HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-08-0040 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioner Meeting
September 3, 2008
Item # 4
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWNIPARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: August 22, 2008 File: 08-00938
Subject: Authorizing Funding for Services of
CRA Special Counsel
From: James H. Villacorta References:
Executive Directo
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni
Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agencies ("CRAs") approve and adopt the attached Joint
Resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with CRA Special
Counsel, Holland & Knight, LLP, for specialized legal services for the CRAs. By Resolution Nos. SEOPW/CRA
R-98-11 and OMNI/CRA R-98-03, both passed and adopted on June 30, 1998, the Boards of Commissioners
selected the firm of Holland & Knight to serve as CRA Special Counsel. Pursuant to a motion passed and
adopted on December 27, 2007, Holland & Knight was again selected to serve as Special Counsel, and has
provided services to the CRAs in real estate matters and cases of potential conflict.
JUSTIFICATION:
The CRAs have occasional need for legal counsel to provide specialized legal services to the CRAs. This
Resolution provides funding for legal services provided by Special Counsel on an as -needed basis.
FUNDING:
$75,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services — Legal," Account Code No.
10050.920101.531010.0000.00000 and $75,000 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services
— Legal," Account Code 10040.920101.531010.0000.00000.
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