HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-174 Lewis Longman Walker Pension Attorney AgreementRESOLUTION NO. 2025-174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH LEWIS LONGMAN WALKER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATED TO PENSION MATTERS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, approximately three years ago, the City’s longstanding pension counsel,
Sam Goren, of Goren Chekoff, retired; and
WHEREAS, thereafter, the City hired its current pension attorney, David Miller of
Bryant, Olive and Miller, P.A. who has also retired; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller has recommended Lewis Logman and Walker to provide
pension counsel to the City; and
WHEREAS, pension law is very specialized and very few firms provide guidance on
municipal pensions; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Thomas of Lewis Logman and Walker is highly recommended; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to retain Mr. Thomas of Lewis Logman and Walker as
pension counsel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true
and correct, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the proper City officials to execute
an Engagement Letter, which is attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated into this Resolution by
this reference, with Lewis Longman Walker, for pension matters at hourly rates as shown in
Exhibit “A”.
Section 3. That funding will be appropriated from the Labor Counsel, Account
Number 001-13-01-513-31-10.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage.
2 RESOLUTION #2025-174
PASSED AND ADOPTED on November 18, 2025.
Motion by Vice Mayor Salvino second by Commissioner Lewellen.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY