HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2006-121 Moskowitz Mandell et al CRA Counsel RESOLUTION NO. 2006-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING THE LAW FIRM OF MOSKOWITZ,
MANDELL, SALIM & SIMOWITZ, P.A., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE
DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach City Charter, Part III, Article 5, Section 2, authorizes the
City Commission to employ special counsel who shall serve under terms and conditions as may be
determined by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach City Commission desires to reappoint the law firm of
Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz, P.A. to serve as Special Counsel to the Dania Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency to perform certain services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the law firm of Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz, P.A. is
reappointed by the Dania Beach City Commission to serve as Special Counsel to the Dania Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency to perform certain services. Such reappointment shall
continue until terminated by the City Commission, which termination shall be at the sole
discretion of the City Commission.
Section 2. That the firm shall be compensated at the blended hourly rate of $250.00
per hour for services as specified in a retainer letter to be submitted to the City by Mr. Moskowitz
and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
• Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on August 8, 2006
PATRICIA FLURY
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS
BY: c
• THOMAS J.�A S RO
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Commissioners
CC: Ivan Pato, City Manager
Patty Varney, Finance Director
FROM: Thomas J. Ansbro, City Attorney
DATE: July 13, 2006
RE: Formal Reappointment of Moskowitz, Mandell Law Firm as Special Counsel to
the CRA Board of Directors
• Although the City Commission, actin as the CRA Board of Directors reappointed the
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Moskowitz, Mandell, law firm as CRA Special Counsel by a motion adopted at the May 3,
2006 CRA meeting, it is desirable to formalize the reappointment pursuant to the adoption of a
resolution. In practical effect, the firm will continue to be paid $6,000.00 monthly until such
time as the City Commission decides, in its sole discretion, to terminate the services.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-121
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING THE LAW FIRM OF MOSKOWITZ,
MANDELL, SALIM & SIMOWITZ, P.A., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE
DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach City Charter, Part III, Article 5, Section 2, authorizes the
City Commission to employ special counsel who shall serve under terms and conditions as may be
determined by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Dania Beach City Commission desires to reappoint the law firm of
Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz, P.A. to serve as Special Counsel to the Dania Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency to perform certain services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the law firm of Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz, P.A. is •
reappointed by the Dania Beach City Commission to serve as Special Counsel to the Dania Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency to perform certain services. Such reappointment shall
continue until terminated by the City Commission, which termination shall be at the sole
discretion of the City Commission.
Section 2. That the firm shall continue to be compensated at the rate of$6,000.00 per
month for services as specified in the May 24, 2005 letter submitted to the City by Mr.
Moskowitz.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on 52006.
PATRICIA FLURY
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
• BY:
THOMAS J. ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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