiture of Currency Invoice Number 18235 1/2/2006 NDH Attention tosummaryjudgmentmotionsagainst Mr.Bruce Townsend andMs.HattieMathisre:the arrest andthe requiste for anunderlyingfelony charge;attentionto discovery in the Bruce Townsend matter;prepared letterthat confirms contents ofthe motion strike toMr.Droese inthe Bruce Townsend matter [1.40 hours no charge]. 1/3/2006 NDH Prepared faxtoMr.Droese,counsel toMr.Townsend and Ms. Mathis;conferred with bailiff re:upcominghearing;updated faxto reflect coversation with bailiff [0.50hoursno charge]. 1/4/2006 NDH Conferred with Mr.Droese,Mr.Townsend's attorney,re:potential settlement andupcominghearingandthedeposition schedule; prepared letter toMr.Droese re:the same;conferred withMs. Boutsisre:the same;set motion tocompeldiscoveryre:Mr. Townsend and Ms.Mathis [1.40 hoursno charge]. 1/15/2006 NDH Preparedfor upcoming motion to strike against Ms.Mathis [1.0 hours no charge]. 1/18/2006 EAB Attention toclerkerrorinclosing file;revisedmotiontostrikeand telephone conference with opposing counsel regardinghis attempt to withdraw. Hours 1.20 Amount 240.00 Rate Summary Eve A.Boutsis NakiaD.Henry Total hours: 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.20 Total Professional Services 0.20 hours at $200.00/hr 2.30 hours at $200.00/hr 2.50 40.00 460.00 60.00 80.00 80.00 40.00 500.00 Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Expenses 1/26/2006 Payments 12/28/2005 Matter ID:0022-171 Statement No.:18235 Database Legal research Parking Charge Photocopies Filing fee Mileage Telefacsimile charge Postage Charge for the monthof January 2006. Payment Check No.051573 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you Sub-total Expenses: Sub-total Payments: 233.73 12.00 18.50 50.00 23.04 10.00 4.38 351.65 1,631.80 1,631.80 Total Due Invoice Number:18235 Tobeproperly credited,please indicateInvoice Number above onyour remittance check. Page:2 500.00 351.65 851.65 6,693.68 1,631.80 5,913.53 Payment isdueupon receipt Please notifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%per monthwillbe charged if payment isnot received within 30 days. Nagin GallopFigueredo^ Attorneys &Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road,Suite 556 Miami,Florida 33157 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Adriana Hussein Matter |rj.0022-l72 Interim Finance Director Forfeiture of 1997 B|acR Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Invoice Number 18236 Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Hours Amount 1/2/2006 NDH Attention to upcoming deadlines forforfeiture proceeding;and 0.50 100.00 prepared ex-parte order re:the same. Total Professional Services 100.00 Rate Summary Nakia D.Henry 0.50 hours at $200.00/hr 100.00 Total hours:0.50 Expenses Photocopies 11.50 1/26/2006PostageCharge 4.06 Sub-total Expenses:15.56 Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notifyus within 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-172 Statement No.:18236 Page:2 For Professional Services 100.00 For Disbursements Incurred 15.56 Current Balance:,,cce 115.56 Previous Balance:346.09 Payments -Thank you 0.00 Total Due 461.65 Invoice Number:18236 Tobeproperlycredited,please indicate Invoice Number above onyourremittancecheck. Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhaveregardingthis invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo-^ Attorneys &Counselors Miami,Florida 3315718001OldCutlerRoad,Suite 556 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-173 ForfeitureinRe:US Currency Invoice Number 18237 1/2/2006 NDH Attention to deadlines inforfeiturematter;prepared ex-parte order; attention to verified affidavit from Officer Mendez;and attention to summary judgment motion against Ms.Vazquez re:her disclaimed interest in the seized currency. 1/4/2006 NDH Attention tomotionfordefault against Zenaida Vazquez;received call from Mr.Albert Piantini,counsel forMr.Morrow;reviewed correspondence from Mr.Piantinini;and reviewed memorandums oflawre:probable cause for complaint [1.0 hours no charge]. 1/5/2006 NDH Attention toMorrow complaint and accompanying documents [2.0 hours no charge]. Attention to Morrow forfeiture. Attention to complaint and accompanying documents;and drafted letterto counsel [1.30 hours no charge]. Attention toand revised discovery,complaint,and pcmotion;and email communications with CSM PD staff regarding same. Conferred with Detective Munoz re;underlying facts;and e-mailed Ms.Boutsis re:the same. Attention toMorrow complaint and accompanying documents and; conferred withMr.Piantini,counsel forMr.Morrow,prepared letter toMr.Piantinire:subpoenas and request for adversarial hearing [1.10 hours no charge]. 1/13/2006 NDH Attention toMorrow complaint and accompanying documents; prepared affidavitof service andaffidavitofMorrow's whereabouts; prepared notices of filing the same;andbriefly conferred withMs. Boutsis re:the same [2.0 hours no charge]. 1/17/2006 NDHLeft message forAlbertPiantini,counsel forMr.Morrow,re: whether he would accept service. 1/24/2006 EAB Telephone conference with Mr.Morrow's counsel;and followup with chief Martinez regarding same. 1/6/2006 NDH 1/9/2006 NDH 1/10/2006 EAB 1/10/2006 NDH 1/11/2006 NDH Hours 2.40 1.30 0.00 Amount 480.00 260.00 0.00 0.50 100.00 0.20 40.00 1.50 300.00 0.60 120.00 2.00 400.00 1.00 0.20 0.40 200.00 40.00 80.00 Paymentisdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10daysof receipt ofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-173 Statement No.:18237 Total Professional Services Rate Summary Expenses 1/17/2006 1/26/2006 Eve A.Boutsis Nakia D.Henry 1.90 hours at $200.00/hr 8.20 hours at $200.00/hr Total hours:10.10 Mileage Telefacsimile charge Database Legal research Filing fee Federal Express Postage Charge for the monthof January 2006. 380.00 1,640.00 11.52 2.00 13.82 256.00 11.13 0.87 Sub-total Expenses:295.34 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments -Thank you Total Due Invoice Number:18237 Tobeproperlycredited,please indicate Invoice Numberaboveonyourremittancecheck. Page:2 2,020.00 2,020.00 295.34 2,315.34 2,762.58 0.00 5,077.92 Payment isdueupon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interestatarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged if payment isnot received within30 days. NaginGallopFigueredo Attorneys&Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road -Fifth Floor Telephone:(305)854-5353 Miami,Florida 33157-6416 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 31,2006 Adriana Hussein Interim Finance Director CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami,FL 33143 Re:STATEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City of SouthMiami-LegalServices,Retainer Dear Ms.Hussein: Enclosed isour statement for retainer feesandcosts advanced forthe period ending January 27,2005.Included isour requisition no.9,FY2005-06,pertaining tothecosts billedintheamountof$856.87.Costsontheretaineraccountarechargedtocityattorney accountno.001-1500-514-3410,othercontractualservices-consultinglegal.As of January 23,2006,the balance is $88,287.21. Please issue a check payable to Nagin Gallop&Figueredo,P.A.representing payment of these costs. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the subject matter of this letter. LRF:reh Enclosure cc:Mayor and City Commission CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143 Vendor:NAGIN GALLOP FIGUEREDO,P.A.Req.No. Date: Finance Department 9,FY 2005-06 January 31,2006 Item Description and No.Quantity Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total 1 1 Other Contractual Services-Consulting Legal 001-1500-514-3410 $856.87 $856.87 TOTAL $856.87 Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount I Hereby Certify That The Above Material,Equipment, Or Service Is Essential And A Proper Request Against The PnHoc PVi-iroci-••• Coding of Accounts Approved Purchases as Above Approved and Issuance of Purchase Order Authorized Sufficiency of Appropriation Balances Verified (Except As Otherwise Noted) HeatTof Department Finance Department City Manager NaginGallopFigueredopa Attorneys &Counselors 18001 OldCutlerRoad,Suite556 Miami,Florida 33157 Telephone:(305)854-5353 Interim Finance Director Adriana Hussein Cityof South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Cityof South Miami,FL 33143 Facsimile:(305)854-5351 January 27,2006 Matter ID:0022-001 General Municipal Invoice Number 18224 1/2/2006 NDH Researched andanalyzed case lawre:eminentdomainto respond toMs.Davis'e-mailre:thepediatric lease;prepared response to Ms.Davis'questions;briefly conferred with Mr.Figueredore:the same. 1/3/2006 EAB Telephone conference with Ms.MariaDavisregardingenergy0.60 summit;attentionto Kelly litigation and Jones litigation;drafted letter tocity'scounselin Jones litigation;attentiontoJohnShubin public recordrequest;telephone conference with Mr.ScottAlexander regarding Kelly litigation;andattentionto Kelly subpoenas. 1/3/2006 EAB Telephone conference with Mr.Alexander;telephone conference 0.30 withMs.Davisregarding Kelly matter;email communications with CSM comm'n regarding 1/11 a/c session. 1/4/2006LRF Telephone conference with Ms.Davisand Mr.DonO'Donniley4.80 regarding issues pertaining tothe EAR Report;Numerous telephone conferences withMs.Eve Boutsis regarding research concerning a WritofMandamusagainstthecitymandatingthechangingof zoningforaparticularparcel;reviewedjudgmentandappellate documents;conference withMr.Don O'Donniley re:same;and telephone conference with Mayor Mary ScottRussellre:status of the affordable housing ordinance. 1/4/2006EABEmail communications withMr.Jerry Proctor regarding EAR;7.00 telephone conference with Mr.O'Donniley,andMs.Davisregarding EAR andcertainparcels;propertyrecords searches andrecording searches;searched microfiche and civil dockets forlitigaitonon parcels;and provided update toclient. 1/4/2006 NDH Briefly conferred with Mr.Weiner Chalvire re:the status ofafinance0.80 matter [0.50];reviewedpediatic clinic lease agreement revisions. [0.30] 1/5/2006LRFPreparedforandattended EAR hearing;telephoneconferences with 7.20 Ms.Davis,Mr.O'Donniley,and Commissioner Sherar. 1/5/2006 EAB Analyzed complaint forforeclosureserveduponthe city;attentionto0.50 foreclosureactionbybankandemailcommunications with Ms. Davisregarding city's inferior position and authorization toproceed; Hours 1.10 Amount 220.00 120.00 60.00 960.00 1,400.00 160.00 1,440.00 100.00 Payment is due upon receipt.Please notify us within 10days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-001 Statement Number telephone conference with Mr.Cowen regarding Shields Bowden property and city's proposed foreclosure action. 1/9/2006 EABAttentionto Shield Bowden title search and possible foreclosure action. 1/10/2006 LRF Reviewed the City Commission agenda,teleconference with Commissioner Sherar;Reviewed UDBpetitionforlegal sufficiency; and researched county requirements. 1/10/2006 EAB Attention to referendum issue. 1/10/2006 NDHAtentiontoDo's and Don'ts of Campaign Financing memorandum forMr.Figueredo. 1/11/2006 LRF Prepared for and attended City commission meeting. 1/11/2006 EABAttentionto Shubin and Bass public record request,drafted letter enclosing records. 1/11/2006 EAB Analyzed files and finalized pleadings in forfeitures;drafted letter to opposing counsel,etc. 1/12/2006 LRF Research election laws concerning acity'sabilitytohold campaign events such as candidate debates incityhail. 1/13/2006 EAB Analyzed charter,code,resolutions,county code and state elections laws regarding publicforum and debates;and telephone conference withMs.VictoriaFrigo and Mr.Thomas regarding same;and attention to upcoming agenda items. 1/13/2006 EAB Telephone conference withDet.Jackson;and attention toforfeiture matters. 1/16/2006 LRF Telephone conference with Commissioner Sherar regarding pending 0.90 matters and preparation of nuisance ordinance. 1/16/2006 EABEmail communications withMs.Davis regarding historyof lawsuits in 0.40 city;and prepared resolutionfor comm'r Craig Sherar regarding nuisance tree in county ROW. 1/17/2006 LRF Prepared for and attended Commission meeting. 1/18/2006 LRFFollowedupandprovided responses to various inquiriesfromthe cityclerk. 1/19/2006 LRF Prepared memorandum to Commission addressing prohibitionson Vendor campaign contributions. 1/19/2006 EABAttentionto Shields Bowdenproperty;and discussion withMr. O'DonnileyandMr.Stephen DavidregardingFamily and Children Services and group home regulations;draftedform;and forwarded same to P&Z staff. 1/19/2006 EABEdited recreation concurrency reserve ordinance;and edited memorandum on prohibited ventor campaign contributions. Page:2 0.30 60.00 5.40 1,080.00 0.20 40.00 1.00 200.00 7.00 1,400.00 0.40 80.00 1.00 200.00 1.80 360.00 1.20 240.00 0.60 120.00 0.90 180.00 0.40 80.00 5.50 1,100.00 1.60 320.00 3.00 600.00 0.40 80.00 2.00 400.00 Payment isdueuponreceiptPlease notify us within 10 daysof receipt ofanyquestionsyouhave regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpaymentisnotreceivedwithin30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. 1/23/2006 1/23/2006 1/23/2006 1/24/2006 1/24/2006 1/24/2006 1/25/2006 1/25/2006 1/27/2006 Matter ID:0022-001 Statement Number LRF Prepared memorandum on proposed lobbyist ordinance. EAB Attention to Bowden matter;and communications with attorney for estate of Mr.Bowden. EABAttentionto Kelly matter;andattentionandrevised consultant and lobbying ordinance. LRFFinalized memorandum explaining proposed changes tolobbyist ordinance,reviewed and revised draft ordinance to correct technical issues. LRF Researched countyandmunicipal ordinances regarding use of discretionary expense accounts;andconferred with Ms.Boutsis regarding same. EAB Telephone conference with Mr.ManuelDiazofthe MDCCEPT;and analyzed request regarding same. LRFReviewedfaxadvisingofthe Jay Beckman appeal;and teleconference withMr.O'Donniley regarding same. Page:3 1.40 280.00 0.10 20.00 0.40 80.00 2.00 400.00 2.40 1.50 0.80 LRFReviewedfax transmitted byCommissiononEthicsandPublicTrust;2.00 teleconference withManuelDiazInvestigator;conferred withMs. Boutsisregarding same and teleconference with MariaDavis. 480.00 300.00 160.00 400.00 240.00LRFTeleconferencewithEthicscommissionregardingpendingmatter; reviewed e-mail exhibits. Total Professional Services Fees Reduced Due to Retainer 1.20 13,360.00 •13,360.00 Rate Summary Expenses 12/7/2005 12/13/2005 12/21/2005 12/21/2005 12/21/2005 Luis R. Eve A.Boutsis Nakia D.Henry 47.00 Hours at 200.00/hr 9,400.00 16.90 Hours at 200.00/hr 3,380.00 2.90 Hours at 200.00/hr 580.00 Total hours:66.80 Database Legal research Long Distance Telephone Chargable Mileage Parking Charge Outside copy job 123.56 1.13 11.52 6.00 2.00 Payment isdue upon receiptPlease notify us within 10 daysof receipt ofany questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentisnotreceived within 30days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. 1/4/2006 1/6/2006 1/6/2006 1/9/2006 1/10/2006 1/12/2006 1/13/2006 1/23/2006 1/24/2006 1/25/2006 1/26/2006 1/26/2006 1/27/2006 Matter ID:0022-001 Statement Number Mileage Mileage Parking Charge Mileage Mileage Mileage Mileage Mileage Mileage Court reporter attendance fee and transcript and delivery fee Telefacsimile charge fortheMonthof January 2006. Postage Charge Photocopies for the month of January. 1.44 5.76 20.00 2.88 5.76 5.76 5.76 2.88 5.76 581.50 32.00 1.41 41.75 Page:4 Payment is due upon receipt Please notifyuswithin 10 daysofreceiptofany questions youhaveregardingthisinvoice.Interest atarateof 1.5%per month will be charged if payment isnot received within 30 days. Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A. Matter ID:0022-001 Statement Number Page:5 For Professional Services 0.00 For Disbursements Incurred 856.87 Current Balance:856.87 Tobeproperlycredited,please indicate Invoice Numberonyourremittancecheck. Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata rate of 1.5%permonth will be charged if payment isnotreceivedwithin30days. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To:Adriana Hussein,Interim finance director Date:January 31,2006 Mayor,city commission Maria Davis,city manager From:LuisR.Figueredo,city attorney's office Re:Lott&Levine Invoice No. 7775 -Title Search Property -6721 SW 62nd Court REQUEST Process paymentofLott&Levineinvoicenumber7775datedJanuary21,2006inthe amount of $799.50,forservices rendered in connection with thetitle search of the property located at 6721 S.W.62nd Court.Requisition No.10 is included. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The invoices areforthetide search performed relating tothe property at 6721 S.W.62n Court.Mr.Lottwasretainedbythecitytoperformthetitlesearchandprovideastatus report of said property. RECOMMENDATION Irecommendapprovalofthe invoices forpaymentastheamountoffeesandcostsare reasonable and necessary. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To:Adriana Hussein,Interim finance director Date:January 31,2006 Mayor,city commission Maria Davis,city manager From:Luis R.Figueredo,city attorney's office Re:Lott&Levine Invoice No. 7780 -Title Search Property-6386 S.W.43rd Street REQUEST Process payment of Lott &Levine invoice number 7780 dated January 21,2006 in the amount of $1,282.35,for services rendered in connection with the title search ofthe property located at 6386 S.W.43rd Street.Requisition No.10 is included. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The invoices are for the title search performed relating to the property at 6386 S.W.43r Street.Mr.Lottwas retained bythecityto perform thetitle search and provide a status report of said property. RECOMMENDATION I recommend approval of the invoices for payment as the amount of fees and costs are reasonable and necessary. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143 Vendor:Lott &Levine Req.No.10,FY 2005-2006 Date:January 31,2006 Finance Department Item No.Quantity Description and Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total 1 1 1 1 Other contractual services, consulting -real property Other contractual services, consulting -real property 001-1500-514-3453 001-1500-514-3453 $799.50 $1,282.35 $799.50 $1,282.35 TOTAL Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount I Hereby Certify That The Above Material,Equipment, Or Service Is Essential And A ProperRequest Against The Codes Charge Hgad^of Department Coding of Accounts Approved Sufficiency of Appropriation Balances Verified (Except As Otherwise Noted) Finance Department $2,081.85 Purchases as Above Approved 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 18001 OLD CUTLER ROAD SUITE 556 MIAMI,FL 33133 &'0° Os\\p January 21,2006 Reference No.7775 ForProfessionalServicesConcerning: Matter Number:CITY4.05055 Title:CSM TITLE SEARCH 6721 SW 62 CT (MOHAMMAD ABDULLA) Hours 09/14/05 12/05/05 12/16/05 12/30/05 01/03/06 RESEARCHED ON-LINE FOR TAX CERTIFICATE;TRANSMITTAL LETTER TO MARY LOU REGARDING 2002 AND 2004 TAX CERTIFICATES. RECEIVED AND REVIEWED FAX FROM BOUTSIS -COPY OF DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT SIGNED BY JUDGE ON 11/15 AND REQUESTREGARDINGTITLEAND TAXES DUE. UPDATED TITLE PRINT OUT;ORDERED HARD COPIES;VERIFIED STATUS OF PAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. RESEARCHED WEBSITE TO VERIFY STATUS OF PAYMENT OF 2004 AND 2005 TAXES; UP-DATED TITLE SEARCH;PREPARED FAX TO BOUTSIS -REPORT (CITY OFFICE CLOSED,NO ANSWER WHEN FAXING); TELEPHONE CALL TO BOUTSIS -LEFT MESSAGE. FAXED REPORT TO BOUTSIS AND FOLLOW UP TELEPHONE CONFERENCES WITH BOUTSIS,THE FUND-LEFT MESSAGE,AND OTHER COLLEAGUES WHETHER LEGAL DESCRIPTION NEEDS TO BE AMENDED IN THE JUDGMENT;TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH THE FUND AND FAX TO BOUTSIS. Total Hours and Fees 0.40 0.20 1.00 1.50 1.00 :4.10 $799.50 Matter Summary: Total Fees:$799.50 Total Cost:$0.00 Sub-Total Current Fees and Costs:$799.50 LOTT &LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE,SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI,FLORIDA 33156 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI EVE A.BOUTSIS 18001 OLD CUTLER ROAD SUITE 556 MIAMI,FL 33133 #p <y \January 21,2006 Reference No.7780 CP ForProfessionalServicesConcerning: Matter Number:CITY4.05175 Title:BOWDEN 6386 SW 43 ST TITLE SEARCH 12/28/05 01/04/06 01/06/06 01/08/06 REVIEWED FAX FROM BOUTSIS'OFFICE REGARDING TITLE SEARCH;OBTAINED MAP AND TAX REPORT FROM TAX ASSESSOR'S WEBSITE;ORDEREDTSR;ORGANIZEDFILE. REVIEWED TSR AND HARD COPIES; TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH ATTORNEY FOR ESTATE OF BOWDEN,PAUL CO WEN,TO DETERMINE IF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE YET APPOINTED;RECEIVED AND REVIEWED E-MAIL FROM BOUTSIS. BEGAN PREPARATION OF OPINION LETTER. COMPLETED,FAXED AND MAILED OPINION LETTER TO BOUTSIS. Total Hours and Fees: Hours 1.00 1.30 1.50 2.00 5.80 COSTS ADVANCED Date 01/08/05 01/14/06 Description PostageCharge. Disbursement to:ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE:TITLE SEARCH REPORT Total Costs: Matter Summary: Total Fees: Total Cost: Sub-Total Current Fees and Costs: Amount Due: $1,131.00 Cost Amount $1.35 $150.00 $151.35 $1,131.00 $151.35 $1,282.35 $1,282.35 Page:2 Reference Number 7780 PAYMENT IS DUE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 8,2006. PLEASE INCLUDE THE BILL OR REFERENCE NUMBER ON YOUR REMITTANCE. THANK YOU.