HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Memo-Office of the City AttorneyCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNNTEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Ma -, or and Members of the Cit, Conuuission
FROM: Julie 0. Bru, City Attorney
DATE: Ivla)- 12, 2009
RE: Proposed Resolution for City Commission Meeting — May 14, 2009
Authorizing the engagement of special counsel to represent the Department of
Off -Street Parking of the City of Miami ("DOSP")
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization to engage special counsel for the
purposes of representing DOSP in connection with the creation of one or more mixed use
condominiums and related property owners association for the Courthouse Center Garage
located at 40 N.W. 3r6 Street, Miami, Florida 33132, with payment for special counsel to be
provided by DOSP.
Background
DOSP is considering the creation of one or more mixed used condominiums in the
Courthouse Center Garage located at 40 N.W. 3r6 Street, Miami, Florida 33132, to facilitate the
leasing of retail and office space, as well as the potential sale of office space. Construction of the
Garage is expected to be completed in December, 2009. Special counsel with pertinent expertise
is necessary to analyze and create the necessary condominium and master property owners
association documents.
Pursuant to Section 23(g) of the City Charter, the City Attorney acts as general counsel
for DOSP and for the Board in all matters of law which may arise, and shall prosecute or defend
all suits brought by or against the City or DOSP or the Board which relate to the off-street
parking facilities of the City. Special Counsel as shall be deemed necessary by the City Attorney
may be employed by the Director subject to the approval of the Board, City Attorney and City
Commission. Such special counsel shall serve under the' direct supervision and control of the
City Attorney. Therefore, your approval of the resolution is necessary.
c: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator
Attachment(s)
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