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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Memb-rs of the CityCom9nis ! on
FROM: Victoria Mendez, City Attorney DATE: August August 11, 2014
RE: Retention of Conflict Counsel for Officer Yamir Borrego - City Commission
Agenda — September 11, 2014 — Cordarius Benjamin vs. City of Miami, et. al.,
Case No. 14-cv-22800-MGC
File No. 14-00803
The attached proposed Resolution seeks authorization for the engagement of Elizabeth
Hernandez and Michael Fertig of Akerman, LLP, as conflict counsel for the representation of
Officer Yamir Borrego in the above -referenced lawsuit.
Funds will be paid from Account Number 05002.301001.545000.0000.00000.
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cc: Daniel J. Alfonso, City Manager
Julia D. Hernandez, Agenda Coordinator
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