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05-05-09 Item 92 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ATTORNEYS' FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,349.02 ; CHARGING $10,349.02 TO ACCOUNT NO. 001 -1500- 514.34-10; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of South Miami approved Resolution No. 14 -05 -11993 authorizing payment of City Attorney non - retainer attorneys' fees and costs; and, WHEREAS, Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A., submitted invoices to the City for legal services rendered, and costs advanced, for the period ending April 28, 2009, in the amount of $10,349.02 ; and, WHEREAS, the office of the City 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 Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A., in the total amount of $10,349.02 is approved for payment; charging to account no. 001 - 1500 - 514.34 -10 which has a balance in the account of $93,604.57. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of May, 2009. ATTEST: CITY CLERK READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Luis R. Figueredo Figueredo Boutsis & Montalvo, P.A. Office of the City Attorney APPROVED: MAYOR COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Beasley: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner Newman: Additions shown by underlininc and deletions shown by trikin FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Attomeys aZ Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road — Suit 556 Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Miami, Florida 33157 -6417 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351 May 1, 2009 Ajibola Balogun City Manager CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 Re: STATEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — Retainer and Non - Retainer for the City of South Miami Dear Mr. Balogun: Enclosed are our invoices for professional services rendered and for costs advanced for the period ending April 28, 2009, in the amount of $10,349.02 and requisition no. 7 FY 2008 -09. I have tabulated the amounts currently due on each individual file as follows: Billing Account No. 001 - 1500 - 514.34 -10 0022 -001 General Municipality Prof 1 Services $ 0.00 Invoice No. 19963 dated 4128109 Disburesments 216.67 Total Due 216.67 0022 -083 Planning Board Prof 1 Services $ 80.00 Invoice No. 19953 dated 4128109 Disburesments 6.75 Total Due 86.75 0022 -129 Mark Richman Properties Prof 1 Services $ 1,340.00 Invoice No. 19964 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.00 Total Due 1,340.00 0022 -137 Special Master Hearings Prof 1 Services $ 1,740.00 Invoice No. 19956 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.00 Total Due 1,740.00 Ajibola Balogun May 1, 2009 Page 2 of 2 0022 -160 Red Road Commons Prof'l Services $ 80.00 Invoice No. 19957 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.00 Total Due 80.00 0022 -187 Jovon A. Joseph v. City of South Miami Prof'l Services 80.00 Invoice No. 19958 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.25 Total Due 80.25 0022 -191 EEOC- Daniel Salerno Prof'l Services $ 1,220.00 Invoice No. 19959 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.00 Total Due 1,220.00 0022 -194 Eduardo E. Diaz v. CSM Prof'l Services 60.00 Invoice No. 19960 dated 4128109 Disburesments 5.35 Total Due 65.35 0022 -210 Pension Amendments Prof'l Services 2,160.00 Invoice No. 19961 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.00 Total Due 2,160.00 0022 -215 Personnel Matters Prof'1 Services 3,360.00 Invoice No. 19962 dated 4128109 Disburesments 0.00 Total Due 3,360.00 Grand Total $10,349.02 Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions regarding these statements. Vey�traiy y�___' -_ - -i,uis R. Figueredo LRF:lcm Enclosures cc: Mayor and City Commission CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 Vendor: FIGUEREDO, BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Req. No. 7, FY 2008 -09 Date: May 1, 2009 Finance Department Item No. Quantity Description and Specifications Account Number Unit Price Total 1 10 001- 1500 - 514.34 -10 $10,349.02 $10,349.02 TOTAL $10,349.02 Purchase Order No. Ter is/Discount I Hereby Certify That The Above Material, Equipment, Or Service Is Essential And A Proper Request Against The Codes Char g _ _ _ 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 FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Aaorneys & Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 8545353 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351 7•60 April 28, 2009 Ajibola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -001 City Manager General Municipal City of South Miami 4/7/2009 6130 Sunset Drive Invoice Number 19963 City of South Miami, PL 33143 Photocopies. Expenses 4/7/2009 Telefacsimile charge for the Month of March 7•60 4/7/2009 Postage Charge for the Month of March 7.67 4/7/2009 Telefacsimile. 225 4/7/2009 Photocopies for the Month of March 190.25 4/7/2009 Photocopies. 8.50 4/7/2009 Photocopies. 0.50 Sub -total Expenses: 216.67 Payments 3/12/2009 Payment Check No.: 64587 615.72 Sub -total Payments: 615.72 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a rate of 1.54% per month will be charged H payment is not received within 30 days. Matter ID: 0022 -001 Statement No.: 19963 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments - Thank you Total Due Invoice Number: 19963 To be properly credited, please Indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Page: 2 0.00 216.67 216.67 615.72 615.72 216.67 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. ?>tuvrneys c� cou er=rs 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Facsimile: (305) 8545351 April 28, 2009 AJibola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -083 City Manager Planning Board City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive Invoice Number 19953 City of South Miami, FL 33143 Hours Amount 4/15/2009 EAB Attention to P&Z inquiry on a/c unit legislation and provided direction 0.40 80.00 relating to same. Total Professional Services 80.00 Rate Summary Eve A. Boutsis 0.40 hours at $ 200.00 /hr 80.00 Total hours: 0.40 Expenses 4/7/2009 Telefacsimile charge for the Month of March 6.75 Sub total Expenses: 6.75 Payments 4/10/2009 Payment Check No.: 64866 601.34 Sub -total Payments: 601.34 Payment Is due upon receipt, Please notify us Within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a rate of i z% per month will be charged If payment Is not received within 30 days. Matter ID: 0022 -063 Statement No.: 19953 Page: 2 For Professional Services 80.00 For Disbursements Incurred 6.75 Current Balance: 86.75 Previous Balance: 601.34 Payments - Thank you 601.34 Total Due 86.75 Invoice Number. 19953 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above 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 a rate of 1.60% per month will be charged If payment is not received within 30 days. FIGUER.EDO BOUTSIS & MONTALM P.A. Av omys & counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351 April 28, 2009 Ajlbola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -129 City Manager Mark Richman Properties v. City City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive invoice Number 19964 City of South Miami, FL 33143 4/3/2009 4/6/2009 4/7/2009 LRF Reviewed loan documents. telephone conference with lender's attorney; meeting with city manager; and prepared for special meeting regarding MRP loan. LRF Meeting with Matilde regarding loan documents; telephone conference with lender regarding modifications to documents; and follow up with lender's counsel. LRF Bridge loan MRP finalized opinion letter; meeting with Mate Matilde to confirm all documents required for loan closing were properly completed. Total Professional Services 1,340.00 Rate Summary Luis R. Figueredo Payments 4110/2009 Payment Hours Amount 4.00 800.00 EME15156M 0.70 140.00 6.70 hours at $ 200.00/hr 1,340.00 Total hours; 6.70. Check No.: 64866 1,215.50 Sub -total Payments: 1,215.50 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 clays of receipt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a rate of 1.50% per month will be charged It payment is not received within 30 days. Matter ID: 0022 -129 Statement No.: 19964 Page: 2 For Professional Services For Disbursements incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payrfients - Thank you 1,340.00 0.00 1,340.00 1,215.50 1,215.50 Total Due 1,340.00 Invoice Number: 19964 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above 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 a rate of 1.5% per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days. Rate Summary Eve A. Boutsis Payments 4/10/2009 Payment 8.70 hours at $ Total hours: 8.70 Check No.: 64866 Total Professional Services . 1,740.00 200.00 /hr 1,740.00 3,017.26 Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. = UEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Atwmerp & Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 8545353 Facsimile: (305) 8545351 April 28, 2009 Ajibola Baiogun Matter ID: 0022 -137 City Manager Special Master Hearings City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive invoice Number 19956 City of South Miami, FL 33143 Hours Amount 3/30/2009 EAB. Reviewed Complaint for foreclosure and prepared answer to same re: 1.60 300.00 5801 Home, LLC. 4/612009 EAS Attention to Marhaba matter, communications with Mr. Marcus 0.40 80.00 Lightfoot and Ms. Eva Rosa. 4/9/2009 EAB Attention to pending code matters with Ms. Rosa and Mr. Garcia. 0.30 60.00 4/9/2009 EAB Communications with Mr. Balogun in group homes. 0.30 60.00 4/10/2009 EAB Telephone conference with Mr. W. Ajibola Baiogun and Ms. Rosa 0.50 100.00 regarding pending matters. 4/10/2009 EAB Attention to YMCA matter. 0.40 80.00 4/1412009 EAB Attention to and prepared special master agenda items. 0.30 60.00 4/14/2009 EAB Attention to Mr. Jose Olivo's request. 0.30 60.00 4/16/2009 EAB Prepared for and attended special master hearing. 4.00 800.00 4/22/2009 EAB Attention to Subpoena matter and provided direction and provided 0.40 80.00 direction to staff. 4/28/2009 EAB Attention to S.W. Ordinance application. 0.30 60.00 Rate Summary Eve A. Boutsis Payments 4/10/2009 Payment 8.70 hours at $ Total hours: 8.70 Check No.: 64866 Total Professional Services . 1,740.00 200.00 /hr 1,740.00 3,017.26 Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. Matter ID: 0022 -137 Statement No.: 19956 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments - Thank you Sub -total Payments: 3,017.25 Total Due Invoice Number: 19958 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Page: 2 1,740.00 0.00 1,740.00 3,017.25 3,01725 1,740.00 Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of receipt of any questions you have regarding this invoice. Interest at a rate of 1.60% per month wtli be charged If payment is not received within 30 days. FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. At "s & Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 8545353 Facsimile: (305) 854-5351 April 28, 2009 Eliza Rassl Matter ID: 0022 -160 Finance Director Red Road Commons City of South Miami Invoice Number 1995-1 6130 Sunset Drive 7 City of South Miami, FL 33143 Hours Amount 4/3/2009 LRF Reviewed Red Road commons letter regarding report. 0.40 80.00 Total Professional Services 80.00 Rate Summary Luis R. Figueredo Payments 4/10/2009 Payment 0.40 hours at $ Total hours: 0.40 Check No.: 64866 200.00/hr 80.00 860.00. Sub -total Payments: 860.00 For Professional Services 80.00 For Disbursements Incurred 0.00 Current Balance: 80.00 Previous Balance: 860.00 860.00 Payments - Thank you Total Due 80100 Invoice Number: 19957 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check, Payment is due upon receipt, rate please 1 5% notify pen month will be chargeif ay payment questions you have received within 30 regarding this invoice. Interest at a FIGUERED0 BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. AWrneys &counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Ajibola Balogun City Manager City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive City of South Miami, F[_ 33143 4/14/2009 EAB Attention to final pleadings. Rate Summary Eve A. Boutsis 0.40 hours at $ Total hours: 0.40 Expenses 4/7/2009 Photocopies for the Month of March Miami, Florida 33157 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351 April 28, 2009 Matter ID: 0022 -187 Jovon A. Joseph vs. City of Invoice Number 19958 Hours Amount 0.40 80.00 Total Professional Services 80.00 200.00 /hr 80.00 0.25 Sub -total Expenses: 0.25 Payment is due upon receipt Please notify us within 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. Matter ID: 0022 -187 Statement No.: 19958 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments - Thank you Total Due Invoice Number: 19958 To be properly credited, please Indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Page: 2 80.00 0.25 80.25 0.00 0.00 80.25 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. FIGUEREDO SOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. � wno eys eh' Counselors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 8545353 Facsimile: (305) 8545351 Apr1128, 2009 Allbola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -191 City Manager EEOC - Daniel Salerno City of South Miami Invoice Number 19959 6130 Sunset Drive City of South Miami, FL 33143 Hours Amount 4115/2009 HJM Reviewed file. 1.00 200.00 4/22/2009 HJM Received and reviewed correspondence from Mr. Bruce Coyle of 2.30 460.00 P.B.A. to Mr. Ajibola Balogun (0.2); Prepared response to Mr. Coyle's letter (0.2); Placed telephone conference to Mr. Coyle's office (0.1); Reviewed the collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of South Miami and the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (Police Lieutenant and Caption) (0.6); Reviewed City inter - office memorandum from City Manager Mr. Balogun to Mr. Coyle of P.B.A. (0.2) 4124/2009 HJM Received and reviewed correspondence and attachment from Ms. Cheryl Penny of the American Arbitration Association (0.6); reviewed file In preparation for arbitration (1.9). 4/28/2009 HJM Reviewed arbitration file. Rate Summary H. James Montalvo Payments 1/31/2008 Write -off 2.50 500.00 0.30 60.00 Total Professional Services 1,220.00 6.10 hours at $ 200.001hr Total hours: 6.10 Write Off 1,220.00 80.00 Sub -total Payments: 80.00 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. Matter ID: 0022 -191 Statement No.: 19959 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments - Thank you Total Due Invoice Number: 199W To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Page: 2 1,220.00 0.00 1,220.00 80.00 80.00 1,220.00 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of recut of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a rate of 1.5% per month will be charged if payment is not reoelved within 30 days. FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Attorneys eh' Counsefors 18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351 April 28, 2009 Ajlbola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -194 City Manager Eduardo E. Diaz v. City of South City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive invoice Number 19960 City of South Miami, EL 33143 Hours Amount 4/17/2009 HJM Received and reviewed rules from Court's chambers regarding special 0.30 60.00 set hearings. Total Professional Services 60.00 Rate Summary H. James Montaivo 0.30 hours at $ 200.001hr 60.00 Total hours: 0.30 Expenses 4/7/2009 Telefacsim Ile charge for the Month of March 3.76 4/7/2009 Postage Charge for the Month of March 1.60 Sub -total Expenses: 5.35 Payments 4110/2009 Payment Check No.: 64866 1,280.00 Sub total Payments: 1,280.00 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. Matter ID: 0022 -194 Statement No.: 19960 For Professional Services For Disbursements Incurred Current Balance: Previous Balance: Payments - Thank you Total Due invoice Number: 19960 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Page: ,2 60.00 5.35 65.35 1,280.00 1,280.00 65.35 Payment is due upon receipt rate off please .6% perm us within nth will be charged if payment isquestions eived within $0 regarding s this Invoice. Interest at a FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. Anorneys & couffserm 18001 old Cutler Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 8545353 Facsimile: (305) 854 -5351. April 28, 2009 Ajibola Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -210 City Manager Pension Amendments City of South Miami Invoice Number 19961 6130 Sunset Drive City of South Miami, FL 33143 Hours Amount LRF Telephone conferences regarding Pension ordinance; and reviewed 2.20 440.00 417/2009 memorandum concerning ordinance. 4/24/2009 HJM Reviewed file In preparation for meeting the Mr. Javier Banos and Mr. 2.60 520.00 Ken Harrison. 4/27/2009 HJM Attended meeting with Mr. Harrison, City Manager, Mr. Luis 3.00 600.00 Figueredo and Mr. Banos re: pension advice and outstanding issues, 4/27/2009 LRF Attended meeting with Mr, Harrison, City Manager, Mr. Jim Montalvo 3.00 600.00 and Mr. Banos re: pension advice and outstanding issues. Rate summary H. James Montalvo Luis R. Figueredo Payments 4/1012009 Payment 5.60 hours at $ 5.20 hours at $ Total hours: 10.80 Check No.: 64866 Total Professional Services 2,160.00 200.00/hr 1,120.00 200.00mr 1,040.00 1,560.00 Sub -total Payments: 1,560.00 Payment is due upon receipt. rrate Please notify us 1 5% per within 10 U be charged H payment 1s nquestions ot received within 30 days invoice. interest at a Matter ID: 0022 -210 Statement No.: 19961 Page: 2 For Professional Services 2,160.00 For Disbursements Incurred 0.00 Current Balance: 2,160.00 Previous Balance: 1,560.00 Payments - Thank you 1,560.00 Total Due 2,160.00 Invoice Number: 19961 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above 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 a rate of 1.5% per month will be charged if payment Is not received within 30 days. FIGUEREDO BOUTSIS & MONTALVO, P.A. AtOMF &Counsdors 18001 Old Cutter Road, Suite 556 Miami, Florida 33157 Telephone: (305) 854 -5353 Facsimile: (305) 854-5351 April 28, 2009 Ajiboia Balogun Matter ID: 0022 -215 City Manager Personnel Matters City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive invoice Number 19962 City of South Miami, FL 33143 Hours Amount 4/1/2009 EAB Attention to Investigations and communications with Mr. Robert 0.40 80.00 Meyers. 4/1/2009 EAB Additional communications with Mr. Meyers. 0.20 40.00 4/1/2009 EAB Drafted response to Grievance Level 2. 2.50 500.00 4/2/2009 EAB Telephone conference with Chief Bobby Richardson; and revised 1.50 300.00 grievance, step 2, review. 4/3/2009 EAB Analyzed South Miami Police Department Orders and revised 2.00 400.00 grievance response. 4/712009 EAB Attention to and preparation for Ethics Commission meeting. 1.00 200.00 4/8/2009 LRF Attended meeting with Ethics Commission: and conducted follow up 3.40 680.00 after meeting 4/812009 EAB Attended meeting with Commission on Ethics; attention to pending 2.50 500.00 investigations. 4/9/2009 EAB Follow up with Comm'n on Ethics. 0.30 60.00 4/16/2009 EAB Revised FDLE/CJNEi /DAVID user policy. 2.00 400.00 4/16/2009 EAB Communication with Mr. Mike Murwaski. 0.30 60.00 4/22/2009 EAB Attention to AFSCME meetings. 0.30 60.00 4/28/2009 EAB Coordinated PBA and AFSCME meetings. 0.40 80.00 Total Professional Services 3,360.00 Rate Summary Luis R. Figueredo 3.40 hours at $ 200.00/hr 680.00 Eve A. Boutsis 13.40 hours at $ 200.00/hr 2,680.00 Payment is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 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. Matter ID: 0022 -215 Statement No.: 19962 Page: 2 Total hours: 16.80 Payments 4/10/2009 Payment Check No.: 64866 12,880.00 Sub -total Payments: 12,880.00 For Professional Services 3,360.00 `For Disbursements Incurred 0.00 Current Balance: 3,360.00 Previous Balance: 12,880.00 Payments - Thank you 12,880.00 Total Due 3,360.00 Invoice Number: 19962 To be properly credited, please indicate Invoice Number above on your remittance check. Payment Is due upon receipt. Please notify us within 10 days of recelpt of any questions you have regarding this Invoice. Interest at a rate of 1.50% per month will be charged if payment is not received within 30 days.