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HomeMy Public PortalAbout18-9481 Kusga'sha Sharp Esq. & Robin Hazel for Special Masters/Magistrates Sponsored by: City Manager and City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 18-9481 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPOINTING KISHA'SHA B. SHARP, ESQ. AND ROBIN HAZEL, ESQ. AS SPECIAL AS SPECIAL MASTERS/MAGISTRATES FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH EACH, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE RED LIGHT CAMERA PROGRAM PAYABLE FROM ACCOUNT NO. 12-512340; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, Florida ("City Commission") adopted Resolution 09-7435 and Ordinance 08-07, thereby creating the Red Light Safety Camera Program; and WHEREAS, pursuant to article XI, Division 10, Subdivision 2, Section 2-570.28 of the City of Opa-locka Code of Ordinances, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka is permitted to appoint up to three (3) Special Masters/Magistrates and one (1) alternate Special Master/Magistrate; and WHEREAS, the position of Special Master/Magistrate for the City of Opa-Locka was advertised with the Florida League of Cities and in accordance with Section 2-570.28 of the City Code of Ordinances, a Committee comprised of the Chief of Police, a designee of the City Manager and the City Attorney reviewed resumes, conducted interviews and determined that Kisha'sha B. Sharp, Esq. and Robin Hazel, Esq. met the requirements for appointment; and WHEREAS, Jean-Claude F. Dugue, Esq. was successfully serving as the Special Master/Magistrate for the Red Light Safety Camera Program until his untimely death on September 6, 2017; and WHEREAS, Red Light Safety Camera Program hearings have been suspended since the date of Mr. Dugue's passing pending the appointment of new Special Masters/Magistrates; and WHEREAS, Kisha'sha B. Sharp, Esq. and Robin Hazel, Esq., members in good standing of the Florida Bar and experienced attorneys, will serve as qualified replacements and are willing and able to assume the duties of Special Masters/Magistrates for the Red Light Safety Camera Program; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to appoint Kisha'sha B. Sharp, Esq. and Robin Hazel, Esq. Special Masters/Magistrates and authorize the City Manager to enter in Law Office of KB. Sharp, P.A. 550 N.E. 124th Street • North Miami, FL 33161 Office(954)380-8990 Email:ksharp @kbsharppalaw.com or kbsharppa@gmail.com Sent Via Email: msamaroo(opalockafl.gov February 26, 2018 Michele Samaroo Assistant City Attorney Opa Locka„ FL RE: Civil Traffic Infraction Officer Vacancy Dear Ms. Samaroo: My name is Kishasha B. Sharp and I am a practicing attorney in South Florida with almost 20 years of experience in various areas of law. Please find my resume enclosed for consideration for Civil Traffic Infraction Officer with the City Of Opa Locka. My credentials, work ethic and commitment to excellence and serving our community make me an ideal candidate for this position. Please let me know if you need any additional information. I look forward to speaking with you soon to discuss my qualifications and why I am best suited for this positon. Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely, /Acct e Kishasha B. Sharp,Esq. Attorney for Sellers KBS/kb KISHASHA B. SHARP, ESQ. K.B. SHARP, P.A. 550 N.E. 124th Street North Miami, FL 33161 786-566-14471954-380-8990•IcshanOlcbsharppa.cornj kbsharppa©gmail.com EXPERIENCE LEGAL K.B. SHARP,PA. North Miami, FL April 2005—Present Civil and criminal litigation;family law;probate,bankruptcy and real estate. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL TRIAL DIVISION- UNITED AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Coral Gables,FL April 2002-April 2005 Responsible for litigating disputed insurance claims including all aspects of trial.Managed heavy case load.Answered complaints,attended meditation and arbitration,and all aspects of discovery. JACKSON LEWIS SCHNITZLER&KRUPMAN Labor&Employment Department Miami,FL April 2000-March 2002 Participated in all aspects of federal,state,and city employment proceedings,including attending administrative hearings and investigations, mediation, taking and defending depositions, and conducting labor arbitration. Advised clients on employment law issues,including ADEA,Tide VII, the ADA, and the FMLA. Drafted employment releases and personnel handbooks. Involved in all stages of employment litigation and discovery,including drafting and answering interrogatories,motions,orders,briefs,document requests,and subpoenas. EPSTEIN BECKER&GREEN Labor&Employment Department Miami, FL April 1997-March 2000 Involved in all aspects of the defense of employment litigation and labor law proceedings. TEACHING Adjunct Professor(Criminal Justice), Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens,FL 20I3-Present EDUCATION University of Miami School of Law Juris Doctor 1998 James Weldon Johnson Fellow,MPLE Scholar Moot Court Board Black Law Students Association(Vice President) Florida Agriculture &Mechanical University M.B.A. 1995 Florida Agriculture&Mechanical University B.S. -Accounting 1994 School of Business and Industry Scholar Delta Sigma Theta,Inc. Professional Affiliations&Community Involvement Florida Bar 1998 Southern District of Florida 1998 Gwen S. Cherry Women Lawyers Bar Association-Past President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,Incorporated,Dade County Alumnae Chapter Teen Court Volunteer SPECIAL MAGISTRATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT THIS SPECIAL MAGISTATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ("Professional Services Contract") is hereby made and entered into, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this day of 2018, by and between the City of Opa-Locka, Florida hereinafter referred to as the "City", being party of the first part, and attorney, Kishasha B. Sharp, Esq. hereinafter referred to as "Attorney", party of the second part. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City is in need of a Special Magistrate for Red-Light Camera Enforcement Hearings; and WHEREAS, pursuant to article XI, Division 10, Subdivision 2, Section 2-570.28 of the City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka is permitted to appoint up to three (3) Special Masters/Magistrates and one (1) alternate Special Master/Magistrate; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the relevant ordinance, Attorney is a member of the Florida Bar in good standing and was selected by a Committee comprised of the Chief of Police, the City Manager or his or her designee and the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, Attorney agrees to familiarize herself with all applicable City Ordinances related to red light camera enforcement and other applicable City codes; NOW THEREAFTER, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained and the mutual exchange of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged , it is mutually agreed, promised and covenanted as follows: 1.0 ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. City does hereby agree to engage and retain Attorney as Special Magistrate, and Attorney does hereby agree to accept such engagement by the City in the capacity of "Special Magistrate" in accordance with the terms, conditions and provisions of this engagement set forth herein in accordance with pertinent provisions of Florida Statutes, City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of Florida Law. 2.0 TERM OF ENGAGEMENT. The term of engagement shall commence at the time of execution and shall remain in place for one (1) year unless sooner terminates in the manner provided for in paragraph three (3) of this contract. 3.0 TERMINATION. The Special Magistrate Professional Services Contract may be terminated by either the City or the Attorney at any time on thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. 4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. City and Attorney mutually understand and agree that the pg. 1 scope of legal services to be provided by the Attorney shall be exclusively limited to red light camera issues. Attorney shall work with the City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys for the City of Opa-Locka, the City Manager or his/her designee(s) to carry out the requirements of this agreement. Attorney shall attend all Red-Light Camera Enforcement Hearings in a timely manner and prepare reports and orders as necessary. 5.0 PAYMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED. Full payment and compensation for Attorney's professional services pursuant to this Professional Services Contract shall be billed at a rate of$200.00 per hour. In the event of termination pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Professional Services Contract, Attorney shall be entitled to such compensation as shall have accrued on a pro rata basis to the date of said early termination. Attorney shall submit a monthly billing statement to the City and such statements shall contain the date(s) of services and the hours. 6.0 COSTS AND EXPENSES. Costs and expenses are not reimbursable by the City. 7.0 ATTORNEY INDEPENDENCE. It is important the Attorney be independent and impartial in order to properly perform and provide the professional services to the City. Attorney shall not act as counsel in any lawsuit or other adversary proceeding in which the City is named as an adverse party or in which Attorney takes any adverse position to the City. 8.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Attorney acknowledges that he is familiar with and will at all times comply with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Chapter112 relating to the Code of Ethics, County Code of Ethics and City Ordinances as they apply to the Attorney. 9.0 PUBLIC RECORDS. Attorney and City mutually understand that the attorney client and attorney work-product privileges may protect certain documents and information from voluntary disclosure. However, Attorney and City acknowledge and agree that such documents and information may be disclosed if required by Florida Statutes, Chapter 119 relating to Florida Public Records Acts, or other applicable Florida Law, with prior notice to the City, and appropriate redaction if required; and further that such documents shall be disclosed, with prior notice to the City, if compelled by court order. 10.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP. Nothing contained in this Professional Services Contract or any document executed in connection herewith, shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership or joint venture relationship between the City and Attorney. Attorney is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. The consideration set forth in the Professional Services Contract shall be the sole consideration due Attorney for the services rendered hereunder. It is understood that the City will not withhold any amounts for payment of taxes from the Compensation of the Attorney hereunder. pg. 2 Attorney will not represent herself to be or hold herself out as an employee of the City and Attorney hereby acknowledges that he or she shall not have the right or entitlement in or to any of the pension, retirement or other benefit programs now or hereafter available to the City's' regular employees. Any and all sums subject to deduction, if any, required to be withheld and/or paid under any applicable state or federal laws shall be Attorney's sole responsibility and Attorney shall indemnify and hold harmless from any and all damages, claims and expenses arising out of or resulting from any claims asserted by any taxing authority as a result of or in connection with said payments 11.0 INDEMNIFICATION. Attorney shall at all time hereafter agree to indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers (appointed or elected), agents, employees and servants against any and all claims, action, petitions, or disputes or losses of any nature whatsoever, whether in law, equity or administrative, including attorney's fees, costs, scope of services contemplated by this Professional Services Contract, including any and all claims, demands, or causes of actions or damages sustained by any person. The provision of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Professional Service Contract. 12.0 INSURANCE. Not Applicable. 13.0 NOTICE. Whenever either party is required to give notice to the other, such notice shall be delivered by United States mail, return receipt requested or by hand delivery addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place specified by this paragraph. The place for giving notice shall remain the same as set forth in this Professional Services Contract, unless changed in writing and provided in the manner provided for by this paragraph. The parties designate the following as the effective persons and place for providing notice to the other: CITY: Ed Brown, City Manager 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor Opa-Locka, Florida 33054 Copy to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. City Attorney The Brown Law Group, LLC 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor Opa-Locka, Florida 33054 ATTORNEY: Kishasha B. Sharp, Esq. K.B. SHARP, P.A. 550 NE. 124th Street North Miami, FL 33161 14.0 MISCELLANEOUS. This Professional Services Contract sets forth the entire agreement between the parties hereto. Any oral conversations or writing are merged herein and pg. 3 extinguished. No subsequent amendment to this Contract shall be binding upon the City or the Attorney unless reduced to writing and properly signed and executed by both parties. This Professional Services Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect validity or enforceability of any other provision. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Independent Contractor/Professional Services Contract to be executed this day of 2018. WITNESSES: CONTRACTOR/SPECIAL MAGISTRATE KISHASHA B. SHARP, ESQ. STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) ss COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2018, by , as of who is personally known to me or who produced as identification, and who did [did not] take an oath. Notary Public—State of Florida Print Name: My Commission Expires: pg. 4 ROBIN F. HAZEL 18051 SW 18th Street I Miramar,Florida 33029 I (310) 384-1530 I rhazel@hazellawpa.com February 27, 2018 Via e-mail:msamaroo@opalockafl.gov Michele Samaroo, Esq. Assistant City Attorney City of Opa-Locka 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor Opa-Locka,Florida 33054 Re: Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Position Dear Ms. Samaroo, I am very interested in the City of Opa-Locka's position for a Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer. I have been an attorney for approximately 14 years. I have worked in the public sector and as a private practitioner, where I have gained a wealth of experience that has prepared me for this position. My resume is enclosed for your review. I began my career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida before transitioning to private practice. I worked with the Fort Lauderdale law firm Ruden McClosky P.A. n/k/a Greenspoon Marder, P.A. for nearly six years before opening my own practice in 2012. Since 2012 I have also served as an adjunct instructor with the University of Miami's Paralegal Studies Program. My practice focuses on appellate advocacy, litigation support and civil litigation. My experience in evaluating cases and applying the law to the facts presented in those cases has equipped me with the skills necessary to perform the duties of a hearing officer. Thank you for your time and consideration. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to net with you to discuss how my experience and skills are suited to this position. In the meantime, please contact me at (310) 384-1530 or via email at rhazel@hazellawpa.com if you require any further information. Sincerely, Robin F. Hazel Enclosure ROBIN F. HAZEL 18051 SW 18th Street I Miramar, Florida 33029 I (310) 384-1530 I rhazel @hazellawpa.com EDUCATION UCLA School of Law,Los Angeles, California J.D.,May 2004 Awards: UCLA Law Fellowship (2001) Faculty Scholarship (2001) Activities: Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, National Champion (first place out of 100 teams) (2004) ABA White Collar Crime Mock Trial Competition, Quarter-Finalist (2003) UCLA Moot Court, Participant(2002) National Black Law Students Association, Sub-Regional Director(2003-2004) UCLA Black Law Students Association, Co-chair(2002-3003) Florida International University,Miami, Florida B.S., magna cum laude,Criminal Justice, minor in Business Administration,Apri12001 Honors: Dean's List(all semesters) Florida Merit Scholar (1997-2001) Golden Key International Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society LEGAL EXPERIENCE University of Miami,Coral Gables, Florida Adjunct Faculty,November2012—Present • Prepare,organize, revise and present course materials to students • Prepare,administer and grade assignments • Advise and counsel students as needed • Assess student learning through various methods Hazel Law, P.A.,Pembroke Pines,Florida Attorney/Manager,September 2012—Present • Represent clients in appellate and litigation matters including drafting appellate briefs, complaints, answers,motions for summary judgment and other pleadings and making court appearances. • Contract Attorney at Robinson &Cole for insurance defense litigation (2015-2016) Ruden McClosky P.A.(n/k/a Gre enspoon Marder P.A.),Fort Lauderdale,Florida Associate,January 2007—September,2012 • Appeals,Litigation Support and Commercial Litigation • Drafted appellate briefs in state and federal court in diverse areas of law including contract law, bankruptcy, land use,real estate,banking and torts • Provided litigation support including drafting complaints, answers, motions for summary judgment and other pleadings • Conducted legal research on issues of constitutional law, contract law, real estate,banking, bankruptcy, torts,labor and employment, patent and trademark law, land use and construction law • Conducted and managed discovery, including taking and defending depositions • Negotiated, drafted and analyzed commercial contracts • Presented oral arguments in appellate court Office of the Attorney General,Appellate Division,Miami, Florida Assistant Attorney General,December 2004—January 2007 • Drafted appellate briefs, responses and petitions in state and federal courts • Performed legal research • Presented more than a dozen oral arguments before the Third District Court of Appeal Greenberg Traurig,Miami, Florida Contract Attorney,October 2004—December 2004 • Examined and analyzed documents for bankruptcy litigation Tressler,Soderstrom,Maloney&Priess,Century City, California Law Clerk,May 2003—December 2003 • Wrote coverage opinion letters to clients • Researched and wrote memoranda on insurance defense and insurance coverage • Assisted with trial preparation including the preparation of deposition summaries and exhibit lists and drafting questions for direct and cross examination. Raytheon Company,El Segundo, California Legal Department Intern,June 2002—August 2002 • Reviewed documents in response to a demand from the Department of Justice • Prepared and presented evidence at an arbitration hearing • Researched and wrote a memorandum used in a case before the United States Supreme Court Precision Response Corporation,Miami, Florida Supervisor/Quality Assurance Representative,December 1997—July 2001 • Supervised 35 employees • Conducted performance evaluations • Maintained personnel files • Enforced company employment policies • Conducted employee training sessions ADMISSIONS • State of Florida • District of Columbia • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida • United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida • United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit HONORS/AWARDS • Florida Super Lawyers®Rising Star,2012- 2018 —Appellate Practice • Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee, 2013 —present PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS • Dade County Bar Association, Member • Broward County Bar Association, Member • Gwen S.Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association,Member • Wilkie D.Ferguson Jr.Bar Association, Member NOTABLE APPELLATE OPINIONS • Phillips v. M.I. Quality Law Maintenance,Inc.,2013 WL 5664657 (11th Cir., October 18,2013) • Murphy v.Bakst,2011 WL 3844079 (S.D.Fla. Aug. 20, 2011) • Diaz v.Jaguar Restaurant Group,LLC, 627 F.3d 1212 (11th Cir. 2010) • Mystique,Inc. v.138lnternational,Inc.,2010 WL 1635975 (11th Cir. April 23, 2010) • Pugliese v.Pukka Development,Inc,550 F.3d 1299 (11th Cir. 2008) • LaRoche v.Nehama,979 So.2d 1021 (Fla. 3d DCA 2008) • Cheese& Grill Restaurant,Inc.v. Wachovia Bank,970 So. 2d 372(Fla. 3d DCA 2007) • Hawkins v. Secretary,Florida Department of Corrections,219 Fed.Appx 904 (11th Cir. 2007) Resume for Robin F. Hazel,Esq. Page 2 of2 SPECIAL MAGISTRATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT THIS SPECIAL MAGISTATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ("Professional Services Contract") is hereby made and entered into, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, this day of 2018, by and between the City of Opa-Locka, Florida hereinafter referred to as the "City", being party of the first part, and attorney, Robin Hazel, Esq, hereinafter referred to as "Attorney", party of the second part. RECITALS WHEREAS, the City is in need of a Special Magistrate for Red-Light Camera Enforcement Hearings; and WHEREAS, pursuant to article XI, Division 10, Subdivision 2, Section 2-570.28 of the City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka is permitted to appoint up to three (3) Special Masters/Magistrates and one (1) alternate Special Master/Magistrate; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the relevant ordinance, Attorney is a member of the Florida Bar in good standing and was selected by a Committee comprised of the Chief of Police, the City Manager or his or her designee and the City Attorney; and WHEREAS, Attorney agrees to familiarize herself with all applicable City Ordinances related to red light camera enforcement and other applicable City codes; NOW THEREAFTER, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained and the mutual exchange of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged , it is mutually agreed, promised and covenanted as follows: 1.0 ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. City does hereby agree to engage and retain Attorney as Special Magistrate, and Attorney does hereby agree to accept such engagement by the City in the capacity of"Special Magistrate" in accordance with the terms, conditions and provisions of this engagement set forth herein in accordance with pertinent provisions of Florida Statutes, City of Opa-Locka Code of Ordinances and all other applicable provisions of Florida Law. 2.0 TERM OF ENGAGEMENT. The term of engagement shall commence at the time of execution and shall remain in place for one (1) year unless sooner terminates in the manner provided for in paragraph three (3) of this contract. 3.0 TERMINATION. The Special Magistrate Professional Services Contract may be terminated by either the City or the Attorney at any time on thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. 4.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. City and Attorney mutually understand and agree that the pg. 1 scope of legal services to be provided by the Attorney shall be exclusively limited to red light camera issues. Attorney shall work with the City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys for the City of Opa-Locka, the City Manager or his/her designee(s) to carry out the requirements of this agreement. Attorney shall attend all Red-Light Camera Enforcement Hearings in a timely manner and prepare reports and orders as necessary. 5.0 PAYMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED. Full payment and compensation for Attorney's professional services pursuant to this Professional Services Contract shall be billed at a rate of$200.00 per hour. In the event of termination pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Professional Services Contract, Attorney shall be entitled to such compensation as shall have accrued on a pro rata basis to the date of said early termination. Attorney shall submit a monthly billing statement to the City and such statements shall contain the date(s) of services and the hours. 6.0 COSTS AND EXPENSES. Costs and expenses are not reimbursable by the City. 7.0 ATTORNEY INDEPENDENCE. It is important the Attorney be independent and impartial in order to properly perform and provide the professional services to the City. Attorney shall not act as counsel in any lawsuit or other adversary proceeding in which the City is named as an adverse party or in which Attorney takes any adverse position to the City. 8.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Attorney acknowledges that he is familiar with and will at all times comply with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Chapter112 relating to the Code of Ethics, County Code of Ethics and City Ordinances as they apply to the Attorney. 9.0 PUBLIC RECORDS. Attorney and City mutually understand that the attorney client and attorney work-product privileges may protect certain documents and information from voluntary disclosure. However, Attorney and City acknowledge and agree that such documents and information may be disclosed if required by Florida Statutes, Chapter 119 relating to Florida Public Records Acts, or other applicable Florida Law, with prior notice to the City, and appropriate redaction if required; and further that such documents shall be disclosed, with prior notice to the City, if compelled by court order. 10.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP. Nothing contained in this Professional Services Contract or any document executed in connection herewith, shall be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, partnership or joint venture relationship between the City and Attorney. Attorney is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. The consideration set forth in the Professional Services Contract shall be the sole consideration due Attorney for the services rendered hereunder. It is understood that the City will not withhold any amounts for payment of taxes from the Compensation of the Attorney hereunder. pg. 2 Attorney will not represent herself to be or hold herself out as an employee of the City and Attorney hereby acknowledges that he or she shall not have the right or entitlement in or to any of the pension, retirement or other benefit programs now or hereafter available to the City's' regular employees. Any and all sums subject to deduction, if any, required to be withheld and/or paid under any applicable state or federal laws shall be Attorney's sole responsibility and Attorney shall indemnify and hold harmless from any and all damages, claims and expenses arising out of or resulting from any claims asserted by any taxing authority as a result of or in connection with said payments 11.0 INDEMNIFICATION. Attorney shall at all time hereafter agree to indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers (appointed or elected), agents, employees and servants against any and all claims, action, petitions, or disputes or losses of any nature whatsoever, whether in law, equity or administrative, including attorney's fees, costs, scope of services contemplated by this Professional Services Contract, including any and all claims, demands, or causes of actions or damages sustained by any person. The provision of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Professional Service Contract. 12.0 INSURANCE. Not Applicable. 13.0 NOTICE. Whenever either party is required to give notice to the other, such notice shall be delivered by United States mail, return receipt requested or by hand delivery addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place specified by this paragraph. The place for giving notice shall remain the same as set forth in this Professional Services Contract, unless changed in writing and provided in the manner provided for by this paragraph. The parties designate the following as the effective persons and place for providing notice to the other: CITY: Ed Brown, City Manager 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor Opa-Locka, Florida 33054 Copy to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. City Attorney The Brown Law Group, LLC 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor Opa-Locka, Florida 33054 ATTORNEY: Robin Hazel, Esq. 10851 SW 18th Street Miramar, Florida 33029 14.0 MISCELLANEOUS. This Professional Services Contract sets forth the entire agreement between the parties hereto. Any oral conversations or writing are merged herein and pg. 3 extinguished. No subsequent amendment to this Contract shall be binding upon the City or the Attorney unless reduced to writing and properly signed and executed by both parties. This Professional Services Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect validity or enforceability of any other provision. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Independent Contractor/Professional Services Contract to be executed this day of 2018. WITNESSES: CONTRACTOR/SPECIAL MAGISTRATE ROBIN HAZEL, ESQ. STATE OF FLORIDA ss COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2018, by as of who is personally known to me or who produced as identification, and who did [did not] take an oath. Notary Public—State of Florida Print Name: My Commission Expires: pg. 4 -/ ..,-0,I-60,;: 0* 4 4 .4s< • /0 0' It ,-• "....„, iraArotiei;_-,„" Interviews Conducted 3-22-2018 !.,,,,,,...7,...... _,,,-,'..- Interviewee Special Magistrate Interviewer First Name Last Name Vincent Brown Sharon Gallimore William Green Total Average Robin Hazel Kishasha 18 20 18 56 18.67 Sharp 21 23 21 65 21,67 1st Choice 2nd Choice Human Resources Departmentl780 Fisherman Street,4th Fl. Opa-locka, FL 330541 i Phone 305-953-2815