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CRA Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 13-00734 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH AKERMAN SENTERFITT, LLP FOR REPRESENTATION AND FEDERAL
LOBBYING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND
APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS, FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS, EFFECTIVE
APRIL 1, 2013, AT THE ANNUAL RATE OF $24,000, FORATOTALAMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $48,000 FOR THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD, PLUS REASONABLE
EXPENSES AS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND,
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes, authorizes the CRA to engage "technical
experts, and such other agents as it requires; and
WHEREAS, Akerman Senterfitt, LLP ("Akerman") has been engaged to provide representation
and federal lobbing services on behalf the CRA; and
WHEREAS, the agreement with Akerman for said representation expired on April 1, 2013, but
Akerman has continued to assist the CRA in furthering its redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the Executive Director to enter
into an agreement with Akerman for said representation, for a period of two (2) years, effective April 1,
2013, at an annual rate of $24,00, for a total amount not to exceed $48,000 for the two-year period,
plus reasonable expenses as approved by the Executive Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWNJPARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to enter into an agreement with Akerman
Senterfitt, LLP for representation and federal lobbying services in connection with legislative issues
and appropriations requests, for a period of two (2) years, effective April 1, 2013, at the annual rate of
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$24,000, for a total amount not to exceed $48,000 for the two-year period, plus reasonable expenses
as approved by the Executive Director.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Professional
Services," Account Code No. 10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JESSICA N. PACHECO, ESQ.
CRA SPECIAL COUNSEL
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