HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemoCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Julie O. Bru, City Attorneyhp
DATE: August 19, 2009
RE: Proposed Resolution — City Commission Agenda — September 10,
2009 Authorizing the City Attorney to retain the law firm of de la O,
Marko, Magolnick & Leyton to pursue a lawsuit against certain
construction, engineering, and insurance companies on a
contingency fee basis.
(File No. 09-00911)
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization to retain the law firm of de la
O, Marko, Magolnick & Leyton to pursue a lawsuit against certain construction,
engineering, and insurance companies on a contingency fee basis, with funds allocated
from Account No. 00001.980000.531010.0000.00000.
Background
The City of Miami has a cause of action against various construction and
engineering companies for the violation of rights under contracts with the City of Miami
and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City Attorney recommends that outside
counsel be retained to represent the City of Miami in this matter.
cc: Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager
Elvi Gallestegui, Agenda Coordinator
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