HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-04-0018 Cover memoCRA Board of Directors Meeting
November 15, 2004
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Chairman Johnny L. Winton Date: November 5, 2004 File: 04-01191
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Frank K. Rollason
Executive Director
Subject: Resolution Authorizing H&K to
Provide Legal Services re:
Poinciana Village/Sawyers Walk
Litigation
References:
Enclosures: Resolution;
Supporting documentation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
the Executive Director to expend up to $150,000 with Holland & Knight, LLP, CRA Special
Counsel, for legal fees and costs in connection with both the Poinciana Village and Sawyer's Walk
law suits.
JUSTIFICATION:
The firm of Holland & Knight has been retained by CRA General Counsel to represent the
SEOPW CRA in connection with both the Poinciana Village and Sawyer's Walk law suits. The
attached Resolution will authorize the Executive Director to pay the legal fees and costs of special
counsel in providing legal representation for the CRA up to an amount not to exceed an additional
$150,000.
FKR/eh
FUNDING SOURCE: SEOPW TIF 689001.550108.6.250 entitled Professional Services - Legal