HomeMy WebLinkAboutInv# 72036 - ROBERTS, REYNOLDS, BEDARD & TUZZIO, PLLC - 03/14/2023ROBERTS, REYNOLDS, BEDARD & TUZZIO, PLLC
470 Columbia Drive, Suite C-101
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Telephone (561)688-6560
Tax ID No. 65-0004867
City of Dania Beach
Attn: Eve Boutsis
100 W. Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
CLIENT:Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust 155
MATTER:Citizens (2) v. Dania Beach/Mayor Duke 14358
PGCS Claim # 215157
BILL FOR FEES AND COSTS THROUGH 02/28/23
March 14, 2023
Bill No. 72036
HoursDateAttorneyServices
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
02/01/23 Correspondence to James Sposato, Counsel for Plaintiff, re:
Plaintiff's Objections to Discovery.
0.20AGA
02/02/23 Receipt and review of multiple correspondences to and from
James Sposato, Counsel for Plaintiff, re: Plaintiff's objections to
discovery.
0.30AGA
02/03/23 Receipt and review of Defendant, DEC's Response to Request
to Produce from Plaintiff.
0.20AGA
02/06/23 Telephone conference with Plaintiff’s counsel regarding
Plaintiff’s objections to city’s discovery.
0.40AGA
02/06/23 Correspondence to James Sposato, Counsel for Plaintiff, re:
Plaintiff’s objections to the City’s discovery.
0.20AGA
02/13/23 Receipt and review of correspondence to and from James
Sposato, Counsel for Plaintiff, re: Plaintiff’s amended
responses to the City’s request to produce.
0.30AGA
02/13/23 Receipt and review of correspondence from James Sposato,
Counsel for Plaintiff, re: advising as to amended responses to
Request to Produce.
0.20AGA
02/13/23 Receipt and review of Plaintiff's Amended Response to
Defendant's Request to Produce.
0.40AGA
02/15/23 Correspondence to all counsel re: inquiry as to proposed email
to Judge regarding Fourth District Court of Appeal Opinion on
Citizens 2011 lawsuit.
0.20AGA
02/15/23 Receipt and review of correspondence from James Sposato,
Counsel for Plaintiff, re: proposed email to Judge regarding
Fourth District Court of Appeal Opinion on Citizens 2011 Case.
0.20AGA
Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust
Matter: 14358 - Citizens (2) v. Dania Beach/Mayor Duke Page 2
March 14, 2023Client:
HoursDateAttorneyServices
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
02/15/23 Receipt and review of correspondence from John Mullin,
Coundel for DEC, re: proposed email to Judge regarding Fourth
District Court of Appeal Opinion on Citizens 2011 case.
0.20AGA
02/15/23 Correspondence to Judge Towbin Singer, re: Fourth District
Court of Appeal Opinion on Citizens 2011 Case.
0.20AGA
02/20/23 Preparation of Notice of Supplemental Authority regarding
Motion for Summary Judgment.
0.60AGA
02/24/23 Receipt and review of correspondence to and from James
Sposato, Counsel for Plaintiff, re: court reporter for the
upcoming special set hearing on Motion for Summary
Judgment.
0.20AGA
02/24/23 Telephone conference with plaintiff's counsel James Sposato
regarding potential settlement and upcoming MSJ hearing.
0.30AGA
02/25/23 Review/Analyze detailed analysis of file materials including
City's Motion for Summary Judgment, exhibits to MSJ, and
case law cited therein in preparation for upcoming special set
hearing on City's MSJ on Count II.
5.20AGA
02/26/23 Receipt and review of correspondence to and from Eve Boutsis,
City, re: discussion of potential settlement and telephone
conference to discuss the same.
0.30AGA
02/26/23 Review/Analyze detailed analysis of Plaintiff's response to
City's MSJ on Count II, exhibits, and case law cited by Plaintiff
and City's Reply to Plaintiff's Response with exhibits and case
law in preparation for upcoming hearing on City's MSJ.
4.80AGA
02/27/23 Telephone conference with City Attorney Eve Boutsis regarding
potential settlement of case and Plaintiff will be getting us a
demand soon for attorney's fees and costs.
0.20AGA
02/27/23 Receipt and review of Plaintiff's Notice of Authority for the
Response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment.
0.20AGA
02/27/23 Draft/Revise memoranda regarding the differences, redlines
and additions to the pertinent Development Agreements
regarding the Dania Beach Jai Alai Project in preparation for
the Motion for Summary Judgment.
3.00KEH
02/27/23 Receipt and review of correspondence to and from Kirk
VonHilsheimer, Counsel for Plaintiff, re: discussion of
flashdrives for RTP documents due to files in sharefile being
corrupt.
0.30AGA
02/27/23 Continued review of file materials including Plaintiff's recently
filed Notice of Authority in Support of Plaintiff's Response in
Opposition to City's MSJ on Count II and research and
Shepardize new cases cited by Plaintiff in preparation of
upcoming special set hearing on City's MSJ.
2.70AGA
02/27/23 Review/Analyze exhibits attached to public meeting agendas,
agreements and related records concerning the distinctions
between publicly noticed Dania Jai Alai Project agreements in
preparation for the Motion for Summary Judgment hearing.
2.00KEH
Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust
Matter: 14358 - Citizens (2) v. Dania Beach/Mayor Duke Page 3
March 14, 2023Client:
HoursDateAttorneyServices
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
02/28/23 Attendance at Special Set hearing on Defendants' City and
DEC's Motions for Summary Judgment on Count II via Zoom
before Judge Towbin Singer.
1.20AGA
02/28/23 Telephone conference with Counsel for DEC, John Mullin,
regarding outcome of hearing on motions for summary
judgment, preparation of proposed Order, and defense
strategies.
0.20AGA
02/28/23 Telephone conference with City Attorney Boutsis regarding
outcome of hearing on City's Motion for Summary Judgment on
Count II and answering her questions regarding the same.
0.20AGA
02/28/23 Telephone conference with opposing counsel regarding
potential resolution of fees and appeals on both 2014 and 2011
cases.
0.20AGA
Code AmountHoursRateName
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUMMARY
3,880.80198.0019.60AGAAndrea G. Amigo, Partner
797.50159.505.00KEHKatherine E. Herald, Associate
Total Professional Services $4,678.3024.60
Date AmountDescription
DISBURSEMENTS
95.00Deposition Transcripts #189569: Proceedings before
Judge Michele Singer. - Florida Court Reporting
02/28/23
Total Disbursements $95.00
155,898.65
161,097.60
5,198.95
Fees Billed to Date
Costs Billed to Date
Total Billed to Date
Bill History for this Matter
Case to DateYear to Date
6,480.10
95.00
6,575.10
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $4,773.30
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments:-0.00
396.00
5,169.30Total Due:$
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Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC
470 Columbia Drive, Suite C-101
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
72036Bill Number:
Client Code:155
Client Name:Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust
Bill Date:March 14, 2023
14358
Citizens (2) v. Dania Beach/Mayor Duke
Matter Code:
Matter Name:
CURRENT BILL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $4,773.30
396.00Past Due Balance
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
$5,169.30
Balance Forward:
Payments & Adjustments:-0.00
396.00
5,169.30Total Due:$
Total Professional Services
Total Disbursements 95.00
4,678.30