07-20-04 Item 12I RESOLUTION NO.
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
5 OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
6 ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR AKERMAN SENTERFITT IN THE
7 AMOUNT OF $5,888.57; CHARGING $5,888.57 TO ACCOUNT
8 NO. 1500 -514 -3440, OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES —
9 CONSULTING LABOR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami
13 approved the retention of labor counsel James C. Crosland of Akerman Senterfitt
14 at the recommendation of the city attorney, to represent the city in addressing
15 employment claims; and
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17 WHEREAS, Akerman Senterfitt submitted its invoices to the City for legal
18 services rendered, and costs advanced, for the period ending May 31, 2004,
19 totaling $5,888.57; and,
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21 WHEREAS, as of July 14, 2004, the existing balance on city attorney
22 account no. 1500 -514 -3440 is $6,002.29.
23
24 WHEREAS, the city attorney recommends payment of the attached
25 invoices as the amount of fees and costs are reasonable and necessary.
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27 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
28 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
29
30 Section 1. The invoices for attorneys' fees and costs received from
31 Akerman Senterfitt totaling $5,888.57 are approved for payment and charging the
32 amount to account no. 1500 -514 -3440, Other Contractual Services — Consulting
33 Labor.
34
35 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
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37 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of July, 2004.
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39 ATTEST: APPROVED:
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42 CITY CLERK MAYOR
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Russell:
Vice Mayor Palmer:
Commissioner Birts - Cooper:
Commissioner Sherar:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
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MENEM CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Iff INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and city comm'n Date: July 14, 2004
Cc: Maria V. Davis, city manager
Hakeem Oshikoya, finance director
From: Eve A. Boutsis, city attorney Re: Payment of Akerman Senterfitt
46�- Invoice for $5,888.57
REQUEST
Payment of Akerman Senterfitt's invoices numbered 7906969 of $1,736.15; 7906971 of
$394.50; 7906784 of $2,875.54, and 7906785 of $882.38, for services rendered in connection
with labor issues.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
We requested Mr. James Crosland, of Akerman Senterfitt, to provide labor counsel services
to the city. The total billed to date for fiscal year 2003 -04 is $47,773.28. I recommend
payment of these invoices by the finance department as the amount of fees and costs are
reasonable and necessary.
CITY ATTORNEY ACCOUNT STATUS
This matter is charged to city attorney account no. 1500 -514 -3440, other contractual services
— labor. As of July 14, 2004 the account balance is $6,002.29.
RECOMMENDATION
The finance department issue payment to Akerman Senterfitt.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143
Vendor: Akerman Senterfitt
Finance Department
Req. No. 42, FY 2003 -04
Date: July 14, 2004
Item
No.
Quantity
Description and
Specifications
Account Number
Unit Price
Total
1
4
Other Contractual
1500 -514 -3440
$5,888.57
$5,888.57
Services — Consulting
Labor
TOTAL I 1 1 $5,888.57
Purchase Order No. I Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The
Above Material, Equipment,
Or Service Is Essential And A
Proper Request Against The
Codes Charge
L nIf
Coding of Accounts Approved
Purchases as Above Approved
and Issuance of Purchase Order
Authorized
Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
Finance Department City Manager
Fort Lauderdale
T
Remittance Address
Jacksonville
�-
MAN
Post Office Box 4906
Miami
1:7(1 jN. J'
Orlando, FL 32802
Orlando
Tallahassee
SENTEIRFITT
Tex: 407- 843 -7860
Fax: 407 -419 -8408
Tampa
West Palm Beach
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EARL G. GALLOP, ESQUIRE
c/o NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUEREDO, P.A.
SUITE 301
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
Bill Date: 10- Jun -04
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITTY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
OF FLORIDA,
Matter Number: 0147033 Bill No.: 7906969
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through May 31, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement.
SERVICES $ 1,665.00
DISBURSEMENTS $ 71.15
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,736.15
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7906969 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S. funds. Promptpayment is expected and
appreciated. IRS EIN 59- 3117860
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 31- May -04
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA, Bill Number 7906969
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
3- May -04
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING PRE - HEARING
JCC
.80
STATEMENT ISSUES IN ABSENCE OF RULES.
7- May -04
ANALYZE DUE DATES REGARDING GSA.
DMH
.10
10- May -04
REVIEW FILE.
JCC
.60
14- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY (GSA) REGARDING
JCC
.50
PRE - HEARING STATEMENT AND OTHER PROCEDURAL
ISSUES.
14- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY (GSA) REGARDING
JCC
.20
EXHIBITS.
14- May -04
REVIEW DOCUMENTS (GSA).
JCC
.40
17- May -04
REVIEW PREHEARING ORDER.
DMH
.10
18- May -04
DRAFT RESPONSE TO PRE - HEARING ORDER.
JCC
.50
19- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MANNY ANON REGARDING
JCC
.30
OPEN MISCELLANEOUS PETITION.
19- May -04
REVIEW AFSCME PRE - HEARING STATEMENT.
JCC
.20
20- May -04
PREPARATION FOR HEARING; OPEIU, MISCELLANEOUS
JCC
2.20
PETITION.
21- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY REGARDING
JCC
.30
AFSCME POSITION REGARDING MISCELLANEOUS
PETITION.
21- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE BEN PATTERSON, ESQUIRE
JCC
.40
(COUNSEL FOR AFSCME).
21- May -04 .
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY REGARDING
JCC
.20
AFSCME MOTION.
24- May -04
CONFERENCE JEANETTE ENRIZO REGARDING OPEIU
JCC
2.00
PETITION.
26- May -04
REVIEW RA PETITION.
DMH
.20
TotalServices .......................................................................................................... ...............................
$1,665.00
Date
Disbursements
Value
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
Date Disbursements
Total for POSTAGE
05/18/04
TELECOPY
05/18/04
TELECOPY
05/18/04
TELECOPY
05/24/04
TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
05/14/04
DUPLICATING
05/18/04
DUPLICATING
05/18/04
DUPLICATING
05/18/04
DUPLICATING
05/19/04
DUPLICATING
05/24/04
DUPLICATING
05/24/04
DUPLICATING
05/24/04
DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1- 850- 488 -8641 TALLAHASSE FL
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1- 850- 488 -8641 TALLAHASSE FL
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1- 850 -488 -8641 TALLAHASSE FL
05/24/04 TELEPHONE 1- 850- 488 -8641 TALLAHASSE FL
Total for TELEPHONE
Total Disbursements ...................................... ...............................
As of
Bill Number
5.00
3.00
3.00
15.00
5.00
7.50
0.50
2.00
4.00
8.00
5.75
4.00
0.12
0.12
0.06
0.06
31- May -04
7906969
Value
8.04
26.00
36.75
0.36
.... $71.15
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
As of 31- May -04
Bill Number 7906969
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DMH D. M. HEEKIN 0.40 185.00 74.00
JCC J. C. CROSLAND 8.60 185.00 1,591.00
9.00 1,665.00
Fort Lauderdale
Remittance Address
�s " � ' `AN
Jacksonville
Post Office Box 4906
Miami j�1L�J` lu�l�.'/1�
Orlando, FL 32802
Orlando
Tel: 407- 843 -7860
�j
Tallahassee SENTE -01' ITT
Fax: 40'-419 -8408
Tampa
West Palm Beach ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
MR. EARL G. GALLOP, ESQUIRE
C/O NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUEREDO, P.A.
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI, FL 33133
Bill Date: 10- Jun -04
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: AFSCME
Matter Number: 0151000
Bill No.: 7906971
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through May 31, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement.
SERVICES $ 388.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 6.00
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 394.50
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7906971 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S. funds. Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated. IRS EIN 59- 3117860
Page 3
Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of
0151000 AFSCME Bill Number
31- May -04
7906971
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
6- May -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING AFSCME.
DMH
.20
6- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DMH
.20
AFSCME.
7- May -04
DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE TO AFSCME.
DMH
.30
10- May -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING
DMH
.30
GRIEVANCES/POLICIES.
12- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (ENRIZO)
DMH
.40
REGARDING FLSA EXEMPTIONS, DIAZ, AFSCME.
12- May -04
DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING MEETING.
DMH
.20
12- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL
DMH
.20
(AFSCME) REGARDING MEETING.
25- May -04
REVIEW GRIEVANCES/PENSION, FERNANDEZ.
DMH
.30
TotalServices ............................................................................................................... ............................... $388.50
Date Disbursements Value
05/27/04 DUPLICATING 6.00
Total for DUPLICATING 6.00
TotalDisbursements ...................................................................................................... ............................... $6.00
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
As of 31- May -04
Bill Number 7906971
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DMH D. M. HEEKIN 2.10 185.00 388.50
FAtil
388.50
Fort Lauderdale A X T AN
Jacksonville � rJRM
Miami
Orlando SENTERFITT
Tallahassee
Tampa
West Palm Beach ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
MR. EARL G. GALLOP, ESQUIRE
C/O NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUEREDO, P.A.
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI, FL 33133
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Matter Number: 0145273
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407 - 843 -7860
Fax: 407 -419 -8408
Bill Date: 9- Jun -04
Bill No.: 7906784
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through May 31, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES
DISBURSEMENTS
$ 2,627.00
$ 248.54
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,875.54
PREVIOUS BALANCE
(includes payments received through 6/9/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE
6,615.18
$ 9,490.72
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7906784 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S. funds. Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated. IRS EIN 59- 3117860
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Date
3- May -04
4- May -04
4- May -04
4- May -04
5- May -04
5- May -04
5- May -04
5- May -04
6- May -04
6- May -04
6- May -04
6- May -04
6- May -04
7- May -04
7- May -04
7- May -04
Services
REVIEW AND RESPOND TO EMAIL REGARDING DIAZ.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH WORKER'S
COMPENSATION ATTORNEY (SCHINDER) REGARDING
DIAZ.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DIAZ.
CONFERENCE NAVARRO REGARDING PENDING PBA
ARBITRATIONS, PENDING AFSCME ARBITRATIONS,
PENDING PBA UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGE,
NEGOTIATIONS.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DIAZ.
REVIEW DOCUMENTS REGARDING ULP (COMMANDERS
AND LIEUTENANTS).
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SIMONE LABRADOR
REGARDING PBA ULP.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE DAVIS REGARDING ULP
SETTLEMENT.
ANALYZE DIAZ ISSUES.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
P.ECP.EATIONAL LEADER (2 CALLS).
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SIMONE LABRADOR
REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE
CHARGE.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MIKE BRAVERMAN
REGARDING ELECTION DETAILS.
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S
OPINION LETTER ON OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING DIAZ.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DIAZ AND AFSCME.
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO, SCHINDER
REGARDING DIAZ.
As of
31- May -04
Bill Number
7906784
Atty
Hours
DMH
.10
DMH
.30
DMH
JCC
DMH
JCC
JCC
JCC
DMH
DMH
JCC
JCC
Si
DMH
DMH
JCC
.70
6.50
.40
.40
.30
.30
.40
.30
.30
.30
.60
.10
.20
.40
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Bill Number
Date
Services
Atty
7- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SIMONE LABRADOR (PBA)
JCC
05/13/04
REGARDING ULP.
2.00
8- May -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING GRIFFIN
JCC
05/26/04
GRIEVANCE.
2.00
17- May -04
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING VETERAN
DCM
REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.
17- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ENRIZO REGARDING VETERAN
DCM
REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.
17- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DMH
MILITARY ISSUE (2 CALLS).
19- May -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING MCCANTS AND
DMH
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
SAME.
27- May -04
LEGAL RESEARCH REGARDING RESPONSE TO UNION
DCM
REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION.
TotalServices ................................................................................................ ...............................
Date Disbursements
Total for POSTAGE
05/07/04
TELECOPY
2.00
05/12/04
TELECOPY
2.00
05/13/04
TELECOPY
2.00
05/20/04
TELECOPY
3.00
05/26/04
TELECOPY
2.00
Total for TELECOPY
05/03/04 DUPLICATING 2.25
05/05/04 DUPLICATING 0.25
05/06/04 DUPLICATING 0.75
31- May -04
7906784
Hours
.20
.20
.60
.30
.40
.30
.60
$2,627.00
Value
8.41
11.00
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
Date Disbursements
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/06/04 DUPLICATING
05/07/04 DUPLICATING
05/12/04 DUPLICATING
05/13/04 DUPLICATING
05/17/04 DUPLICATING
05/17/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
05/05/04 TELEPHONE 1- 404 - 325 -0101 ATLANTA GA
05/12/04 TELEPHONE 1- 239 -574 -7055 N CAPE CRL FL
Total for TELEPHONE
05/17/04 MEDIATION - AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION
INITIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR ARBITRATION JCC-
2373
Total for MEDIATION
TotalDisbursements ..................................................................... ...............................
As of 31- May -04
Bill Number 7906784
0.50
0.50
1.00
3.00
5.00
7.00
1.50
11.75
20.00
0.36
0.27
175.00
53.50
0.63
175.00
.......... $248.54
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
As of 31- May -04
Bill Number 7906784
INIT
NAME
HOURS
RATE
AMOUNT
DCM
D. C. MILLER
1.50
185.00
277.50
DMH
D. M. HEEKIN
3.20
185.00
592.00
JCC
J. C. CROSLAND
8.90
185.00
1,646.50
Si
SUSAN JO
0.60
185.00
111.00
14.20
2,627.00
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
AKERMAN
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Miami
Orlando, FL 32802
Orlando
407- 843 -7860
Tallahassee
I\i'
SENTE ITT
Fax: 407 -419 -8408
Fax
Tampa
West Palm Beach
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
MR. EARL G. GALLOP, ESQUIRE
C/O NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUEREDO, P.A.
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI, FL 33133
Bill Date: 9- Jun -04
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Matter Number: 0151439 Bill No.: 7906785
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through May 31, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 869.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 12.88
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 882.38
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7906785 on check
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S. funds. Prompt payment is expected and
appreciated. IRS EIN 59- 3117860
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Bill Number
Date
Services
Atty
5- May -04
ANALYZE VARIOUS ISSUES/PERC, GARNER, BARGAINING.
DMH
7- May -04
CONFERENCE MORTON AND BARZOLA REGARDING
JCC
GARNER ARBITRATION.
12- May -04
REVIEW GRIEVANCE PACKAGE - HECHAVARRIA.
DMH
12- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE ANDREW AXELRAD
JCC
REGARDING JOYCE GARNER FOUR DAY SUSPENSION.
12- May -04
REVIEW DOCUMENTS REGARDING ALEXANDER
JCC
HECHAVARRIA.
12- May -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARIA DAVIS REGARDING
JCC
ALEXANDER HECHAVARRIA.
14- May -04
REVIEW HECHEVARRIA GRIEVANCE.
DMH
TotalServices
................................................................................................. ...............................
Date
Total for POSTAGE
05/07/04 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
05/11/04 DUPLICATING
05111104 DUPLICATING
05/18/04 DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Total Disbursements ......................
Disbursements
1.00
1.00
5.00
3.80
31- May -04
7906785
Hours
1.10
2.30
.30
.20
.30
.30
.20
$869.50
Value
2.08
1.00
9.80
$12.88
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4 Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
INIT
NAME
HOURS
RATE
DMH
D. M. HEEKIN
1.60
185.00
JCC
J. C. CROSLAND
3.10
185.00
4./U
As of 31- May -04
Bill Number 7906785
AMOUNT
296.00
573.50
869.50