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REQUEST
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Mayor and city comm'n Date: August 6, 2004
Maria V. Davis, city manager
Hakeem Oshikoya, finance director
Luis R. Figueredo, city attorney Re
G'I
Payment of Akerman Senterfitt
Invoice for $10,305.43
Payment of Akerman Senterfitt's invoices numbered 7916123 of $3,048.57; 7916124 of
$1,315.81; 7916125 of $2,147.20, and 7916126 of $3,793.85, 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. 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 August 3, 2004 the account balance is $37,226.72.
RECOMMENDATION
The finance department issue payment to Akerman Senterfitt.
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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 FOR AKERMAN SENTERFITT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,305.43; CHARGING $10,305.43 TO
ACCOUNT NO. 1500 -514 -3440, OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES — CONSULTING LABOR; 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 June 30, 2004,
totaling $10,305.43; and,
WHEREAS, as of August 3, 2004, the existing balance on city attorney
account no. 1500 -514 -3440 is $37,226.72.
WHEREAS, the city attorney recommends payment of the attached
invoices as the amount of fees and costs 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 totaling $10,305.43 are approved for payment and charging the
amount to account no. 1500 -514 -3440, Other Contractual Services — Consulting
Labor.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of August, 2004.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by over- st-fiki ng.
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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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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143
Vendor: Akerman Senterfitt Req. No. 46, FY 2003 -04
Date: August 6, 2004
Finance Department
Item
No.
Quantity
Description and
Specifications
Account Number
Unit Price
Total
1
4
Other Contractual
1500 -514 -3440
$10,305.43
$10,305.43
Services — Consulting
Labor
I
I
i
TOTAL I 1 $10,305.43
Purchase Order No. I Terms/Discount
I Hereby Certify That The Coding of Accounts Approved Purchases as Above Approved
Above Material, Equipment, and Issuance of Purchase Order
Or Service Is Essential And A Authorized
Proper Request Against The
Codes C Sufficiency of Appropriation
Balances Verified (Except As
Otherwise Noted)
C of Depa Finance Department City Manager
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
AKERMAN
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
SENTERFITT
Tampa
West Palm Beach
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EVE BOUTSIS, ESQUIRE
c/o NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUERE, PA
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI, FL 33133
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407 - 843 -7860
Fax: 407-419-8408
Bill Date: 15- Jul -04
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAiviI
Matter Name: POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Matter Number: 0151439 Bill No.: 7916123
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through June 30, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement.
SERVICES $ 3,015.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 3107
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,048.57
PREVIOUS BALANCE 882.38
(includes payments received through 7/15/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $ 3,930.95
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7916123 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
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
As of
Bill Number
Date
Services
Atty
21- Jun -04
REVIEW PBA PROPOSALS.
JCC
22- Jun -04
CONFERENCE DAVIS, MARTINEZ RE: PBA NEGOTIATIONS.
JCC
23- Jun -04
DRAFT RESPONSE TO PBA PROPOSALS.
JCC
24- Jun -04
DRAFT RESPONSE TO PBA PROPOSALS.
JCC
24- Jun -04
DRAFT RESPONSES TO PBA PROPOSALS.
JCC
25- Jun -04
REVIEW DOCUMENTS.
JCC
28- Jun -04
ATTEND NEGOTIATIONS.
JCC
28- Jun -04
ATTEND NEGOTIATIONS.
JCC
TotalServices ...................................................................................... ...............................
Date
Total for POSTAGE
06/03/04
DUPLICATING
06/07/04
DUPLICATING
06/10/04
DUPLICATING
06/25/04
DUPLICATING
06/25/04
DUPLICATING
06/30/04
DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Total Disbursements .........
Disbursements
4.00
9.50
1.50
6.00
6.00
2.00
30- Jun -04
7916123
Hours
1.20
3.20
.80
2.00
2.60
.70
2.00
3.80
........ $3,015.50
Value
4.07
29.00
$33.07
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 30- Jun -04
0151439 POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Bill Number 7916123
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
JCC J. C. CROSLAND 16.30 185.00 3,015.50
16.30 3,015.50
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Al
AKE� •
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
SENTERFITT
Tampa
West Palm Beach ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EVE BOUTSIS, ESQUIRE
c/o NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUEREDO. PA
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
INVOICE SUMMARY
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407 - 843 -7860
Fax: 407-419-8408
Bill Date: 15- Jul -04
Bill No.: 7916126
For professional services rendered through .Tune 30, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 3,015.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 778.35
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 3,793.85
PREVIOUS BALANCE
(includes payments received through 7/15/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE
2,875.54
$ 6,669.39
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7916126 on check.
and return remittance copy with payment in U.S, funds. Promptpayment is expected and
appreciated. IRS EIN 59- 3117860
'age 3
Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
)35247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
As of 30- Jun -04
Bill Number 7916126
Date
Services
Atty
3- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY RE: PBA
JCC
NEGOTIATIONS (POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS).
8- Jun -04
REVIEW FILE - DIAZ.
DMH
8- Jun -04
DRAFT LETTER - DIAZ.
D1v%I
9- Jun -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE RE: MARIO DIAZ.
JCC
9- Jun -04
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: DIAZ.
JCC
10- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: MARIO
DMH
DLA Z/LIGHT DUTY.
10- Jun -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE RE; DIAZ AND DRAFT EMAIL
DMH
TO CLIENT.
10- Jun -04
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: MARIO DIAZ.
JCC
11- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH WORKER'S
DMH
COMPENSATION ATTORNEY RE: DIAZ.
I I Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: DIAZ.
DMH
11-Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE AXELRAD RE: LIEUTENANTS
JCC
AND CAPTAINS NEGOTIATIONS.
14- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONRERNCE WITH CLIENT RE: DIAZ.
DMH
14- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH WORKERS'
DMH
COMPENSATION ATTORNEY RE: DIAZ.
14- Jun -04
DRAFT EMAIL RE: DIAZ.
DMH
15- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RE: DIAZ.
DMH
15- Jun -04
REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE: DIAZ.
DMH
15- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH WORKER'S COMP.
DMH
ATTORNEY RE: DIAZ.
15- Jun -04
DRAFT EMAIL TO CLIENT RE: DIAZ.
DMH
16- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARTINEZ RE: DISCIPLINARY
JCC
ISSUES.
16- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARTINEZ RE: DISCIPLINARY
JCC
ISSUES.
16- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARTINEZ RE: DISCIPLINARY
JCC
Hours
.30
.30
.80
.20
.40
.40
30
.50
.20
.20
.30
.20
.20
.20
.30
.30
.30
.20
.40
.30
20
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 30- Jun -04
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Bill Number 7916126
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
ISSUES.
17- Jun -04
REVIEW EJF FORM/POLICE OFFICER.
DMH
.30
17- Jun -04
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: EVALUATIONS.
JCC
.90
17- Jun -04
DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE RE: FITNESS FOR DUTY
JCC
.50
ISSUES.
17- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CHIEF MARTINEZ RE: FITNESS
JCC
.40
FOR DUTY ISSUES.
17- Jun -04
DRAFT ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FORM FOR POLICE
Si
2.30
OFFICER.
22- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:
DMH
.30
OFFICER/BAKER ACTED (2 CALLS).
22- Jun -04
ANALYZE ADA FMLA ISSUES.
DMH
.40
22- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE MARTINEZ, MILLS RE:
JCC
.30
MASONIS.
22- Jun -04
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: POTENTIAL DISCIPLINE.
JCC
.60
23- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE:
DMH
.20
MASONRIS/EUF.
23- Jun -04
ANALYZE ISSUES RE: PSYCHOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION.
JCC
.60
23- Jun -04
REVISE CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING FITNESS FOR
Si
.80
DUT Y EVALUATION.
24- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT REGARDING
DMH
.30
MASONIS (2 CALLS).
24- Jun -04
FINALIZE CORRESPONDENCE RE: MASONIS.
DMH
.60
24- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH WORKERS
DMH
.30
COMPENSATION COUNSEL (DIAZ).
24- Jun -04
FINALIZE CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING FITNESS FOR
Si
.50
DUTY EXAM.
28- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (GILBERT) RE:
DMH
.20
MASONIS.
29- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: DIAZ AND
DMH
.30
MASONIS.
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI As of 30- Jun -04
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Bill Number 7916126
TotalServices .......................................................................................................... ............................... $3,015.50
Date Disbursements
Total for POSTAGE
06/08/04
TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
06/01/04
DUPLICATING
06/07/04
DUPLICATING
06/07/04
DUPLICATING
06/08/04
DUPLICATING
06/17/04
DUPLICATING
06/17/04
DUPLICATING
06/25/04
DUPLICATING
06/28/04
DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
06/01/04
TELEPHONE 1- 404 - 325 -0101 ATLANTA GA
06/10/04
TELEPHONE 1 -404- 325 -0101 ATLANTA G.A.
06/14/04
TELEPHONE 1- 850 - 488 -8641 TALLAHASSE FL
Total for TELEPHONE
2.00
2.00
1.50
0.75
0.50
0.50
3.00
5.75
7.00
0.33
0.42
0.21
Value
4.39
2.00
21.00
1 ••
06/08/04 MEDIATION - THOMAS G. HUMPHRIES POSTPONEMENT 750.00
FEE JCC -2373
Total for MEDIATION 750.00
TotalDisbursements .................................................................................................. ............................... $778.35
?age 6 ,
Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
)35247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0145273 GENERAL LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
As of 30- Jun -04
Bill Number 7916126
INIT
NAME
HOURS
RATE
AMOUNT
DMH
D. M. HEEKIN
6.80
185.00
1,258.00
JCC
J. C. CROSLAND
5.90
185.00
1,091.50
Si
SUSAN JO
3.60
185.00
666.00
16.30
3,015.50
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
A_ vT MAN
1�[11�JJ' P
Miami
Orlando
Tallahassee
R
SENTEFITT
Tampa
West Palm Beach
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EVE BOUTSIS, ESQUIRE
c/o NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUEREDO, PA
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
SUITE 301
MIAMI, FL 33133
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: AFSCME
Matter Number: 0151000
INVOICE SUMMARY
Remittance Address
Post Office Box 4906
Orlando, FL 32802
Tel: 407 - 843 -7860
Fax: 407 -419 -8408
Bill Date: 15- Jul -04
Bill No.: 7916124
For professional services rendered through June 30, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement:
SERVICES $ 1,313.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 2.31
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 1,315.81
PREVIOUS BALANCE 394.50
(includes payments received through 7/15/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE $ 1,710.31
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7916124 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 30- Jun -04
0151000 AFSCME Bill Number 7916124
Date
Services
Atty
Hours
7- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT RE: MEETING
DMH
.30
WITH AFSCME.
9- Jun -04
CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT AND UNION RE: VARIOUS
DMH
3.30
ISSUES.
9- Jun -04
DRAFT NOTES TO FILE.
DMH
.20
10- Jun -04
TELEPHONE CONFERENCE WITH CLIENT (ENRIZO) RE:
DMH
.20
AFSCME GRIEVANCES.
10- Jun -04
REVIEW FILES /GRIEVANCES.
DMH
.40
26- Jun -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE RE: NEGOTIATIONS.
JCC
.20
26- Jun -04
DRAFT CORRESPONDENCE TO AFSCME.
JCC
.30
28- Jun -04
CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: MERIT INCREASES, PENSION
JCC
2.00
CONTRIBUTION.
30- Jun -04
REVIEW CORRESPONDENCE RE: BARGAINING.
DMH
.20
TotalServices ..................................................................................... ...............................
......................$1,313.50
Date Disbursements Value
Total for POSTAGE 2.31
TotalDisbursements ...................................................................................................... ............................... $2.31
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0151000 AFSCME
As of 30- Jun -04
Bill Number 7916124
INIT NAME HOURS RATE AMOUNT
DMH D. M. HEEKIN 4.60 185.00 851.00
JCC J. C. CROSLAND 2.50 185.00 462.50
7.10 1,313.50
Fort Lauderdale
Remittance Address
Jacksonville
A RMAN Post Office Box 4906
Miami
-Ed
Orlando, FL 32802
Orlando
Tel: 407- 843 -7860
Tallahassee
Fax: 407 - 419 -8408
SENTERFITT
Tampa
West Palm Beach
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
EVE BOUTSIS, ESQUIRE
c/o NAGIN, GALLOP & FIGUERE, PA
SUITE 301
3225 AVIATION AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33131
Bill Date: 15- Jul -04
Client Name: STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Matter Name: GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
OF FLORIDA,
Matter Number: 0147033 Bill No.: 7916125
INVOICE SUMMARY
For professional services rendered through .Lune 30, 2004 as summarized below and described in the
narrative statement. .
SERVICES $ 2,053.50
DISBURSEMENTS $ 93.70
TOTAL THIS INVOICE $ 2,147.20
PREVIOUS BALANCE
(includes payments received through 7/15/04)
TOTAL NOW DUE AND PAYABLE
0
1,736.15
$ 3,883.35
To ensure prompt credit to the above account, please indicate bill no. 7916125 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
30- Jun -04
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
Bill Number
7916125
Date Services
Atty
Hours
2- Jun -04 REVIEW AFSCME PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY
JCC
.30
RECOGNITION.
7- Jun -04 REVIEW RC PETITION.
DMH
.20
9- Jun -04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE JIM CASEY RE: HEAPING.
JCC
.40
9- Jun -04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE NAVARRO RE: HEARING.
JCC
.30
9- Jun -04 REVIEW DOCUMENTS RE: OPEIU PETITION.
JCC
.80
10- Jun -04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE CASEY RE: HEARING.
JCC
.30
12- Jun -04 PREPARATION FOR HEARING.
JCC
2.80
14- Jun -04 TELEPHONE CONFERENCE J. ENRIZO RE: HEARING
JCC
.30
ISSUES.
15- Jun -04 ATTEND PERC HEARING RE: OPEN / AFSCME BARGAINING
JCC
4.70
UNIT ISSUES.
18- Jun -04 REVIEW AFSCME AMENDED PETITION FOR
JCC
.30
CERTIFICATION.
24- Jun -04 REVIEW MENDITTS AFFIDAVIT.
JCC
.20
29- Jun -04 REVIEW PERC ORDER RE: AFSCME CERTIFICATION.
JCC
.30
29- Jun -04 REVIEW OPEN PLEADING.
JCC
.20
Tot --1 Services ..................... ......................................................................._ ............................... ...
$2,053.50
Date Disbursements
Value
Total for POSTAGE
12.70
05/18/04 TELECOPY
3.00
06/08/04 TELECOPY
2.00
06/11/04 TELECOPY
2.00
06/14/04 TELECOPY
3.00
06/15/04 TELECOPY
2.00
06/18/04 TELECOPY
2.00
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(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
Date
06/29/04 TELECOPY
Total for TELECOPY
06/04/04
DUPLICATING
06/08/04
DUPLICATING
06/10/04
DUPLICATING
06/11/04
DUPLICATING
06/11/04
DUPLICATING
06/14/04
DUPLICATING
06/17/04
DUPLICATING
06/18/04
DUPLICATING
06/28/04
DUPLICATING
06/28/04
DUPLICATING
06/29/04
DUPLICATING
06/30/04
DUPLICATING
Total for DUPLICATING
Disbursements
As of 30- Jun -04
Bill Number 7916125
Value
7.00
21.00
2.00
0.75
3.00
3.00
1.25
12.00
11.00
11.00
1.50
1.50
9.00
4.00
EEO
TotalDisbursements .................................................................................................... ............................... $93.70
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Akerman Senterfitt
(407) 843 -7860
035247 STATE OF FLORIDA, CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
0147033 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA,
INIT
NAME
HOURS
RATE
DMH
D. M. HEEKIN
0.20
185.00
JCC
J. C. CROSLAND
10.90
185.00
ii.iu
As of 30- Jun -04
Bill Number 7916125
AMOUNT
37.00
2,016.50
2,053.50