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Home My Public Portal About12-8482 Greenspoon Mader for Hourly Services Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor Resolution No. 12-8482 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO GREENSPOON MARDER, PA, REGARDING HOURLY SERVICES RELATED TO TOWN CENTER I, OF INVOICE NUMBER 506077, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,254; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City of Opa-locka had certain circumstances arise with regard to the lease at Town Center I;and WHEREAS, Greenspoon Marder, utilized the services of various attorneys in the firm assist in aiding the City of Opa-locka with matters related to their lease as tenants with Town Center I; and WHEREAS, the services rendered for assistance in this matter are hourly, non retainer services beyond the scope of normal representation; and WHEREAS,the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to approve payment to Greenspoon Marder,PA,for the services regarding Town Center I,invoice number 506077,in the amount of$7,254. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby, approves and authorizes the payment to Greenspoon Marder,PA,for services rendered regarding Town Center I, invoice number 506077, in the amount of$7,254.00. Resolution No. 12-8482 Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November, 2012. MY TAYLOR MAYOR Attest to: (*O,)Ai—.j J u : a Flores City Clerk Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: U4L \ 1 Josep . e City • ttorne Moved by: COMMISSIONER 4 4HNSON Seconded by: VICE MAYOR K LEY Commission Vote: 4-1 Commissioner Holmes: YES Commissioner Johnson: NO Commissioner Santiago: YES Vice-Mayor Kelley: YES Mayor Taylor: YES Creeosp000 r larder , iw ,. r Trade Centre South-Suite 700 100 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33309 Toll Free(888)491-1120 Fax(954)343-6272 Federal Tax ID 59-2402121 City Of Opa-Locka October 26,2012 777 Sharazad Blvd. Invoice:506077 Opa-Locka,FL 33054 Client ID: 19072 Page Number: I INVOICE SUMMARY Our Matter#19072.0041 -Town Center O-L I,LLC,A Florida Limited Liability Company Et A Fees for Professional Services $7,254.00 NET CURRENT BILLING FOR THIS MATTER $7,254.00 Balance Due for Current Invoice $0.00 Previous Balance as of 12/06/10 $39.00 Less Payments ($39.00) Total Due For This Matter $0.00 October 26,2012 Invoice:506077 Page Number:2 Time Detail . Date Description Tkpr Hours Amount 08/30/12 Review agreements regarding Sherbondy Park;Telephone MSM 0.60 117.00 conference with J.Geller. 09/04/12 Preparation of Letter of Intent. SAG 1.50 292.50 09/06/12 Memo to J.Geller. MSM 0.20 39.00 09/07/12 Memo to B.Neuman. MSM 0.10 19.50 09/10/12 Reviewed emails re allocation of space and costs for MHK 0.60 117.00 Sherbondy Park;conference with S.Miller to review analysis as to City's use as temporary office and remaining areas to address prior to memo to J.Geller advising course of action. 09/10/12 Telephone conference with J.Geller;Telephone conference MSM 0.60 117.00 with M.Krul;Review correspondence from Citi. 09/11/12 Memo to E.Orjio. MSM 0.10 19.50 09/12/12 Telephone conference with Dr.Orji(2);Memo to J.Geller; MSM 1.30 253.50 Research regarding Miami-Dade County Charter and Sherandy Park. 09/13/12 Review CDBG Contract;Memo to Dr.Orji. MSM 0.20 39.00 09/19/12 Telephone conference with J.Geller;Memo to J.Geller(2); MSM 0.70 136.50 Telephone conference with M.Rizo;Memo to M.Rizo. 09/20/12 Reviewed email from J.Geller re:City's lack of funding MHK 2.20 429.00 requiring terminiation of Lease;Reviewed Amendment to Lease incorporating Non-Appropriation language; conference call with Mayor,City Manager and Ass't City Manager re:notice of Non-Appropriation,the Landlord's threat to lock-out City even though it has fully paid rent and actions to be taken to protect City's position,including injunctive action to prevent unlawful actions by Landlord; Reviewed draft Notice prepared by City Manager;Revised Notice and forward to J.Geller to finalize and deliver to or for City. 09/20/12 Review CDBG Agreement and attachments;Compare to MSM 0.90 175.50 GOB Agreement numbers and numbers marked by City; Telephone conference with J.Geller;Memo to J.Geller(2). 09/21/12 Review proposed terminating notice;meet with Joe Geller BSM 1.10 214.50 regarding case;review applicable Lease provisions. 09/21/12 Telephone conference with J.Geller. MSM 0.20 39.00 09/21/12 Review memorandum regarding acquisition of office TRB 0.60 117.00 building,and telephone call city attorney on background to same;telephone call local government attorneys regarding their acquisition of office building and issues. 09/22/12 Prepare for and participate in conference call with J.Geller MHK 1.80 351.00 and S.Miller to review all facts and legal arguments in preparation for meeting with Commissioner Jordan on 9/24/12;Prepared outline of City's position to present to Commissioner Jordan. 09/23/12 Conference call with J.Geller and M.Krul. MSM 0.70 136.50 October 26,2012 Invoice:506077 Page Number:3 Time Detail Date Description Tkpr Hours Amount 09/24/12 Continue review of lease;conduct legal research regarding BSM 6.80 1,326.00 injunction;get update regarding today's commission meeting;prepare proposed Complaint;forward same to Joe Geller for review;meet with Joe Geller regarding same and case;telephone conference with Mike Krul;attention to summons;consider possible sovereign immunity;review recent correspondence. 09/24/12 Prepare two presentation sheets for meeting with MHK 4.20 819.00 Commissioner Jordan,one reflecting planned versus actual construction costs and funding of each,and one reflecting percentage of temporary use.Copy and compile presentation documents reflecting total leased footage and rent at Town Center and Amendment to Lease to incorporate Event of Non-Appropriation language;Attend meeting at Commissioner Jordan's District Office in Opa-locks with Commissioner Jordan,Mayor Taylor,City Manager,City Planner and others re City vacating Town Center and temporary use of Sherbondy Park Community Center building.reviewed draft complaint against landlord and conference with B.McHugh re:applicability of Landlord's Lien to municipal tenant;reviewed Article 7 and other portions of Dade charter to analyze methods of complying with no non-park use provision;conference J. Geller re same. 09/24/12 Telephone conference with B.Neuman;Review MSM 1.20 234.00 correspondence from B.Neuman;Memo to J.Geller; Telephone conference with M.Krul(2);Memo to M.Krul; Telephone conference with J.Geller. 09/24/12 Strategize on acquisition of office building;review eminent TRB 2.80 546.00 domain research materials on same;review Florida Statutory sections relative to municipal powers and use of property condemned;detailed summary of issues/concerns regarding condemnation of office building;e-mail to city attorney on same. 09/25/12 Meet with Joe Geller regarding status and strategy. BSM 0.20 39.00 09/25/12 Telephone conferences regarding Sherbondy Park and use HWC 0.90 175.50 of former city hall site;obtain information from Miami-Dade comprehensive plan regarding definition of neighborhood and community parks. • • October 26,2012 Invoice:506077 Page Number:4 Time Detail Date Description Tkpr Hours Amount 09/25/12 Continued investigating methods of dealing with Article 7 MHK 1.80 351.00 issues and impact on plans for Sherbondy temporary office use;reviewed research re"neighborhood"parks; conference with H.Calhoun re:methods land use attorneys may use to determine"neighborhood"versus"regional" park;Reviewed email from H.Calhoun attaching provision from Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Plan in which neighborhood parks are defined as under 10 acres,which includes Sherbondy;email to Joe re same;email to Hope re: this provision in Comp Plan and a resolution of City declaring Sherbondy to be a neighborhood park should resolve the Article 7 issues. 09/25/12 Conference with Brian McHugh re:filing of injunction MHK 0.30 58.50 lawsuit and when decision will be made;conference with Joe Geller re:same,need to modify and deliver notice 9/27 morning and difficulties City would face if it sought to purchase the building within the next few months. 09/25/12 Revise memorandum to Joseph Geller regarding issues TRB 0.30 58.50 associated with condemnation of offices. 09/26/12 Review e-mails regarding recent developments. BSM 0.10 19.50 09/26/12 Telephone conference with K.Baker regarding counteroffer HWC 1.50 292.50 to Town Center Purchase Agreement;dictate and review of correspondence regarding same. 09/26/12 Memo to J.Geller;Telephone conference with D.Chiverton; MSM 0.50 97.50 Telephone conference with J.Geller. 09/27/12 Telephone conference with M.Rizo;Research regarding MSM 0.50 97.50 Miami-Dade County CDMP open space and recreation. 09/28/12 Telephone conference with J.Geller;Memo to J.Geller. MSM 0.30 58.50 10/01/12 Draft Memo regarding Sherbondy Park. MSM 0.40 78.00 10/02/12 Draft Memo regarding Sherbondy Park;Memo to J.Geller. MSM 0.60 117.00 10/03/12 Memo to J.Geller(2);Memo to D.Chiverton;Legal MSM 1.20 234.00 research. 10/08/12 Memo to J.Geller regarding Sherbondy Park. MSM 0.20 39.00 Timekeeper Summary Timekeeper Title Hours Rate Amount Steven A.Geller Shareholder 1.50 195.00 292.50 Thomas R.Bolf Shareholder 3.70 195.00 721.50 Hope W.Calhoun Shareholder 2.40 195.00 468.00 Michael H.Krul Shareholder 10.90 195.00 2,1 25.50 Brian S.McHugh Shareholder 8.20 195.00 1,599.00 Morris"Skip"Miller Shareholder 10.50 195.00 2,047.50 • October 26,2012 Invoice:506077 Page Number:5 Total For Services 7,254.00 Current Invoice Total $7,254.00 Prior Balance 39.00 Less Payments/Credits (39.00) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $0.00 Greenspoon Harder ORNEVS At' 1.. W Trade Centre South-Suite 700 i.mmo • 100 West Cypress Creek Road .1■■ Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33309 Toll Free(888)491-1120 Fax(954)343-6272 Federal Tax ID 59-2402121 City Of Opa-Locka October 26,2012 777 Sharazad Blvd. Invoice:506077 ' Opa-Locka,FL 33054 Client ID: 19072 Page Number:6 Total For Services $7,254.00 Current Invoice Total $7,254.00 Prior Balance as of 12/06/10 39.00 Less Payments/Credits (39.00) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE orio,„ 444: $0.00 rth 1,4 g YOU ! „.„ • For questions regarding this invoice please call 888-491-1120,or e-mail receivables@gmlaw.com Remittance via US Mail: Remittance via Credit Card: Remittance via Wire: Greenspoon Marder P.A. 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