02-01-05 Item 11CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor
REQUEST
Date: February 1, 2005
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Subject: Agenda Item #
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Commission Meeting
2/01/05
Re: Appointment of City Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA APPOINTING A CITY ATTORNEY,
APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY
CITY ATTORNEY AND LAW FIRM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The attached resolution is in compliance with the Commission's wishes as expressed during the
meeting of January 18th. The name has been left blank in anticipation of the Commission naming
the successful applicant during this meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval is recommended.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA APPOINTING A CITY
ATTORNEY, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
PROVIDED BY CITY ATTORNEY AND LAW FIRM; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to retain
as its City Attorney, to serve at the will and pleasure of the City Commission; and,
WHEREAS, is a partner of the law firm a
professional association, and members and paralegal assistants of the law firm are requested to
provide services to assist in the performance of his/her official duties; and
WHEREAS, Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, providing for standards of conduct for
public officers, was amended by Ch. 94 -277, Laws of Fla. (1994), to prohibit a local government
attorney from utilizing the services of other members of the law firm unless a written contract
authorizes such services; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission believe it is in the best interests of the
City of South Miami and the City Attorney to enter into a written contract for legal
representation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Commission of the City of South Miami hereby select
to serve as the City Attorney and direct the City Manager to
negotiate an agreement for Commission review and approval.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2005.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
Commission Vote:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar: