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found this to be a problem in other jurisdictions, and will try to be clear and reasonable in ourrequests for what we need and when.As indicated above, our entire approach to practicing law is to be proactive. If we caneliminate unfavorable provisions in contracts, avoid unnecessary litigation, foresee future legalimpediments and create less problematic legal pathways, we have enhanced the ability of theCity to provide cost-effective services to its citizens, which is why it exists. The key to this isspotting potential problems early, whether they be personnel actions that could lead tolawsuits, antiquated local regulations that will lead to claims against the City, or just the failureto think through what the future legal consequences of an action might be. We have similar feestructures to that proposed for the City with a number of other governmental clients, includingWakulla County and Okaloosa County, and have been able to stay within budget almost everyyear. Much of the key in remaining within budget is in keeping an eye on total amounts,communication with the client and early identification of large issues which might stress theapproved budget. If we observe threatened litigation or another event that would likely sendthe City Attorney's office over budget, it is our job to notify the Commission and come up with aproposed solution, either by means of saving money in another area, delaying certain activitiesor requesting consideration of a budget amendment.Other Municipal and Governmental ClientsAs indicated above, see Appendix A for a list of current NG&N City and local governmentclients.QUALIFICATION INFORMATION AND ASSIGNED PERSONNELResumes and Qualifications of Principal LawyersAs indicated above, Edward Dion will be NG&N's primary attorney representing the City,assisted by Ms. Hoshihara and the other attorneys referenced above. Mr. Dion and Ms.Hoshihara's resumes, as well as other key players for NG&N, are attached hereto as AppendixB. Mr. Dion previously served as the county attorney for Broward County/ during which heattended weekly board meetings, prepared agenda items, reviewed and negotiated contractswith vendors, consultants, landowners, developers and other entities and generally providedany legal advice required, including, but not limited to issues relating to ethics, public records/government in the sunshine, bidding and procurement. He also served as general counsel to theBroward County Sheriff. More recently, he served as special counsel to the City of Sunrise,attending several meetings during the process of hiring the city attorney and reviewing theterms of the contract with the new city attorney on behalf of the City.In the event Mr. Dion is unavailable, Lynn M. Hoshihara would serve in his stead. Ms.Hoshihara previously served as the county attorney for Walton County and provided the fullrange of services required of an in-house county attorney, including, but not limited to, theResponse to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida RFP No. 19-02-01 Page I 15