Res. No. 160-04-11939RESOLUTION NO.1 60-04-1 1 939
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO
ATTORNEYS'FEES FOR AKERMAN SENTERFITT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,606.96;CHARGING $8,606.96 TO ACCOUNT
NO.1500-514-3440,OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES -
CONSULTING LABOR;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
approved the retention of labor counsel James C.Crosland of Akennan Senterfitt
atthe recommendation of the city attorney,to represent the city in addressing
employment claims;and
WHEREAS,Akennan Senterfitt submitted its invoices tothe City forlegal
services rendered,and costs advanced,forthe period ending August 31,2004,
totaling $8,606.96;and,
WHEREAS,as of September 20,2004,the existing balance oncity
attorney account no.1500-514-3440 is $25,446.75.
WHEREAS,thecity attorney recommends payment of the attached
invoices asthe amount of feesandcostsare 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
Akennan Senterfitttotaling$8,606.96.43areapprovedforpaymentandcharging
the amount to account no.1500-514-3440,Other Contractual Services -
Consulting Labor.
Section 2.This resolution shalltakeeffect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this5 th day of October,2004.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by ovcrstriking.
Res.No.160-04-11939
READ AND APPROVE FORM:
CITY-AtTORNEY
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COMMISSION VOTE:5-0
Mayor Russell:Yea
Vice Mayor Palmer:Yea
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:Yea
Commissioner Sherar:Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea
To:
From:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Maria V.Davis,city manager Date:September 30,2004
LuisR.Figueredo,cityattorney'sofficeRe:Statement from Akennan
Senterfitt dated 09-10-04,
Nos.7930416,7930424 and
7930431 totaling
$8,606.96
REQUEST
Payment of Alcerman Senterfitt's invoices numbered 7930416 of S150.48;7930424 of
$7,228.51;and 7930431 of $1,227.97,for services rendered in connection withlabor issues.
RequisitionNo.53included.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
We requested Mr.James Crosland,of Alcerman Senterfitt,to provide labor counsel services
tothe city.I recommend payment of these invoices bythe finance department asthe amount
of fees and costs are reasonable and necessary.
CITY ATTORNEY ACCOUNT STATUS
Thismatterischargedtocityattorney account no.1500-514-3440,other contractual services
-labor.AsofSeptember20,2004theaccountbalanceis$25,446.75.
RECOMMENDATION
The finance department issuepaymenttoAkennan Senterfitt.
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i SEP 30 2004 •
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE)
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Vendor:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Akerman Senterfitt Req.No.53,FY 2003-04
Date:September 30,2004
Finance Department
Item Description and
No.Quantity Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1 3 Other Contractual
Services -Consulting
Labor
1500-514-3440 $8,606.96 $8,606.96
TOTAL $8,606.96
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
ProperRequestAgainstThe
Codes Charee
Coding of Accounts Approved Purchases as Above Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)"-Z^>^*^^&
Head<jfl5epartment Finance Department City Manager
Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS ATLAW
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
Bill Date
Bill No.
10-Sep-04
7930416
Client Name:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
OF FLORIDA,
Matter Number:0147033
Bill Date:10-Sep-04
Bill No.:7930416
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31,2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL THIS INVOICE
PREVIOUS BALANCE
(includes payments received through 9/10/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE
$148.00
$2.48
$150.48
629.80
$780.28
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0147033
andreturnremittancesheetwithpaymentinUSfunds.
Wired fundsaccepted:
Akennan,Senterfitt &Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank,Atlanta,GA
ABA Number:061000104
Account Number:0215-252207533
Reference yourinvoicenumberandmatter number
IRS EIN59-3117860
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
Ft Lauderdale •Jacksonville •Miami •Orlando •Tallahassee •Tampa •Washington DC •West Palm Beach
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
Date Services
25-Aug-04REVIEWOPEIUPROPOSALS.
Total Services $148.00
Date Disbursements Value
Total for POSTAGE 1.48
08/09/04 DUPLICATING 1.00
Total for DUPLICATING 1.00
Total Disbursements $2.48
As of
Bill Number
31-Aug-04
7930416
Atty Hours
JCC .80
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 31-Aug-04
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,Bill Number 7930416
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
JCC J.C.CROSLAND 0.80 185.00 148.00
0.80 148.00
Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS ATLAW
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando,FL 32802
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
Bill Date
Bill No.
10-Sep-04
7930424
Bill Date:10-Sep-04
Client Name:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Matter Number:0151439 Bill No.:7930424
INVOICE SUMMARY
Forprofessional services rendered through August 31,2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
TOTAL THIS INVOICE
$7,030.00
S 198.51
S 7,228.51
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0151439
and return remittance sheet with paymentinUSfunds.
Wired fundsaccepted:
Akennan,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
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Date Services
3-Aug-04 PREPARATIONFOR NEGOTIATIONS.
4-Aug-04 ATTEND NEGOTIATIONS.
12-Aug-04 REVIEW DOCUMENTS AND FILES/GARNER ARBITRATION.
12-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WTTH CLIENT (MORTON)RE:
ARBITRATION.
12-Aug-04 ANALYZE ISSUESRE:GARNER.
12-Aug-04 REVIEW NEWPBA PROPOSALS (CAPTAINS AND
LIEUTENANTS).
12-Aug-04 ANALYZE ISSUESRE:GARNER.
13-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WTTH CLIENT RE:GARNER
ARBITRATION (TWICE).
16-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RE:GARNER.
16-Aug-04 CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT AND WITNESSES -GARNER
ARBITRATION.
16-Aug-04 PREPARE EXHIBITS FOR GARNER ARBITRATION.
16-Aug-04 ANALYZE ARBITRATIONISSUES.
16-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WTTH OPPOSING COUNSEL RE:
GARNER.
17-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RE:ARBrTRATION.
17-Aug-04 REVIEW DOCUMENTS/GARNER ARBITRATION.
17-Aug-04 REVIEW GARNER FILES.'
17-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL RE:
ARBITRATION.
17-Aug-04 PREPARE TESTIMONY FOR ARBITRATION/GARNER-
18-Aug-04 PREPARE FOR GARNDER ARIBRATION CROSS-OPENING;
WITNESS TESTIMONY.
18-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (ENRICO)RE:
GARNER ARBITRATION.
18-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (MORTON)RE:
GARNER ARBITRATION.
As of 31-Aug-04
Bill Number 7930424
Atty Hours
JCC .50
JCC 3.00
DMH 3.00
DMH .40
DMH 1.20
JCC 1.20
JCC 1.60
DMH .30
DMH .10
DMH 4.00
DMH .50
DMH .30
DMH .20
DMH .20
DMH .60
DMH .30
DMH .20
DMH 2.60
DMH 2.10
DMH .20
DMH .20
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Date Services
18-Aug-04 CONFERENCEWITHWITNESSESRE:GARNER
ARBITRATION.
18-Aug-04ANALYSISARBTIRATION STRATEGY.
19-Aug-04 ATTENDARBITRATION.
19-Aug-04DRAFTCORRESPONDENCE.
19-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH ARBITRATOR RE:
GARNER.
19-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL RE:
GARNER.
19-Aug-04 REVIEW PBA PROPOSALS (LIEUTENANTS AND CAPTAINS).
23-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL RE:
GARNER ARBITRATION (TWICE).
24-Aug-04 PREPARATION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION.
24-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE DAVIS RE:EXECUTIVE
SESSION.
24-Aug-04 LEGAL RESEARCH RE:FLSA (LIEUTENANTS &CAPTAINS).
25-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH PBA (TWICE)RE:
GARNER.
25-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH ARBITRATOR RE:
GARNER.
26-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH ARBITRATOR,PBA AND
AAA(TWICE)RE:GARNER ARBITRATIONS.
26-Aug-04 DRAFT EMAILS TO CLIENT AND REVIEW REPLIES RE:
GARNER.
27-Aug-04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH AAA RE:;GARNER
ARBITRATION.
30-Aug-04 REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE FROM AAA RE:GARNER.
30-Aug-04 REVIEW EMAILS FROM CLIENT RE:GARNER (THREE
TIMES.)
As of
Bill Number
31-Aug-04
7930424
Atty Hours
DMH 4.30
JCC 1.20
DMH 3.00
DMH .30
DMH .20
DMH .20
JCC .50
DMH .30
JCC 2.00
JCC .50
JCC 1.20
DMH .30
DMH .20
DMH .40
DMH .30
DMH .10
DMH .10
DMH .20
Total Services $7,030.00
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Date Disbursements
08/19/04 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
08/12/04 DUPLICATING
08/16/04 DUPLICATING
08/16/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
08/26/04 TELEPHONE 1-404-325-0101 ATLANTA GA
08/26/04 TELEPHONE 1-404-325-0101 ATLANTA GA
Total for TELEPHONE
08/17/04 DELIVERY SERVICE EXEC 2000/INVOICE #180779
Total for DELIVERY SERVICE
Total Disbursements,
As of 31-Aug-04
Bill Number 7930424
2.00
1.75
167.50
1J0
0.57
0.39
24.80
Value
2.00
170.75
0.96
24.80
$198.51
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
As of
Bill Number
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DMH D.M.HEEKIN 26.30 185.00 4,865.50
JCC J.C.CROSLAND 11.70 185.00 2,164.50
38.00 7,030.00
31-Aug-04
7930424
Akerman Senterfitt
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box4906 Bill Date 10-Sep-04
Orlando,FL 32802 Bill No.7930431
Tel:407-843-7860 Fax:407-419-8593
Bill Date:10-Sep-04
Client Name:STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name:AFSCME
MatterNumber:0151000 BillNo.:7930431
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31,2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $1,221.00
DISBURSEMENTS $6.97
TOTAL THIS INVOICE S 1,227.97
To ensure proper credit to the above account,please indicate matter no.0151000
and return remittance sheet with payment inUSfunds.
Wired fundsaccepted:
Akennan,Senterfitt &Eidson Operating Account
c/o SunTrust Bank,Atlanta,GA
ABA Number:061000104
Account Number:0215-252207533
Reference your invoice number and matter number
IRS EIN 59-3117860
AKERMAN SENTERFITT
FtLauderdale•Jacksonville •Mumi •Orlando•Tallahassee•Tampa •Washington DC •WestPalm Beach
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t
Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
Date Services
4-Aug-04 REVIEW CURRENTAGREEMENTRE:PREPARATION FOR
NEGOTIATIONS.
5-Aug-04 ATTEND NEGOTIATIONS.
17-Aug-04 REVIEW NOTES.
17-Aug-04 DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE RE:AFSCME.
30-Aug-04 REVIEW DOCUMENTS(CORRESPONDENCEAND
PROPOSALS)RE:MERIT ANDPENSION CONTRIBUTION
GRIEVANCES.
3l-Aug-04ANALYZE PROCEDURAL ISSUES RE:PENSION ANDMERITJCC 1.20
GRIEVANCES (TIMELINESS,OTHER DEFENSES).
Total Services $1,221.00
Date Disbursements Value
Total for POSTAGE 2.22
08/31/04 TELECOPY 2.00
Total for TELECOPY 2.00
08/17/04 DUPLICATING 1.50
08/30/04 DUPLICATING 0.75
08/31/04 DUPLICATING 0.50
Totalfor DUPLICATING 2.75
Total Disbursements $6.97
As of 31-Aug-04
Bill Number 7930431
Atty Hours
JCC 1.00
JCC 2.30
JCC .20
JCC .50
JCC 1.40
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V.
Akerman Senterfitt
(407)843-7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA,CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
EMIT NAME
JCC J.C.CROSLAND
HOURS
6.60
6.60
RATE
185.00
As of
Bill Number
AMOUNT
1,221.00
1,221.00
3 l-Aug-04
7930431