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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0048 Cover Memo 6-28-2010SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting June 28, 2010 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Richard P. Dunn II and Members of the CRA Board Date: June 18. 2010 File: 10-00790 Subject: Resolution Authorizing Funding for CRA Special Counsel on an As -Needed Basis. From: James H. Villacorta " References: Executive Directors Enclosures: Legislation BACKGROUND: It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to expend up to $75,000 with Holland & Knight, LLP, CRA Special Counsel, for legal fees and costs to provide specialized legal services to the CRA. The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-98-11, passed and adopted on June 30, 1998, selected the firm of Holland & Knight, LLP to serve as CRA Special Counsel. Pursuant to a motion passed and adopted on December 27, 2007, Holland & Knight, LLP was again selected to serve as Special Counsel, and has provided services to the CRA in complex real estate matters and cases of potential conflict. JUSTIFICATION; The CRA has occasional need for legal counsel to provide specialized legal services to the CRA. This Resolution provides funding for legal services provided by Special Counsel on an as -needed basis. FUNDING: $75,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Professional Services," Account Code No. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000.