Res. No. 020-03-115691 RESOLUTION NO.20-03-11569
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
4 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO
5 ATTORNEYS'FEES;APPROVING ATTORNEYS'FEES FOR
6 GREENBERG TRAURIG,P.A.,IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,442.90;
7 CHARGING $1,442.90 TO ACCOUNT NO.1500-514-3450,
8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES;PROVIDING AN
9 EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11 WHEREAS,in the case of NationalRifle Ass'n.ofAmerica,Inc.,et al.v.
12 City ofSouth Miami,Case No.00-17530-CA-09 (Fla.11th Cir.Ct.2000)the NRA
13fileda notice of appeal with theThird District Court of Appeal on the lower
14 court's favorable order denying the NRA's motion for attorney's fees;and,
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16 WHEREAS,with the city commission's consent,the city attorney retained
17 outside counsel to defend the appeal;and,
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19 WHEREAS,Greenberg Traurig,P.A.,submitted an invoice tothe City for
20legalservices rendered,andcostsadvanced,fortheperiodending
21 December 31,2002,in the amount of $1,442.90;and,
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23 WHEREAS,the City Attorney recommends payment of the attached
24 invoice as the amount of fees and costs are reasonable and necessary.
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26 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
27 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
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29Section1.The invoice for attorneys'fees and costs received from
30 GreenbergTraurig,P.A.,inthetotalamount of $1,442.90,isapprovedfor
31paymentandcharging $1,442.90 to account no.1500-514-3450,Other Contractual
32 Services.
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34 Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
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Res.No.20-03-11569
PASSED AND ADOPTED this I8thday of February,2003.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
WDell 6100\Documents\0022\DAJM6818.doc
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MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:4-0
Mayor Feliu:Yea
Vice Mayor Russell:out of room
Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner McCrea:Yea
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CITY OP SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:MayorandCity Commission Date:February 7,2003
Cc:Sandy Youkilis,Acting City Manager
HakeemOshikoya,Finance Director
From:Earl G.Gallop,City Attaija^^^Re:Resolution Approving Payment of
^S^^Attorneys'Fees and Costs to
Greenberg Traurig,P.A.
Subject:Approval of payment of $1,442.90toGreenbergTraurig,P.A.forservices
rendered in connection with the representation of the city and city attorney on the NRA's
appeal ofitsmotionfor attorney's feesinthematter ofNational RifleAss%ofAmerica,Inc.,
et al v.City ofSouth Miami,Case No.00-17530-CA-09 (Fla.11th Cir.Ct.2000).
Discussion:The NRA fileda motion for attorney's feesandcostsinthe approximate
amount of $224,000 following the reversal of the favorable trial court order by the Florida
Third District Court of Appeal.With the city commission's consent,the city attorney had
retained outside counsel to defend against the motion.On September 24,2002,the circuit
court entered its ruling denying the NRA's motion for attorney's fees.The NRA appealed
the lower court's ruling tothe Florida Third District Court ofAppeal.Again,with the city
commission's consent,thecity attorney retained outsidecounselto defend the appeal ofthe
September 24,2002 lower court ruling.Thisfirstinvoicefrom appellate counselis presented
forpayment.I recommend approval of theinvoiceforpaymentasthe amount of feesand
costs are reasonable and necessary.
Recommendation:Approve the resolution authorizing payment of the invoice.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Vendor:Greenberg Traurig,PA.
Finance Department
Req.No.118
Date:February 6,2003
Item
No.Quantity
Description and
Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1 Other Contractual
Services
1500-514-3450
TOTAL
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
IHerebyCertifyThatThe
Above Material,Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
Proper Request Against The
Codes Charge
Head of Department
Codingof Accounts Approved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department
$1,442.90 $1,442.90
$1,442.90
Purchases as Above Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
City Manager
Cityof South Miami
c/o Earl G.Gallop,Esq.
3225 Aviation Avenue
Suite 301
Miami,Florida 33133-4741
GREENBER6
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Invoice No.
File No.
Bill Date
Re:South Miami adv.National Rifle Association
T,*ga1 Sftrvirgg thrrmgh DftCffmher 31.2002:
Total Fees:$
Pvpftnsfts:
PhotocopyCharges 80.40
Total Expenses:JL
Current Invoice:^
986519
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January 13,2003
1,362.50
80.40
1.442.90
EHS:PAL
Tax ID:59-1270754
1221BRICKELLAVENUE MIAMI,FLORIDA33131 305-579-0500 FAX305-579-0717 TWON-rnRNER
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InvoiceNo.:986519 Page1
Be:.South Miami adv.National Rifle Association «——vi
Matter No.:60675.010100 *."
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DATF TTMRgFFPKR PFSPRTPTTON HOTTRST AMOTTNT
12/20/02 JoanB.Gray preparation ofrecordonappeal
12/23/02 JoanB.Gray preparation ofrecordonappeal
12/24/02 *""*J 'JoanB.Gray preparation ofrecordonappeal
1.00 125.00
6.60 825.00
3.30 412.50
Total Time-10.90
Tntal Fflfts-$1,362.50
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