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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 AKERMAN
SENTERFITT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,821.62; TO BE CHARGED
TO ACCOUNT NO. 001.2100.519.3440 CONSULTANT LABOR
ATTORNEY; 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 Akerman Senterfitt at the
recommendation of the city attorney, to represent the city in addressing employment claims;
and
WHEREAS, Akerman Senterfitt submitted its invoices to the City for legal services
rendered, and costs advanced, for the period ending August 31, 2005, totaling $10,821.62;
and
WHEREAS, the fees and costs on the attached invoice are 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' fees and costs received from Akerman
Senterfitt, in the total amount of $10,821.62 are approved for payment; charging
$10,821.62 to fiscal year 2004 -05 account no. 001.2100.519.3440 Consultant Labor
Attorney, with a current balance of $11,877.38.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2005.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner Birts- Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 10- Sep -05
Orlando, FL 32802 Bill No. 8023463
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407-419-8593
MS. MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 -5093
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIJDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number: 0145273
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31, 2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 1,036.00
DISBURSEMENTS - $ 89.75
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,125.75
PREVIOUS BALANCE 861.75
(includes payments received through 9 /10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $ 1,987.50
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0145273
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted.
Akerman,'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
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITE.' OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
31- Aug -05
0145273 GENERAL LABOR& EMPLOYMENT
Bill Number
8023463
Date Services
Atty
Hours
12- Aug -05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: DOT POLICY.
DMH
.30
12- Aug -05 LEGAL RESEARCH - DOT POLICY.
DMH
.40
13- Aug -05 REVIEW DOT POLICY, REGULATIONS FOR DRUG TESTING.
DMH
.40
15- Aug -05 REVIEW FILE RE: INCIDENT.
DMH
.50
15- Aug -05 LEGAL RESEARCH - DOT GUIDELINES RE: DRUG TESTING.
DMH
.50
18- Aug -05 REVIEW DOT REGULATIONS. ,
DMH
2.50
18- Aug -05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:
DMH
.30
REGULATIONS.
18- Aug -05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: TRAINING.
DMH
.20
20- Aug -05 REVIEW SUAREZ FILE.
DMH
.20
20- Aug -05 ANALYZE OUTSTANDING DOT ISSUES°
DMH
.10
31- Aug -05 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ESCOBAR (PBA) RE:
JCC
.20
ARBITRATION.
Total Services .... ..... ........ ..... ., .... .. .................. ...
.... $1,036.00
Date Disbursements
Value
08/04/05 DUPLICATING
0.25
08/19/05 DUPLICATING
79.00
08/31/05 DUPLICATING
10.50
Total for DUPLICATING
810 .75
Total Disbursements ..... ... ..... ... .... ....... ..... ............ ... $89.75
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ATTORNEYS AT LAWT
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 10- Sep -05
Orlando, FL 32802 ill No. 8023467
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407-419-8593
MS. MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITE' HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI FL 33143 -5093
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: ALEXANDER HECHAVARRIA - ONE DAB'
SUSPENSION
Matter Number: 0152276
VOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31, 2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 888 °00
DISBURSEMENTS $ 4.62
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 592.62
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no 0152276
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted.
Akerman, 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
AKERNMN SENTERFITT
FT LAUDERDALE ° JACKSONVILLE MIAMI ORLANDO • TALLAHASSEE • TAMPA • WASHINGTON DC WEST PALM BEACH
Akerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
31- Aug- -05
0152276 ALEXANDER HECHAVARRIA -ONE DAY SUSPENSION
Bill Number
8023467
Date Services
-Atty
Hours
23- Aug -05 REVIEW FILE.
DCM
.40
31- Aug -05 ANALYZE LEGAL ISSUES FOR ARBITRATION.
DCM
2.50
31- Aug -05 REVIEW DOCUMENTS FOR ARBITRATION.
DCM
1.00
31- Aug -05 REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE: HECHEVARRIA.
7CC
.90
Total Services . . ... .. ... ... ...
... .. ... ........
$888.00
Date Disbursements
Value
Total for POSTAGE
0.37
08/04/05 TELECOPY
2.00
08 /04/05 TELECOPY
2.00
Total for TELECOPY
4.00
08/04/05 DUPLICATING
0.25
Total for DUPLICATING
0.25
Total Disbursements ... ... .. . ... .
........ ............
$4.62
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date 10- Sep -05
Orlando, FL 32802 Bill No. 8023466
Tel: 407-0'43-7860 Fax: 407-419-8593
MS. MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 -5093
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH 1VrAANII;
Matter Name: POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Matter Number: 0151439
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional
0
services rendered through August 31 200.1 as summarized below and described
% $ in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 2,386.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 0.00
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,386°50
PREVIOUS BALANCE 5,891.00
(includes payments received through 9/10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $ 8,277.50
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0151439
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted:
Akerman, 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
FT LAUDERDALE • JACKSONVILLE MIAMI • ORLANDO - TALLAHASSEE TAMPA - WASHINGTON DC ^ WEST PALM BEACH
Akerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
31- Aug -05
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENTASSOCIATION
Bill Number
8023466
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
2- Aug -05
REVIEW PERSONNEL FILE RE: DAVIS.
JCC
1.00
2- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JEANETTE RE: LIEUTENANTS
JCC
.20
CONTRACT.
2- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ PEE:
JCC
.20
LIEUTENANTS.
2- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE: LIEUTENANTS
JCC
.20
STATUS.
2- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
JCC
.20
LIEUTENANTS.
2- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE: LIEUTENANTS
JCC
.30
STATUS.
2- Aug -05
ATTEND EXECUTIVE SESSION.
JCC
2.00
3- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CASEY RED OFF -DUTY RATES.
JCC
.20
3- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: LIEUTENANTS
JCC
.30
AGREEMENT.
3- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY RE: OFF -DUTY
JCC
.20
RATES.'
3- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARTINEZ, NAVARRO RE:
JCC
.30
LIEUTENANTS AGREEMENT.
4- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: LIEUTENANTS
JCC
.20
AGREEMENT.
4- Aug -05
DRAFT CONTRACT RE: LIEUTENANTS.
JCC
.80
4- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ, NAVARRO.
JCC
.20
8- Aug -05
CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: LIEUTENANTS AND
JCC
1.50
CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
9- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: CONTRACT.
JCC
.20
9- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: CONTRACT.
JCC
.30
9- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: CONTRACT.
JCC
.20
10- Aug -05 '`
TELEPHONE' CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: CONTRACT.
JCC
.30
11- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:
JCC
.20
LIEUTENTANTS /CAPTAINS.
11- Aug -05
CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: LIEUTENANTS /CAPTAINS.
JCC
.50
12- Aug -05
REVIEW LIEUTENANTS /CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
JCC
.80
Akerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
31- Aug -05
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Bill Number
8023466
Date
Services
A
Hours
12- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:
JCC
.30
LIEUTENANTS /CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
12- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE:
JCC
.30
LIEUTENANTS /CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
12- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:
JCC
.20
LIEUTENANTS /CAPTAINS AND RECORDS.
12- Aug -05
CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: LIEUTENANTS /CAPTAINS.
JCC
.50
19- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: GRIEVANCE,
JCC
.30
ARBITRATION PROCEDURE.
24-Aug-05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE:
JCC
.20
LIEUTANANTS /CAPTAINS AGREEMENT.
31- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: SICK LEAVE
JCC
.30
PAYOUT.
31- Aug -05
REVIEW PBA AGREEMENT.
JCC
.20
31- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: SICK LEAVE.
JCC
.30
TotalServices ...... .................................................... .. ..
... .. ....... . $2,386.50
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post Office Box 4906 Bill Date
10- Sep -05
Orlando, FL 32802 Bill No.
8023464
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407-419-8593
MS. MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 -5093
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MLAN H
Matter Name: JOSEPH DAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Number: 0171985
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31, 2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 5,564.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 34.25
TOTAL. THIS INVOICE _S 5,898°75
PREVIOUS BALANCE 501.00`
(includes payments received through 9 /10/05)
- TO'T'AL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $ 6,699.75
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0171988
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted:
Akerman, 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
AI ERmAN SENTERFITT'
FT LAUDERDALE ° JACKSONVILLE ° MIAMI. ORLANDO ° TALLAHASSEE ° TAMPA ° WASHINGTON DC ° WEST PALM BEACH
Akerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
31- Aug -05
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Bill Number
8023464
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
5- Aug -05
DRAFT EMAIL RE: COMPLAINT.
DMH
.10
5- Aug -05
DRAFT RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT.
DMH
.30
10- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ. NAVARRO ,
JCC
.30
RE DURAN.
10- Aug -05
DRAFT ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
Si
2.70
11- Aug -O5
REVISE ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
Si
.80
12- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:
DMH
.30
DOCUMENTS.
13- Aug -05
REVIEW ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
DMH
.50
15- Aug -05
REVIEW DOCUMENTS FROM CITY.
DMH
.50
15- Aug -05
REVISE ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES.
DMH
1.40
15- Aug -05
LEGAL RESEARCH WILLFUL /LIQUIDATED/RETALIATION.
DMH
.80
15- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: ANSWER.
JCC
.20
17- Aug -05
REVIEW CONSENT TO JOIN.
DMH
.10
17- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: CONSENT TO
DMH
.40
JOIN (TWICE).
18- Aug -05
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: DISCOVERY.
DMH
.20
18- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: DISCOVERY.
DMH
.20
18- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: DURAN
JCC
.20
LITIGATION.
18- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: DURAN.
JCC
.40
19- Aug -05
ANALYZE WITNESSES /DOCUMENTS NEEDED.
DMH
.20
19- Aug -05
REVIEW NOTICE /STROFACE.
DMH
.10
19- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE:
JCC
.30
INVESTIGATION.
20- Aug -05
PREPARE FOR WITNESS INTERVIEWS.
DMH
.20
20- Aug -05
ANALYZE ISSUES FOR INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS;
JCC
.90
ADDITIONAL PLAINTIFFS.
22- Aug -05
REVIEW EMAIL FROM CLIENT.
DMH
.30
22- Aug -05
PREPARE FOR WITNESS INTERVIEWS.
DMH
_50
23- Aug -05
ATTEND WITNESS INTERVIEWS.
DMH
8.30
Akerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of
31- Aug -05
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Bill Number
8023464
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
23- Aug -05
INTERVIEW WITNESSES.
JCC
1.80
24- Aug -05
ANALYZE ISSUE RE: EARZOLA.
DMH
.20
24- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
JCC
.50
LITIGATION.
24- Aug -05
REVIEW DOCUMENTS.
JCC
.30
24- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
JCC
.30
LITIGA'T'ION.
25- Aug -05
DRAFT WITNESS INTERVIEW NOTES.
DMH
1.50
25- Aug -05
PREPARE FOR MEETING.
DMH
.30
- 25- Aug -05
REVIEW DISCOVERY FROM PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL.
DMH
.30
29- Aug -05
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE RE: BARZOLA DEPOSITION
DMH
.20
AND DRAFT EMAIL:
29- Aug -05
DRAFT NOTES /WITNESS STATEMENTS.
DMH
1.80
29- Aug -05
REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE: HOURS WORKED.
JCC
.80
30- Aug -05
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: DEPOSITION.
DMH
.10
30- Aug -05
' TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE:
JCC
.30
BARZOLA.
31- Aug -05
DRAFT EMAILS RE: DISCOVERY.
DMH
.30
31- Aug -05
REVIEW PLAINTIFF'S DISCOVERY.
JCC
70
31- Aug -05
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING WHAT CONSTITUTES
Si
2.10
PROTECTED ACTIVITY SUFFICIENT TO ESTABLISH CAUSE
OF ACTION FOR RETALIATION UNDER`FLSA.
Total Services
.. ...... ........ . ..... .... ...... ....
.... ... ..... $5,864.50
Date
Disbursements
Value
08/08/05
TELECOPY
2.00
Total for TELECOPY
2.00
08/15/05
DUPLICATING
5.25
Total for DUPLICATING
5.25
Akerman Senterfitt Page 5
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 31- Aug -05
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI Bill Number 8023464
Date Disbursements Value
07/21/05 DELIVERY SERVICE EXEC 2000 \ INVOICE #I00344 18.00
08/08/05 DELIVERY SERVICE EXEC 2000 COURT RUN / INVOICE 9.00
#I01535
Total for DELIVERY SERVICE 227.00
TotalDisbursements ............................................................... .. ............. ..... $34.25
Alerman Senterfitt
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035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
As of 31- Aug -05
0171988 JOSEPH DURAN V. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Ell Number 8023464
initials Name
Hours
Rate
Amount
DMH D. M. HEEKIN
19.10
,185.00
3,533.50
JCC J. C. CROSLAND
7.00
185.00
1,295.00
Si - SUSAN JO
5.60
185.00
1,036.00
Total 31.70
$5,864.50
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Post office Box 4906 Bill Date 10- Sep -05
Orlando, FL 32802 Bill No. 8023465
Tel: 407-843-7860 Fax: 407 -419 -8593
MS. MARIA DAVIS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
CITY HALL,
6130 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 -5093
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: AFSCME
Matter Number: 0151000
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through August 31, 2005 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 518.00
DISBURSEMENTS $ 0.00
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 518.00
PREVIOUS BALANCE 2,665.00
(includes payments received through 9 /10/05)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $ 3,183.00
To ensure proper credit to the above account, please indicate matter no. 0151000
and return remittance sheet with payment in US funds.
Wired funds accepted:
Akerman, 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
A aRmAN SENTERFI'IT
FT LAUDERDALE • JACKSONVILLE • MIAMI • ORLANDO • TALLAHASSEE • TAMPA • WASHINGTON DC WEST PALM BEACH