HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-08-0011 Cover Memo (2)SEOPW & Omni Board of Commissioner Meeting
February 25, 2008
Item# 7
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: February 15, 2008 File: 08-00083
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacort
Executive Directo
Subject: Authorizing Funding for Services of
CRA Special Counsel
References:
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution authorizes the Executive Director to expend up to $50,000 with CRA Special Counsel,
Holland & Knight, LLP, for legal services to the Southeast OvertownfPark West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA"). The CRA has occasional need of special counsel to provide legal services to the CRA. By
Resolution No. SEOPW/CRA R-98-11, passed and adopted on June 30, 1998, the Board of Commissioners
selected the firm of Holland & Knight, LLP to serve as Special Counsel to the CRA.
JUSTIFICATION:
This Resolution provides funding for legal services provided by Special Counsel on an as -needed basis.
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FUNDING: $50,000 FORM SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Professional Services -Legal," Account Code No.
10050.920101.531010.0000.00000.
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