HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-24-0022 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 11, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: April 15, 2024
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 15851
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Emmanuel Miot vs. City of Miami,
Miami Parking Authority, and the
SEOPW CRA
Enclosures: File # 15851 - Exhibit A
File # 15851 - Exhibit B
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), with attachment(s), the Executive Director
recommends Lydecker, LLP, a Florida Limited Liability Partnership ("Lydecker"), for the
representation of the SEOPW CRA in the case of Emmanuel Miot vs. City of Miami, Miami
Parking Authority, and the SEOPW CRA, 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County
case number 2023-027757-CA-01 (Exhibit "A") attached and incorporated herein. The
Executive Director recommends engaging Lydecker to serve as legal defense of the SEOPW
CRA. The Executive Director recommends Lydecker to be retained to serve as the defense and
protection of the SEOPW CRA in litigation matters, the scope of work is limited to the
representation of the SEOPW CRA in legal defense(s) (Exhibit "B").
JUSTIFICATION:
The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the SEOPW CRA to retain the services of
Lydecker, in legal defense(s).
FUNDING:
None.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Lydecker, LLP, a Florida Limited Liability Partnership
Address: 221 Brickell Avenue 19th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Scope of work or services (Summary): Lydecker, LLP, to be retained to serve as the defense
and protection of the SEOPW CRA in litigation matters.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: April 11, 2024
CRA Section:
Approved by:
Approval:
1
Executive Director 4/4/2024
Miguel A Valentin, :,lance Off;cer 4/4/2024
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-24-0022
File Number: 15851 Final Action Date:4/11/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE LYDECKER, LLP, A
FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP ("LYDECKER"), FOR THE
REPRESENTATION OF THE SEOPW CRA IN THE CASE OF EMMANUEL MIOT VS.
CITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY, AND THE SEOPW CRA, 11TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CASE NO. 2023-027757-
CA-01 (EXHIBIT "A") ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT (EXHIBIT "B") ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN,
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("SEOPW CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Redevelopment Plan Update (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director recommends Lydecker, LLP, a Florida Limited
Liability Partnership("Lydecker"), for the representation of the SEOPW CRA in the case of
Emmanuel Miot vs. City of Miami, Miami Parking Authority, and the SEOPW CRA, 11tn
Judicial Circuit in and for Miami -Dade County case number 2023-027757-CA-01 (Exhibit "A");
and
WHEREAS, The Executive Director recommends engaging Lydecker to serve as legal
defense of the SEOPW CRA (Exhibit "B"); and
WHEREAS, The Board finds that it is in the best interest of the SEOPW CRA to retain
the services of Lydecker, in legal defense; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK 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.
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Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to provide any and all necessary
documents and all -in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, comply with rules and orders of
the court in a timely manner regarding case number 2023-027757-CA-01 (Exhibit "A") attached
and incorporated herein; Lydecker, to serve as defense Counsel for the SEOPW CRA.
Section 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered, and
corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the
Executive Director or its designee, without the need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy
of same with the City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
o u n sel 4/4/2024
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