Res. No. 057-06-12198RESOLUTION NO.57-06-1219
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 $12,702.00;TO BE CHARGED TO ACCOUNT NO.
001.2100.519.3440 CONSULTANT LABOR ATTORNEY;PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,theMayorandCityCommissionoftheCityofSouthMiamiapprovedtheretention
of labor counsel James C.Crossland of Akerman Senterfitt at the recommendation of the city attorney,to
representthecityin addressing employmentclaims;and
WHEREAS.Akerman Senterfitt submitted itsinvoicestotheCity for legal services rendered,and
costs advanced,fortheperiodendingMarch31.2006.totaling $12,702.00;and
WHEREAS,thefeesand costs onthe attached invoice are reasonable and necessary.
NOW,THEREFORE,BEIT RESOLVED BYTHEMAYORANDCITYCOMMISSIONOF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI.FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1.The invoicesforattorneys'feesandcostsreceivedfromAkermanSenterfitt.
inthetotalamount of $12,702.00areapprovedforpayment;charging $12,702.00toaccountno.
001.2100.519.3440 Consultant Labor Attorney,witha current balance of $14,128.36.
Section 2.This resolution shalltake effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ^day of I'VOM-.2006.
ATTEST:
XITY CLERK r
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Birts:
Commissioner Beckman:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Miami
New York
Orlando
Tallahassee
Tampa
Washington,DC
West Palm Beach
April 13,2006
Jeanette Enrizo
Human Resource Manager
City of SouthMiami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
Re:Oscar Suarez Termination Arbitration
Dear Ms.Enrizo:kj,,
As we discussed,fees and costs incurred in the defense of the Cit^in^.the Oscar Suarez
Termination Arbitration are reflected on the invoice for General Labor &Employment matters.
Each time entry relating to the arbitration is parenthetically designated.The total "in <fp&related
tothe arbitration billed on this invoice is SI 1,192.50.The total for costs relating tothe
arbitration billed on this invoice is approximately $218.00.If you have any questions,please do
not hesitate to contact me or Mr.Crosland.
Very truly yours,
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
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David C.Miller
Enclosures
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Akerman Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
One Southeast Third Avenue
28th Floor
Miami,Florida 33131-1714
www.akerman.com
305374 5600 lei 305374 5095 fax
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 13-Apr-06
Orlando,FL 32802 Bill No.8083974
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
MS.YVONNE S.MCKLNLEY
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI,FL 33143-5093
Client Name:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI ^:'M^
MatterName:GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT f if ,.-,;••^
Matter Number:0145273 f^^^!8i •
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through March 31,2006 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:V
SERVICES ,„>>./:;""$'12,469.00
DISBURSEMENTS ..„,,§H "'%$233.00
TOT^LipiS INVOICE $12,702.00.
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To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0145273
and return remittance sheetwithpaymentinUSfunds.
Wiredfunds accepted:
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
Akerman Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 13-Apr-06
Orlando,FL32802 Bill No.8083974
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
MS.YVONNE S.MCKINLEY
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:GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number:0145273
INVOICE SUMMARY
Forprofessional services rendered through March 31,2006as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $12,469.00
DISBURSEMENTS $233.00
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $12,702.00
Toensurepropercredittotheabove account,pleaseindicatematterno.0145273
andreturnremittancesheetwithpaymentinUSfunds.
Wiredfundsaccepted:
Akerman,Senterfitt &EidsonOperating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank,Atlanta,GA
ABA Number.061000104
Account Number:0215-252207533
Reference your invoice numberandmatter number
IRS E1N59-3117860
Akerman Senterfitt
FtLauwlrdale •Jacksonville •Miami •Orlando •Tallahassee •Tampa •Washington DC •West Palm Beach
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date Services
13-Mar-06 REVIEW SUAREZ TERMINATION FILE (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
15-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATON).
16-Mar-06 PREPARE FOR MEETING WITH MANAGER (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
16-Mar-06 ATTEND MEETINGS WITH MANAGER,ENRIZO (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
16-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
16-Mar-06 CONFERENCE CITY MANAGER RE:PENDING CASES.
17-Mar-06 REVIEW SUAREZ COMPLAINTS,VIDEO (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
20-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE HUMAN RESOURCES (MARIA)
RE WITNESS INTERVIEWS (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
20-Mar-06 REVIEW EMIALS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES (MARIA)RE
WITNESS INTERVIEWS (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
20-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE:SUAREZ (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
20-Mar-06 ANALYZE ISSUES (SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
20-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CITY MANAGER (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
22-Mar-06 PREPARE FOR WITNESS INTERVIEWS (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
22-Mar-06 ATTEND WITNESS INTERVIEWS (GILBERT,RICHARDSON,
KINSEY),MEETING WITH NAVARRO,MCKINLEY (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
22-Mar-06 REVIEW ALL CITY FILES RE SUAREZ (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
23-Mar-06 ATTEND WITNESS INTERVIEW (ROSS);MEET WITH
ENRIZO,MORTON TO DISCUSS CASE (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
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As of 31-Mar-06
Bill Number 8083974
Attv Hours
DCM 1.20
JCC .80
DCM 1.00
DCM 3.50
DCM 1.50
JCC 3.30
DCM .70
DCM .30
DCM .30
JCC .50
JCC .60
JCC .30
DCM .60
DCM 4.20
DCM 2.30
DCM 3.00
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date Services
23-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALLS TO ENRIZO (2 CALLS)(SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
23-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALLS TO LABRADOR (2 CALLS)(SAUREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
23-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALLS,EMAILS TO COURT REPORTER RE
TRANSCRIPTS (SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
23-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:PERSONNEL
ISSUE.
23-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS.
23-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:PERSONNEL
ISSUE.
23-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:PERSONNEL
ISSUE.
24-Mar-06 REVIEW UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION HEARING
TAPE (SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
24-Mar-06 IDENTIFY AND PREPARE EXHIBITS (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
25-Mar-06 MEET WITH ENRIZO,SCANLON,MILLS TO PREPARE
TESTIMONY(SUAREZTERMINATIONARBITRATION).
25-Mar-06 PREPARE EXHIBITS,MILLS TESTIMONY OUTLINE
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
27-Mar-06 PREPARE TESTIMONY OUTLINES,PREPARE FOR WITNESS
MEETING (BARZOLA,MARTINEZ,NAVARRO)(SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
27-Mar-06 ATTEND WITNESS MEETING (BARZOLA,MARTINEZ,
NAVARRO)(SUAREZTERMINATIONARBITRATION).
27-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALL NAVARRO RE WITNESS MEETINGS
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
27-Mar-06TELEPHONECALLMILLSREWORKSHEET(SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
27-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
27-Mar-06 ANALYZEISSUES (SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
28-Mar-06 ANALYZE INFORMATION FROM WITNESS INTERVIEWS
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
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As of 31-Mar-06
Bill Number 8083974
Atty.Hours
DCM .40
DCM .40
DCM .60
JCC .30
JCC .30
JCC .30
JCC .40
DCM 1.00
DCM 3.20
DCM 4.00
DCM 6.20
DCM 4.30
DCM 3.00
DCM .20
DCM .20
JCC .60
JCC .90
DCM 1.00
Akerman Senterfitt
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
Date Services
28-Mar-06 DRAFT HECHAVARRIA STATEMENT (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
28-Mar-06 LEGAL RESEARCH RE DEFACING PUBLIC RECORDS
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
28-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALL MILLS RE CASE STRATEGY (2 CALLS)
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
28-Mar-06 ANALYZE SUAREZ ISSUES (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
28-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS.
28-Mar-06 ANALYZE EVIDENTIARY AND PUBLIC RECORDS ISSUES.
30-Mar-06 REVIEW EMAIL FROM CITY RE (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
30-Mar-06 PREPARE HECHAVARRIA TESTIMONY OUTLINE (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
30-Mar-06 PREPARE BARZOLA TESTIMONY OUTLINE (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
30-Mar-06 PREPARE FOR WITNESS MEETINGS (MILLS,BARZOLA,
HECHAVARRIA,ENRIZO,JAMES,GILBERT)(SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
30-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALLSWITH ENRIZO,MORTON (2CALLS)
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
30-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALL WITH MILLS (SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
30-Mar-06 ANALYZE ISSUES RE:INVESTIGATION (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
3 l-Mar-06 ATTEND WITNESS PREP (BARZOLA,HECHAVARRIA,
ENRIZO,JAMES,GILBERT)(SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
31-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALL PUBLIC DEFENDER RE BARZOLA
DEPOSITION (2 CALLS)(SUAREZ TERMINATION
ARBITRATION).
3l-Mar-06 TELEPHONE CALLMORTONREBARZOLA DEPOSITION (2
CALLS)(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
3l-Mar-06 REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE:SUAREZ (SUAREZ
TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
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As of 3 l-Mar-06
Bill Number 8083974
Attv Hours
DCM .60
DCM .80
DCM .60
DMH .20
JCC .60
JCC 1.00
DCM .30
DCM .40
DCM 1.00
DCM 2.00
DCM .50
DCM .30
JCC .70
DCM 5.00
DCM
DCM
JCC
.40
.20
.50
Akerman Senterfitt Page 6
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 31-Mar-06
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT Bill Number 8083974
Date Services Attv Hours
3 l-Mar-06 ANALYZE EVIDENTIARY ISSUES AND STRATEGY JCC .90
(SUAREZ TERMINATION ARBITRATION).
Total Services $12,469.00
Date Disbursements Value
03/23/06 TELECOPY 2.00
03/23/06 TELECOPY 2.00
03/24/06 TELECOPY 2.00
03/24/06 TELECOPY 2.00
03/28/06 TELECOPY 1.00
03/28/06 TELECOPY 1.00
Total for TELECOPY 10.00
03/14/06 DUPLICATING 32.00
03/15/06 DUPLICATING 7.00
03/23/06 DUPLICATING 0.25
03/24/06 DUPLICATING 38.00
03/24/06 DUPLICATING 17.00
03/24/06 DUPLICATING 61.75
03/24/06 DUPLICATING 12.50
03/25/06 DUPLICATING 1.00
03/25/06 DUPLICATING 2.00
03/25/06 DUPLICATING 1.50
03/25/06 DUPLICATING 26.75
03/27/06 DUPLICATING 11.00
03/31/06 DUPLICATING 12.25
Totalfor DUPLICATING 223.00
Total Disbursements $233.00
Akerman Senterfitt Page 7
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR &EMPLOYMENT
As of
Bill Number
Initials Name
DCM D.C.MILLER
DMH D.M.HEEKLN
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
Total
Hours Rate
185.00
Amount
55.20 10,212.00
0.20 185.00 37.00
12.00 185.00 2,220.00
67.40 $12,469.00
3 l-Mar-06
8083974