Res. No. 077-00-10970RESOLUTION NO.77-00-10970
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OFSOUTHMIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO
ATTORNEY'S FEES;APPROVING ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR
NAGIN GALLOP FIGUEREDO,P.A.IN THE AMOUNT OF
$8,806.25,CHARGING $684.75 TO ACCOUNT NO.608-1910-
521-3100,PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,AND,CHARGING THE
$8,121.50 TO ACCOUNT NO.1500-514-3410,LEGAL
SERVICES-NON RETAINER;PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS,theCityCommission of theCity of SouthMiamiapproved
Resolution No.99-94-9500,asamendedby Resolution No.217-97-10187,
authorizing payment of CityAttorneynon-retainerattorneys'feesandcosts;and,
WHEREAS,NaginGallopFigueredo,P.A.,submitted invoicestotheCity
forlegalservicesrendered,andcostsadvanced,fortheperiodending
February 29,2000,in the amount of $8,806.25;and,
WHEREAS,theCity Attorney recommends payment of the attached
invoices.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.The invoices for attorneys'fees and costs received from
NaginGallop Figueredo,P.A.,inthetotalamount of $8,806.25,are approved for
payment and charging $684.75 to Account No.608-1910-521-3100,Professional
Services,and $8,121.50 toAccountNo.1500-514-3410,LegalServicesNon
Retainer.
Section 2.This resolution shalltake effect immediately upon approval.
PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis11thday of April2000.
ATTEST:APPROVED:
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Robaina:
Vice Mayor Feliu:
Commissioner Wiscomt£
Commissioner Bethel:
Commissioner Russell:
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida 33143
Vendor:Nagin Gallop Figueredo,PA.
Finance Department
Req.No.10
Date:March 22,2000
Item
No.Quantity
Description and
Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total
1
2
4
1
Professional Services
(Forfeitures)
Legal Services-Non Retainer
608-1910-521-3100
1500-514-3410
684.75
8,121.50
684.75
8,121.50
TOTAL $8,806.25
Purchase Order No.Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The Above
Material,Equipment,Or Service Is
Essential And A Proper Request
Against The Codes Charge
of Department
Coding of Accounts Approved
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department
Purchases as Above Approved and
Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
City Manager
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
To:Mayor and Commission
From:EarlG.Gallop
City Attorney
w?
Date:April 7,2000
AgendaItem#
Commission Meeting April 11,2000
Attorney's FeesNagin,Gallopand
Figueredo,P.A.
6
TheattachedresolutionisforLegalServicesfortheCity Attorney inthetotalamount of
$8,806.25.The accounts are summarized below:
Account Available Balance This Invoice
Consulting-RealProperty/Foreclosure
Account #1500-3435
$13,184.87 $
Professional Services -
Account #608-1910-521-3100
$1,000.00 $864.75
CRA Fund-GeneralLegal
Account #610-1120-554-3415
$20,110.00 $
Legal Services Non Retainer $39,152.85 $8,121.50
Account #1500-3410
AdetailedBilling Statement isattached.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:Ronetta Taylor Date:March23,2000
From:Earl Gallop J^s6 Re:Statements for Professional Services
NaginGallop Figueredo
Please distribute the enclosed statements tothe mayor and city commission and place
the attached resolution forpayment of attorney's fees onthenext agenda.Thankyou.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo"--
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue -Third Floor
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Miami,Florida 33133-4741 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 24,2000
CharlesD.Scurr,City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Re:STATEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
City of South Miami
Dear Mr.Scurr:
Enclosedareourstatementsfor professional servicesrenderedandforcostsadvancedforthe
period ending February 29,2000,in the amount of $8,806.25.Itabulatedthe amounts dueoneach
individual file as follows:
0022-023ParkingGarageContract Prof1Services $7,687.50
Disbursements 0
TotalDue $7,687.50
022-037 Forfeiture:Prof1 Services $90.00
1993 Mazda Disbursements 0
Total Due $90.00
0022-042 Forfeiture:Prof1 Services $110.00
1981 Oldsmobile Cutlas Disbursements 13.25
Total Due $123.25
0022-043 Forfeiture:Prof1 Services $40.00
1993 Ford Escort Disbursements $181.50
Total Due $221.50
0022-044 Weinstock v.Yvette Prof1 Services 0
Disbursements $34.00
Total Due $34.00
0022-046 Merrick v.City of South Prof1 Services $400.00
Miami Disbursements 0
Total Due $400.00
0022-047 Forfeiture:Prof1 Services $250.00
1995 Infiniti J30 Disbursements 0
Total Due $250.00
CharlesD.Scurr,City Manager
March 24,2000
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CURRENT TOTAL DUE $8,806.25
Donothesitatetocall me if youhaveanyquestionsregardingthesestatements.
Very truly yours,
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Cc:Mayor and City Commission
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EarlG.Gallop
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Nagin GallopFigueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
Cityof South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 7,2000
Matter ID:0022-023
Parking garage contract
Statement No.6237
02/01/2000 LRF
02/02/2000 LRF
02/07/2000 LRF
02/08/2000 LRF
02/09/2000 LRF
02/10/2000 LRF
02/11/2000 LRF
02/14/2000 LRF
02/15/2000 LRF
Reviewed SPG comments tolease.Prepared response to
comments.Conference with Mr.Gallop.Telephone conference with
CharlesScurr.Provided status report to City CommissionatCity
Commission meeting.
Telephone conference withCharlesScurr.Telephone conference
with Mr.Perez'soffice.Telephoneconferencewith Dabby
propertiesattorney regarding schedulingofameetingto discuss
alleyway issue.Conference with Mr.Gallop.Reviewed SPG
correspondence.
Drafted lease transfer provision allowing for transferofleasehold
interest in amannerconsistent with the City Charter.Participated
inmeeting with Dabby Properties,Mr Scurrand Mr Gallop.
Telephone conference with Stephen James.
Participated inmeetingwithSPG,Mr Scurrand Mr.Gallop.
Workedonlanguageforleaseagreement.Reviewed Mr Scurr's
memorandum.Telephone conference withRalphPerez.
Reviewedandreviseddraftleaseagreement.Telephone
conferences withRalphPerez.Conferenceswith Mr.Gallop.
Reviewedandrevisedproposedleaseagreement.Telephone
conferences with SPG's legal counsel,Mr.Scurrand Mayor
Robaina.Preparedmemorandum outlining keypointsinthe
agreement.
Finalized lease agreement and memorandum to City Manager
outlining provisionsinlease.Telephone conferences with SPG's
counsel RalphPerez.Participated inameetingwith Mr.Scurr.
Telephone conferences withRalphPerez.Participated in
information meetings with Charles Scurr,Commissioners,Russell,
Bethel,Wiscomb,Vice Mayor Feliu and Mayor Robaina.
Prepared for City Commission meeting.Telephone conferences
with Ralph Perez regarding concerns raised by City
Commissioners.Telephone conference withCliffSchulman
regarding Dabby Properties and Alleyway issue.Telephone
conference with Ralph Perez regarding matters raised by Mr.
Hours
4.50
0.70
3.50
3.80
4.40
4.30
4.30
5.40
Amount
787.50
122.50
612.50
665.00
770.00
752.50
752.50
945.00
7.80 1,365.00
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%per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Matter ID:0022-023 Statement No.:6237 Page:2
02/23/2000
02/24/2000
02/24/2000
02/24/2000
02/25/2000
02/28/2000
Schulman.Telephone conferences with Charles Scurr.Attended
and participated inCity Commission meeting.
LRF Telephone conferences with Charles Scurr and Ralph Perez.0.40
EAB Began legal research on issue of standing of adjacent property 2.50
owner,business owners and merchants association to challenge
response to Request for Proposal (RFP)and modifications to
proposed development.
EAB Continued legal research on standing of adjacent property 4.30
owners/tenants/and merchant's associations to challenge a project
as not responsive toa government RFP and for being a material
change from the response to the RFP that was accepted by the
City
LRF Telephone conference withRalph Perez regarding schedule for0.50
applyingfor special exceptions and resolvingDabby properties
issues.
EAB Continued research andbeganpreparingmemorandumonstanding1.00
issues in contesting city'sRFP
LRF Telephone conference with Ralph Perez regarding special 0.50
exceptions process and continuing discussions with Dabby
Properties.
Total Professional Services
Discount:
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis
LuisR.Figueredo
7.80 hours at $150.00/hr
40.10 hours at $175.00/hr
Total hours:47.90
1,170.00
7,017.50
70.00
375.00
645.00
87.50
150.00
87.50
8,187.50
-500.00
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 be charged if payment isnot received within 30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Matter ID:0022-023 Statement No.:6237 Page:3
For Professional Services 7,687.50
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:
7,687.50
Previous Balance:6,629.05
Payments -Thankyou 0.00
Total Due 14,316.55
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number on 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%per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30days.
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Nagin Gallop Figueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
Cityof South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 7,2000
Matter ID:0022-037
Forfeiture inre 1993 Mazda
Statement No.6239
Hours Amount
02/02/2000 EAB Telephoneconference with AC Feldman requesting amendmentof0.202000
default final judgment.
02/25/2000 EAB Telephone conference with A.C.Feldman regarding title issuesto0.70 70.00
vehicle,Dept.of Motor Vehiclerequirementsofproofofdefault
againstGonzalez,asheislast "known"title owner;prepared
non-military affidavit andmotion for defaultagainstGonzalez.
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis
Total hours:
For Professional Services
For Disbursements Incurred
Current Balance:
Previous Balance:
Payments -Thank you
Total Professional Services 90.00
0.90 hours at $100.00/hr 90.00
0.90
Total Due
90.00
0.00
90.00
0.00
0.00
90.00
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number on 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 at \
rateof 1.5%permonth will be charged ifpaymentis not received within 30days.
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Nagin GallopFigueredofa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301 Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
~u ,r>rs March 7,2000ChariesD.Scurr Matter ID:0022-042
^Mfa0na9,e'.In Re:Forfeiture of:One 1981CityofSouthMiami
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.6242
Cityof South Miami,FL 33143
Hours Amount
02/17/2000EAB Telephone conference withopposingcounsel regarding request for0.2020.00
extension of time to respond to discovery and need tofilean
answer or a default will be files
02/22/2000EABPreparedand filed motionfor default;received answer tocomplaint0.3030.00
(after filing default motion):granted 10-day extension of time toMr.
Pizziin which tofile discovery responses.
02/25/2000 EAB Prepared motion to compel discovery with accompanying letter and 0.60 60.00
proposed orderto Judge Esquiroz requesting a telephonic
appearance of claimantatthehearingontheCity'smotionto
compel discovery.
Total Professional Services 110.00
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis 1.10 hours at $100.00/hr 110.00
Total hours:1.10
Expenses
Courier charge 13.25
Sub-total Expenses:13.25
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%per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Matter ID:0022-042 Statement No.:6242 Page:2
For Professional Services 11 rj.00
For Disbursements Incurred 13.25
Current Balance:77777
123.25
Previous Balance:960.70
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 1,083.95
Tobeproperlycredited,please indicate Statement Numberonyourremittancecheck.
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 be charged if payment isnot received within 30days.
CONFIDENTIAL-ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
NaginGallopFigueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353 Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 7,2000
Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive Statement No.6243
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Matter ID:0022-043
In Re:Forfeiture of One 1993
Hours Amount
02/25/2000 EABAnalyzed production ofdocumentsbyclaimant 0.4040.00
Total Professional Services 40.00
Rate Summary
EveA.Boutsis 0.40hoursat $100.00/hr 40.00
Total hours:0.40
Expenses
Courier charge 71.15
02/22/2000 Court reporter 110.35
Sub-total Expenses:181.50
Payment is due upon receipt.Please notify uswithin 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice Interest at a
rate of 1.5%per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Matter ID:0022-043 Statement No.:6243 Page:2
For Professional Services 40.00
For Disbursements Incurred 181.50
Current Balance:I77TI
221.50
PreviousBalance:1,967.88
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 2,189.38
Tobeproperlycredited,please indicateStatementNumberonyourremittancecheck.
Paymentisdueuponreceipt.Pleasenotifyus within 10 daysofreceiptofanyquestionsyouhave regarding thisinvoice.Interestata
rateof1.5%permonthwillbechargedif payment is notreceivedwithin30days.
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Nagin Gallop Figueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301 Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
Cityof South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 7,2000
Matter ID:0022-044
David Weinstock v.Yvette
Statement No.6244
Expenses
Courier charge 34.00
Sub-total Expenses:34.00
For Professional Services 0.00
For Disbursements Incurred 34.00
Current Balance:
34.00
Previous Balance:498.41
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 532.41
Tobe properly credited,please indicate Statement Number on your remittance check.
Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days of receipt ofany questions you have regarding this invoice Interest ata
rateof 1.5%per month will be charged ifpayment is not received within 30 days.
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Nagin Gallop Figueredo^
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
Cityof South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 7,2000
Matter ID:0022-046
LiseaMerrickv.CityofSouth
Statement No.6246
02/03/2000
02/16/2000
02/24/2000
EAB
EAB
EAB
Rate Summary
Hours
PreparedlettertoEEOCrepresentativerequesting extension of0.20
time tofile response to agreement
Telephone conference with Lisbeth Bailey,of EEOC regarding 0.70
probable cause finding against City'sPolice Department and
requesting extension of time until2/28to respond toconciliation
proposals;prepared memorandum tofiledetailingdetailsof
conversation withMs.Bailey;preparedconfirminglettertoMs.
Bailey regarding extension of time until 2/28/00
Attendingclientmeetingwith Mr.Gallop,Mr.Scurr,Mr.Crosland,2.30
ChiefWatsonandJeanette Navarro regarding EEOC Conciliation
Agreements andmeritsofMs.Merrick's claims;telephone
conference withLisbeth Bailey,EEOC Officer,regarding extension
of time to respond to agreement
Total Professional Services
Eve A.Boutsis 3.20 hours at $125.00/hr 400.00
Total hours:3.20
Amount
25.00
87.50
287.50
400.00
Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 daysof receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata
rateof 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpayment is notreceived within 30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Matter ID:0022-046 Statement No.:6246 Page:2
For Professional Services 400.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:7I77I
400.00
Previous Balance:27.50
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 427.50
Tobeproperlycredited,please indicate Statement Numberonyour 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 be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.
CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Nagin GallopFigueredopa
Attorneys &Counselors
3225 Aviation Avenue,Suite 301Miami,Florida 33133
Telephone:(305)854-5353
Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
City of South Miami,FL 33143
Facsimile:(305)854-5351
March 7,2000
Matter ID:0022-047
In Re:Forfeiture of One Black
Statement No.6247
02/22/2000 EAB Telephone conferencewithA.C.Feldman regarding new forfeiture;
prepared notice of seizure and analyzed documents received from
police department.
02/24/2000 EABBegan preparing complaint,motion for preliminary probable cause,
police verified affidavit,memorandumof law insupportof probable
cause;analyzedcorrespondence from claimant's counsel regarding
alienon the vehicle;telephone conference withA.C.Feldman
regarding the lien,title search on the vehicle and issue of claimant
switching the tagtothevehicle;preparedletterto counsel for
claimant informing himof dismissal of forfeiture action,ability for
claimanttopickupvehicle,andthat further legalactionthat will be
had against claimant for"tagswitching"
Hours
0.50
2.00
Total Professional Services
Rate Summary
Eve A.Boutsis 2.50 hours at $100.00/hr 250.00
Total hours:2.50
Amount
50.00
200.00
250.00
Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata
rateof1.5%permonth will bechargedifpayment is notreceived within 30days.
Nagin Gallop Figueredo P.A.CONFIDENTIAL -ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED
Matter ID:0022-047 Statement No.:6247 Page:2
For Professional Services 250.00
For Disbursements Incurred 0.00
Current Balance:I7T7I
250.00
Previous Balance:0.00
Payments -Thank you 0.00
Total Due 250.00
Tobeproperlycredited,please indicateStatementNumberonyourremittancecheck.
Payment isdue upon receipt.Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice.Interest ata
rateof 1.5%permonth will bechargedifpayment is notreceived within 30days.