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April 30, 2012
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: April 24, 2012 File: 12-00428
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Funding for CRA
Special Counsel on an As -Needed Basis
From: Pieter A. Bockweg ,e/// //' References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; 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 $80,000 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, existing litigation cases, and cases of potential
conflict.
JUSTIFICATION:
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 163.356(3)(d), the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency may appropriate to the CRA any amounts deemed
necessary for the administrative expenses and overhead of the agency. The CRA requires the services of
special counsel to carry out its operations.
Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 163.370(2)(a), the CRA, through its Executive Director, shall have the
power to make and execute contracts necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan.
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: Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Professional Services," Account Code
No. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000.