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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeiss SerotaWEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSiNE55, GOVERNMENT & THE LAW City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Request for Proposals for Professional Legal Services RFP No. 19-02-01 March 4, 2019 Lillian M. Arango, Member laranvo cuwsh-law.com Brett J. Schneider, Member bschneider(c� wsh-law. com Weiss Scrota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. Miami -Dade Office 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700 Coral Gables, FL 33134 P:305-854-0800 F:305-854-2323 www.wsh-law.com WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & THE LAW City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Request for Proposals for Professional Legal Services RFP No. 19-02-01 March 4, 2019 Lillian M. Arango, Member laran o c,wsh-law.com Brett J. Schneider, Member bschneiderna,wsh-law.com Weiss Scrota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. Miami -Dade Office 2525 Ponce do Leon Blvd., Suite 700 Coral Gables, FL 33134 P:305-854-0800 F:305-854-2323 www.wsh-law.com City of Sunny Isles Beach Professional Legal Services RFP No. 19-O2-01 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE A TABLE OF CONTENTS COVER LETTER AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY C Firm Practice Areas and Representative Client List C-1 Statement of Malpractice and Bar Complaint C-2 PROJECT APPROACH AND UNDERSTANDING D QUALIFICATION INFORMATION AND ASSIGNED E PERSONNEL FIRM REFERENCES AND SIMILAR WORK F COMPLETED CORPORATE STANDING AND AUTHORIZED G SIGNATORY FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS H WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINEss, GOVERNMENT & THE LAW March 47 2019 Via Hand Delivery City of Sunny Isles Beach Attn: City Clerk Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue, 4th Floor Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 BRETT J. SCHNEIDER bschneider(@wsh-law.com Re: Cover Letter and Executive Summary —RFP No. 19-02-01 (City Attorney) Dear Mayor Scholl and City Commissioners: On behalf of the law ficin of Weiss 5erota Helfman Cole &Bierman, P.L. (the "Firm"), I am delighted to submit the Firm's proposal inresponse to the City of Sunny Isles Beach's Request for Proposals for Professional Legal Services No. 19-02-01 (the "RFP"). For more than 27 years, our Firm has been the preeminent full-service municipal law firm in South Florida dedicated to serving as the "one-stop shop" for municipalities seeking the services of a city attorney that can provide the full range of legal services necessary to serve a Florida municipality. I am authorized to make this proposal on the Firm's behalf and my contact information can be found on the cover page of this proposal. Firm Background The Firm was created in 1991 with the idea that local governments need the same high level of professional legal representation as for-profit corporations and businesses. Similar to private companies, local governments are multi-million dollar businesses with large staffs, complex regulatory schemes and very demanding shareholders, namely, the citizens. Like corporate law, securities law and estate planning, municipal law is a highly specialized and complex area of the law. Our Firm is one of the few Florida law firms with a practice primarily focused upon the representation of local governments an d public -sector entities. Our AV rated Firm provides the broadest possible range of high-quali ty legal services, constantly evolving to meet the needs of municipalities, counties, special districts and other governmental entities throughout Florida. Collectively, our attorneys have centuries of experience in the many legal practice areas that are relevant to running cities and local government entities. 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700, Coral Gables, FL 33234 � 305-854-oSoo � www.wsh-law.com City of Sunny Isles Beach Attn: City Clerk March 4, 2019 Page 2 Our practice areas are shuctured to interact seamlessly with staff and elected officials and to respond to virtually all of the legal needs of public entities and to ensure that local governments effectively meet the legal responsibilities and mandates of local, state and federal law. We understand that our role is to counsel and assist the City officials by providing a legal framework for decision making and thus enable them to meet their responsibilities and earn their constituents' confidence and trust. Our Firm's full-service approach allows you to avoid the need to hire outside counsel on a case-by-case basis and the unnecessary expenditures of time, effort and resources, financial or otherwise, to compensate and educate new lawyers. Miami -Dade County and larger cities like Miami and Miami Beach employ large staffs of lawyers in order to respond to the various complex legal issues that they and all municipal governments often face. We provide the same level of specialized knowledge to smaller municipalities in a cost-effective manner. Firm Attorneys and Areas of Practice Our Firm currently has approximately 70 lawyers, including Founding Members Richard Jay Weiss, Joseph H. Scrota and Stephen J. Helfman, 12 additional Firm Members, 35 partners and 20 of counsel, special counsel and associates. Bios for the attorneys who will serve on Team Sunny Isles Beach are enclosed in Section E of the Firm's Response. The Firm's largest practice area is its municipal practice group. More than half of the Firm's attorneys serve in that group and the Firm's attorneys collectively have centuries of experience serving as city attorney. The Firm also has one of the premiere municipal labor and employment departments in Florida. Comprised of eight attorneys, the Firm's labor and employment practice group provides labor and employment law services to dozens of municipalities across Florida, including Aventura, Bay Harbor Islands, Bal Harbour, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Key Biscayne, North Bay Village, North Miami, North Miami Beach and Surfside. Descriptions of the Firm's practice areas of interest to the City as well as the Firm's representative client list are att ached hereto as Exhibit 1. In addition, the Firm has significant expert ise in every other substantive area of interest to the City, including each of the areas listed in Section 3.2 and 3.3 of the RFP. Scope of Proposal The Firm understands that the City seeks to hire a Firm to provide all of the City's legal services and the Firm is ready, willing arrd able to provide such services in accordance with the terms of the Firm's response. In particular, the Firm seeks to serve as the City's general counsel and to provide all legal services sought by the City as set forth in Section 3.2 and 3.3 of the RFP. �1 WE COLER& B ERMAN AN � Arnie Caossaonos or 6usiNess, GovcaNnscNr & nye Lary City of Sunny Isles Beach Attn: City Clerk March 4, 2019 Page 3 If selected, the City w 11 have access (cell phone and home number access seven days a week) to every lawyer at the Firm. However, in order to ensure that the City receives the most complete, efficient and cost effective service available in a timely and easily accessible manner, we are proposing that Lillian Arango will sit as City Attorney and Daniel Espino will be backing her up. In addition, we invite you to review the "Team Sunny Isles Beach" section of our proposal which contains a more detailed description of the top tier group of attorneys that will have primary responsibility for handling City matters. The Firm currently serves as city attorney for approximately 20 cities tluoughout Florida; however, the Firm's current workload will not have any impact on our ability to provide high quality, timely and cost-effective legal services to the City. We view our current workload as aiding our ability to provide quality and efficient legal services to our municipal clients in that there is seldom an issue that we face for one of our cities that we have not previously addressed in other municipal representations. As such, we are not forced to learn on the job and the City will benefit greatly from our familiarity with the legal issues it faces. Both Ms. Arango and Mr. Espino have the necessary capacity to be able to fully address the City's general municipal legal needs. The Firm warrants and represents that at all times during the term of its agreement with the City, it and its attorneys shall remain in good standing with the Florida Bar and shall maintain all required licenses, certifications and permits required under federal, state and local law to perform legal services on behalf of the City. Basis of Compensation The Firm proposes two options for compensation, the first being a blended hourly rate for all attorney work performed for the City, and the second being a fixed monthly retainer with certain excluded services billed hourly. The Firm believes that either scenario referenced below will result in legal costs to the City that are lower than what is budgeted by the City for FY 2018-2019. Regardless of which option is selected, the Firm will also bill the City for costs incurred by the Firm in providing legal services to the City, such as court reporter and mediator fees, expert fees, courier services, etc. In addition, the Firm requests that under either scenario referenced below, the Firm's fees would be subject to an annual three percent increase. Option l: Hourly hate Option For this option, the firm proposes that a blended hourly rate of $260/hom• for all attorney time for legal services provided by Firm attorneys for the City. The Firm will provide paralegal services at no charge. This rate would apply regardless of the nature of the legal service being provided by the Firm and regardless of the identity, title and/or years of experience of the attorney providing such service. o, WE COLER& BIERMAN AN At txE Caosswnos or Bus xr.ss, Govewunsexr &'rxE Cnw City of Sunny Isles Beach Attu: City Clerk March 4, 2019 Page 4 Option 2: Monthly Retainer Fee Option with Excluded Services For this option, the Firm proposes a flat monthly fee of $575000 for all legal services provided by the Firm to the City, other than certain excluded services. Excluded services include litigation/dispute resolution (including labor arbitrations), collective bargaining with labor unions, unique special projects (such as Code and Charter rewrites) and legal services for which the Firm may seek cost recovery from third parties (such as for review of private development applications). Under this arrangement, all excluded services would be billed hourly at $260/hour as set forth in Option 1 above, except that cost recovery items will be billed to third parties at the blended hourly rate of $425/hour. Malpractice Claims and Insurance A statement of the malpractice claims and/or ethics complaints taken against the Firm or its attorneys in the last five years and the status of such actions is attached hereto as Exhibit 2. The Firm's current malpractice insurance carrier is Endurance American SpecialtyInsurance Company. Our current policy is a "claims made and reported policy" covering the period April 242 2018 to April 24, 2019. Our current maximum total policy period aggregate is $3,000,000 with a self-insured retention of $75,000.00 per claim. Our Firm also carries Excess Professional Liability Coverage for the same period with $3,000,000.00 of additional coverage. Conclusion We believe that we are perfectly suited to provide the City with all of its legal needs and would be honored to serve as the City. Attomey. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Lillian Arango or me at (305) 854-0800 or larango@wsh-law.com or bschneider@wsh-law.com. Enclosure Very truly yours, c Brett J. Schneider h/[, WE COLER& BIERMAN AN ` \ Ar rxx Caossaoaps or Bxxxsxs; GovEaxnssxr & rxE LnW EXHIBIT 1 r71 WEISS SEROTA HELPMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT 711 CROSSROADS Or business, GOVOINm[rcr & TI it Lee• Municipal Government Law Local governments not only deserve the same high-level of professional legal services as "for prof t" businesses, but they also need a firm sensitive to their public -interest emphasis. Like private companies, local governments are multi-million dollar "municipal corporations" with employees, staffs, complex regulatory systems and demanding stakeholders - namely, the residents and businesses within the community. Most importantly, and distinct from corporations that answer to shareholders, local governments must focus upon achieving the public good to which their very existence is dedicated. Rather than be a full-service firm with dozens of unrelated practice areas, we instead have chosen to concentrate on a limited number of practice areas to build our expertise. Municipal law has been one of our core areas of practice since we opened our doors in 1991. Our attorneys in the Local Government Law Division include many former city and county attorneys, and those that are Florida Bar Board Certified in this specialty. With more than 30 attorneys practicing day-to-day municipal law, our Group is one of the largest in the country. Our legal approach supports the twin mission of cities: to provide necessary services to the public and to govern in accordance with law. Our practice areas are structured to operateas a team and interact seamlessly with staff and elected and appointed officials as they strive to perform their public duties and to timely respond to virtually all of the legal needs of cities. Our Concentration Translates into Client Savings We don'tjust dabble in municipal law. Our lawyers have devoted their careers to providing legal services to municipalities, and they are knowledgeable in nearly every area of local government law. This means local government entities that select us as their general counsel almost never need to hire special outside counsel. This saves our clients - and taxpayers - money. We draft thousands of resolutions and ordinances each year, saving our clients precious taxpayer money. We strive to draft legislation that is both understandable to the general public and able to survive legal challenge. We keep abreast of the latest legislative and judicial developments in municipal law through a program of in-house training and continuing education. We are frequently requested to publish articles and make presentations to our peers, local bar associations, the Florida League of Cities and other prestigious organizations. The Group focuses upon providing the full range of legal services at both city hall and the courthouse. We have experience in all aspects of: • Affordable housing development; • Animal control; • Code enforcement and lien law; • Community redevelopment agency law; • Constitutional law; • Construction; • Contraband forfeiture; • Elections; • Eminent domain; • Environmental law; • Ethics; • Foreclosure; • General municipal representation and legal advice; • Governmental litigation; • Home Rule Law; • Labor and employment; • Municipal land use; • Procurement; • Public contracts; WL COLER& BIERMAN HELFAN -- AT ma CROSSROADS or RISIM<s. GOVnWMEn & nn LAW • Public-private partnerships; • Public records; • Real estate transactions; • Red light cameras; • Solid waste; • Sunshine Law; • Sustainable Development; • Telecommunications; • Urban Planning; and • Utilities law. There is virtually no legal issue affecting municipalities we have not already handled. We understand our role is not to make policy, but to counsel and assist our clients by providing a legal framework for decision-making. Our services enable our local government clients to meet their constitutional responsibilities and to earn and retain their constituents' confdence and trust. SS OTA �, WE COLE R& B ERMAN AN AT nir CROSSROADS or ltusmus. Govu;,NNi Tr R nn Lnw Labor and Employment haw Employers and management in both the private and public sectors are challenged by the constantly evolving complexities of Labor and Employment Law. Our Labor and Employment Law attorneys are both seasoned counselors and trial attorneys. We provide clients with up-to-date guidance concerning labor and employment issues. Our focus is on providing prompt, creative, efficient and responsive legal guidance to our clients tailored to the specific issues that keep our clients up at night. Labor and Employment is multidisciplinary and cuts across several practice areas and includes the collective knowledge and experience of our litigators, administrative and regulatory lawyers, as well as municipal, appellate and ethics attorneys. All work as a team to provide high-end legal representation. Employment Litigation and Arbitratlan As the laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, retaliation and harassment expand, our attorneys defend employers against these claims brought under various federal, state and local laws, including: best decision • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; • The Americans with Disabilitlas Act; • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act; • The Family Medical Leave Act; • The Equal Pay Act; • The Florida Civil Rights Act; and • The Florida Whistleblowers Act. We are, at heart , litigators as well as We defend lawsuits in Federal and State court employment law counselors. We know how to win cases and how to reach favorable settlements. Our goal is to put each client in the best leveraged position at every phase of litigation to make the best decision whether to settle or to try the case. s across Florida, including class actions and multi -plaintiff cases. Our Group also regularty defends employers against discrimination charges brought before various state and local agencies, including fhe: • U.S, Equal Employment Opport unity Commission; and • The Florida Commission on Human Relations. We also regularly handle arbitrations and civil service board and other administrative hearings for our public sector clients. We are results -oriented and have a track record of success in all forms of employment litigation. Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Our experience is primarily "owner/management" oriented. Very few firms can match the breadth of our experience and success. We regularly represent both union and non-union employers in traditional labor law matters. For clients whose employees are represented by a union, we focus on preserv ing management's right to manage its operations. Our attorneys serve as chief negotiators on behalf of management in collective bargaining or we advise the employer's chief negotiator on bargaining strategy and specific issues behind the scenes. This includes working with staff to help establish wage and benefit levels, developing proposals and making suggested changes to collective bargaining agreements. We also conduct post -negotiation training of supervisory personnel to assist in ensuring that collectively bargained changes are properly implemented. During the term of an existing contra ct, we counsel management on the administration of their contracts, including progressive discipline and grievance processing, and provide representation duringarbitrations concerning contractual and disciplinary disputes. We have a deep understanding of the inner workings of Federal and State law governing the collective bargaining process, and we work hard to ensure our clients do not run afoul of those laws. We also routinely represent our clients in administrative proceedings involving labor disputes before PERC and the NLRB. WEISS ANCOLEIRMA+1 AT lllE CRosatwvs of BusmEss, QV%tf[1NA1cT & TIIr LMY For clients whose employees are not represented by a union and who desire to remain union -free, we provide guidance and counseling to management to ensure positive employee relations to preserve the non-union status. Counseling and Preventative Services We are also counselors providing valuable guidance to our clients to prevent claims from arising. We regularly: • Draft employee handbooks, manuals, policies and procedures governing a wide array of workplace issues; • Conduct training seminars to ensure employees understand policies and procedures and can protect their employers from employment claims; • Advise on hiring, discipline and termination, harassment and discrimination complaints, employee compensation and benefit issues and compliance with Federal, State and local laws; • Conduct internal investigations concerning claims of discrimination, harassment and/or policy violations in a professional, discreet manner; • Advise our clients on employee drug testing and have been highly engaged in working with clients on how to address the legalization of medical marijuana in Florida; and • Assist employers with complicated issues when employees request leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other accommodations as a result of their own or immediate family members health issues. Wage and Hour Law Wage and Hour Law compliance can be vexing to even the most sophisticated clients. We have drilled down on this complex area and have had considerable success in ensuring client compliance and defending these matters. We have years of experience advising our clients regarding compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). We also regularly defend our clients in single plaintiff and class action litigation arising from alleged FLSA violations. While we vigorously defend our clients in these cases, we take a pragmatic approach that focuses on our client's bottom line. Non -Compete Agreements and Trade Secrets The interconnectedness of the global economy is especially acute in the area of employee restrictive covenants and confidentiality/trade secret agreements. Our Group is at the forefront of the substantive requirements of such provisions and how to both draft them and ultimately defend them in courts of law. We have drafted hundreds of non -compete and confidentiality agreements that comply with Federal, State and local law and that will ultimately be upheld should they be challenged. We also assist our clients in developing strategies to prevent employees from misappropriating trade secrets and other valuable, proprietary information. Where disputes arise, we regularly represent our clients in litigation to enforce or defeat these agreements, including the "trial within a trial" setting of injunction hearings. Unemployment Compensation We counsel employers on unemployment compensation with an eye toward providing cost-effective, quality representation. We provide human resources personnel with advice concerning everything from garden-variety issues to obscure matters unique to their organizations, and then advise them on how to contest claims for benefits. We also represent clients in appeal hearings or simply provide behind the scenes advice to management in preparation for hearings. Because these hearings often are a precursor to employment litigation on other grounds, we ensure all critical substantive and procedural defenses and evidentiary issues are preserved. Accessibility and Accommodations (ADA) The combination of nettlesome regulations and laws, coupled with opportunistic plaintiff's counsel, have made compliance with accessibility laws and regulations increasingly difficult. Consequently, painstaking planning and collaboration with experienced counsel is vital. Our attorneys regularly counsel clients on all aspects of disability -related employment and accessibility requirements under Federal, state and local law. This includes the integration and application of the ADA. Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) We have participated in the full range of audits conducted by agencies of both Federal and State governments, including the U.S. Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We represent management interests when citations are issued in proceedings before OSHA, including information conferences, formal evidentiary hearings and judicial appeals. 171 WE COLE &n B ERMAN AN AT THE Cnus)Qoaos. of DWMSs GovomNuE,T & na I-Aw Land lJse and Zoning (Public) Our Public Land Use and Zoning Practice Group, led by Susan Trevarthen, includes attorneys who are certified planners and Board -Certified experts in the field. We have extensive experience in representing local governments in all aspects of land use, planning and zoning. Using a problem -solving and team approach, we provide advice and counsel to local governments on a range of issues from establishing and amending State -mandated comprehensive plans, small area plans, and land development regulations, to reviewing and approving applications for planned unit developments, plats, site plans and building permits. We also counsel local governments when they act as developers, either alone or in partnership with a private developer. We pride ourselves on our creativity, knowledge and persistence in ensuring that our local government clients achieve the results that they desire in developing their communities. We provide advice to local government staff such as planning directors, city managers, comprehensive planners, and building departments. We draft ordinances and resolutions, and sit with boards, councils and commissions dealing with land development matters, such as Planning and Zoning Boards, Local Planning Agencies and Zoning Boards of Adjustment. We advise these boards, individually and collectively, in their handling of public hearings, with particular attention to the quasi-judicial nature of many of the proceedings. When it is apparent that a particular regulation or application may result in a denial or a challenge, we work with our litigators and appellate lawyers to lay the groundwork for a successful outcome for the local government. In addition to the full scope of land use and zoning advice provided in the general administration of government, we also provide comprehensive help to governmental agencies undertaking public development projects, such as police and fire stations, sports arenas and stadiums, commercial parks, industrial parks, marinas and water/sewer treatment facilities. Partnering with the firm's Real Estate Group and Private Land Use and Zoning Practice Group as needed, we are uniquely qualified in handling such matters, including the most sophisticated large-scale projects and Developments of Regional Impact. We are regarded locally as well as nationally for our knowledge of growth management issues and complex zoning issues, such as "takings," development exactions, impact fees, competitive plans, concurrency, rate of growth controls, urban growth boundaries, and other similar issues facing most governmental agencies. Not only have we spent years providing advice and counsel to local governments on land use issues, but many of us have actually served as members or chairpersons of local and State planning boards charged with reviewing and evaluating comprehensive plans and land use issues, What these real-world experiences mean is we understand government and its demands and concerns inside and out, and we use these experience to come up with unique and ingenious solutions to vexing local government issues. Our attorneys have years of experience preparing, interpreting and applying land development regulations, particularly zoning ordinances. We routinely prepare and amend land development regulations and zoning ordinances for local governments. We regularly provide advice to both the elected officials and administrative staff on the application, implementation and interpretation of local land development regulations. We have extensive experience with the regulation of First Amendment -related land uses, such as signs, religious uses, and adult uses, including defending challenges to such regulations in partnership with our Litigation Division. In relation to religious land use regulation, our experience also extends to the Federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the Florida Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Examples of our work include: Land Development Codes • Advised municipal clients on the development of and/or drafted the first land development codes following incorporation in Villages of Islamorada and Key Biscayne, Cities of Aventum and Weston, and Towns of Cutler Bay and Miami Lakes. • Revised land development codes. • Part of consulting team that rewrote the City of Dania Beach Land Development Code, to incorporate several annexation areas and implement form -based principles. • Currently working for a major city on a form -based code rewrite. �►, WEICSS OLE & BIERMAN HELFAN Ai me Crm Ro.mns nr tilims<s. GoVuRsi%Ifni & nu LAW Impact Fees • Reviewed and advised on the implementation and updating of impact fee ordinances in all of our client municipalities, including an affordable housing linkage fee in the City of Coconut Creek and Village of Islamorada, a transit impact fee for the City of Aventura, and police, public works and parks fees for the City of Homestead. Comprehensive Plans Comprehensive Plan Amendments • Advised the City of Sunrise, and participated in the comprehensive plan amendment process for Tao residential high-rise development, Metropica Transit -Oriented Development and Westerra Local Activity Center. • Advised the City of Coconut Creek on the Regional Activity Center for the MainStreet development. • Advised various municipal clients on the development of the first comprehensive plans or plan amendments following incorporation in the Villages of Islamorada and Key Biscayne, the Cities of Aventura, Marathon and Weston and the Towns of Cutler Bay and Miami Lakes. • Advised all municipal clients on Evaluation and Appraisal Reports and related plan amendments, and other plan amendments necessary to implement new state mandates including school concurrency, water supply planning and greenhouse gas reduction. Small Area Plans • Advised the City of Sunrise in the development and implementation of the Western Sunrise Area plan and land development regulations from 1995 to the present. • Advised the City of Homestead on the adoption of neighborhood plans for redeveloping areas of the City. • Advised the City of Dania Beach on issues related to a small area plan. Developments of Regional Impact (DRIB) • Advised and part icipated in the DRI review process for the creation or amendment of DRIB for Sawgrass Mills, the Broward County Civic Arena (the BankAtlantic Center), Amerifirst/Metropica(foo, Sawgrass International Corporate Park and Harrison Park(Westerra for the City of Sunrise. • Advised and participated in DRI review process for implementation and amendment of the Villages of Homestead for the City of Homestead. • Developed new zoning districts, comprehensive plan amendments, development agreements and other associated approvals for these projects in Homestead and Sunrise. • Advised on implementation of the DRI development order for the original area of the City of Weston. Land Development Regulations Regulation of First Amendment -protected land uses Signs • Updated and revised regulations of signs for City of Sunrise after challenge, and resulting regulations were upheld by the Eleventh Circuit. • Updated and revised regulation of signs for City of Miramar and, working with our Litigation Division successfully defended the sign regulations in the Southern District of Florida. • Working with our litigators, successfully defended the City of Boca Raton's sign regulations in the Southern District of Florida. • Updated and revised regulations of signs for Cities of Dania Beach, Aventura, Homestead, Weston and Pasco County, without challenge. • Part of consultant team revising City of Coconut Creek sign code. • Revised sign code for Town of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea and Cooper City. • Advised Village of Islamorada, cities of Dania Beach, Weston and Fort Myers on billboards on interstate highways. Sexually -Oriented Businesses • Updated and revised regulations concerning sexually -oriented businesses in City of Dania Beach. Also, assisted the City and its insurer in successfully enforcing the amortization requirement against three existing, nonconforming locations. • Updated and revised regulations of sexually oriented businesses in the City of Hallandale Beach, and worked with our SS OTA 'w� WE COLE R& B ERMAN AN AT nir CRMROADS of [h)SIN(e, GwrRNMmT & mr Lew litigators to defend two challenges related to the prior regulations. • Updated and revised regulations concerning of sexually-oriented businesses for Villages of Wellington and Islamorada, and the Cities of Miramar, Sunrise, and Boca Raton, without challenge. • Updated regulations of sexually oriented businesses and defended litigation for Village of Islamorada. Places of Worship and Assembly • Updated and revised regulations of places of public assembly, and working with our litigators and the Town's insurer, defended the Town of Surfside from challenge to the application of those regulations. • Updated and revised regulations of places of public assembly and drafted administrative relief procedures for Cities of Cooper City, Sunrise, Miramar, Dania Beach, and Weston, without challenge. Moratoria • Drafted and advised on the implementation of targeted moratoria for various purposes in the Cities of Homestead, Hollywood and Hallandale Beach and Town of Cutler Bay, without challenge. Zoning and Supplemental Regulations • Developed Planned Unit Development regulations for the Cities of Homestead and Sunrise. • Developed commercial design guidelines and special zoning districts for neighborhood plans in the City of Homestead. • Developed specialty business zoning districts and regulations for hotels in the Cities of Dania Beach, Sunrise and Miramar. • Advised on Joint Land Use Study, developed updated aircraft compatibility regulations and developed vested rights process for City of Homestead in relation to Air Reserve Base. • Advised on changes to and implementation of regulations of agricultural uses in the City of Parkland, represented the City staff in related code enforcement matters and worked with City's insurer to defend a challenge to the application of its regulations to an agricultural use. • Developed quasi-judicial hearing procedures for the Firm's municipalities. • Worked with Village staff to develop and defend regulations of vacation rental properties and formula retail development in the Village of Islamorada, and drafted vacation rental regulations for Town of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea. • Drafted noise regulations for City of Sunrise and Town of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea. Areas of Critical State Concern • Advised Village of Islamorada on building permit allocation system negotiated with state regarding approvals for plan amendments, development orders and development regulations, and defended challenges related to these efforts. Contested Quasi -Judicial Hearings • Represented municipal staff or governing bodies for contested quasi-judicial hearing in cities including Parkland, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Miramar, Deerfield Beach, Sunrise and North Bay Village. Petitions For Certiorari And Consistency Challenges • Advised our municipalities and defended challenges including projects such as the proposed SuperTarget and WalMart stores in the City of Miramar, the redevelopment of the Sonesta Beach Resort in the Village of Key Biscayne, the redevelopment of the Boca Beach Club at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, and various development decisions for the Village of Islamorada. Some of our specific areas of practice include: • Land Use Planning • Comprehensive Plans • Evaluation and Appraisal Reports • Small Area Plans and District Plans • Water Supply Planning • Land Development Planning • Historic Preservation Regulations and Standards • Rate of Growth Ordinances • Zoning in Progress and Moratoria • Areas of Critical State Concern • Platting • Variances and Special Exceptions '+� WE COLE & B ERMAN AN AT nir Cnosmo,+os or 6119N S. COWUNMIN7 & nit LAW • Site Plans • Regulation of Large Scale Commercial Uses and "Big Box" Development • Transit -Oriented Development Regulations • Design Guidelines for Commercial Development • Development Procedures • Notice and Hearing Requirements • Land Use Plan Amendments • Rezoning • Development Agreements • Regulations of First Amendment Land Uses • Adult Use Regulations • Sign Regulations • Regulations of Places of Public Assembly, Including Religious Uses • Exactions and Impact Assessments • Impact Fees • Linkage Fees • Transportation and Transit Concurrency Regulations • School Concurrency Agreements and Regulations • Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreements • Affordable/Workforce Housing Regulations and Programs • Large Scale Developments • Developments of Regional Impact • Planned Unit Developments • Joint Land Use Studies for Military Bases • Watershed Planning • Public -Private Development Ventures • Litigation • Bert J. Harris Act Claims (Chapter 70, Florida Statutes) for Compensation • Part II Dispute Resolution Proceedings Before a Special Master • Petitions for Certiorari Related to Quasi -Judicial Decisions • Variances • Special Exceptions • Special Use Permits • Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) Claims • 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Claims Arising Out of Land Use Approvals • Procedural and Substantive Due Process • Equal Protection • Regulatory Takings/Inverse Condemnation • First Amendment Retaliation • Comprehensive Plan Consistency Challenges • School Facilities Planning • School Collocation and Joint Use Agreements • School Concurrency Agreements and Regulations Report ed Group Cases • Restigouche v. Town of Jupiter, 845 F. Supp. 1540 (S.D. Fla. 1993), affd, 59 F.3d 1208 (11th Cir. 1995) • Schumacher v. Town of Jupiter, 643 So. 2d 8 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994) • Section 28 Partnership, Ltd. v. Martin County, 676 So. 2d 532 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996). • Woodrow Kantner, Trustee, Carolyn Weaver & YMCA v. Martin County, 929 F. Supp. 1482 (S.D. Fla. 1993). • Town of Jupiter v. Michele Alexander, 747 So. 2d 395 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). • MediaNet of South Florida, Inc. v. City of Miramar, Case No. 03cv61689 (S.D. Fla. 2002) • Florida Outdoor Advertising, LLC v. City of Baca Raton, 266 F. Supp. 2d 1376 (S.D. Fla. 2003) • Renaissance Charter School, Inc. v. Department of Community Affairs and School Board of Miami -Dade County, Case No. 1 D09-2065 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010) • Seay Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Mary Esther, Florida, 397 F.3d 943 (11th Cir. 2005) (amicus brief for Citizens for a Scenic Florida) • City Of Weston, Florida; Village Of Key Biscayne, Florida; Town Of Cutler Bay, Florida; Lee County, Florida; City Of Deerfield Beach, Florida; City Of Miami Gardens, Florida; City Of Fruitland Park, Florida, City Of Parkland, Florida, City Of Homestead, Florida; Cooper City, Florida; City Of Pompano Beach, Florida; City Of North Miami, Florida; Village Of Palmetto Bay, Florida; City Of Coral Gables, Florida; City Of Pembroke Pines, Florida; Broward County, Florida; Levy County, Florida; St. Lucie County, Florida; Islamorada, Village Of Islands, Florida; And Town Of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea, Florida, v. The Honorable Charlie Crist, Governor Of The State Of Florida; The Honorable Kurt S. Browning, Secretary Of State, State Of Florida; The Honorable Jeff Atwater, President Of The Senate, State Of Florida; The Honorable Larry WE AN COLE & BERMAN 1r me CAMROADS or R ISINBS. GOVEONM[Nr & nu LAW Cretul, Speaker Of The House, State Of Florida, Case No. 2009 CA 2639 (2nd Judicial Circuit, Fla. 2010) • Outdoor Media Group, Inc., and Chance Outdoor, LLC, v. City Of Beaumont, California, Case No. No. 10-56081 (9th Cir. 2011) (amicus brief for Citizens for a Scenic Florida) ROTA �, WE COLE & BIERMAN AN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMEN7 & THE LAW Environmental Law The overlapping and intricate layers of Federal, State and local environmental laws and regulations can be overwhelming. And when a client has an environmental issue, its never just a small, inconsequential matter. Ifs usually a time -sensitive, critical issue for the organization that needs quick thinking and resolution. Our Environmental Law Group has the experience and knowledge to efficiently and effectively navigate through these regulatory waters on behalf of business and government clients and achieve results that strike a balance between economic needs and environmental protection. As former environmental regulators, counsel for environmental agencies, and LEED-certified lawyers, our attorneys have a deep knowledge and understanding of environmental policies and laws ranging from air quality to wetlands permitting. We represent business owners, developers, municipalities, water management districts, individuals, engineers and contractors in handling the latest and most complex environmental law issues, including environmental permitting, water quality and supply, regulation of underground storage tanks, hazardous materials and wastes, Superfund sites, brownfields redevelopment, landscaping requirements, tree preservation and environmental compliance and enforcement matters. We provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to assess and advise our clients concerning the environmental rules applicable to them and potential environmental liability. In the course of providing professional and legal advice, we serve as a strategic partner in environmental compliance matters to prevent violations which could result in costly enforcement action. In the event a client is subject to an enforcement proceeding, our attorneys have significant experience in handling environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement matters arising from routine facility inspections, accidental releases, permit violations, tree removal, mangrove alteration and other violations of environmental laws and regulations. We have successfully negotiated numerous settlement agreements concerning corrective action and penalties for violations of environmental regulations and permits. Areas of Expertise in Environmental Law: • Air Quality Regulation • Brownfields Development • Conservation Law And Easements • Defense Of Enforcement Actions • Environmental Auditing • Environmental Compliance • Environmental Due Diligence • Environmental Litigation • Environmental Permitting • Groundwater Regulation • Hazardous Waste Site Cleanups And Remediation • Potential Environmental Liabilities • Real Estate Transactions • Real Property Contamination • Regulatory Compliance Counseling • Reviewing Risk Assessment Reports • Solid And Hazardous Waste • Storm Water Drainage • Underground Storage Tank Closure And Removals • Water And Wastewater Utility Regulation • Water Resources • Water Use / Consumptive Use Permitting • Wetlands Permitting • Wetland Regulation And Mitigation Banking • Clean Air Act • Clean Water Act • Federal And State Endangered Species Acts WEISS AN COLE IMAi' AT THE CROSSROADS OF Is MNUS, G05ntNNrmr & n¢ LAW • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • Toxics Litigation: CERCLA, RCRA, State Law And Common Law Claims • Water Quality Control Act Examples of the significant matters we have handled include: • Environmental permitting for the construction of Williams Island in Aventura, Florida • Environmental permitting and compliance issues for Fisher Island, Florida • Environmental permitting for Biscayne Landing in North Miami, Florida • Coastal permitting for a multitude of projects in Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, and Miami Beach, Florida • Environmental permitting and compliance issues for the Related Group of Florida. r I WEISS SEROTA HELF AN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CNOSKROADS or BUSINU . GOVERN En & nrt LMY Public Finance The Firm's Public Finance Practice Group, led by Jeffrey DeCarlo, complements its well-regarded municipal government expertise and provides high-quality legal service to every player in the public finance arena, from governmental and quasi-govemmental entities that need access to capital markets, to underwriters and issuers. Our focus is on obtaining the right result for the client conceming tax-exempt and other financing, whether that client is an issuer, an underwriter, a borrower, a fender, or a credit enhancement provider. The Group strives to provide extraordinary results, but at a cost-effective price point. The current challenges presented by theeconomy and the pressure placed on the public finance markets require deft handling and creativity. The Group's attorneys have achieved success for its clients in every recent economic cycle. We have represented municipalities, quasi -governmental entities, counties, districts, community redevelopment agencies, housing authorities, financing authorities and the State in a variety of public finance capacities. We have served as Bond Counsel, Issuer's Counsel, Disclosure Counsel, Underwriters' Counsel, Bank's Counsel, Developer's Counsel and Trustee's Counsel for more than seventy (70) issuers in Florida. Our experience includes handling financings for almost every type of bond issue, ranging in size from under $1M to over $500M. This spectrum of experience, combined with the Firm's expertise in general local government law, gives the Group a unique ability to effectively advise clients on options that may be available for a given transaction and to structure and implement innovative solutions for difficult transactions. The Group recently acted as bond counsel and issuer's counsel on Florida's first issue of bonds to finance a property assessment clean energy (PACE) program. The program includes the cities of Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, South Miami, Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Shores and Key Biscayne. The Group is also involved in PACE programs in Leon County and several cities in the northern part of Miami -Dade County. Bond Issue Examples • Advance and Current Refundings • General Obligation Bonds • Certificates of Participation • Industrial Development Bonds • Credit Enhancement • Revenue Bonds • 501(c)(3) Bonds • Special Assessment Bonds • Derivative Products • Tax Increment Financings • Fixed Rate Bonds • Variable Rate Bonds Financed Projects Examples • Bddges • Community Redevelopment • Convention Centers • Courthouses • Entertainment and Sports Complexes • Fire and Police Stations • Government Centers • Hospitals • Manufacturing and Other Industrial Facilities • Multifamily Housing WEISS COLLR&AN BIERMAN AT Tilt CROSSROAM Jr BUSINucs, GovEn-MMMT ' Tilt LAW • Museums • Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Facilities • PACE Programs • Parks • Parking Facilities • Public Transportation • Seaports and Airports • Schools • Single Family Housing • Solid Waste Facilities • Storm Water Improvements • Toll Roads • Universities • Water and Sewer Plants • Working Capital .r, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT Tier C OMNOADS or BUSINVM GOVERNMENT & rut LAW Public/Private Transactions (P3) No longer merely a trend, local government turning to private investors and developers to meet infrastructure needs is part of the new reality. Public/private partnerships or "P3s" are an increasingly popular and effective way to build major infrastructure projects expand public services and generate revenue, and we are proud of our role in some of the most substantial and successful projects in Florida and elsewhere. We have a long history of representing both government and corporate clients, and we bring an informed perspective and a strong history of accomplishments in public/private transactions. In short, we help business work well with government. Firm attorneys, either while at the Firm or while at other law firms, have been instrumental in arranging some of Florida's most high-profile and complex P3 transactions in the past quarter century, including: • An agreement between American Airlines and Miami -Dade County for the $1.5 billion construction, renovation and financing of the air carrier's terminal at Miami International Airport. • A number of projects involving the Miami Heat basketball team, the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County. • The build -out of the consolidated rental car facility at Miami International Airport on behalf of the largest car rental firm in the world. • Development of the Lan Chile and "Western U" cargo facilities at MIA on representing its builder and developer. • Representation of a proposer on a Florida Department of Transportation solicitation to construct and operate the service plazas on the Florida Turnpike. • Representation of a major private parking operator and equipment supplier in making an unsolicited offer to take over and operate the public parking system of a major Florida city. • A long term ground lease and operating agreement for development of an on -airport hotel and mixed use business facility at Pensacola Airport. • Representation of several large affordable housing developers to develop affordable housing for sale and for rent. • Representation of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the development of "park and ride" facilities. • A 99 -year lease between the FDOT and a limited partnership, managed by the Swerdlow Group, for development of the Cypress Creek Park and Ride facility in Broward County. • A long-term lease between Miami -Dade County and ownership of the NFL's Miami Dolphins. • A contract between Miami -Dade County and Montenay Power Corp. for construction of one of the world's largest resource recovery plants. • A lease between the City of Homestead and the Miami Grand Prix to create and build a world-class motor sports complex. • A $10.6 million incentive package offered to bring Cunard Lines and the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship to Miami -Dade County. The success of P3 transactions relies heavily on the ability of the private sector partner to achieve its financial goals, while at the same time allowing the public sector partner to satisfy those of the public. We have the strategic vision and experience to recognize the long-term objectives of both sides in such transactions and to recommend courses of action to achieve that delicate balance and bring about mutually -rewarding results. Few firms are as uniquely qualified as ours to facilitate the sometimes competing public and private concerns at this critical intersection of business and politics. Some of the most successful projects began as ideas that we helped incubate along with our clients and then presented to the public sector as unsolicited offers. Our local government track record has enabled us to gain a high level of credibility with government officials, stakeholders who can often be instrumental in moving a new proposal forward and gaining the approvals required at each level of government. From there, our real estate, land use, environmental, construction and business lawyers can handle each step of the process from planning to completion and operation and we can help keep the relationship with government strong throughout the life of the project. �►� WE SS COLE & BIEAN RMAN AT THE C;ROS$K0A1)5 or 6 J$JNU . GOVENMEnr & THE LAW Sustainable Development Ten years ago, few people knew what "green building law" or "sustainability" was, let alone what laws applied. Now, sustainability, "green building' and energy law are reshaping the land use, real estate, and business environments. Shifts in energy law and policy, expansion of sustainable development projects and the emergence of new energy-efficient practices and products are all quickly changing how businesses are competing within the global market. Our Sustainable Development Practice Group, made up of lawyers from our Private Land Use Practice and Environmental Practice Groups, is a leader in creating practical solutions for cutting-edge challenges, while providing a multidisciplinary approach to advise, support and counsel clients on meeting the these new demands. By advising developers, private companies and an array of governmental agencies on how to meet higher standards, we have helped bring together law, technology and industry in numerous projects related to green building practices. We understand virtually every aspect of transactional real estate, land use/zoning and environmental law. We also have wide-ranging municipal, business, energy/utility, and litigation experience. We have the experience and knowledge to capitalize on the opportunities in sustainable development, conservation, and green business practices. We are experts in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Florida Green Building Coalition standards for sustainable green building, renewable energy and clean technologies., air quality, climate change and clean water laws. With this background, and knowledge of the changing legal environment, we are "thought leaders" in the sustainability and green law community, and craft novel sustainable solutions for our clients and communities. We are also committed to being an environmentally responsible member of our local and extended communities. Our obligation includes not only complying with - and striving to exceed - environmental regulations, but also encouraging the conservation of energy, water and other natural resources. Areas of Expertise in Sustainable Development: • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • Federal and State Endangered Species Acts • Clean Water Act • Water Quality Control Act • Federal Clean Air Act • Public -Private Partnerships • Community Redevelopment Law • Historical Preservation • Transit-Oriented/Infill Projects • Redevelopment, Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation • Toxics Litigation: CERGLA, RCRA, State law and Common Law Claims • Smart Growth & Growth Control Measures • Urban Renewal & Revitalization • Development Conditions, Exactions and Development Agreements • Brownfield Development • Conservation Law & Conservation Easements • Green Building Construction • Environmental Compliance • Governmental Land Use Approvals • Green Leasing WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN =` AT rue CAWSSROADS oi Lwin, ss. GOYtRNMI.NT 8: me tnse Govermmental & Quasi Governmental Clients Client Name & Nature afRepresentatton • Bal Harbour Village — City Attorney • Bay Harbor Islands — Labor and Employment Counsel • Broward County School Board — Special Counsel • • City of Marco Island —City Attorn Bloward MeT� opolitan Planning Organization —Special Counsel • City of Aventura — City Attorney • City of Boca Raton — Labor and Employment Counsel • City of Coconut Creek — Labor and Employment Counsel • City of Dania Beach — Special Counsel • City of Doral — Special Counsel/Formerly City Attorney • City of Deerfield Beach — City Attorney • City of Delray Beach — Special Counsel • City Of Dunedin — Labor and Employment Counsel • City of Fort Lauderdale - Labor and Employment Counsel • City of Hallandale Beach — Special Counsel • City of Hollywood — Special Counsel • City of Homestead — City Attorney • City of Lauderdale Lakes — City Attorney • City of Lauderhill — Labor and Employment Counsel • City of North Miami —Labor and Employment Counsel • City 00th Miami Beach— Special cause or and Employment &Litigation • City of Parkland — City Attorney • City of Port St. Lucie — Special Counsel — Real Estate, Public Finance & Litigation • City of Weston — City Attorney • Delray Housing Authority— Special Counsel • Florida Department of Environmental Protection — Special Counsel —Finance/Bond ey • City of Miami — Special Counsel • City of Miami Gardens — Special Counsel • City of Miami Springs — City Attorney • City of Miramar — City Attorney • City of North Miami —Labor and Employment Counsel • City 00th Miami Beach— Special cause or and Employment &Litigation • City of Parkland — City Attorney • City of Port St. Lucie — Special Counsel — Real Estate, Public Finance & Litigation • City of Weston — City Attorney • Delray Housing Authority— Special Counsel • Florida Department of Environmental Protection — Special Counsel —Finance/Bond OTA �� WEISS BIERMAN AN LE M1r me CROSSROADS or BU5i\ISS. GoVt0.NMLP7 & PIT Lnw • Florida Department of Financial Services — Special Counsel • Florida Department of Transportation — Special Counsel • Florida Housing Finance Corporation — Special Counsel — Finance/Bond • Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council — Special Counsel • Green Corridor Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) District — Corridor Counsel • Hialeah Housing Authority—Former Special Counsel • Hollywood CRA—General Counsel • Homestead Housing Authority — Authority Counsel • Homestead CRA — Special Counsel • Lake Worth Drainage District — Special Counsel • Miami Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) — Special Counsel • Miami -Dade County School Board — Special Counsel — Eminent Domain, Land -Use, & Litigation • North Bay Village — Former Village Attorney • North Collier Fire Control and Rescue & District — Special Counsel • Space Coast 'Transportation Planning Organization — Special Counsel • The Collins Center for Public Policy, Inc. — Special Counsel • Town of Cutler Bay — Town Attorney • Town of Golden Beach — Town Attorney • Town of Lauderdale by the Sea —Town Attorn ey • Town of Manalapan — Special Counsel • Town of Medley — Town Attorney • Town of Miami Lakes — Special Counsel (Former Town Attorney) • Town of Palm Beach — Labor and Employment Counsel • Town of Surfside —Town Attorn ey • Village of Indian Creek — Village Attorney • Village of Ivey Biscayne — Village Attorney • Village ofPinecrest— Village Attorney • Village of Royal Palm Beach—Labor and Special Counsel • Village of Virginia Gardens — Special Counsel EXHIBIT 2 Statement of Malpractice Claims / Bar Complaints Listed below are a summary of the malpractice claims and/or bar complaints taken on the Firm and/or its attorneys during the last five years: Lawsuits 1. George Pierson, William Mantesta vs. Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P. L. and Jamie Cole; Broward County, Florida Case No. 16-011927. This case concerned an allegation that the Firm improperly represented both the City of Miramar and several of its former police officers in an action brought by an individual for false arrest. After discovery, the plaintiff determined that the case was not viable and it was settled by the Firm's insurance company for a small amount. In connection with the settlement, the plaintiffs agreed that, based on discovery, there did not appear to be any evidence that the Firm's representation constituted a conflict of interest or that its representation fell below the applicable standard of care. 2. Dr. James Eric McDonough, Individually and in his capacity as an investigative journalist for photographyisnotacrime.com vs. Eric Stettin, individually and in his capacity as attorney for the City of Homestead, Samuel Zeskind, individually and in his capacity as attorney for the City of Homestead; Weiss Scrota Helfman Cole & Bierman, a Corporation in the State of Florida; and the City of Homestead a Florida Municipal corporation collectively; Miami -Dade County Case No. 17- 17151 CAO 1. In this case, plaintiff asserted that the City of Homestead's specific responses to nine of his over one hundred records requests purportedly violated Chapter 119, the Public Records Law and that various City employees (including City Manager Gretsas, Police Chief Rolle And City Clerk Sewell) and our Firm (including two of its attorneys, Sam Zeskind and Eric Stettin) violated the Miami -Dade County Charter by allegedly making misrepresentations. On May 21, 2018, the Complaint against the Firm and its attorneys was dismissed with prejudice in its entirety. 3. Raz�l Pedraza vs. Lawrence Slade &Weiss Ser•ota Helfman; Superior Court of California case # BC 722353. Complaint for damages arising from one of our attorneys referring Mr. Pedraza's California matter to a California Attorney who appears to have missed deadlines. On February 8, 2019, the Complaint was served on the Firm. Bar Complaints 1. Barbara Sheheen against Stephen Helfman; Florida Bar File 2019-70,394 (11B) filed December 27, 2018. Disposition Mr. Helfman replied to the complaint on February 14, 2019, and we fully expect the complaint to be dismissed. The complaint is currently pending before the Florida Bar. 2. Regina L. Dayton against Alan Gabriel; Florida Bar File 2019-50,172 (171). Disposition: On February 6, 2019, the Florida Bar ruled there was no evidence attorney Gabriel violated any rules and they closed their file. 3. Isalmis Olivem against Edward UC C05 RFA# 19-8269. Disposition: On January 4, 2019, the Florida Bar dismissed the complaint. 4. Michael Serao against Eduardo Soto; Florida Bar File 2017-70,439 (11M) Disposition: On June 1, 2017, the Florida Bar dismissed the complaint. 5. Thomas O. Wells against Michael John Kurzman; Florida Bar File 2017-50,274 (17D); Disposition: On May 12, 2017, the Florida Bar dismissed the complaint. Melanie Weit against Eric Lawrence Stettin; Florida Bar File 2016-SQ440(17D) Disposition: On March 2, 2016, the Florida Bar dismissed the complaint. Roberto Jeudine against Eric Lawrence Stettin; Florida Bar' File 2015-51,184(17D); Disposition: On September 16, 2015, the Florida Bar dismissed the complaint. 8. Patrick A. Neptune against Laura Keats Wendell; Florida Bar Fire 14-17520. Disposition: On April 16, 2014, the Florida Bar dismissed the complaint. WE COLE & BIERMAN AN Ar n¢ CROSSROADS rn 6ummss. Govimmrrrr & nir 7w Project Approach and Understanding Our approach for the City of Sunny Isles Beach is to offer and provide the City with a single, integrated, reliable, and experienced source of legal representation. By handling all areas of representation for the City—including general municipal, labor and employment and land -use and zoning —we create a seamless and cost-effective structure that delivers to the City top-quality legal representation that ensures: 1) easy and open communication amongst the City's legal team and the Mayor, Commission, administration, and staff; 2) enhanced coordination between/amongst the City Attorney and more specialized practices; and 3) experienced attorneys available to handle any issue that the City may encounter. As we do with all municipalities we represent, we propose staffing the City with a team of attorneys who will work collaboratively to meet the City's needs. We propose staffing the City with Lillian Arango, a Firm Member, as Lead City Attorney, who will be primarily responsible for general municipal and land-use/zoning matters, accompanied by Daniel A. Espino, a Partner, to assist on general municipal matters. The City's labor work will be overseen by Brett Schneider, a Member and head of our Labor and Employment Group, who will oversee all labor relations matters. Team Sunny Isles Beach may be supported by other Firm attorneys from time to time. General Municipal Services Our practice areas are structured to operate as a team and interactseamlessly with staff and elected and appointed officials as they strive to perform their public duties and to respond timely to virtually all of their legal needs. This means local government entities that select us as their general counsel almost never need to hire special outside counsel. Our specialization translates into taxpayer savings. Our extensive municipal practice means that each year we face a myriad of issues encountered by South Florida's cities. It means we draft numerous pieces of legislation (resolutions and ordinances) and contracts that are understandable to the general public and able to survive legal challenge. It means we keep abreast of the latest legislative and judicial developments in municipal law through a program of in-house training and continuing education. It means we know municipal law. Of note, we have experience in all aspects of: Affordable housing Animal control Code enforcement & lien Community redevelopment agencies Constitutional law Construction Contraband forfeiture Elections Eminent domain Environmental lmv Ethics Foreclosure General municipal law Governmental litigation Home Rule Law Labor & employment Municipal land use Procurement Public contracts Public private partnerships Public records Real estate transactions Red light cameras Solid waste Sunshine Law Sustainable Development 7771 WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN At im Cn asnowc Or RUUNRs, GOYrnuM6.v R nir LAW Te leconnnunications Urban Planning Utilities [env We understand our role is not to make policy, but to counsel and assist our clients by providing a legal framework for decision-making. Our services enable our local government clients to meet their constitutional responsibilities and to earn and retain their constituents' confidence and trust. As Lead City Attorney, Lillian Arango will bring considerable local government experience. Her approach is that of a facilitator on and off the dais. Counseling elected and appointed officials and staff alike, the intent is to find the best legal, practical, and creative solution to a given situation. The hallmark of her representation is accessibility, collaboration, and the establishment of legally compliant, repeatable positions, policies, and procedures. Given their prior and current representation of municipalities, Lillian Arango and Daniel A. Espino have considerable experience executing the approach discussed in this section. Labor• and Employment Law Services Our labor and employment practice group is chaired by Brett J. Schneider. Brett is Florida Bar Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law and regularly lectures on labor and employment law developments impacting municipalities in South Florida. The consummate counselor, Brett will work collaboratively with administration to provide tailored advice and policies, procedures, and recommendations for the City to minimize risk associated with, and to resolve, employment issues. Brett has experience is virtually every area of labor and employment. He will work in lock step with the City Attorney to ensure the approach in this section is fully implemented. In addition to Brett, the Firm has seven other labor and employment attorneys with decades of experience in all facets of labor and employment law. As a result such depth in this area of specialization, we are able to provide clients with up-to- date guidance concerning all labor and employment issues. Our focus is on providing prompt, creative, efficient and responsive legal guidance to our clients tailored to the specific issues that keep our clients up at night. When labor and employment issues arise for the City, Brett will make sure that they are handled in a high quality, efficient and cost-effective manner by an attorney within the practice group who has the appropriate experience to handle the matter at issue. We are employment counselors providing valuable guidance to our clients to prevent claims from arising. Our approach is hands on, working with administrations and staff to draft solid policies and procedures, advise on hiring, discipline and termination, train staff about internal policies and workplace laws, and handle wage and hour, benefits, retirement, and other fair labor standards act matters. We have drilled down on this complex area and have had considerable success in ensuring client compliance and defending these matters. While we vigorously defend our clients in these cases, we take a pragmatic approach that focuses on our client's bottom line. We are employment litigators ready at any time to defend our clients from the almost certain employment litigation that arises. As the laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, retaliation and harassment expand, our attorneys defend employers against these claims brought under various federal, state and local laws, including: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Equal Pay Act The Americans tivith Disabilities Act The Florida Civi] Rights Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Florida Whistleblower's Act. The Family Medical Leave Act WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN } COLE & BIERMAN AT TILT CROSSROAM rn IL, arse, GOVERNNUNT & TTrt LAW Our goal is to put each client in the best -leveraged position at every phase of litigation to make the best decision, whether to settle or to try the case. We defend lawsuits in Federal and State courts across Florida, including class actions and multi -plaintiff cases. Our Firm also regularly defends employers against discrimination charges brought before various state and local agencies. We also regularly handle arbitrations, civil service board, and other administrative hearings for our public sector clients. We are results -oriented and have a track record of success in all forms of employment litigation. We are negotiators regularly representing municipalities across the table from the unions and associations representing the employees that serve the communities. For clients whose employees are represented by a union, we focus on preserving management's right to manage its operations. Our attorneys serve as chief negotiators on behalf of management in collective bargaining, or we advise the employer's chief negotiator on bargaining strategy and specific issues behind the scenes. This includes working with staff to help establish wage and benefit levels, developing proposals and making suggested changes to collective bargaining agreements. We conduct post -negotiation training of supervisory personnel to assist in ensuring that collectively bargained changes are properly implemented. During the term of an existing contract, we counsel management on the administration of their contracts, including progressive discipline and grievance processing, and provide representation during arbitrations concerning contractual and disciplinary disputes. We have a deep understanding of the inner workings of Federal and State law governing the collective bargaining process, and we work hard to ensure our clients do not run afoul of those laws. We also routinely represent our clients in administrative proceedings involving labor disputes before PERC. We regularly handle unemployment compensation, disability, and occupational safety issues, which enables us to keep one eye on prevention and resolution. The goal is to address situations before they escalate to litigation and to handle these matters quickly if litigation occurs, thereby avoiding mounting costs. Com, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN Arra CROSSROADS BIERMANTt'[t^}v Qualifieation Information and Assigned Personnel As with all of our municipal clients, the City will enjoy the benefit of a team of attorneys who have devoted their legal careers to serving the needs of local governments and government agencies. There is virtually no legal issue affecting municipalities that we have not handled in one form or another. After evaluating the particular needs of the City, we have put together "Team Sunny Isles Beach." We believe that this team of experienced and specialized attorneys will be able to serve all the legal needs of the City. Copies of the bios for the attorneys referenced below and all other attorneys whom we anticipate handling matters for the City are enclosed. Assigned Personnel Lillian Arant7o —Lead City Attorney, who specializes in general municipal law, planning, land -use, and zoning land use, public contracts, procurement, code enforcement and sustainability matters. • Will have primary responsibility for General Municipal and Land-Use/Zoning Village Matters • Will attend Commission and staff meetings Daniel A. Espino —Assistant City Attorney, who specializes in municipal and inter- governmental matters. • May attend Commission and staff meetings as needed �—. Chanae L. Wood —Assistant City Attorney, who specializes in public and private land use and zoning matters. May attend Commission and staff meetings as needed Brett Schneider —Lead Labor and Employment Attorney, who is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law and represents public and private sector employers in a wide array of labor and employment law matters. Will have primary responsibility for Village Labor Matters Will att end Commission and staff meetings as needed WEICOLE & BIERMAN 171SS AN AT THU CROMOAUS or BUSINBS. GOVE6 MIM S Ur Lnw Michael Kantor — Assistant Labor and Employment Attorney. • May attend Commission and staff meetings as needed Team Sunny Isles Beach also will be supported by the attorneys listed below • Joseph H. Serota &Elizabeth Coppolecchia —Litigation • Edward G. Guedes & Laura K. Wendell — Appellate Law • Robert Meyers —Expert on Public Records, Sunshine Law and Ethics Laws • Jeff DeCarlo — Municipal Finance • Susan Trevarthen—Public Land -Use an d Zoning • Eduardo M. Soto —Pubic Private Partnerships • Michael Kurzman — Construction In addition, the Firm has several highly skilled attorneys that it may utilize depending on the City's particular needs. Accordingly, a list of all of our attorneys has been enclosed and biographical and practice area information regarding all of our attorneys can be found on our website (www.wsh-law.com). Potential Conflicts of Interest The Firm's highest priority is our clients' interests, and we are committed to representing those interests to the maximum possible extent consistent with the ethical parameters that govern the practice of law. On the rare occasions where the interests of two or more of our clients come into conflict, we have always succeeded in either resolving the conflict to the satisfaction of all parties involved or ensuring that our clients are fully represented by excellent special counsel retained for the particular matter. Such occasions are unusual, but if the situation were to arise in the course of our representation of the City, our Firm would either resolve the conflict to the City's satisfaction, or identify qualified special outside counsel, with the City Commission's approval, to handle the conflict matter at a cost that would not exceed whatever. cost the City otherwise would have incurred. The Film recognizes that it historically has represented several developers doing business in the City. The Firm commits that, if selected, it will not take on any new matters for developers conducting business in the City and will not take on any other matters adverse to the City. As of the date of this proposal, we are aware of the following potential conflicts of interest: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT rill GlOSAU)AUS <n Ruswas, GUVMNMCNT & Till 1A1%f 1. GPI Sunny Isles, L.U. — the Firm has represented GPI on Isles, LLC in connection with the Infinity Site Plan Approval. We understand that the Firm's representation in this matter is almost concluded and that it is anticipated that it will go to final hearing in April. The Firm is prepared to work with the City to obtain special counsel to represent the City in this matter until it is concluded. 2. Neighboring municipalities —the Firm serves as City Attorney to two municipalities that border the City — Aventura and Golden Beach. In the Firm's experience, actual legal conflicts of interest between bordering municipalities are rare. However, in the event such a conflict arises, the Firm will work with the City to obtain special counsel to represent the City in any such matter. The Finn also provides certain special counsel services (primarily labor and employment law) to the neighboring cities of North Miami and North Miami Beach. We believe that, in the event that City was legally adverse to either of those cities, we could obtain a conflict waiver from either city allowing the Firm to represent the City in connection with any such matter. WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN ® AT mr CROSSROADS LAW Member larango@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F:(305)854-2323 Practice Areas • Capital Improvement, Infrastructure Development &Project Management • Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) • Public/Private Transactions (P3) • Real Estate Bar Admissions • Florida, 1989 • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1989 Education • University of Miami School of Law JD, cum laude, 1989 • University of Miami BA, cum laude, 1986 • Loyola University of Chicago Rome, Italy Lillian M. Arango Lily is an accomplished attorney with over M years of experience in the areas of reaI estate and transactional law, municipal and governmental law. She has handled a wide range of complex transactions, including public and public/private reaI estate negotiations, acquisitions, sales, financing, development, construction and leasing of properties. She has represented municipalities in the procurement, acquisition, development, construction and leasing of properties, including interlocal agreements between governmental agencies, affordable housing and community redevelopment projectsand procurement of public projects. She also provides general representation to municipalities, including transactional and procurement representation. Lily has represented private clients in the acquisition, sale, leasing, financing and development of property, as well as full range of transactional matters, including the formation and regulation of condominiums and homeowners' associations, the formation and maintenance of business entities, including corporations., limited liability companies and partnerships. She also has extensive experience in the examination of title and the resolution of complex title issues and serves as agent for several title insurance companies. Lily is a native of South Florida and along -term resident of the Ciry of Coral Gables, preserve and conservation lands and worked with the State of Florida and conservation groups in connection with acquisition and development of the site. Significant Transactions • Successfully represented local municipalities in the acquisition and development of park lands, including negotiation with other local governments and developers. • Successfully represented local municipality in the acquisition of key cactus preserve and conservation lands and worked with the State of Florida and conservation groups in connection with acquisition and development of the site. • Successfully represented local municipality with respect to the acquisition and financing of a town hall building and community recreational site, including all issues pertaining to development and leasing of sites. • Successfully represented local municipalities in the long-term leasing and development of property for charter schools and private hotel development. • Successfully represented community redevelopment agencies and housing authorities in the sale and disposition of property. • Successfully represented municipality in the implementation and development of a utility system, including an Interlocal agreement and DBOF procurement process. Professional Associations • Dade County or Assocon • Cuban -American Bar Association (GABA) • Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) • The Florida Bar o Real Property o Probate And Trust Law Sections Languages • Spanish • Italian WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN ` COLE & BIERMAN AT Till CROSSROADS Or BUSINESS. COV[RNMr NT & m5 LAw f •1 Partner despino@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suke 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F: (305) 854-2323 Practice Areas • Local Counsel Representation •Local Government Division • Municipal Government Law • Land Use and Zoning (Public & Private) • Public Private Partnerships (P3) • Business Organization and Transactions Corporate Law • Government Affairs and Procurement • Affordable Housing • Not -for -Profit and Quasi -Governmental Entities Bar Admissions • Florida, 2008 Education •University of Miami B.A., 2004 • Nova Southeastern University J.D., 2008 Government Clients • City of Doral • City of Miami Springs • Town of Medley •Village of Virginia Gardens • Town of Cutler Bay • Homestead Housing Authority • Village of Pinecrest • Town of Southwest Ranches Daniel A. Espino Daniel A. Espino, a Miami native of Cuban descent, is a government law attorney with the firm of Weiss Serota Holtman. Dan possesses unique insight into local government gained from having been an elected -official. Dan practices in the Firm's Local Government Division, Land Use and Zoning Group and Government Affairs and Procurement Group. Having served on the City Council for the City of Miami Springs and served as a City attorney for multiple municipalities, Dan has developed substantial knowledge and experience in issues related to local governments throughout south Florida. Amongst legal, elected, and appointed positions, Dan has amassed over 17 years of local government experience. Dan is the City Attorney for the City of Miami Springs and served as the City Attorney for the City of Doral for nearly five years. He also represents Virginia Gardens and Medley and has represented Cutler Bay, Pinecrest, and Southwest Ranches. As City Attorney, Dan serves as general counsel to municipalities handling everything from public contract, meetings and records to land -use, zoning, labor, and legislative matters. He has handled matters involving public sector procurement, zoning and code changes, interlocal and intergovernmental agreements, municipal annexations,. and various stages of affordable housing and other land development projects. He has also participated in such processes as comprehensive master plan amendments, bond issuances, public pension collective bargaining, municipal strategic planning, commercial redevelopment efforts and legislative initiatives. Dan has represented the Homestead Housing Authority on a variety of matters and has been involved in the topic of affordable housing throughout Miami -Dade County. His government practice also includes representing developers and other property owners before local governments for land -use and zoning matters, for such things as land -use map changes, rezonings, special exceptions and conditional uses, variances, and a myriad of other development related issues. Dan served on the City Council for the City of Miami Springs for two tenns, first elected in 2009—becoming the youngest elected official In city history and ane of the youngest in Miami -Dade County. Prior to that, he served on the city's Zoning and Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and Code Review board. While in office, he was a member of the Intergovernmental Relations Legislative Committee of the Florida League of Cities, chaired the Legislate Committee of the Miami -Dade League of Cities and participated on the host committee of the National Association of Latino Elected Official's Annual Conference. In February of 2011, Dan was named one of the "Top Young Leaders of Miami" by Latino Leaders Magazine, and, in November of 2011, he was named the "Elected Official of the Year' by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In 2015, he was named a Miami Fellow by the Miami Foundation and 2016 accepted into Leadership Florida's Connect Florida program. He has recently been named a Rising Star by the Daily Business Review, a Top 40 under 40 Lawyer by the South Florida Business Journal, and the Top Legal Up and Comer by South Florida Business and Wealth Magazine. Dan is heavily involved in the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as an Honorary Member of its Board of Directors, Co -Chair of its Government Affairs Committee and member of its Small Business Committee. In 2018, the Chamber awarded Dan the annual Sunshine Lawyer of the Year Award. An alumnus of the Miami Fellows program, he remains involved with the Miami Foundation, advancing various efforts and programs across the County. Dan has been involved with the American Cancer Society for many years, serving as Honorary Chair of the River Cities Relay for Life from 2011 to 2012 and an active participant before and after that period. Dan has been involved with the American Cancer Society for many years, serving as Honorary Chair of the River Cities Relay for Life from 2011 to 2012 and an active participant before and after that period. He also served on the Board of Directors of his high school alma mater, Monsignor Edward Pace High School, as well as President of Its Alumni Association. He is an active parishioner of his life-long church, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. r!7WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT nir CROMOAOs Or RusINiss, GOVFRNM[NT & Pit LAw Press Mentions • "Auto Storage facility gets nod from VG", River Cities Gazette, 9/2018 • "Judge Rules in Favor of Doral in Lawsuit with Billboard Company" Miami Herald 8/12/16 • "Seven office components headed for Doral in short span" Miami Today 4/16/16 • "Daniel Espino named Daily Business Review Rising Star' Daily Business Review 4/6/16 • "Commercial retail site value rises the nearer it is to transit" Miami Today 3/3/16 • "People," Attorney at Law, 1/28/14 • On the Move," The Florida Bar News, 11/15/13 • On the Move," The Florida Bar News, 11/1/13 • "People," Daily Business Review, 10/10/13 • "Daniel Espino Joins Weiss Serota Helfman Cole Bierman & Popok P L as an Associate," CityBizList South Florida, 10/4/13 • "People," South Florida Business Journal, 10/4/13 7`� rWEISS SEROTA HELFMAN nrrlrCOLECROSMADS n&`BIERMAN LAV Associate adaniels@wsh-law.com 200 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1900 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 P:(954)763-4242 F: Practice Areas • Municipal Government Law Bar Admissions • State of Florida • United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida Education • University of Michigan Law School JD, 2011 • Honors: Dean Academic Scholarship (2008-2011); Alden J. "Butch" Carpenter Memorial Scholarship; Jenny Runkles Award • University of Florida, B.A., Cum Laude, in Economics; minors in African Studies and International Humanitarian Assistance, 2008 • Honors: Presidential Scholar (2004-2008); Golden Key Honor Society; J. Wayne Reitz Scholar Ashley Daniels Ashley is an Associate in the firm's Municipal Government Law practice and represents municipalities on a breadth of issues including ethics, Sunshine and public records law. Ashley previously represented local governments in the Florida panhandle at a general practice Tallahassee law firm where she provided counseling on internal personnel matters and represented these entities in employment litigation disputes. Additionally, Ashley advised several local governments in general municipal law. In addition to her municipal experience, Ashley has represented private and government clients in utility regulation, transactional, health law, and commercial litigation matters. A Miami natives Ashley received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minors in African Studies and International Humanitarian Assistance from the University of Florida and is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. In law school, Ashley served as legal fellow at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland, where she advised the general assembly on procedural matters and the admission requirements of new member states to the international organization. During law school Ashley also received both the Alden J. "Butch" Carpenter Memorial Scholarship and Jenny Runkles Award, for her contributions to the student body. WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN AT "if COLCROSSROADE& BIERMANe L AW Member bschneider@wsh-law.com 1200 N. Faderal Highway Suite 312 Boca Raton, FL 33432 P: 561-835-2111 F: (954) 764 7770 Practice Areas • Labor and Employment Law • Labor and Employment Law Group • Police Legal Advisement Bar Admissions • Florida, 2005 • New York, 1999 • District of Columbia, 2000 • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2005 • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2006 • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2001 • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2002 • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 2003 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, 2005 Education . George Washington University Law School JD, cum laude, 1999 Journal of International Law &Economics • University of Maryland, BA, Government and Politics, with honors, 1996 Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society Brett J. Schneider Brett is the Managing Director of the Firm's Palm Beach OKice and chairs the Firm's Labor and Employment Practice Group. Brett is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Labor and Employment Law and he represents public and private sector employers in a wide array of labor and employment law matters. For his public sector clients, Brett represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, labor impasse hearings, unfair labor practice proceedings and labor arbitrations. In the last several years, he has successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the Cities of Aventura, Bal Harbour, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Homestead, Juno Beach, Key Biscayne, Lauderhill and North Miami. Brett recently has handled labor impasse proceedings for the Cities of Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach and Surfside. He also has achieved significant labor arbitration victories for the Cities of Bay Harbor Islands, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Golden Beach, Hallandale Beach, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Lauderhill and Miramar. Brett has successfully represented public and private sector employers in all phases of employment litigation, up to and including trial, on matters arising under Federal, State and local employment laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA). Brett regularly defends employers in wage and hour suits brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and has successfully navigated a number of employers through Department of Labor Wage & Hour Audits. Brett represents public and private sector employers before Federal, State and local administrative agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Florida Public Employee's Relations Commission (PERC). In addition, Brett regularly consults with and advises employers on a wide array of human resources issues, including personnel policies and procedures, discipline and discharge matters, drug and alcohol testing, employee privacy rights and educational and training programs for managers and supervisors, and he has worked closely with employersto ensure that their practices do not run afoul of Federal, state or local law. Brett is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the HR Certification Institute and as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society for Human Resource Management. Brett regularly lectures throughout Florida on various labor and employment law and human resources matters and has been on the cutting edge with regard to the impact of the legalization of medical marijuana on Florida employers. Prior to joining. the Firm, Brett practiced labor and employment law at large national law f rms in Washington DC, New York and South Florida. Published Works • "Bills Would Reform Government Pension Plan;' South Florida Daily Business Review, March 29, 2011 • "How Employers Can Keep Themselves From Being You -Tubed,' Workforce Management, May 11, 2009 • "Acting Affirmative Against Harassment,' New York Law Journal Corporate Counsel, February 4, 2002 • "Employee Privacy 2001 A Review for Employers,' Lawyer Pilot's Bar Association Journal, Fall, 2001 Professional Associations • Human Resource Association of Broward County, 2000 -present �, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN Ai na CROWkOADS Or ISJAJNJSS. GOVIRNWNT && 1111 IAA o Past -President, 2015 o President, 2014 o President -Elect, 2013 o Legislative Affairs Director, 2011-2012 • The Cooperative Feeding Program, Board -member, 2010 — 2014 • Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Young Adult Division, Board -member, 2012 - 2014 • University of Maryland South Florida Alumni Association, 2010 — Present • Anti -Defamation League, Glass Leadership Institute, 2008 • Leadership Broward Foundation, Class XXIV, 2005-2006 • South Florida Touchdown Club Foundation, 2005-2006 Board Secretary Reported Cases • Aristyld v. City of Lauderhill, Case No. 13-12235 (11°1 Cir. Oct. 233 2013) • Amunraptah v. City of Deerfield Beach, 93 So. 3d 1040 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) • East Coast Karate Studios, Inc. v. Lifestyle Martial Arts, LLC, 65 So. 3d 1127 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) • World Rentals and Sales, LLC v. Volvo Construction Equipment Rentals, Inc., 517 F.3d 1240 (11°i Cir. 2008) • Goldberg v. Chong, 2007 WL 2028792 (S.D. Fla. Jul. 11, 2007) • Kaplan v. Danchig, 796 N.Y.S.2d 706 (N.Y. 2nd Dept., 2005) Awards and Recognitions • "Legal Elite", Florida Trend, 2018 • "Super Lawyers," 2018 • "AV Preeminent Rating," Martindale -Hubbell, 2017 • 'Power Leaders in Law & Accounting," South Florida Business Journal 2017 • "SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)," Society for Human Resources Management, 2015 • Florida Bar Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law, 2013 • "Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)," Human Resources Certification Institute, 2012 • "Florida Rising Star," Florida SuperLawyers, 2011-2013 • "Top Up and Comer," South Florida Legal Guide, 2009 Presentations • "Hiring Practice Compliance Issues", HFTP Gold Coast Chapter, 10/17/18 • "Me Too and Harassment Panel Discussion', Florida Public Human Resources Association, July 2018 • "Sexual Harassment Policies and Training', 2018 Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Annual Conference • "Medical Marijuana and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace", Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Gold Coast Educational Breakfast, April 2018 • 2018 HR Insights 2018: HR in a #Mateo World", GMCC, April 2018 • "Employer Drug Testing in the Era of Legal Medical Marijuana", 2018 Connect Business & Leadership Conference • "Minimizing Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment Claims & Employer Drug Testing in the era of Medical Marijuana", HFTP Gold Coast Chapter Educational Breakfast • "Medical Marijuana from the Employer's Prospective", Palm Beach County League of Cities General Membership Meeting • 'Medical Marijuana from the Municipal Employer's Perspective", 36th Annual Florida Muncipal Attoneys Association Seminar • 'Medical Marijuana and Your City: Facts, Fiction and Moving Forward", Florida League of Cities' Center for Municipal Research & Innovation (CMRI) Sumer Research Symposium • 'Drug Alert - Medical Marijuana in the Work Place", 7th Annual TSG Labor & Employment Law Conference �1 WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT Tiff CRMSRO.SOS OS BVSINIc), COVIFRNNUNT & im LAW • "Medical Marijuana and Your City: Facts, Fiction and Moving Forward", FLC Medical Marijuana Symposium • "Medical Marijuana from the Municipal Employer's Perspective", Florida Municipal Attorneys Association, July 27, 2017 • "Overcoming the Haze of Medical Marijuana in Florida', Human Resource Association of Broward County's Legal Seminar, May 11, 2017 • New Medical Marijuana Law", Democratic Professionals Network • "Legislative Changes — Medical Marijuana;' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), December 1, 2016 • "Overtime Payment Rules & ADA Accommodations;' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), September 13, 2016 • New Overtime Rules Mean HR Professionals Will Be Working Overlimel!! Human Resource Association of Broward County, May 6, 2016 • "What Should You Do If Something Pops Up In A Background Check That Makes You Reconsider Hiring Them,' Florida Public Human Resources Association, May 4, 2016 • "What You Should Know About Collective Bargaining Before You Get There," Palm Beach Counties League of Cities Newly Elected Officials Workshop, April 27, 2016 • "Legal Considerations in Performance Management," International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), April 57 2016 • "Conducting Harassment Investigations,Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association, February 23, 2016 • "Issues & Pitfalls Associated with Negotiating & Drafting Employment Contracts for Municipal Officials, what Every City Attorney Needs to Know;' Miami -Dade Commission on Ethics & Public Trust Lunch Seminar, February 812016 • "Planning for Employees Social Gatherings;' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), September 9, 2015 • "Solving the ADA/FMLA Compliance Mystery,' Florida Public Human Resources Association, August 4, 2015 • 'EEOC & FLSA Overview,' Florida Public Human Resources Association, August 1, 2015 • 'What Non -Union Employers Need to Know About the NLRA," Human Resource Association of Broward County, May 1, 2015 • 'Medical Marijuana —Workplace Impact,' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), April 7, 2015 • 'Got Wellness? Labor Relations Trouble & Legal Pitfalls," Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association, February 9, 2015 • 'Newsworthy HR Caselaw;' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), December 9, 2014 • 'Labor Rights and How They Impact Your Crew," Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association 39" Annual Training Conference, January 29, 2013 • 'Hiring and Terminating Employees in the Current Economy,' Fundamentals of Employment Law (Sterling Education Seminar), November 13, 2012 • 'FLSA/Wage and Hour Critical Issues," Fundamentals of Employment Law (Sterling Education Seminar), November 13, 2012 • "FLSA 101," Florida Public Personnel Association Annual Conference, July 29, 2012 • "Legal Updates;' Florida Public Personnel Association Annual Conference, July 29, 2012 • "HR Case Update," International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), June 28, 2012 • "Avoiding Liability for overtime under the FLSA," Cedipay HR Seminar, May 15, 2012 • "HR Update,' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), March 15, 2012 • "EEOC Investigations," Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association WEISS RAN COLE& B ERMAN AT mr CROS5ROAD5 Or B09NM. COPi NWNT & TIT LAW 381h Annual Training Conference, February 6, 2012 • "What's Up with the Supremes and other Must -Know Legal Developments for HR Professionals,' Human Resource Association of Broward County, October 14, 2011 • "Conducting Investigations from A to Z;' Florida Public Personnel Association Annual Conference, July 25, 2011 • "How to Effectively Redesign Benefit Plans," Florida Government Finance Officers' Association , June 27, 2011 • "What Constitutes an Enforceable Past Practice,' International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), May 12, 2011 • "Mandatory vs. Permissive Subjects of Collective Bargaining Negotiations,' Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association 36th Annual Training Conference, February 9, 2010 • "Labor Relations Update," Miami -Dade County City Manager's Association Luncheon, November 20, 2009 • The Specifics of Ricci v. Distefano," International Public Management Association for Human Resources, South Florida Regional Meeting, August 25,2009 • "Recent Legal Developments Affecting Florida Public Employers," International Public Management Association for Human Resources (South Florida Chapter), April 28, 2009 • "What is New with Labor Law," Miramar/Pembroke Pines HR Consortium, April 16, 2009 • 'Conducting Investigations from Ate Z," Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association 35th Annual Training Conference, February 3, 2009 • 'Bargaining in Times of Fiscal Crisis — How to Pull a Rabbit out of an Empty Hat," Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association 34th Annual Training Conference, February 5, 2008 Press Mentions • "legal Alert: Paying Police Employees: Eleventh Circuit Rules Certain Prep And Travel Time Is Not Compensable", July 20, 2018 • "Midsize and Small Law Firms Skip the Lockstep Pay Dance", Daily Business Review, 6/20/2018 • "Avoiding an Ageism Suit", Human Resource Executive, April 17, 2018 • "Zero Tolerance: Be Proactive About Sexual Harassment Policies", Construction Today, 212018 • "Employers Reinforce Anti -Harassment Policies", Sun Sentinel, 1211012017 • 'Attorney Brett Schneider Presents at Three Conferences" - (1) 36th Annual Florida Muncipal Attoneys Association Seminar - "Medical Marijuana from the Municipal Employer's Perspective", (2) Florida League of Cities' Center for Municipal Research & Innovation (CMRI) Sumer Research Symposium - "Medical Marijuana and Your City: Facts, Fiction and Moving Forward", (3) 7th Annual TSG Labor & Employment Law Conference - "Drug Alert - Medical Marijuana in the Work Place", Attorney At Law Magazine, 91112017 • 'Delivery Dudes expands despite growing pains" Sun Sentinel 811/16 • 'New OT rules to hit Retail Hospitality Cos. hardest" Law 360 5/19116 • 'Will Gay Weddings Lead to Fewer Domestic Partnership Benefits?," Sun -Sentinel, 1122115 • 'Medical Marijuana Could Cost Employees Their Jobs," Sun -Sentinel, 10/30114 • 'News and Notes," The Florida Bar News, 2/1/14 • 'Legal People," Daily Business Review,1/16114 • 'Weiss Scrota Hoffman Attorney Brett Schneider Becomes Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law," CityBizList, 6/19/13 • 'People on the Move," South Florida Business Journal, 6/19/13 • 'People," Daily Business Review, 1/3/13 • 'Business Monday: Movers," Miami Herald, 12/31/13 • 'People on the Move," South Florida Business Journal, 12/26/12 • "News & Notes,' The Florida Bar News, 10/1/11 • 'Bills Would Reform Government Pension Plans," Daily Business Review, 3/29/11 WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT 111r CRMNROnns Of MNINM, GOVrANAUNT & Till LAW • "People on the Move;' Sun -Sentinel, 8/13/07 "1 WE COLER& BIERMAN AN AT nir Cuossaoaus Of Busrurss, GovraNnuivr & mr Luv Associate mkantor@wsh-law.com 200 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1900 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 P: 954-763-4242 F: 954-764-7770 Practice Areas • Employment Litigation and Arbitration • Government Affairs and Procurement • Hospitality Law • Labor and Employment Law • Labor and Employment Law Group • Litigation Division Bar Admissions • Florida • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida • U.S. District Court, Norther District of Florida • U.S, Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit • U.S.Courtof Appeals, 1 st Circuit Education • Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, JD, 2009 • University of Central Florida, BS Finance, 2006 Michael Kantor Michael Kantor is an associate in the Fort Lauderdale office of Weiss Sare Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. His primary areas of practice include employment litigation, labor law, and commercial litigation. In the labor and employment field, Mr. Kantor handles discrimination charges and lawsuits brought against public and private entities pursuant to state and federal anti -discrimination and wage and hour laws, including Title VII, the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and the Florida Whistle -blower's Act, Mr. Kantor also litigates unfair competition cases involving enforcement of non -compete agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets. He advises local governments and corporate clients with respect to employee discipline, retention and termination, employment manuals and policies, and contract interpretation. Prior to joining us, Mr. Kantor practiced at one of the nation's largest labor and employment law firms and has several years of experience defending director and officer, errors and omissions, and professional liability lawsuits. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University Law School, where he was appointed to the Order of the Barrister in recognition of his superior advocacy skills. Asa leader in the Moot Court Honor Society and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Mr. Kantor participated in several nationwide appellate advocacy and mock trial competitions. Presentations • "Medical Marijuana and Other Prescdption Drugs in the Workplace", The Seminar Group's Labor &Employment Law Conference, 8/14/18 • "Managing Legal Liability for Employment Decisions Through Proper Documentation", Florida Public Human Resources Association, July 2018 • Labor & Employment attorneys Partner Alison Smith and Associate Michael Kantor took part in a panel put on by the South Florida Chapter of IPMA-HR discussing a range of Labor & Employment Law topics • "Medical Marijuana in the Workplace," Society for Human Resources Management Press Mentions • "Holiday Work Horror Stodes From Parties Past", DBR, 12/19/2018 • "'I've Said the. Wrong Thing Plenty of Times': Male Attorneys React to Swift Suspension of Shook Hardy Partner", DBR, 7/27/18 • New DOJ Focus on Harassment by State and Local Governments", WSH Blog, March 2018 • "Zero Tolerance: Be Proactive About Sexual Harassment Policies", Construction Today, 212018 • "Verdict for BurgerFi in Overtime Case Clarifies Exempt Employee Criteria", Daily Business Review, 11612017 • "Holiday Party Gone Wild? Avoiding Employment Liability", Daily Business Review, 1211412016 • This is What You Need to Do in the Wake of the Overtime Injunction", Entrepreneur Magazine, 12/7/2016 Professional Associations • Director of Legislative Affairs, Human Resources Association of Broward County Awards • Florida 2018 Rising Star • Add awards here WE AN COLE & BERMAN AT THE CRO55ROADS of RUSIND6. GovERNMENT & nit LAW Founding Member jserota@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F: (305) 854-2323 Practice Areas • Appellate Practice Group • Business Dispute Litigation • Construction Group • Construction Law • Election Law • International Group • Litigation • Litigation Division • Sports and. Entertainment Law • Transportation Law Bar Admissions • Florida, 1978 • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1978 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, 1980 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1980 • U.S. Supreme Court, 1978 Education • University of Miami School of Law JD, 1978 • Princeton University AB, 1975 Joseph H. Serota Joe has ex4ensive trial and appellate experience representing private and public entities throughout South Florida. He is currently listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide "Top Lawyers," and was inducted into the Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame. Joe is active in professional organizations and civic affairs. He has served as chair of the Judicial Nominations Commission, Third District Court of Appeal; president of the Dade County Bar Association; and as member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors. Joe chaired the 11th Judicial Circuit Centennial Celebration and led successful campaigns to restore both the lobby and the ceremonial courtroom of the Miami -Dade County Courthouse. He is past chair of the Metropolitan Dade County Community Relations Board and of the Miami -Dade County Independent Review Panel. He has also served on the executive committee to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Significant Trials and Appeals • Successfully defended an owner of a famous restaurant against $19 million claims of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty through jury verdict • Successfully defended bank president and bank on claims for fiduciary duty through jury verdict and appeal • Successfully defended City sued for breach of contract to sell City liens through jury verdict and appeal • Successfully defended police officers accused of civil rights violation through jury verdict • Successfully defended City in class action based upon alleged unconstitutionality of ordinance through trial court judgment and appeal • Successfully defended and prosecuted construction defects claims for developers, Associations, and contractors • Argued cases in the Florida Supreme Court defending a City ordinance and State statute • Successfully defended a city in a class action claim for violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act through trial court judgment and appeal • Successfully defended a city sued by a labor union for due process claims through judgment and appeal • Successfully defended a city accused of racial discrimination through jury verdict • Successfully defended bank accused by another bank in loan participation for breach of contract through trial judgment • Successfully defended lawyers accused of significant disciplinary violations by The Florida Bar • Successfully defended developer accused of violating land use regulations through trial • Successfully prosecuted claims on behalf of a city against a county based upon violation of the County's Development Master Plan through trial court judgment and appeal Select Report ed Decisions • Preserve Grove Isle, LLC v. Grove Isle Yacht &Tennis Club, LLC, 2015 WL 5769084 (Fla. 11th Cir. Ct. Aug. 13, 2015) • Florida an ofAgriculture and Consumer Services v. Lopez-Brignoni, 2012 WL 3964983 (Fla. 3rd DCA Sep. 12, 2012) • School Bd. of Miami -Dade County, Florida v. Rise Academy of South Dade Charter School, 90 So, 3d 1001 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2012) • La Gorce Palace Condo Assoc., Inc. v. QBE Ins. Corp., 2011 WL 1522564 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 12, 2011) • WTNJ-NBC 6 v. Shehadeh, 56 So. 3d 104 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2011) • In re Ginsberg, 2010 WL 497395 (S.D. Fla., Nov. 30, 2010) • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services v. Patchen, 25 So. 3d 1283 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2010) '1 WE AN COLE & BERMAN ATTHI CKISMWADS of 6USWL. COVIAMMINFfinn LAW • Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services v. Citrus Canker Litigation, 20 So. 3d 864 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2009) • City of Marco Island v. Dumas, 13 So. 3d 108 (Fla. 2nd DCA, 2009) • United Real Estate Ventures, Inc. v. Village of Key Biscayne, 26 So.3d 48 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2009) • Companion v. City of Hollywood Police Officers' Retirement System, 1 So. 3d 1283 (Fla. 4th DCA, 2009) • Simcox v. City of Hollywood Police Officers' Retirement System, 988 So. 2d 731 (Fla. 4th DCA, 2008) • Hames v. City of Miami, 281 Fed. Appx. 853 (11th Cir., May 20, 2008) • Hames v. City of Miami Firefighters' and Police Officers' Trust, 980 So. 2d 1112 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2008) • Goldsmith v. Brockhouse, 979 So. 2d 1135 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2008) • Feldman v. City of North Miami, 696 So. 2d 495 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2008) • Bates v. Islamorada, 939 So. 2d 171 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2006) • Miami -Dade County v. Redland Estates, Inc., 964 So. 2d 701 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2006) • TNT USA, Inc v. TraflExpress, S.A. de C. V., 434 F.Supp.2d 1322 (S.D. Fla. 2006) • Redland Estates, Inc. v. Lynn, 920 So. 2d 1218 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2006) • Homer & Bonner, P.A. v. Miami -Dade County, 884 So, 2d 425 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2004) • Pritchett v. City of Homestead, 855 So. 2d 1164 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2003) • tasinski v. City of Miami, 269 F. Supp. 1341 (S.D. Fla. 2003) • Merkin v. First Equitable Realty III, Ltd., 843 So. 2d 360 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2003) • Thompson v. Lincoln at Doral, L.P., 786 So. 2d 605 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2001) • The Palms v. Magil Const. Florida, Inc., 785 So. 2d 597 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2001) • Carpenter v. Community Bank of Homestead, 710 So. 2d 65 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1998) • Dade County Police Benev. Assn v. Town of Surfside, 721 So. 2d 746 (Fla. rd DCA, 1998) • Davis v. City of Hollywood, 120 F. 3d 1178 (11th Cir., 1997) • Village of Key Biscayne v. Department of Community Affairs, 696 So. 3d 495 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1997) • Key Colony No. 1 Condominium Assn, Inc. v. Village of Key Biscayne, 651 So. 3d 779 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1995) • Village of Key Biscayne v. Dade County, 627 So. 2d 1180 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1993) • City of Homestead v. Ramirez, 621 So. 2d 548 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1993) • Chernov v. City of Hollywood, 819 F. Supp. 1070 (S.D. Fla. 1993) • Universal Bldg. Management, Inc. v. American Bankers Life Assur. Co., 586 So. 2d 1352 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1991) • Burger King Corp. v. Lee, 766 F. Supp. 1149 (S.D. Fla. 1991) • Coral Way Properties, Ltd. v. Roses, 565 So.2d 372 (District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District. August 7, 1990) • B.G.H. Ins. Syndicate, Inc. v. Presidential Fire & Cas. Co., 549 So. 2d 197 (Fla. 3rd DCA 1989) • Rodriguez v. City of Hialeah, 716 F. Supp. 1425 (S.D. Fla. 1989) • Trend Coin Co. v. Fuller, Feingold & Mallah, P.A., 538 So.2d 919 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1989) • Matalon v. Greftan, 509 So, 2d 985 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1987) • Rusty Food Products, Inc. v. Florida Plantation Storage Center, Ltd., 501 So. 2d 72 (Fla. 4th DCA, 1987) • Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police on Behalf of Hialeah Lodge 12 v. City of Hialeah, Fla., 815 F. 2d 631 (11th Cir., 1987) • Simon v. Florida Memorial College, 498 So. 2d 459 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1986) • Williams v. Florida Memorial College, 453 So. 2d 541 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1984) • Adrian Inv. Corp. v. Jacommo, 427 So.2d 335 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1983) ProfessionallCivic Activities • Metropolitan Dade County Independent Review Panel, 1986 -1989 Vice -Chairperson • Metropolitan Dade County Independent Review Panel, 1986 -1989 SS TA WE COLE & AN BERMAN AT Tit] CROWROAD5 OF 6uswm, GPvilINNUNC &'- Tit[ LASS' Chairperson • Board of Governors, The Florida Bar, 1988 -1993 • Citizens' Task Force, appointed by the Dade County Commission to recommend changes to the Independent Review Panel, 1989 • Princeton Club of South Florida, 1988 — 1990; President • Coordinated Miami -Dade County's response and preparation for the verdict in the case of State of Florida v. William Lozano, 1991 -1993 • Mayor's Transition Team, City of Miami, 1994 -1995 • Metropolitan Dade County Community Relations Board, 1995 -1996 Chairperson • Dade County Bar Association, 1996 -1997 President • Dade County Courthouse Lobby Restoration Project, 1996 -1998 Chairman • Special Commission on Judicial Elections, 1997 -1998 Chairman • Task Force to Establish Blue Ribbon Committee on Ethics, 1999 -2001; Miami -Dade County School Board Appointee • Judicial Nominations Commission, Third District Court of Appeal, 1999 -2002 Chairperson • Alliance for Ethical Government, 2000-2001 • City of Miami Civilian Investigative Panel Nominating Committee, 2002-2003 Chairperson • Dade County Bar Association Commission on Public Funding of Judicial Elections, 2002-2003 Chairperson • Dade County Courtroom 6-1 Restoration Project, 2003-2008 Co -Chairman • Dade Community Foundation, 2004 -Present; Member Board of Directors • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2008 Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee • Miami -Dade County, Florida, Centennial Celebration of the 11th Judicial Circuit Chair, 2010-2011 • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, New World Center Committee (Downtown Development Committee) Chair, 2009-2011 • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, "of counsel" 2012-2014 • Bet Shira Congregation, President 2012-2013 • Cleveland Orchestra of Miami, Board of Directors, 2015 -present RecognitionlHonors • 2018 David W. Dyer Professionalism Award", Dade County Bar Association • "Legal Elite Hall of Fame", Florida Trend's 2018, 2017 • "Distinguished Leader", Daily Business Review's Professional Excellence Awards, 5724/2017 • "Florida Legal Elite", Florida Trend's 2016 • "Legal Legends 2016", HistoryMiami • "Top Lawyers", South Florida Legal Guide 2016 -2017 • "Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation", Best Lawyers 2015-2019 • "Super Lawyers", Super Lawyers 2004-2018 • "Florida Legal Elite", Florida Trend's 2015 • The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2012 -present • Florida Trend Legal Elite, 'Top 1 % Florida Lawyers," 2004 — present • Florida Trend Legal Elite, Hall of Fame (inducted 2012) • South Florida Legal Guide, "Top Lawyers in South Florida," 2004 -present Languages • Spanish ' WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN 1 Arrl'r CROSSROADS COLE o&'B`I GRMANOVERNMENT & T11 LR`V Press Mentions ( • "South Florida's War with Airbnb", The Real Deal, 6/19/2017 • "The McDuftie riots" The Miami Times 5116116 • "Citrus canker battle finally goes to trial" Miami Herald 5110116 • "Judge sides with Homestead in fraud case" South Dade Newsleader 4122116 f • "Already rich Miami art dealer Gary Nader wants what's next: a. museum" Miami Herald 4113116 • "Homestead Wins Dispute Over Traffic Patterns," Daily Business Review, 03/17/2016 Q • "Old Feuds Turn Into Contested Races," Daily Business Review, 01/04/16 • "Toll Contractor Rests Miami Case with $58M Push" Law 360 9124115 • "Developer: 'They Declared War"' Miami Herald 8122115 • "Facing South Flodcla:Miami-Dade Courthouse," CBS-WFOR, 1112114 • "Legal Elite," Florida Trend, 7/1/13 • "Power Lunch: Joe's Synonymous with Deals Over Lunch," Daily Business Review, 2/22/13 • "Legal Legends vs. Young Guns," Daily Business Review, 12/5/12 y • "Judge Throws Out Case Filed by Former Homestead Official," Daily ^I Business Review, 11/20/12 • "Legal People," Daily Business Review, 6/22/12 • "2012 Top Lawyers," South Florida Legal Guide, 2/1/12 • "UM Scandal Could Hinder Future Fundraising Efforts," South Florida Business Journal, 8/26/11 • "Deerfield Beach Hiring Lawyers to Defend Utility Tax," Sun -Sentinel, 8/18/11 • "Joe's Stone Crabs Battle Begins," Courtroom View Network, 10/1/10 • "WTVJ-NBC 6 v. Shehadeh," Leagle, 3/9/11 • "Twelve Weiss Scrota Hellman Cole Bierman & Popok, P.L. Lawyers Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers Guide," dBusinessNews, 7/2/09 I AT Pit o s WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE &B`I ERMAN nrLAw Associate 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F: Practice Areas • Constitutional Law • Litigation • Municipal Government Law Bar Admissions • Florida, 2013 • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida Education • University of Miami, School of Law, J.D. summa cum laude • University of Pittsburgh, B.A. cum laude o English Writing o Certificate in Jewish Studies Richard B. Rosengarten Richard is an Associate in the Litigation Division, focusing on municipal and commercial litigation and appeals. A Miami native, he represents local governments in a wide variety of matters, including those concerning commercial disputes, land use, law enforcement, discrimination, and torts. His civil litigation practice also includes private sector contract disputes, complex civil litigation, and reaI property matters. Before joining Weiss Serota, Richard served as a federal law clerk to the Honorable James Lawrence King of the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. While in University of Miami School of Law, Richard served as editor-in-chief of the University of Miami Law Review, and worked as a Dean's Fellow teaching property law to first-year students. He had the privilege of attending the Duke -Geneva Transnational Institute during the summer of 2011, where law students from all over the word studied constitutional and comparative law together in Geneva, Switzerland, including a course on the separation of powers taught by Justice Antonin Scalia. Richard has a passion for writing and publishing, and before law school served as editor-in-chief of The Original magazine in Pittsburgh, PA. Professional Associations • Federal Bar Association Press Mentions • "Lessons on Nuance in Summary Judoment Law", The Federal Lawyer, 9/2018 Publications • Lessons on Nuance in Summary Judgment Law', The Federal Lawyer (2018 • The Constitutionality of the Individual Mandate, 66U. Miami L. Rev. 1103 (2014) Community Action • Committee Member for Raise the Bar event, The Women's Fund of Miami -Dade (2018) Experience • Law Clerk to the Honorable James Lawrence King of the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida (September 2014—August 2015) • Judicial Intern for Hon. James M. Hopkins, United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Florida (May—August 2012) Honors • Academic Achievement Awards in Florida Constitutional Law; Disability Rights Law; Professional Responsibility, Legal Communication & Research II; Property Law; and Law and Evil Fill IWEISS SEROTA HELFMAN ®IAT nnCOLECROViWADS o&gBSIERMANTill LAW Member eguedes@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F:(305)854-2323 Practice Areas • Administrative and Regulatory Law • Appellate Law • Appellate Practice Group • Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Group • Education Law • Election Law • Litigation Division • Local Counsel Representation • Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning Litigation • Special Counsel to Local Government Bar Admissions • Florida, 1988 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2010 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11 ' Circuit, 1996 • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1999 • U.S. Supreme Court, 1998 • U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, 2013 Education • Harvard University Law School JD, 1988 • Amherst College, BA, magna cum laude, 1985 • John Woodruff Simpson Fellowship for the Study of Law Edward G. Guedes Ed is the Chair of our Appellate Practice Group. He is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in the field of Appellate Practice and a former finalist nominee to serve on the Florida Supreme Court. He is also chief appellate and trial support counsel for a national supermarket chain concerning all of their premises liability cases in South Florida. Ed's broad appellate practice encompasses significant representations in fields as diverse as medical malpractice defense, premises liability defense, intellectual property, land use and zoning law, election law, constitutional law, civil rights law, and employment and labor defense, to name a few. Among those. representations are: • Obtained favorable Unanimous decision from Florida Supreme Court restricting the subpoena power of Florida trial courts to compel out -of -slate corpordfions to produce valuable proprietary documents In Florida and overturning adverse intermediate appellate decisions being applied throughout the state; • Overturned on appeal mule -million dollarjury verdict against plastic surgeon In medical malpractice claim asserting negligent design and execution of procedures; • Successfully defended multi -national corporate manufacturer of breath-alcohol testing instruments used by law enforcement throughout the Stale of Florida against declaratory judgment action challenging corporation's ownership of intellectual property associated with the instruments; • Successfully defended at trial and through appeal to the United Stales Supreme Court a municipal charter provision setting forth an oath of office for elected officials. The oath was challenged on First Amendment grounds because it required the office holder to swear or affirm to support the constitutions and governments of the United States and the Stale of Florida; • Successfully litigated on behalf of State and local governmental entities concerning the interpretation of vested rights statute conferring development rights on owners of more than 12,000 residential lots in the Florida Keys and affecting all Areas of Critical Stale Concern throughout the State of Florida; • Successfully litigated and defended on appeal multi-million dollar class action for unpaid overtime waged under the Fair Labor Standards Act; • Upheld multi-million dollar ad valorem tax exemption for municipal marina competing with privately owned marinas; • Successfully defended against constitutional challenge authority of local governmental entity to regulate and restrict ownership of animals within community; • Successfully asserted a constitutional challenge to a municipal ordinance precluding private country club from fencing its property over the objections of surrounding neighbors, who asserted a historical right to a view onto and across the club property; • Successfully defended constitutional challenge to municipal charter provision allowing for appointment of official to fill vacancy on elected body; • Overturned on appeal denial of development approval for 300 -unit trailer park in South Miami -Dade County; • Overturned on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals lower court's injunction halting all limestone mining in the Lake Belt region of South Florida; • Overturned on appeal order requiring privately owned hospital under contract with local government to comply with Florida's public records laws; • In case of first impression interpreting statutory burdens of proof, overturned on appeal adverse discovery order requiring supermarket chain to review and divulge lens of thousands of records for more than 1000 stores; • Successfully represented the Cuban American Bar Association as amicus curiae in an bans proceedings before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in connection with a panel opinion that had vacated the conviction of five Cuban spies operating in South Florida; • Wide-ranging experience defending at trial and on appeal against dvil rights claims asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. Ed has held leadership positions in The Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee and the Dade County Bar Association's Appellate Court Committee. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades from his professional peers, having been recognized year over year in The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, and Florida Legal Elite Top Lawyers. He holds •►� WEISS SEROTA HELEMAN COLE & BIERMAN A, AT nu CROT%ROAD5 of hunwrs. GovERNMiNr & m[ LAW an AV Preeminent 5.0 Rating from Martindale Hubbell. Publications • "En Banc Eleventh Circuit Vindicates Fairness of Cuban Spies' Trial In Miami,' CABA Briefs, Cuban American Bar Association, Fall 2006 • "Financial Exposure- Is There Relief When a Plaintiff is Authorized to Pry Into a Defendant's Financial Records?" Smart Business Miami, January 2006 (co-author with Arthur J. England, Jr.) • "Sex -Or is that Gender? How the Federal Courts Have Failed to Develop a Unified Theory for Addressing Workplace Discrimination Claims Related to Sexually Related Status or Conduct," 2004 Employment Law Update, Aspen Publishers, 2004 • 'Is there Light at the End of the Quasi -Judicial Tunnel?" The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. XXVII, No. 1, November 2003 • "Don't Ask, Don't Tell... At Work or in Court— The Conflict Between the Supreme Court's Decisions in Oncale and Price Waterhouse,' The Labor Lawyer, American Bar Association, Vol. 18, No.3, Winter/Spring 2003,18 the Labor Lawyer 337 (2003) • The Proverbial Get Out of Jail Free Card — The Ninth Circuit's Treatment of Addiction Under Hernandez v. Hughes Missile Systems Co.," The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. LXXVI, No. 11, December 2002 • 'Open the Window and Let Some Fresh Air in: The Window of Correction for Davis v. City of Hollywood," Stetson Law Review, Vol. XXIX, Winter 2000, No. 3 • "Smith v. Midland Brake, Inc. — Writing Affirmative Action into the Americans with Disabilities Act,' The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. LXXIII, No. 9, October 1999. Awards and Recognitions • "Chambers and Part ners', Litigation: Appellate -Florida, Band 3, 2018 • "Chambers and Partners", Litigation: Appellate -Florida, Band 3, 2016 • "Top Lawyers", South Florida Legal Guide 2013 - present • "Best Lawyers, Appellate Law", Best Lawyers 2015-2019 • "Super Lawyers", Super Lawyers 2015-2018 • Board Certified in Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar • The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Appellate Law, 2008 -Present • "Florida Legal Elite," Florida Trend, 2007, 2013, 2014 • 'AV Preeminent 5.0," Martindale Hubbell • 'Florida Super Lawyer," Florida SuperLawyers, 2006 -present • 'Best of the Bar,' South Florida Business Journal, 2003 ProfessionallCivic Activities • President, The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society, 2017 • The Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee • Chairman, The Florida Bar ACRC Civil Rules Subcommittee, 2005-2006 • Chairman, The Florida Bar ACRC Amicus Curiae Subcommittee, 2004-2005 • Vice Chairman, The Florida Bar ACRC Amicus Curiae Subcommittee, 2002-2003 • Chairman, Dade County Bar Association Appellate Court Committee, 2003-2004 • Vice Chairman, Dade County Bar Association Appellate Court Committee, 2002-2003 • Cuban American Bar Association • Co -Chair, Third District Court of Appeal 50th Anniversary Committee, 2004-2007 • American Bar Association • Appellate Judges Conference - Council of Appellate Lawyers • Retail and Hospitality Committee, Defense Research Institute • Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter • Board of Trustees, Supreme Court of Florida Historical Society SERO WE COLE & BIERMAN AN AT Till CROSSROADS Of Busmm. GovERNMrNr & Pit I-mv • Board Member, Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society • 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society; Centennial Celebration Steering Committee Presentations • Trial Preparation CLE Seminar. "Preservation on Appeal," The Florida Bar Association Board of Governors Young Lawyers Division, Miami, Florida October 2009 • The Opinion is Out... Now What," Florida Bar Young Lawyers Section seminar, Miami., Florida, 2006, 2007, 2008 • "Balancing Judicial Independence and Accountability," 2007 Florida Appellate Justice Conference • The Limits of Quasi -Judicial Actions: Whatever Happened to Ministerial Acts," Zoning and Land Use in Florida Seminar, Lerman Education Services, Miami, Florida, 2004 • "Issues in Development Review Processing: A Case Study of Unincorporated Miami -Dade County," Zoning and Land Use in Florida Seminar, Lerman Education Services, 2004 Miscellaneous • Interviewed, "Fero 17," aSpanish-language talk show in South Florida, WLRN, public television station, on the topic of the Cuban Spy case, March 31, 2006 Languages • French • Italian • Spanish Press Mentions • "Is Your Website ADA Compliant?". Bar Business Magazine, 10/18/18 • "Ed Guedes &Sam Zeskind: Judge Dismisses Red -Light Camera Class Action Against Cities", DBR, 7/17/18 • "Ed Guedes Interviewed on WIOD's Brian Mudd Show", WIOD, 7/12/18 • "Justices Reject Red -Light Camera Ticket Challenge", Daily Business Review, May 9, 2018 • "Red-light cameras can stay, Florida Supreme Court rules", Sun Sentinel, May 3, 2018 • "Florida Supreme Court rules on red-light cameras. Drivers may not be happy", Miami Herald, May 4, 2018 • "Red Light Cameras are Officially Legal -Do You Think They Promote Public Safety or Just Generate Cash for Cities?", Sun Sentinel, May 3, 2018 • "Publix Wins Reversal of 1.5M Miami Slip -and -Fall Verdict", DBR, April 5, 2018 • "Fla. Supreme Court Will Tackle Red Light Camera Controversy", Law 360, 511912017 • Subpoena Power of Miami Police Probe Panel Faces Challenge, Daily Business Review, 2/7/2017 • 'Appeals court says Oldsmar's red-light cameras are legal" Tampa Bay Times 10128116 • "Fla. Court says Cities can contract with traffic camera Cos." Law 360 10/31/16 • "Noting District Split, Appellate Panel OKs Red Light Camera Programs" Daily Business Review 7127116 • 'Fla. Court Won't Revive $250m Contract Suit Against Tribe" Law 360 6117116 • 'Case Tests Open Records Application to Business Booster" Daily Business Review 11117115 • 'Court Holds Off Making Fla. Commission's Docs Public," Law 360, 1013012015 • 'Fla. High Court Affirms $700 M In Clean Energy Bonds" Law 360 1011115 �►, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN ' At un Crossnonos of BUANas, GovRNMrnT & nn LAW • "Red Light Camera Mega -Case Inches Forward" Daily Business Review 8/19/15 • "Green Light for Drivers. Florida Supreme Court Stays on Sidelines in Red -Light Camera Case" Daily Business Review 4/14/15 e '2014 Top Lawyers," South Florida Legal Guide, 1/1/14 • "DUI Defense Attorneys Lose Subpoena Bid,' Daily Business Review, 11/11/13 • Will Florida Supreme Court Make DUI Breathalyzers Inadmissible?" Sunshine State News, 2/6/13 • "High Profile Decisions Put Florida's DCA in Cleanup Mode," Daily Business Review, 12/17/12 • 2012 Top Lawyers," South Florida Legal Guide, 2/1/12 • "Red Light Cameras Get Green Light From Court," Daily Business Review, 2/6/11 • And The Defense Wins," DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar, 11/30/11 • "Appeal: Plaintiffs Are Entitled to Return of Condo Deposits," Daily Business Review, 9/13/11 • "Deerfield Beach Hiring Lawyers to Defend Utility Tax," Sun -Sentinel, 8/18/11 • "Lawyer: Intoxilyzer Source Code Available In Kentucky," Sarasota Herald -Tribune, 5/24/11 • "Twelve Weiss Serota Hellman Cole Bierman & Popok, P.L. Lawyers Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers Guide," dBusinessNews, 7/2/09 • "Green Light for Drivers. Florida Supreme Court Stays on Sidelines in Red -Light Camera Case," Daily Business Review, 4/14/15 • 'Decision Strikes Blow to Cameras," Sun Sentinel, 4/16/15 Reported Cases • Pumphrey v. City of Dania Beach, _ So. 3d _, 2014 WL 3953653 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) • Masons v. cityorAventum, _ So. 3d _, 2014 WL 2609201 (Fla. 2014) City of Hollywood v. Arem, _ So. 3d _, 2014 WL 1612614 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) • Marshall v. Publix super Markets, Inc, 137 So. 3d 384 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) Pembroke Lakes Mall, Ltd. v. McGruder, 137 So. 3d 418 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) Dae v. Leon, 555 Fed. Appx. 84 (2d Cir. 2014) • Cary. jai v. Millstone Restaurant Group, Inc., 130 So. 3d 1285 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014) • Linea v. chid mc, 133 So. 3d 914 (Fla. 2013) Vulcan Dynamic Realty Fund, LPv. sabaden United Rank, NA, 128 So. 3d 808 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) • Coriat v. south Beach Lending, «C, 127 So. 3d 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) • Murphyv. Publix super Markets, mc., 126 So. 3d 1067 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013) • McClure v. Publix super Markets, Inc., 124 So. 3d 998 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013) • Faddis v. city or Homestead, 121 So. 3d 1134 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) • Publix super Markets, Inc. v. Santos, 118 So. 3d 317 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) • O'Boyle v. Bradshaw, 952 F. Supp. 2d 1310 (S.D. Fla. 2013) • Apothecary Development Corp. v. City of Marco Island, Fla., 2013 WL 1789549 (11th Cir. Apr. 29, 2013) • Isle of Dreams, LLC v. City of North Bay Village, Fla., 2013 WL 1196900 (11th Cir. Mar. 22, 2013) • Thor Guard, Inc. v. City of Boca Raton, 100 So. 3d 1285 (Fla. 4th DCA, 2012) • Publix Super Markets, Inc. v. Anderson, 92 So. 3d 922 (Fla. 4th DCA) 2012) • School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida v. Rise Academy of South Dade Charter School, 90 So. 3d 1001 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2012) • Gregg v. City of Miramar, 90 So. 3d 277 (Fla. 1st DCA, 2012) • Fong v. Courvoisier Courts Condominium Assn, Inc., 81 So. 3d 562 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2012) • City of Aventura v. Masone, 89 So. 3d 233 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2011) • McGuiness v. State, 80 So. 3d 1025 (Fla. 1st DCA, 2012) • CMI, Inc. v. Ulloa, 73 So. 3d 787 (Fla. 5th DCA, 2011) • Manseau v. City of Miramar, 395 Fed. Appx. 642 (11 th Cir. Sep. 101 2010) • City of Hollywood v. Mulligan, 934 So. 2d 1238 (Fla. 2006) • Bal Harbour Village v. Florida Unemployment Appeals Come, 900 So, 2d WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN 771 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 2005) o Sounds of Service Radio, Inc. v. Islamorada, 344 F. Supp. 2d 1376 (S.D. Fla. 2004) 7w WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLEor &SIBI ERMAN AT t'r mr inw Partner Iwend ell@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F:(305)854-2323 Practice Areas • Appellate Law • Appellate Practice Group • Business Dispute Litigation • Litigation Division Bar Admissions • Florida, 1995 • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1995 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11m Circuit, 2005 Education • Harvard University Law School JD, 1991 • University of Toronto PhD, 1989 • University of Toronto MA, 1982 • Brown University BA, magna cum laude, 1980 Laura K. Wendell Laura is Board Certified by The Florida Barin the fiaf Appellate Practice, and concentrates her practice in the areas of appeals and litigation in State and Federal courts. She has achieved multiple appellate victories for both private and municipal clients in the areas of commercial disputes, tort litigation, land use, zoning, code enforcement and eminent domain proceedings. In addition to appellate victories, Laura has participated in awide-variety of litigation matters on behalf of private and municipal clients. Among her accomplishments, she has obtained successful results for her clients in zoning and land use disputes, construction disputes, contract disputes, and constitutional law challenges, and has successfully represented private clients in a variety of administrative law proceedings. She also has significant experience in a wide -variety of insurance coverage disputes, securing favorable coverage determinationsfor municipal as well as private clients. Laura is a former President of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and currently serves on the Dade County Bar Association as a Director. Published Works • "Milestones and Statistics Women Leadership in The Florida Bar," FAWL Journal, Fall Edition, 2009 • "Women Making History, Janet Reno," FAWL Journal, Spring Edition, 2010 • "Mistakes Happen: Fixing Them Through Curative Legislation,' Stetson Law Review, Volume 37, Number 2, Winter, 2008 • "Florida Law Concerning Local Government Construction Contracts: Overview of Procurement Methods and Project Delivery Systems," The Real Estate Finance Journal, Fall, 2008 • "The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Overview and Recent Developments in Florida," Real Estate Finance, Volume 24, Number 6, April, 2008 Professional Associations and Memberships • Dade County Bar Association, Co-chair Environmental and Land Use Committee for 2018-2019; Director, Division 4, 2015-2018 • Appellate Court Committee Liaison, 2015-2016 • Gala Sponsor Oversight Committee, 2016 • Third District Historical Society • Florida Supreme Court Historical Society • Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar • Appellate Court Rules Committee of The Florida Bar, 2008 - 2011, 2011-2014 • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) o President, 2012-2013 o President Elect, 2011-2012 u Treasurer, 2010-2011 a Journal Editor, 2009-2010 • Development Director, 2008-2009 • Miami -Dade ChapterofFloridaAssociationfor Women Lawyers o Board of Directors, 2011-2012, 2010-2011, 2009-2010, 2008-2009 • Recipient of President's Award, 2008-2009 TWEISS SEROTA HELFMAN ATnie COLE CROMOADS p& BI ERMANrI LAW Presentations o "Alternative Fee Arrangements", Miami -Dade FAWL Corporate Counsel Summit o " Judicial Review of Quasi -Judicial Actions of Local Governments in Circuit Court, First -Tier Certiorari Review", Third District Court of Appeals Fall Seminar & Reception Press Mentions o "Fla Court says Town's liens stand despite foreclosure suit" Law 360.8129116 o "Cutler Bay wins legal battle to build Publix in town center" Miami -Herald, 9/11/15 o "Culler Bay Shopping Center Outmaneuvered by Publix" Daily Business Review, 9/8/15 o "Publix wins legal battle over new store in Cutler Bay" South Florida Business Journal, 9/3/15 o "Judge Grants Luxury Condo Owners Rights to Miami Club" Daily Business Review, 8/14/15 o "Miami Private Island Developer Ordered To Keep Club Open" Law 360, 8/14115 o "Entry block heats up again: appeals hearing, unsafe structures" The Islander News, 7/23/2015 o "After Hours," Daily Business Review, 7/26/13 o "Women Still Seeking Parity," Daily Business Review, 1/14113 o "People," Daily Business Review, 9119111 o "People on the Move," South Florida Business Journal, 9/16/11 o "On the Move," The Florida Bar News, 2/15/10 • "News & Notes," The Florida Bar News, 8/1/08 Reported and Unreported Decisions o Galaviz v. Publix Soper Markets, Inc., 2016 WL 72886 (Fla. 4th DCA, Jan. 7, 2016) o Publix Super Markets v. Hernandez, 176 So. 3d 350 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015) o Key Biscayne Gateway Partners, Ltd. v. Village of Key Biscayne, 172 So. 3d 499 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015) o Castilla v. Publix Super Markets, Inc, 169 So. 3d 1187 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015) o Torres v. Publix Super Markets, 166 So. 3d 785 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015) o Homestead Land Group, LLC v. City of Homestead, 165 So. 3d 62 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015) o City of Boca Raton v. Huisman, 162 So. 3d 1025 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015) o Bates v. Islamorada, Village of Islands, 160 So. 3d 435 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015) o Gallego v. Publix Super Markets, Inc., 160 So. 3d 428 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015) o Taxi USA Palm Beach, LLC v. City of Boca Raton, 162 So. 2d 119 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) o Nalepa v. City of North Bay Village, 152 So. 3d 869 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014) o Barnet v. City of Coral Gables, 151 So. 3d 564 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014) o Lally v. City of Homestead, 151 So. 3d 564 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014) o Miami Neighborhoods United, Inc. v. Miami City Com'n, 140 So. 3d 593 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) o Pembroke Lake Mall Ltd. v. McGruder, 137 So. 3d 418 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) o Gregg v. City of Miramar, 90 So. 3d 277 (Fla. 1 st DCA 2012) o Milanese v. City of Boca Raton, 84 So. 3d 339 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) o CMI, Inc. v. Ulloa, 73 So. 3d 787 (Fla. 5th DCA 2011) o City of Boca Raton v. Stratford, 73 So, 3d 777 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) o Beizer v. City of Boca Raton, 73 So. 3d 777 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) o Jones v. Publix Super Markets, Inc., 68 So. 3d 422 (Fla. 41h DCA 2011) o East Coast Karate Studies, Inc. v. Lifestyle Martial Arts, 65 So. 3d 1127 (2011) o Duvall v. Property & Casualty Ins. Co. of Hartford, 56 So.3d 14 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) o Atlantic USA, Inc. v. Lopez, 47 So. 3d 933 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010) o Marion v. City of Boca Raton, 47 So. 3d 334 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) o Shubh Hotels Boca, LLC v. FDIC, 46 So. 3d 163 (Fla. MIT DCA 2010) �, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT ilii 010WROADS M ll;AINM, GOVYRNMINT & on I ♦W o Las Balmeras, Inc. v. Town of Golden Beach, Miamde Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 08-149- AP, Case No. 04-04-12 (July 16, 2009) o Gibbs v. Homestead Housing Authority, Miami -Dade Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 07-570 AP (October 28, 2008) o Cirilo v. City of Hallandale Beach, Broward County Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 07-26078 (08) (November 29, 2007) o Spetsiosis v. Town of Miami Lakes, Miami -Dade Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 07-332 AP (November 6, 2008) o Padilla v. Village of Key Biscayne, Miami -Dade Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 07-259 AP (January 15, 2008) o Swerdlow v. Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 06 -CA -345 -AP (April 30, 2008) o Two Martini's LLC v. Islamorada, Village of Islands , Monroe County Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 2007 -CA -69-P (August 14, 2007) o Off Development, LLC v. Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County Circuit Court, Appellate Division, Case No. 2007 -CA -510-P (June 27, 2007) �1 WEISS COLER& BIERMAN AN AT me CROSSROADS or BI SINUS& GOV[RNAtntT & nit LAW Partner rmeyers@wsh-law.com 200 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1900 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 P:(954)763-4242 F: (954) 764 7770 Practice Areas Is Administrative and Regulatory Law • Election Law • Ethics Law • Governmental Litigation • Local Government Division • Not -for -Profit and Quasi -Governmental Entities • Special Counsel to Local Government Bar Admissions • Florida, 1991 Education niversity Uof Miami School of Law, 1984 Florida International University, MPA, 1981 University of Florida, BA, 1979 Robert Meyers Robert practices in the areas of ethics and governance, and is the immediate past Executive Director of the Miami -Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. As the Ethics Commission's chief executive officer for the last thirteen years, Robert oversaw all operations, including enforcement, advice -giving and training/education. While heading the Ethics Commission, he drafted hundreds of ethics opinions., while analyzing State, county and municipal ethics codes. Moreover, Robert assisted in the drafting of model ethics codes and amendments to existing ethics codes in Miami -Dade County and across the State of Florida. Under his watch, the Ethics Commission was identified as one of the model local ethics commissions in the country, and received many accolades for its innovative programming and outreach activities, from such organizations as Transparency International, the National Association of Counties, and the National League of Cities. Robert frequently lectures on the topics of ethics, governance and leadership, and has published several articles and treatises. He has been a panelist at many local, state and national conferences sponsored by the National League of Cities, the Florida League of Cities, the American Bar Association, the Florida Municipal Attomays Association, the National Institute of Government Purchasers and COGEL. Prior to his appointment as the Ethics Commission's Executive Director, he was a professor at Florida International University and the University of Tennessee, where he taught courses in law, ethics and government. Before joining the Ethics Commission, Robert practiced at a Fort Lauderdale firm where he concentrated in or and employment and administrative law. Professional Associations • American Bar Association • COGEL • American Society for Public Administration WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN AT 1111 COLLer& B`IERMANrnrLAW Partner jdecarlo@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P:(305)854-0800 F:(305)854-2323 Practice Areas • Affordable Housing • Public Finance • Public Finance Practice Group • Public/Private Transactions (P3) • Sports and Entertainment Law Bar Admissions • Florida, 1985 Education • Columbia University School of Law JD, 1980 • Articles Editor, Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems • Colgate University BA, Philosophy, magna cum laude, 1977 Phi Beta Kappa Jeffrey DeCano Jeff is Chair of our Public Finance Practice Group. He has practiced for more than 30 years in public finance. He has acted as bond counsel and disclosure counsel, and as issuer's, underwriters', university, bank, company or developer's counsel on more than 1,000 bond financings totaling more than $12 billion. His experience includes sophisticated financing techniques, including variable -rale and option bonds, credit enhancement, swaps and other derivative products. He also has significant experience in the Federal tax aspects of municipal bond transactions. His practiceincludes representation of municipal governments in general matters of public finance. • Bond transactions and related financings, including: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, private activity bonds, lease -purchase financings, certificates of participation and current and advance refundings. • Types of projects include airports, seaports, bridges, toll roads, water and sewer, environmental, electric utilities, parks, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural facilities, sports complexes, courthouses, fire and police stations, parking facilities, government centers, stormwater utilities, solid waste facilities, resource recovery facilities, tax increment financing, special assessments, community redevelopment, health care, single family and multifamily housing, mortgage credit certificates, education (including public and private schools and universities), and industrial development. • Bond Counsel • Disclosure Counsel • Underwriters' Counsel • Developer's Counsel • Company Counsel • Bank's Counsel • Issuer's Counsel • Extensive experience with drafting legislation related to bond financing. Principal draftsman of Florida's Taxable Bond Act, and was involved in drafting amendments to broaden the bond issuance authority of the Spaceport Florida Authority and the South Florida Water Management District. • Currently advises the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on the private use tax aspects of their use of bond proceeds and is assisting them in analyzing their private use transactions and developing strategies for identifying and tracking private use. • Acted as bond counsel for the first property -assessed clean energy (PACE) bond issue in Florida. Professional Associations and Memberships • National Association of Bond Lawyers • Am le Awards and Recognitions • "Super Lawyers", Super Lawyers 2015 • AV Rated by Mart indale -Hubbell • "Top Rated Lawyer, Banking &Finance,' South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers, 2012, 2013, 2014 • "Florida Super Lawyer,' Florida Super Lawyers, 2014 Press Mentions • "For the Frost Science Museum an'Aoaressive' Plan That Failed" Miami Herald 2/17/16 • "Fla. High Cour[ Affirms $700 M In Clean Energy Bonds" Law 360 10/1/15 WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN AT Till CROMOAM COLEOr&51BIERpMANTill LAW Member slt@wsh-law.com 200 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1900 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 P: (954) 763-4242 F: (954) 764 7770 Practice Areas • Administrative and Regulatory Law • Appellate Law • Code Enforcement • Municipal Government Law Bar Admissions • Florida, 1991 • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1993 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, 1997 • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2011 • U.S. Supreme Court, 2003 Education • University of North Carolina School of Law JD, 1991 • University of North Carolina MRP, 1991 • Duke University AB Public Policy Studies, cum laude, 1986 Susan L. Trevarthen, FAICP Susan handles land use, planning and zoning matters for governments and is a municipal attorney. Her work includes negotiating development agreements and approvals, drafting municipal codes and plans, advising municipal staffs, managers and attorneys, defending challenges to municipal regulations and decisions, handling public hearings and counseling elected officials, as well as advocating for municipalities on legislative issues in herfield. She serves as Town Attorney.She also serves as the Chair of our Public Land Use and Zoning Group, which handles all of the land use matters for the Cities of Cooper City, Weston, Miramar, Aventura, Medley, Doral, Marco Island, Indialantic and Homestead; the Towns of Cutler Bay and Lauderdale -By -The -Sea; and the Villages of Bal Harbour, Key Biscayne and Pinecrest. The Group also provides outside counsel services on planning, zoning and land use matters to additional South Florida cities on an as needed basis. In recent years, these cities have included Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Wellington, Lauderhill, Juno Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Hallandale Beach, Parkland, Hollywood, Coconut Creek, Vero Beach, Plant City, Miami Beach, Dania Beach, Cape Coral, Coral Gables and Miami Springs. Susan's practice includes extensive constitutional law in her field, including regulatory taking cases and land use and zoning decisions raising First Amendment issues, including sign codes, adult use regulations, and regulation of religious uses, Harris Act claims, comprehensive plan challenges and petitions for certiorari. Susan also has extensive experience with school planning and facilities issues and mandatory school concurrency, and she has represented local governments and school boards across the state on these issues. Susan has held leadership positions In The Florida Bars Section for Environmental and an Use Law and Section for City, County antl Local Govemment Law. She is a member of the Board of Directors of 1000 Friends of Florida. She has been recognized as one of the top land use attorneys in the state in publications such as Florida Trend Magazine and SuperLawyers, and she has an AV rating (highest attainable) from Martindale Hubbell. A member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners and Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law by The Florida Bar, Susan speaks and publishes frequently on planning, zoning and land use issues. Susan grew up in Boca Raton, Florida. Significant Matters Regulation of First Amendment -protected land uses Signs • Representing the American Planning Association, co-author of the amicus brief addressing the interests of the American Planning Association, National League of Cities, International Municipal Lawyers Association, US Conference of Mayors, National Association of Counties, International City/County Management Association, and Scenic America, Inc., in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court case of Reed v. Town of Gilbert. • Updated and revised regulations of signs for City of Sunrise after it was challenged, and resulting regulations were upheld by the Eleventh Circuit. Advised the City on the implementation and interpretation of the sign code as it related to the Broward County Civic Arena and other developments. • Updated and revised regulation of signs for City of Miramar and, working with the Litigation Group, successfully defended the sign regulations in the Southern District of Florida. • Working with the Litigation Group, successfully defended the City of Boca Raton's sign regulations in the Southern District of Florida. • Updated and revised regulations of signs for Cities of Weston, Coconut Creek and Dania Beach, Town of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea, and Pasco �►, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT CROSSROAOffl rimier . CVr NX0Nr & vv [MY County, without challenge. • Updated regulations of signs following Reed for Parkland, Weston, Lauderdale -by -the -Sea, New Port Richey and Pinecrest. Sexually Oriented Businesses • Updated and revised regulations of sexually oriented businesses in City of Dania Beach, changed the zoning districts in which they are located, established an amortization requirement for nonconforming locations, and assisted the City and its insurer in successfully enforcing the amortization requirement against the three existing, nonconforming locations. • Updated and revised regulations of sexually oriented businesses in the City of Hallandale Beach, and worked with Litigation Group to defended two challenges related to the prior regulations. • Updated and revised regulations of sexually oriented businesses for Villages of Wellington and Islamorada, and the Cities of Miramar, Sunrise, and Boca Raton, without challenge. • Revised regulations and advised on defense of challenge in Lauderhill. Places of Worship • Updated and revised regulations of places of public assembly, and working with the Litigation Group and the Town's insurer to defend Town of Surfside from challenge to the application of those regulations. • Updated and revised regulations of places of public assembly in Cities of Cooper City, Sunrise, Miramar, Dania Beach, and Weston, without challenge. Advising the City of Lauderhill with code revisions in response to a Department of Justice investigation related to regulation of religious uses. Drafted procedures for reasonable accommodation and zoning relief for several municipalities. • Drafted amicus brief for American Planning Association on Religious Freedom Restoration Act challenge in California. Zoning Districts and Supplemental Regulations • Drafted and advised on the implementation of targeted moratoria for various purposes in the Cities of Homestead, Hollywood and Hallandale Beach, without challenge. • Drafted vacation rental regulations for several municipalities before preemption, and have defended challenges and advised several municipalities on the ability to amend grandfathered regulations or adopt new regulations compliant with state law. • Drafted regulations of medical marijuana uses for several municipalities and was the appointee of the Florida Municipal Attorneys' Association to statewide working group of local government and public safety interests. • Developed Planned Unit Development regulations for the Cities of Homestead and Sunrise, and created a form -based overlay with Dover Kohl & Partners for the Planned Area Development District in City of Coral Gables. • Developed commercial design guidelines and special zoning districts for neighborhood plans in the City of Homestead. • Developed specialty business zoning districts and regulations for hotels in the Cities of Dania Beach, Sunrise and Miramar. • Advised on Joint Land Use Study, developed updated aircraft compatibility regulations and developed vested rights process for City of Homestead in relation to Air Reserve Base. • Advised on changes to and implementation of regulations of agricultural uses in the City of Parkland, represented the City staff in related code enforcement matters, and worked with City's insurer to defend a challenge to the application of its regulations to an agricultural use. • Developed quasi-judicial hearing procedures for our municipalities, and routinely administer, interpret and advise on quasi-judicial hearing procedure. • Represented municipal staff or governing bodies in numerous contested quasi-judicial hearings in cities including Parkland, Weston, Hallandale Beach, Miramar, Deerfield Beach, Sunrise and North Bay Village. • Advised our municipalities and defended challenges to quasi-judicial WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT nlf COOt5ROAM Of 14a51Nf55, GOVUANnlrnT & fur LAW decisions including projects such as the proposed SuperTarget and WalMart stores in the City of Miramar, the redevelopment of the Sonesta Beach Resort in the Village of Key Biscayne, the redevelopment of the Boca Beach Club at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, and various development decisions for the Village of Islamorada. • Drafted noise regulations for City of Sunrise and Town of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea. • Revised, implemented and represented staff at hearings on telecommunications facilities. • Reviewed and advised on the implementation and updating of impact fee ordinances for municipal clients, including an affordable housing linkage fee in the City of Coconut Creek and Village of Islamorada, a transit impact fee for the City of Aventura, and police, public works and parks fees for the City of Homestead. • Part of consulting team that completely rewrote the City of Dania Beach Land Development Code. Comprehensive Plans • Advised the City of Coral Gables on comprehensive plan amendment to enable form -based regulation in the Planned Area Development District. • Advised the City of Sunrise, and participate in the comprehensive plan amendment process for Tao residential high-rise development, Metropica Transit -Oriented Development, and Westerra Local Activity Center. • Advised the City of Coconut Creek on the Regional Activity Center for the MainStreet development. • Advised municipal clients on applicants' plan amendments, and related rezonings. • Advised municipal clients on Evaluation and Appraisal Reports and related pIan amendments, and other plan amendments necessary to implement State statutes. • Advised the City of Sunrise in the development and implementation of the Western Sunrise Area plan and land development regulations from 1995 to present. • Advised the City of Homestead on the adoption of neighborhood plans for redeveloping areas of the City. • Represented a coalition of Broward County municipalities and the Broward League of Cities in advocating for changes to the 2004 Broward County Evaluation and Appraisal process and potential changes to charter authority over land use. Public School Facilities • Advised the Department of Community Affairs as part of the consulting team preparing technical assistance documents for the implementation of school concurrency, including a model concurrency management system and model proportionate share mitigation agreement for school facilities. • Advised the pilot communities in Sarasota County and Walton County on the implementation of school concurrency, including drafting and review of all pilot deliverables, including the public school facilities element and the school interlocal agreement. • Advised Sarasota County School Board 10 years later on updates to their system. • Drafted school interlocal agreements, reviewed public school facilities elements, and advised on the implementation of school concurrency for Cities of Sunrise, Miramar, Weston, Dania Beach and Hallandale Beach and the Collier County School Board. • Represented the Miami -Dade School Concurrency Task Force in its development of a recommended approach to school concurrency, and represented the Miami -Dade County School Board in its negotiations with Miami -Dade County over the school interlocal agreement, and related to implementation of school concurrency. • Advised City of Cooper City on issues with proposed public school boundary �1 WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT I I It CWJU pROAD (I! IFIMuN M, COV r RNN11 N r & T I I T LAW changes and assisted in developing alternatives. • Advised Town of Miami Lakes and the Cities of Homestead and Sunrise on issues with review and approval of charter school facilities. Developments of Regional Impact • Advised the City and participated in the DRI review process for the creation or amendment of DRIB for Sawgrass Mills, the Broward County Civic Arena the BankAtlantic Center), Amerifirst/Metropicafrao, Sawgrass International Corporate Park, and Harrison Park/Westerra in the City of Sunrise. • Advised the City and participated in DRI review process for implementation and amendment of the Villages of Homestead in the City of Homestead. Also developed new zoning districts, comprehensive plan amendments, development agreements and other associated approvals for these projects. Development Agreements • Represented the City of Hallandale Beach in the Development Agreement and project approvals for BeachWalk condo hotel and related public-private partnership for development of Hyde Park Kitchen, a public restaurant and recreational facilities on the city's beach. • Represented the City of Coral Gables in the Development Agreement and project approvals for Mediterranean Village, a 7 -acre mixed use infill development designed with form -based regulations. • Represented the City of Sunrise in the land use aspects and related approvals for Development Agreements for several major projects including Metropica and Westerra. • Represented Village of Bal Halbour on a Development Agreement with the Bal Harbour shops. Certifications and Specialties • The Florida Bar Board Cert ified, City, County and Local Government Law • College of Fellows of American Institute of Certified Planner (FAICP) • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Memberships • American Planning Association • Citizens for a Scenic Florida, Board of Directors Vice President • Florida Bar Section of Environmental and Land Use Law, Former Executive Council Member • Florida Bar Section of City, County and Local Government Law, Former Executive Council Member • 1000 Friends of Florida, Member of Board of Directors Publications • "Best Practices in First Amendment Land Use Regulations," Planning and Environmental Law, Volume 51, 2009 • "Perspectives on the 2009 Growth Management Legislation" and "Municipal Perspectives on Senate Bill 360, Version 2.0," The Florida Bar Journal, Volume 83, No. 9, October 2009 "Senate Bill 360 Refined: The Impact of the 2007 Legislative Session on Local Government Growth Management, Part The Florida Bar Journal, Co -Author with Michelle Vos and Chad Friedman, Volume 81, Number 10, 2007 • "Senate Bill 360 Refined: The Impact of the 2007 Legislative Session on Local Government Growth Management, Part II," The Florida Bar Journal, Co -Author with Michelle Vos and Chad Friedman, Volume 81, Number 11, 2007. • "Senate Bill 360: Growth Management Reform Arrives and It Is All About Infrastructure;' (Co -Author), The Florida Bar Journal, Volume 79, No. 9, October 2005 • "Advising the Client Regarding Protection of Property Rights: Harris Act and Inverse Condemnation Claims," The Florida Bar Journal, Volume LXXXVIII, 1WESS COLER& B IE AN AT me CROSSROADS or BU51H65, GOVEANMINT & rnr Lew No. 7, July/August 2004 "Alternatives to Takings: Procedural Due Process, Equal Protection and State Law Doctrine in Taking Sides on Takings Issues: The Public and Private Perspectives," ABA, Roberts, Thomas Ed., 2001 Special Editor, "Inverse Condemnation and Impact Fees Chapters," Florida Environmental and Land Use Law, February 2001 "Florida Supreme Court Decides That Comprehensive Plan Amendments are Legislative;' Florida Planning, May/June, 1997 "Defensible Exactions After Nollan v. California Coastal Commission and Dolan v. City of Tigard' (Co -Author), XXV Stetson Law Review Presentations • "Medical Marijuana And Its Impact On Our Communities", Florida City and County Management Association, June 2018 • "Building an Ethical Organizational Culture", APA Florida Eleventh Annual Ethics Seminar: THE ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, November 2017 • Legislative Panel Luncheon for the Broward Section of the Florida Chapterof the American Planning Association • "Land Use-Murrv. Wisconsin Part II", International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA), July 27, 2017 • "Medical Marijuana Issues Affecting Local Government Including Land Use And Labor Issues", Florida City and County Management Association, 2017 • "Effects of Marijuana on Cities", Broward County Bar Association's Medical Marijuana Legalization Summit 2017 • "Signs in the aftermath of Reed v. Town of Gilbert," International Municipal Lawyers Association, October 2015 and April 2016 • "Law Planning and Plain English" and "Managing Protective Planning Commission and Zoning Board Meetings," APA National Conference, 2016 • "Planning 101," 2 -Part webinar for the Florida City and County Managers Association and Florida Institute of Government, April and May 2016 • "Planning Official Training," APA Florida Conference, annually • " Reed v. Town of Gilbert and sign codes," American Bar Association, American Planning Association, Lorman Educational Services, Strafford, and 1000 Friends of Florida webinars, 2015 • 'Planning and the Courts," APA Florida Conference, September 2015 • 'Quasi -Judicial Hearings" and "Municipal Land Use: Hot Topics," CLE International Land Use Law Conference, August 2015 •'Medical Mariiluana'and"Signs," Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Annual Meeting, July 2015 • 'Changes to Growth Management Laws Affecting School Facilities," Florida Educational Facilities Planners Association, July 2015 • 'Ethics Laws Affecting Florida Local Government Elected Officials," Good Government Initiative, August 2014 and 2015 • State -mandated ethics training for elected officials, Space Coast League of Cities and Palm Beach County League of Cities, 2015 • "Planning and the Courts," APA Florida Public Policy Workshop, February 2013-2015 • "What Are Cities Doing To Deal With Problematic Vacation -Rentals?" Florida League of Cities Webinar, December 2014 • "The Sharing Economy," Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference, November 2014 • 'Counsel as Ethical Counselor," 8th Annual Ethics Seminar of Palm Beach Planning Congress, November 2014 • 'Medical Marijuana," Broward League of Cities, October 2014 • "Marijuana: What Does it Mean for Your City?' Palm Beach League of Cities , October 2014 • "Land Use. Regulations of Marijuana Related Uses," Miami -Dade County Bar Local Government Section Seminar, September 2014 • 'QuaskJudicial Hearings" and "RLUIPA," CLE International Land Use Law Conference, August 2014 • "Planning Ethics." 1000 Friends of Florida Webinar, June 2014 • "School Facilities," APA National Planning Conference, April 2014 • Rewrote the course materials and taught land use course for Florida league �►' WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT 1111 CMMRJAPS M litAI lsc, GoYnNN[\T & 1111 LAW of cities Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Officials, November 2013 • "School Concurrency Unplugged,' APA Florida Conference, September 2013 • The Politics of Sustainability," Sustainable Zoning and Development Controls, Planners Training Service, American Planning Association, 2011 • "Planning in the Courts, Senate Bill 360 Challenge," 9th Annual APA Florida Public Policy Workshop, 2011 • "Regulating Political Signs and Speech - Strategies for Local Governments Responding to First Amendment and Land Use Challenges," Strafford Webinar with Interactive Q&A, 2010 "Regulating First Amendment Land Uses," National Conference of the American Planning Association, New Orleans 2010 and Boston 2011 • "Unfunded Mandates and the Constitutional Challenge to Senate Bill 360," Florida On -Line Academy on Planning & Growth Topics, 2009 • The Local Government Attorney's Guide to Successful Regulation of First Amendment Land Uses," Florida Municipal Afforneys'Association, 2009 and City, County and Local Government Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2009 • "Schaal Concurrency," 25th Annual Growth Management, Energy, Climate Change, and the Environment Short Course, Florida Chamber of Commerce, 2009 • "Issues in Implementing the Harris Act," Eminent Domain Committee, The Florida Bar, 2005 • "What Local Governments Can Do About School Overcrowding," City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar, Orlando 2004 Classes Taught • Adjunct Professor, Environmental and Growth Management Law, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Public Administration, 1992 - 1993 • Frequent guest lecturer at University of Miami School of Law, St. Thomas University School of Law, Florida Atlantic University School of Urban Planning on land use, zoning and planning matters Professional Associations • The Florida Bar, City, County and Local Government Section Executive Council • The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section Executive Council • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) • City of Boca Raton Environmental Advisory Board, 1994-2000 • Vice President and Board of Directors, Citizens for a Scenic Florida • Mezzo -Soprano, Master Chorale of South Florida/Florida Philharmonic Orchestra • The City of Boca Raton Environmental Advisory Board, 1994 - 2000 Reported Cases • Restigouche v. Town of Jupiter, 845 F. Supp. 1540 (S.D. Fla. 1993) • Schumacher v. Town of Jupiter, 643 So. 2d 8 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994) • Section 28 Partnership, Ltd. v. Martin County, 676 So. 2d 532 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996) • Woodrow Kramer, Trustee, Carolyn Weaver & YMCA v. Martin County, 929 F. Supp. 1482 (S.D. Fla. 1993) • Town of Jupiter v. Michele Alexander, 747 So. 2d 395 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998) • Media Net of South Florida, Inc. v. Cityof Miramar, Case No. 03cv61689 (S.D. Fla. 2002) • Florida Outdoor Advertising, LLC v. City of Boca Raton, 266 F. Supp. 2d 1376 (S.D. Fla. 2003) • Renaissance Charter School, Inc. v. Department of Community Affairs and School Board of Miami -Dade County, Case No. 1 D09-2065 (Fla. I" DCA 2010) • Seay Outdoor Advertising, Inc. v. City of Mary Esther, Florida, 397 F.3d 943 (11'" Cir. 2005) (amicus brief for Citizens for a Scenic Florida) • City Of Weston, Florida; Village Of Key Biscayne, Florida; Town Of Cutler Bay, Florida; Lee County, Florida; City Of Deerfield Beach, Florida; City Of WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT nig CNOSSIXOAM Or liusiur s, Gosn vwNr & nu LAW Miami Gardens, Florida; City Of Fruitland Park, Florida, City Of Parkland, Florida, City Of Homestead, Florida; Cooper City, Florida; City Of Pompano Beach, Florida; City Of North Miami, Florida; Village Of Palmetto Bay, Florida; City Of Coral Gables, Florida; City Of Pembroke Pines, Florida; BToward County, Florida; Levy County, Florida; St. Lucie County, Florida; Islamorada, Village Of Islands, Florida; And Town Of Lauderdale -By -The -Sea, Florida, v. The Honorable Charlie Crist, Governor Of The State Of Florida; The Honorable Kurt S. Browning, Secretary Of State, State Of Florida; The Honorable Jeff Atwater, President Of The Senate, State Of Florida; The Honorable Larry Cretul, Speaker Of The House, State Of Florida, Case No. 2009 CA 2639 (2nd Judicial Circuit, Fla. 2010) • Outdoor Media Group, Inc., and Chance Outdoor, LLC, v. City Of Beaumont, California, Case No. No. 10-56081 (9'^ Cir. 2011) (amicus brief for Citizens for a Scenic Florida) • Atwater v. City of Weston, 64 So. 3d 701 (Fla. 1 st DCA 2011) • Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S.Ct. 884, 190 L.Ed.2d 701, 83 USLW 3365, 2015 WL 2473374 (June 18, 2015) (co-authored amicus brief for American Planning Association) Awards and Recognitions • "MDCLC President's Municipal Service Award", MDCLC, 4/13/2017 • "Super Lawyers", Super Lawyers 2015 - 2018 • AV Rated • Avvo Rating "10.0" • "Florida SuperLawyer," Florida Supert-awyers, 2010 -present • Legal Elite • Burns Fellowship in Development Planning • Cited with favor by Florida's First District Court of Appeals in M&H Profit, Inc. v. City of Panama City, 28 So.3d 71 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009) for article on Harris Act: https://www.flori daba r.org/divcom/jn/jnjou rn a 101. nsf/Author/29DBBCF7355AE B1 F85256. EC20049ADD1. Press Mentions • "Local regulations mixed bag for pot dispensaries" News Service of Florida 8/2/2016 • The Fallout from the Supreme Court's Sign Ordinance Ruling" The National Law Journal 8/14/15 • With Ruling, It's Time to Revisit Municipal Sign Ordinances, " Daily Business Review, 712/15 • Old Liens May Still Haunt in Zombie Forclosures," Daily Business Review, 11/4/14 • "Municipalities Have Much to Address with Digital Billboards," Daily Business Review, 1/3/13 • "House Passes Growth -Management SB360 Do -Over Bills," Florida Tribune, 3/16111 • The Next Generation of Florida's Growth Management," The Miami Herald, 7/25/11 • "Growth Law Challenge Leads to Recommendation to Clardy'Unfunded Mandates'," The Current, 9/16/11 • 'Signs of the Times: New Frontier," Florida Trend, December 2011 WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN Till COLE CROMOADS e& BIERF BUSIM55, �MANAT Till LAW Partner esoto@wsh-law.com 2525 Ponce de Leon Bivd. Suite 700 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 P: (305) 854-0800 F:(305)854-2323 Practice Areas • Business Organization and Transactions • Community Association, Club and Resort Law • Corporate Law • Public Finance Practice Group • Real Estate Group Bar Admissions • Florida, 2002 Education • University of Miami School of Law LLM (Taxation), 2003 • University of Tennessee College of Law JD, 2002 • University of Florida BA, 1999 Eduardo M. Soto Ed practices in the area of commercial real estate, commercial lending and transactional matters. He specializes in representing lending institutions in complex financing matters involving the acquisition and development of real property and with respect to the restructuring of existing loans. He represents both private entities and municipalities in a wide range of real estate transactions. He has also successfully resolved numerous complex title issues and serves as an agent for several national title insurance companies. Ed also has extensive experience in assisting clients with the development of affordable housing. Since 2008, he has advised municipal clients in the expenditure of over $40,000,000.00 in Federal grant funds for the acquisition, redevelopment and subsequent resale of real property. In this capacity, he assists clients in navigating complex regulatory matters and real estate issues. He also advises client in general corporate matters including entity selection, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements. In addition, he has earned a master of laws in taxation and frequently advises clients in structuring transactions to minimize Federal, State, and local tax liability. Memberships • Cuban American Bar Association (GABA) • Dade County Bar Association, Real Property Committee • Latin Builders Association (LBA) • JA Young Professionals Board • The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Tax Sections Representative Transactions • Represented lender with respect tore estate financing secured by 35 South Florida gas stations. In this respect, he advised his client with respell to the extension of new credit facilities, the refinancing of existing credit facilities, and the purchase of existing notes and mortgages. • Represented lender with respect to financing the simultaneous acquisition of over 30 gas stations from ExxonMobil in a transaction valued at over $55,000,000.00. • Represented client with respect to the purchase of vacant land in excess of $25,000,000.00 in Central Florida. • Advised local college with respect to a bond refinancing of approximately $281000,000.00. • Represented lender with respect to real estate financing secured by a 200 unit apartment building. Performed due diligence, negotiated loan documents, and closed loan on an expedited basis allowing borrower to close in a timely manner. • Primary real estate counsel for one of the nation's largest automobile dealerships. • Represented developer In obtaining a $23,000,000.00 construction loan for a residential apartment complex on the west coast of Florida. Awards and Recognitions • AV Rated • "Dealmaker," Daily Business Review, 2008 • Law Review: University of Tennessee Journal of Business Law, Member, 2001 -2002 Languages • Spanish WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN AT Till COLE CROSSROADS o& BIERMANTII LAW Partner mkurzman@wsh-law.com 200 E. Broward Blvd. Suite 1900 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 P:(954)763-4242 F: (954) 764-7770 Practice Areas • Affordable Housing • Community Association, Club and Resort Group • Construction Group • Construction Law Bar Admissions • Florida, 1989 • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 1992 • 11th Circuit, 2005 Education • University of Florida, B.A. (1986) • University of Miami School of Law - J.D. (1989) • Honors: Cum Laude Michael J. Kurzman Michael's focus is in the area of construction contract drafting and negotiation, construction litigation, construction defect claims, delay claims, contract claims, construction liens and surety bond claims. Michael represents Developers, Owners, Contractors, Sureties, Subcontractors and Suppliers in all construction claims. Michaelis Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and has earned an individual "AV" rating by Martindale -Hubbell signifying that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. He is listed in Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite 2008 Edition as one of the top construction litigation lawyers in Florida, and has been included in Law & Politics Super Lawyerso-2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016 Editions for Construction Law. Michael and his family have a long history, in the Construction and Development industry. Michael is a member of the Florida Bar Construction Certification Committee. Michael has considerable experience in litigating cases In both federal and state courts and in arbitrating many cases with the American Arbitration Association. In addition, he has argued cases before the District Courts of Appeal in the State of Florida. Michael also has significant experience In drafting and negotiating construction contracts on all types of construction projects including large hotel resorts, apartment buildings, condominiums, roads, bridges, and other projects. Michael routinely lectures before various professional groups and has written numerous outlines and articles on construction -related matters for various publications. Certif cations • Board Cert ified in Construction Law (The Florida Bar) Awards • "Best Lawyers - Construction Law" 2018, 2019 • "Super Lawyers", Super Lawyers 2017-2019 • "Super Lawyers - South Florida Edition: Construction Law, Law & Politics", 2007,2008,2009,2010,201102012,2013,2016 • "South Florida's Top Lawyers", The Miami Herald, 2010 • "Florida. Legal Elite - Construction Litigation", Florida Trend, 2008 • "AV Rating", Martindale -Hubbell Professional Associations • Member, American Bar Associati on • Member, Florida State Bar • Member, Dade County Bar Association • Member, Dade County Construction Law Committee • Member, Associated Builders and Contractors • Member, Associated General Contractors, South Florida Chapter Presentations • Advanced Construction Law in Florida, NBI Seminar, April 20, 2004 • Construction Delay Claims in Florida, Lorman Seminar, April 28, 2004 • The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts in Florida: Understanding the Issues, "Standard Contract Forms and How they Differ, Comparing Contract Forms Available and How they Differ, Review Basic Contract Principles, Comparing Contracts for Different Project Delivery Systems' Lorman Seminar, May 20, 2004 • Selected Issues Involving The AIA Documents — How They Affect Rights of Owners, Contractors, Design Professionals And Subcontractors, Lorman Seminar, October 14, 2004 • The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues In Florida, Lorman Seminar, October 19, 2004 • Advanced Construction Law in Florida, "Project Delivery Methods; Extras and Changes" NBI Seminar, 2005 �►, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT rii- CROSFtOAM or IkIONM, GOvrltnMfNr & till LAW • Advanced Construction Law in Florida, Lerman Seminar, March 29, 2005 • Construction Delay Claims in Florida, Lerman Seminar, April 28, 2005 • The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts In Florida: Understanding The Issues, "Standard Contract Forms and How They Differ; Comparing Contract Forms Available and How They Differ; Review of Basic Contract Principles; Comparing Contracts For Different Project Delivery Systems' Lorman Seminar, May 18, 2005 • Change Orders, Lerman Seminar, June 23, 2005 • Florida Construction Lien Law, Lerman Seminar, August 17, 2005 • Selected Issues Involving The AIA Documents; How They Affect Rights of Owners, Contractors, Design Professionals and Subcontractors, "Claims and Disputes; Updates or Changes to AIA Documents" Lorman Seminar, October 4,2005 • Construction Law From Contract to Closeout in Florida, "Bonds and Insurance Provisions; Mechanics' Liens;' Lorman Seminar, January 6, 2006 • Construction Delay Claims in Florida, "Bonds and Insurance Provisions; Mechanics' Liens" Lerman Seminar, April 6, 2006 • Change Orders in Florida, "Change Orders' Lorman Seminar, June 1, 2006 • Construction Law From Contract to Closeout in Florida, "Bonds and Insurance; Liens" Lerman Seminar, January 12, 2007 • AIA Contracts, "Claims and Disputes in AIA Document A201"Lorman Seminar, March 7, 2007 • Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects, "Taking Action when You Have a Defective Bid; Handling Changes to Job Site Conditions' NBI Seminar, August 7, 2007 • Architect/Engineer Liability and Practice in Florida, "Theories of Liability and Defense' Lorman Seminar, August 22, 2007 • Construction Insurance, Bonding and Liens, "Risk Allocation and Dispute Minimization on Complex Construction Projects' Lorman Seminar, November 29, 2007 • Everything a Construction Player Should Know About Insurance, "OCIP/CCIP and Wrap -Up Issues Part I: Program Design and Enrollment Concerns; OCIP/CCIP And Wrap -Up Issues Part II: Claim Handling Coverage and Defense Concerns" Lorman Seminar, December 4, 2007 • Everything A Construction Player Should Know about Insurance, "Everything a Construction Player Should Know About Insurance' Lorman Seminar, December 14, 2007 • Construction Law From Contract to Closeout in Florida, "Bonds and Insurance Provisions; Construction Liens' Lorman Seminar, January 15, 2008 • AIA Contracts, "Architects Responsibilities; Claims and Disputes Under the AIA Documents" Lorman Seminar, March 7, 2008 • Construction Delay Claims, "Performing Party Delay Damages; Calculation of Owner Delay Damages" Lorman Seminar, May 6, 2008 • Change Orders, "Waiver of Right to Change Orders; Compensatory and Non -Compensatory Change Orders" Lorman Seminar, July 23, 2008 • Everything a Construction Player Should Know About Insurance, "OCIP, CCIP & Wrap -Up Insurance: Issues and Concerns; Interpreting the Insurance Policy and Application for Insurance; Indemnity" Lorman Seminar, December 412008 • The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues, "Bonds and Insurance Provisions; The Florida Construction Lien Law" Lorman Seminar, January 14, 2009 • The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts; Understanding the Issues, "Bonds and Insurance Provisions; The Florida Construction Lien Law" Lorman Seminar, July 13, 2010 • The Plaintiff's Perspective -Early Approaches to Resolving Cases, MC Conferences, June 8, 2012 • Mediation -How Not to Mediate a Claim, MC Conferences, June 20, 2013 • Public/Private Construction Partnerships, "Overview in Florida; Moderator', The Seminar Group, March 12, 2014 • Fundamentals of Construction Issues in Florida, "Construction Lien Fundamentals and Hidden Trapsand Treasures In Florida's Construction Lien Law, Lorman Seminar, April 29, 2014 -;*, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN Lpi COLE & BIERMAN AT Till CILOWROA M OI NNIINU., GOVI RNNUNT & Tlil LAW • Titans of the Construction Defect Industry -Mock Trial, MC Conferences, June 612014 • Condominiums: Opportunities & Pitfalls, "Construction Defect Litigation -A Panel Discussion' The Seminar Group, September 23-24, 2014 • Mechanics' Liens in Florida, "Notices and Claims: Preserve and Perfect Your Lien Rights While Avoiding Fatal Defects" NBI Seminar, May 12, 2015 • Aventura Marketing Council for HOA and Condo's. January 29, 2016 • Construction Defects Litigation from A to Z, "Case Law Updates: Rulings chat Affect Your World" and and "Litigation: Allegations, Defenses and Proving Your Case', NBI Seminar, January 26, 2016 • "5 ih Annual Construction Law in Florida', The Seminar Group, October 13 I" & 14Ih12016 • "Construction Defect Claims', 611h Annual Florida Construction Law Seminar, November 2017 Select Reported Decisions • CDC Builders, Ina v. Biltmore -Sevilla Debt Investors, LLC, 151 So. 3d 479, 480-82 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014), reh'g denied (Dec. 9, 2014) • MB Financial Bank, N.A. v. Paragon Mortg. Holdings, LLC, 89 So.3d 917 (Fla. 2d DCA 2012) • CDC Builders, Inc. v. Riviera Almeria, LLC, 51 So.3d 510 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010) • Hollub Const. Co. v. Narula, 704 So.2d 689 (Fla. 3d DCA 1997) • Travelers Indem. Co. v. Florida Rock and Sand Co., 682 So.2d 579 (Fla. 3d DCA 1996) Press Mentions • "Newly Filed Miami Bridge Collapse Suit Won't Be The Last", Law360, March 30, 2018 • "See You in Court", The Real Deal, 3/14/2017 • "Work resumes at Hyde, but not Echo Brickell, as investigations into fatal accidents continue" The Real Deal 10/27/16 • "Know Your Lien Rights" Construction Today 7/15/16 • "Swinging Jibs: Trespass on Neighboring Air Space?" Aventura News 7/4/16 • "Crossing the Airspace Line" Construction Today 4/14/16 SS �1 WEICOLE & BIERMAN AN /1T Till CROSSROADS QI BUSINESS, COMINMEW R THE LAw Firm References and Similar Work Completed As previously noted, the Firm has over 27 years of experience as a law firm representing municipalities across South Florida. Notably, the Firm currently serves as city attorney for approximately 20 cities throughout Florida and provides special counsel services to several dozen other cities throughout the state. The Firm provides the following examples of similar work completed with references and a copy of the Firm's retainer agreement for each: 1. Town of Surfside Daniel Dietch Town Mayor Guillermo Glmedillo Town Man ager 9293 Harding Avenue Surfside, FL 33154 (305) 861-4863 ddietch&townofsurfsidefl.gov golmedillo@townofsurfsidefl. gov The Firm has provided legal services to the Town for more than a decade and has served as Town Attorney since summer 2017. The lead attorney for the Town is Lillian Arango and she has served in that capacity since summer 2017. Brett Schneider oversees the Town's labor and employment law services and has served in that capacity since June 2007. The legal services performed by the Firm for Surfside are virtually identical to the legal services sought by the City. 2. Town of Medley Roberto Martell Mayor 7777 NW 72nd Avenue Medley, FL 33166 (305) 887-9541 rmartell�cr�,townofinedley.com The Firm has served as Town Attorney since August 2013. The current lead attorney for the Town is Lillian Arango. The Firm also handles the Town's labor and employment law services and has done so since 2014. The legal services performed by the Firm for Medley are virtually identical to the legal services sought by the City. 3. Bal Harbour Village Jorge Gonzalez Village Manager 65596 111 Street Bal Harbour, FL 33154 (305) 866-4633 maiiager@balharbourfl.gov I%' E WEICOLROTA & BIERMAN AN AT Tiff 005SROADS of BUSINISS. GOVERNMM R Tllf LA\V The Firm has served as Village Attorney since 1990. Brett Schneider oversees the Village's labor and employment law services and has done so since June 2007. The legal services performed by the Firm for Bal Harbour are virtually identical to the legal services sought by the City. 4. City of Miami Springs William Alonso City Manager/Finance Director 201 Westward Drive Miami Springs, FL 33166 (305) 805-5011 alonsow@miamisprings-fl.gov The Firm has served as City Attorney since 2017. The lead attorney for Miami Springs is Dan Espino. The legal services performed by the Firm for Miami Springs are virtually identical to the legal services sought by the City. 5. Town of Golden Beach Glenn Singer Mayor Alexander Diaz Town Manager One Golden Beach Drive Golden Beach, FL 33160 (305) 932-0744 Gsingcr@goldenbeach.us Adiazna,goldenbeach.us The Firm has served as Town Attorney since 2005. Brett Schneider oversees the Town's labor and employment law services and has served in that capacity since June 2007. The legal services performed by the Firm for Golden Beach are virtually identical to the legal services sought by the City. WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & THE LAW MITCHELL A. BIERMAN M Blerman@wsh-law.com LILLIAN M. ARANGO LArango(@wsh-law.com July 12, 2017 SENT VIA EMAIL Honorable Mayor Daniel Dietch and Commission Members c/o Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager Town of Surfside 9293 Harding Avenue Surfside, Florida 33154-3009 Re: Retainer Agreement for Legal Services Deai Mr. Olmedillo, We axe pleased that the Town of Surfside (Town") wishes to engage our Firm to provide legal services as the Town Attorney. Our Firm is the preeminent full-service municipal law firm in Florida dedicated to serving as the "one-stop shop" for municipalities seeking the services of a law firm that has the experti o de virtually all of the legal issues faced by municipalities. This letter is intended to set forth our understanding as to the nature an d scope of the legal services we Frto the Town, the amount of our fees for those services, the manner in which our fees for services shall be determined and the terms upon which you will make payment. 1. Nature of Legal Services. You have engaged our Firm to serve as Town Attorney. We will provide all legal services to the Town customarIly performed by town attorneys and as required by the Town Charter and directed by the Town Commission and administration. Our services will include the scope of work listed in the Town Manager's Memorandum dated June 16, 2017 requesting written fee proposals, excluding labor and employment representation, litigation, any legal fees paid or payable by or recoverable from third parties (including, development projects or applications subject to cost recovery), or Special Projects as further defined herein ("Excluded Services"). Litigation includes adversarial proceedings before administrative tribunals, courts, mediators, arbitrators and appellate tribunals. Special Projects 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700, Coral Gables, FL 33r34 1305-854-0800 I www.wsh-law.com Honorable Mayor Daniel Dietch and Commission Members c/o Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager July 12, 2017 Page 2 include non-recurring unanticipated major projects (e.g., rewrite of an development regulations, general obligation bond issue) not already identified in the Town's current 2016-17 Fiscal Year adopted Budget and arising subsequent to the date of this letter. 2. Fees for Services. The Firm will provide general municipal services to the Town at a fixed or flat fee of $28,750 per month or $345,000 annually. The fixed or flat fee does not include Excluded Services which may be performed by our Firm and billed on an hourly basis, at an hourly rate of $250 for partners and of counsel senior attorneys, $215 per hour fox associates and $115 per hour for paralegals, or flat rates to be mutually agreed upon as an excluded matter may arise. The flat or fixed fee includes all telephone calls, emails, teleconferences and video conferences with individual Town Commissioners, the Town Manager, and administrative staff. The Town will not be charged for travel expenses to and from the Town, or any travel -related expenses to and from Town (e.g. tolIs, mileage) for providing legal services included in the scope of work or Excluded Services. Beginning with the one year anniversary of this retainer agreement, the flat or fixed fee, and hourly rates for Excluded Services, will be adjusted by up to a 3% increase annually. The Town will receive a one-time credit of $6,000 towards the first month's bill in order to absorb the costs of the Town's existing assistant to the Town Attorney who will assist with the transition of legal services to the Firm. 3, Costs. In addition to the fixed or flat rate for attorneys' fees discussed above, the Firm will bill the Town for incidental actual out-of-pocket costs, such as delivery and courier charges for outside parties, computer and legal research expenses, court reporter expenses (including cost of transcripts and court reporter's fee for attendance), court costs (such as filing fees, service of process, newspaper and advertisement publication costs, subpoena costs, witness fees, recording fees, etc,), accounting and appraisal fees, expert fees, trial/hearing exhibits costs and investigation costs. 4. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices will be submitted to you on a monthly basis and each invoice will be due and payable when rendered. You must understand that if any invoice remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we reserve the right, in our discretion, to cease to provide further legal services to the Town. You will, however, be liable to us for payment of any fees earned and any costs incurred by us to the date of termination. 5. Representation of Other Clients. We are bound by the rules of legal ethics not to represent any client if the representation of that client will be directly adverse to the interests of another client, unless each such client consents to such representation after consultation. Should such a situation arise, you will be immediately informed and a proposed manner to address the conflict will be provided by us. ���WEISS SEROTA HUT FMAN ATT'E COLEoSc5B1ERMANNE�w Honorable Mayor Daniel Dietch and Commission Members c/o Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager July 12, 2017 Page 3 6. Withdrawal from Representation. The Town at any time may choose to terminate this retainer agreement with or without cause and shall only be liable for any fees and costs incurred to the date of termination. We, likewise, reserve the right to withdraw from representing the Town, if you have misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts to us, or if we disagree about the course of action which should be pursued, 7. Commencement of Representation. If the foregoing is agreeable to you, please acknowledge your understanding and agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us. We stand ready and able to commence our representation of the Town as of July 5, 2017. We appreciate your confidence in our Firm and we assure you that we will make every effort to perform our services in a prompt and efficient manner and ensure a seamless transition from Town Attorney Linda Miller upon her retirement. Thank you for your consideration of our Fhrn. Very truly yours, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, PL. Mitch Bierman and Lillian Arango �, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN Ar nye Cwssnoxos or Hunxsss, Goveaxrnexr & rxe Lew Honorable Mayor Daniel Dietch and Commission Members c/o Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager July 12, 2017 Page 4 Aclznow ledgement and Agreement Having been duly authorized by an affirmative vote of the members of the Town Commission of the Town of Surfside, Florida, the undersigned has read this retainer agreement and on behalf of the Town of Surfside, Florida, agrees to the terms set forth herein. Agreed and Accepted on l;w2017. AN SURFSIDE, FLORIDA By: Daniel Dietch, Mayor WEISS SEROTA HELPMAN ATnE COLEo& BIERMAN�lLAW WEISS SEPoTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA COLE & BONISKE, P.L. MITCHELL BIKRMAN, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW NINA L. BONISKE, P.A. A PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MITCHELL J. BURNSTEIN, P.A. JAMIE ALAN COLE, P.A. INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS STEPHEN J. HELFMAN, P.A. MIAMI-DADE OFFICE GILBERTO PASTORIZA, P.A. MICHAEL B, POPOK, P.A. 2525 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD JOSEPH H. SEROTA, P.A. SUITE 700 SUSAN L. TREVARTHEN, P.A. RICHARD JAY WEISS, P.A. CORAL GABLES, FLORIOA 33134 DAVID M. WOLPIN, P.A. DANIEL L. ABBOTT TELEPHONE 305-8540600 LILLIAN M. ARANGO FACSIMILE 305-854-2323 GARY L. DROWN WWW.WSH-LAW.COM JONATHAN M. COHEN IGNACIO G. DEL VALLE BROWARD OFFICE JEFFREY D. DECARLO CHAD S. FRIEDMAN 200 EAST BROWARD BOULEVARD • SUITE 1900 ALAN L, GABRIEL FORT LAUDEROALE3 FLORIDA 33301 DOUGLAS R. GONZALES TELEPHONE 954763-4242 • FACSIMILE 9$4-764-7770 EDWARD G. GUEDES JOSEPH HERNANDEZ ROGER S. KOSERT 'OF COUNSEL JOSHUA D. KRUT MATTHEW H. MANDEL JOHN J. QUICK ANTHONY L. RECTO BRETT J. SCHNEIDER CLIFFORD A. SCHULMAN MARC SOLOMON LAURA K. WENDELL JAMES E. WHITE September 17, 2013 Via Band Delivery &Email Mayor Roberto Martell & Town Council Town of Medley 7777 N.W. 72nd Avenue Medley, Florida 33166 Re: Attorney Legal Services or and Council Deaz Members, BARA E. ,DUSTY SONJq C. DARRY BROOKE P. DOLARA pAgUELELEJABARRIETA' ERIC P. RAINS KELLY RAINS JERM K HARLENESILRM N KENNEDY' KAREN LI. LUGERN' JUSTIN A LUGER JOHAN NAM,LUNDGREN MIA R. MATIN gLEIDA NATINEZ FFEY ' KATHRYN M. MEHAEYERS* EY ROBERT A. MEYERS' MATTHEW PEARL MARC C. , ROD IG CARLOS M. ROORIGUE2 GAIL D, SEROTq' JONATHAN C. SHAMRES ALISON F. SMITH' ANTHONYC.SOROKA EDUAROO M. SOTO JOgNNA G, THOMSON PETER O. WALDMAN* ALICIA H. WELCH SAMVEL 1, ZESKIND We are pleased that you wish to engage our Firm to perform legal services for the Town of Medley. From our experience, we have found that clients appreciate a frank and open discussion and understanding of the services that we will perform and the basis upon which they will be expected to pay for those services. This letter is intended to set forth our understanding as to the nature and scope of the legal services we have agreed to render for you, the amount of our fees for those services, the manner in which our fees for those services shall be determined and the terms upon which you will make payment. 1. Nature of Legal Services. You have engaged us to serve as interim Town Attorney through 2013. Our services will include the representation of the Town Council and the Town administration (including the Mayor, as the Chief Administrative Officer) in It day-to-day legal matters relating to the Town's affairs. Our representation includes, but Mayor Roberto Martell September 17, 2013 Page 2 is not limited to, attendance at all regular and special meetings of the Town Council. The firm's work will not include labor and employment matters, which are handled by special counsel (Carson & Adkins). While the Town has engaged our Firm as Interim Town Attorney, Mr. Stephen Helfman will be designated as "the Town Attorney" and be principally responsible for attending to your matters. Subject to unavoidable conflicts, he will attend the regular, monthly Town Council meeting. Depending upon the type of matter which needs legal attention, different attorneys of the Firm, with specific specialized expertise, may from time to time be assigned by Mr. Helfman to the Town's particular legal matters. 2. Fees for Services. You will be charged and agree to pay for our services on an hourly basis at a flat rate of $200.00 for all attorneys of the Firm. It is our custom not to charge for attendance at your regularly scheduled monthly Council meeting nor for routine telephone calls with Town staff or Council Members. 3. Costs. In addition to the attorneys fees discussed in paragraph 2, the firm will bill the Town for incidental, out of -packet costs such as delivery charges, long distance telephone charges, photocopies, postage, faxes, and computer research expenses. Non. incidental costs such as court reporter expenses (including cost of transcript and court reporter's fee for attendance), court costs (such as filing fees, service of process, newspaper publication costs, subpoena costs, witness fees, recording fees, etc.), accounting and appraisal fees, expert fees, triaUhearing exhibit costs, investigation costs, will continue to be itemized and billed. 4. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices will be submitted to you on a monthly basis and each invoice will be due and payable when rendered. You must understand that if any invoice remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we reserve the right, in our discretion, to cease to provide further legal services to you. You will, however, be liable to us for the payment of any fees earned and any costs incurred by us to that time, together with any applicable taxes. 5. Withdrawal from Representation and Termination. We reserve the right to withdraw from representing you if you have misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts to us, or if we disagree about the course of action which should be pursued. Likewise, the Town at any time may choose to terminate this agreement with or without cause and shall only be liable for fees and cost incurred up to the date of termination. 6. Fees for Other Services. In the event you ask rrs to render legal services with respect to other matters, in the absence of a written agreement specifically addressing that representation, the other matters will be handled on an hourly basis, and fees and costs will be payable under the same terms and conditions as provided for in paragraph 2 of this letter. If the Town decides to continue to have our firm serve as Town Attorney after the interim period of engagement described in paragraph 1 above, the fees and terms of this WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTOHIZA COLE Sc BONISKE, p I.. Mayor Roberto Marten September 17, 2013 Page 3 agreement shall remain the same unless otherwise agreed to in writing. 7. Commencement of Representation, If the foregoing is agreeable to you, please acknowledge your understanding and agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us We appreciate your confidence in our Firm and we assure you that we will make every effort to perform our services in a prompt and efficient manner. Very tntly yours, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTORIZA COLE & BONISKE, P.L. By: . :St7e:p�benj.Helfm i x2 AGREED AND ACCEPTED on September �( 2013. TOWN OF MEDLEY MM� IIiTEISS SEROTA HELFMAN PASTCiIZIZA COLE, 8c BONISH.E, P L. March 20,2018 Mayor Gabriel Groisman Village Manager Jorge Gonzalez Bal Harbour Village. 65S 96th Street Bal Harbour Village, FL 33154 SUSAN L. TREVARTHEN, FAICP MEMBER sltC@wsh-law.com RE: Continued Engagement of Weiss SeroYa HelfmanCole &Bierman, P.L., to Serve as Village Attorney Dear Mayor Groisman and Mr. Gonzalez: We are pleased that Bal Harbour Village wishes to continue to engage our Firm to provide legal services as the Village Attorney. Our Firm is the preeminent full-service municipal law firm in Florida, serving as the "one-stop shop".Iaw firm for municipalities seeking the expertise to handle virtually all municipal legal issues. From our experience, we have found that clients appreciate a fr ank and open discussion grid understanding of the services that we will perform, and the basis upon which they will be expected to pay for those services. This letter is intended to set forth our understanding as to the nature and scope of the legal services we have agreed to render for the Village, the amount. of our fees for those services, the manner in which our fees for those services will be determined, and the terms upon which you will make payment. 1. .Nature of Legal Services. You have engaged our Firm to serve as Village Attorney for Bal Harbour. Village. Unless otherwise directed by the Village Council, we will act as the chief legal advisor for all Village matters and represent the Village in all legal proceedings in accordance with Section 2427 of the Village Code, which requires the Village Attorney to perform all services as may be required by the Village Code, the Village Charter, and Florida Statutes, 2. Personnel. Susan L. Trevarthen will serve as the designated Village Attorney, and will be assisted by Robert Meyers and the team of attorneys currently serving the Village's needs, as listed in Exhibit 1. This list may be updated from time to time, by the Firm submitting an updated written list to the Village Council and Village Manager. 20o E. Broward Blvd., Suite tgoo, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 333011 95+763-4M2 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite foo, Coral Gables 33134 I X305} 854-0800 www.wsh-law.nnm March 20, 2018 Fage 2 of 3 On very rare occasions, a matter may arise which we cannot handle or for which we have a conflict; if so, we will assist the Village in retaining legalprofessionals with the relevant expertise to handle those matters. Currently, the Village's pension law needs are provided by Lewis Longman & Walker and Holland & Knight on an hourly basis, and it is anticipated that these services will continue to be provided in this manner or by another qualified law firm. 3. Fees for Services. A.. Flat Fee Component: The Firm will provide general Village Attorney services to the Village at a flat fee of $30,000 monthly (totaling $360,000 annually). The flat fee includes general Village Attorney services and excludes other specified services (Hourly Services) as set forth in Exhibit 2. B. Hourly Services: The flat fee for general Village Attorney services will not include Hourly Services, which will instead be performed and billed by the Firm on an hourly basis at a blended, discounted governmental rate of $250.00 per hour for attorneys and $125.00 per hour for paralegals. For Hourly Services, it is our practice to charge for actual time expended on your behalf, but not less than 2/10ths of an hour for each activity. G Additional Flat Fees: If mutually agreed by the •Firm and the Village, matters involving Hourly' Services may alternatively be provided at flat rates, to be individually negotiated as those matters arise. D. Amendments; The parties intend that the Village Council will evaluate this Agreement 12. months after execution and annually thereafter; and that the Flat Fee and Hourly rates herein will be increased by 3% for each satisfactory performance review. The parties may further amend this Agreement at any time as mutually agreed by the Firm and the Village. 4. Costs. In addition to the fees discussed in paragraph 3, we anticipate that certain expenses maybe incurred and advanced on your behalf. These expenses may include filing fees, recording costs, out-of-town travel expenses, delivery charges, long distance telephone charges, photocopies (xerox), special postage (express mail, certified mail and the like), computer research charges, court reporter expenses (including cost of transcript and court reporter's fee for attendance), court costs (such as filing fees, service of process, newspaper publication costs, subpoena costs, witness fees, recording fees, etc.), accounting and appraisal fees, fees and expenses of experts necessary to assist in the preparation and hearing of your case, investigation costs, word processing fees, computer charges and applicable lobbyist registration fees. In addition to our fees for legal services, you agree to pay us for such out-of-pocket expenditures. In the event unusually large costs or advances are anticipated, we reserve the right to require an additional cost deposit from you prior to undertaking the expenditures of funds on your behalf. WEISS SEROTA HBLFMAN COLE & BIERNLAN . March 20, 2018 Page 3 of 3 5. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices are submitted to you on a monthly basis and each invoice is due and payable when rendered. The flat fee component will be billed as a single charge, without detailed time entries; any charges for Hourly Services will be accompanied by detailed time entries. You must understand that if any invoice remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we reserve the right, in our discretion, to cease to provide further legal services to you. You will, however, be liable to us for the payment of any fees earned and any costs incurred by us to the date of termination... 6. Termination or Withdrawal of Representation. We serve at the pleasure of the Village Council, and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, with the Village only being liable for any fees and costs incurred through the date of termination. We, likewise, reserve the right to withdraw from representing the Village if you have misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts to us, or if we disagree about the course of action which should be pursued. 7. Representation of Other Clients, We are bound by rules of Iega] ethics riot to represent any client if therepresentation of that client will be directly adverse to theinterests of another client, unless each such client consents to such representation after consultation. Should such a situation arise, you will be immediately informed, and we will propose a method of addressing the conflict. If this agreement is acceptable, please acknowledge your understanding and agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us. We appreciate your confidence in our Firm and we assure you that we will continue to make every effort to perform our services in a prompt and efficient manner. APPROVED BY VILLAGE COUNCIL ON 2018 cc: Honorable Mayor and Village Dwight S. Danie, Village Cleric Sincerely, WEISS SERO TA HELFMAN GOLF &BIERMAN, P.L. Susan L. Trevarthen AGREED ANA ACCEPTED ON , 2018 By: Gonzalez, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN �1 COLE.& BIERMAN Exhibit 1 Village Attorney Team Village Attorney: Susan L. Treva, m Deputy Village Attorney, Robert Meyers Team: *Jose L. Arango: Code enforcement, municipal Mitchell Burnstein: Eminent domain and real property litigation Milton R. Collins: Collective bargaining and labor/employment Elizabeth Coppolecchia: Litigation - Maria Victoria Currais: Real estate, agreements *Jeff DeCarlo: Public finance Elen Gantner: Municipal Paul Gougelman: Municipal, land use *Edward G. Guedes: Appellate, litigation Eric Hockman: Litigation *Michael Kantor: Labor/employment *Michael J. Kurzman: Construction *Matthew Mandel: Litigation, Police defense *Aleida Martinez Molina: Bankruptcy, litigation *Kathryn M. Mehaffey: Land use, Municipal *Robert Meyers: Municipal, ethics Matthew J. Pearl: Municipal John J. Quiclt Litigation *Christopher Saunders: Municipal, land use *Gail D. Serota: Real estate, agreements Joseph H. Serota: Litigation *Brett J. Schneider: Collective bargaining and labor/employment Adam Schwartzbaum: Litigation *Clifford A. Schulman: Environmental *Peter Waldman: Eminent domain, litigation Richard Jay Weiss: Municipal, County issues *Laura Wendell: Appellate, litigation David Williams, Jr.: Construction *David M. Wolpin: Finance, municipal Samuel 1, Zeskind: Litigation, public records *Key contact for practice area or pending matters Note: Litigation contact depends on the case. Ed Guedes and Matt Mandel lead the appellate and litigation practices WS COI �R& BIERMAN AN Ai Yxr Caouaonas of 81151xrsf, Gavxpxavur & Yxe l.nry Exhibit 2 Village Attorney Services Included in Fiat Fee 1 • General Legal Counseling and advice as generally provided by a chief legal advisor. • All in-person meetings, telephone calls, emails,teleconferences and video conferences with individual Village Councilpersons, the Village Manager, Village residents, and Village staff. • Preparation or review and revision of ordinances and resolutions. • Preparation of agenda memos and item summaries for agenda items for any Village Board or the Village Council originated by the Village Attorney or as discussed with Village Manager. • Review, comment and revision of agenda materials originated by the Village Manager, Village staff, or Councilpersons for Village Council -or other Village Board meetings. • Preparation for and attendance at Village Council meetings, workshops and retreats. • Preparation for and attendance at Architectural Review Board meetings,. • Preparation for and attendance at Resort Tax Committee meetings. Training of Village Council or Village Boards on request, • Orientation of newly elected Councilpersons or Mayors. • Legal research, analysis, and drafting of memos and correspondence responding to inquiries. • Drafting, review and revision of contracts/agreements. • Provide on site (Village Hall) office hours by an attorney listed _ on Exhibit 1 averaging one day a week or whatever alternative schedule is agreed between the Village Manager and Village Attorney. The intent is for the office hours to be productive time handling Village business, and they will be scheduled accordingly, As such, some weeks may involve multiple sessions while others may not have, any scheduled office hour sessions, in response to the deadlines and demands of Village business. � Any services listed below that relate to a matter not included in the Flat Fee, such as researchlmeeiing/correspondence/ drafting ralatod to a lawsuit oz a special project, will be billed as part of that separate matter. t~, WE COLE & B1A RMAN AN nr nir CwnnW,os os Ounxsss, eavmxx�un & nrt 6mv Exhibit 2 Village Attorney Services Not Included in Flat Fee • All sorvices provided on litigation matters, including all adversarial proceedings before any administrative tribunals, courts, mediators, arbitrators and appellate tribunals.z • All services provided on -behalf of the Residential Gated Community, funded in through the residential gated special assessment.. + All services provided on special projects, such as but not limited to a rewrite of the Code of Ordinances or Land Development Regulations, collective bargaining with unions, development or substantial redevelopment. application reviews and negotiations for ocean front properties and for projects greater than 1 acre (excluding a single family residential dwelling unit), an opinion of title, or a general obligation bond issue. z The Village carries liability insurance, and insurance counsel currently defends covered matters. It is expected that this will conrinue to be the Village's preferred approach. On occasion, there may be a need for the Village Attorney to participate in the defense of such matters to protect the Village's interests. If provided, such services will be handled and billed as Hourly Services. WE1SS SEROTA HELFMAN ATTNe COLEO6&SDI cRLMAN 4 W ®� WEISS SEROTA HEUMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT & THE LAW DANIEL A. E$PINO, ESQ. PARTNER DEspino@wsh-law com October 14, 2016 Via Hand Delivery &Email (alonsow@miamisprings-fl.gov) Honorable Mayor Zavier Garcia &Council Members c/o City Manager, William Alonso City of Miami Springs 201 Westward Avenue Miami Springs, Florida 33166 Re: Proposal for Professional Legal Services, City Attorney Dear Mayor Zavier Garcia &Council Members: The law firm of Please allow this letter to set forth our proposal as to the nature and scope of the legal serv Weiss Serota Hellman Cole &Bierman, P.L. (the "Firm") is delighted to submit its proposal for professional legal seryices to the City of Miami Springs. Our Finn is the preeminent full-service municipal law firm in South Florida dedicated to serving as the "one-stop shop" for municipalities seeking the services of a city attorney as well as providing specialized legal services in virtually every legal discipline, from administrative law to zoning, that the City might need from time -to -time. ices we will provide for the City, the amount of our fees for those services, the manner in which our fees for those services shall be determined and the terms upon which you will make payment. 1. Nature of Leval Services. As City Attorney our serv ices will include the representation of the City, working with the Mayor and City Council and the administration, in all legal matters relating to the City's affairs, from day-to-day administrative issues to the development of policies and programs from the Mayor and Council. The general services that the Firm will provide include, but are not limited to, all areas of general municipal law, employment issues, land use and zoning, building, permitting, code enforcement and lien law, procurement and contract law, parliamentary law and procedure, constitutional and legislative issues, and economic development and redevelopment issues. The Firm's work will not include litigation, certain labor matters, including collective bargaining and claims of discrimination, real estate matters and special projects. As excluded matters arise, our Firm will consult with the City Manager and Council, and either propose representation by our office on 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite foo, Coral Gables, FL 33134 1305-$54-0800 I www.wsh-law.com Honorable Mayor Zavier Garcia & Council Members City of Miami Springs October 14, 2016 Page 2 of 3 different terms or assist in obtaining outside counsel. I will lead representation of the City and be principally responsible for attending to the City's matters. I may, from time to time, assign other attorneys of the Firm, with specific, specialized experience or expertise to address a particular matter for the City. Subject to unavoidable conflicts, I will attend the regular and special City Council meetings and workshops. 2. Fees for Services. For all City Attorney services provided to the City, as referenced in Paragraph 1 above, you will be charged and agree to pay for our services a monthly flat rate of $14,000.00, with no ceiling on the amount of time expended addressing City matters. 3. Costs. In addition to the attorney's fees discussed in paragraph 2, the firm will bill the City for incidental, out-of-pocket costs such as delivery charges, long distance telephone charges, photocopies, postage, faxes, and computer research expenses. Non -incidental costs such as court reporter expenses (including cost of transcript and court reporter's fee for attendance), court costs (such as filing fees, service of process, newspaper publication costs, subpoena costs, witness fees, recording fees, etc.), accounting and appraisal fees, expert fees, trial/hearing exhibit costs, investigation costs, will continue to be itemized and billed. 4. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices will be submitted to you on a monthly basis and each invoice will be due and payable when rendered. You must understand that if any invoice remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we reserve the right, in our discretion, to cease to provide further legal services to you. You will, however, be liable to us for the payment of any fees earned and any costs incurred by us to that time, together with any applicable taxes. 5. Withdrawal from Representation and Termination. We reserve the right to withdraw Yom representing you if you have misrepresented or failed to disclose material facts to us, or if we disagree about the course of action which should be pursued. Likewise, the City at any time may choose to terminate this agreement with or without cause and shall only be liable for fees and cost incurred up to the date of termination. 6. Fees for Other Services. In the event you ask us to render legal services with respect to other matters, in the absence of a written agreement specifically addressing that representation, the other matters will be handled on an hourly basis, and fees and costs will be payable under the same terms and conditions as provided for in paragraph 2 of this letter. 7. Commencement of Representation. If the foregoing is agreeable to you, please acknowledge your understanding and agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us. We stand ready and able to commence our representation of the City at any time upon your direction. We will make every effort to ensure a seamless transition from Mr. Seiden upon his retirement. If the forgoing is agreeable, please approve these terms and authorize the City Manager to execute this letter of agreement and return an executed copy to our office. WEIC�OLER& B[ERMAN AN As sus Gwsiwnos of Bus�xns, GOVfANn11Ns &sus Lnw Honorable Mayor Zavier Garcia & Council Members City of Miami Springs October 14, 2016 Page 3 of 3 We appreciate your confidence in our Firm and we assure you that we will make every effort to perform our services in a prompt and efficient manner. Very truly yours, WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L. By: Damei A. Espino, E r AGREED AND ACCEPTED on October, 2016, CITY O�F_M�I-A—M-I—SPRINGS William A onso, Cy1ranage WE COLER& B[ERMAN AN Ps sxp CM550.on�x os Bxsinsss. (iovuxexn[ & rx[ Lnw ®N'TZ HELL A. MICR MAN L. MONISME MITCHELL J. BURNS-.EIN !AMIE ALAN COLE EDWARD O. GUEOES STCPNE N J. HELFMAN HARRIET R. LEWIS GILBERTO PASTORI] GARY 1, RESNICK JOSEPH H. SEROTA NANCY E. STROUD SUSAN L. TREVARTHEN RICHARD JAY WEISS DAVID M. WOLPIN STEVEN W. ZELKOWITZ ffEISS SEROTA HELFMANT PASTORIZA GuEDES COLE & BO?NTISHE, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW VIVIAN THOMAS J. ANSBRO1 LILLIAN ARANGO DE U HOZO JAMES E. BAKER ALISON S. BICLCR ELAINE M. COHEN JORGE L. CAUZ•SVSTILLO DE us cuevF.sDIAz MIAMI-DADE OFFICE STEPHANIE DCUTSCH4 2665 SOUTH 9AYSHORE DRIVE RADUEL ELCJABARRIETA CHAD FRIEDMAN SUITE 420 OLIVER D. GILBERT, III MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 DOUGLAS R. DONiALES TARA L. GOULD GRCGORYA, HAILE TELEPHONE 305.854-OaOO PETER A. LICHTMAN TCLECOPIER 305-554.2323 KAREN LIEBERMAN* MATTHEW N, MANpEt WWW.WSH-LAW.COM MICHAEL J. MARRCRO BROWARD OFFICE ALEXANOEA L, PALENZUtLA-MAURI MICHAEL S. POPOK4 3107 STIRLING ROAD • SUITE 300 JOHN J. QUICK FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312 ANTHONY L, REGIO TELEPHONE 954-763-4242 • TELECOPIER 954.764.7770 SCOTT A. ROBIN GAIL D. SCROTA *QF JEFFREY P. SHEFFEL COUNSCL JOSE S. TALAVCRA MICHAEL L. STINES STEVEN C. TAYLOR JAMC$ C. WH17C April 26, 2005 The Honorable Glenn Singer and Members of the Town Council Town of Golden Beach I Golden Beach Drive Golden Beach, FL 33160-2296 Re: Eneaeement of Weiss Scrota HeIfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske. P.A. Dear Mayor Singer and Councilmembers: Weare pleased that you wish to engage our Firm to serve as Town Attomey for the Town of Golden Beach. From our experience, we have found that clients appreciate a frank and open discussion and understanding of the services that we will perform an d the basis upon which they will be expected to pay for those services. This lett er is intended to set forth our understanding as to the nature and scope of the legal services we have agreed to render for you, the amount of our fees for those services, the manner in whicb our fees will be paid, 1. Nature of Legal Services. You have engaged us to serve as Town Attorney for the Town of Goldea Beach. In that capacity, we will act as your genera] counsel responsible for all of the Town's legal matters. Our services include, but are not limited to, attending all meetings of the Town Council and boards as required by your Charter, preparing all resolutions, ordinances, contracts and other agreements, instituting or defending litigation, as well as providing day-to-day ® The Honorable Glenn Singer April 26,2005, Page 2 advice to the administratiotl and councilmembers on matters such as planning, zoning, public rtcorda and sunshine law. 2. Fees for Services. With the exception of the telephone calls described below, you will be charged and agree to pay for our services at the rate of $200 per hour for all attorneys, together with applicable taxes, if any. This hourly rate shall increase 5% annually on the anniversary date of this agreement. It is our practice to charge for actual time expended on your behalf, but not less than 2/10ths of an hour for each activity. In the event that two attorneys attend a Council meeting for our convenience, the Town would not be billed for their attendance. If, of course, the attendance of two attorneys is required, for example, on a litigation or quasi judicial hnd use matter, both attorneys time will be billed. We believe strongly that close communication between the Town and the Firm is essential to minimizing legal problems and expenses and would not want the Mayor, Councilmembers or the Town Manager to ever feel constrained or hesitant to call us for advice, We would therefore not charge for any telephone conferences with these individuals. 3. Costs, In addition to the fees discussed in pazagraph 23 we anticipate that certain agmses may be incurred and advanced on your behalf. These expenses may include filing fees, recording costs, out-of-town travel expenses, delivery charges, long distance telephone charges, photocopies (xerox), special postage (express mail, certified mail and the like), computer research charges, court reporter expenses (including cost of transcript and court reporter's fee for attendance), and court costs (such as filing fees, service of process, newspaper publication costs, subpoena costs, witness fees, recording fees, etc.). In addition to our fees for legal services, you agree to pay us for such out-of-pocket expenditures. 4. Payment of Fees and Costs. Our invoices will be submitted to you on a monthly 41 basis and tach invoice will be due and payable when rendered. If any invoice remains unpaid for more than 30 days after it is rendered, we reserve the right, in our discretion, to cease to provide furtber legal services to you. You will, however, be liable to us for the payment of any fees earned and any costs incurred by us to that time. 5. Termination of Representation. We will serv e a; the pleasure of the Town Council and maybe terminated at any time. 6. Commencement ofRenresentation. If the foregoing is agreeable to you, please aclmowledge your understanding and agreement by signing this letter and delivering it to us, WEISS Jr EROTA HELFMO.N Plf.STORIZA GTJED85 COLE BC BONTSEE, P.A. The Honorable Glenn Singer April 26, 2005 Page 3 We appreciate your conSdence in our Firm and we assure you that we will make every effort to perform our services in a prompt and efficient manner. Very truly yours, WEI55 SEROTA HELFMAId PASTORIZA COLE & BONISKE, P.A. AGREED AND ACCEPTED on __ _ _ _ , 2005. TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH Glenn Singer, Mayor S7Hlmas ex: Ms. Bonilyn Wilbanks-Free, Town Manager WEISS SEROTA. HELFMAN PASYORIZA GUEDES COLE t?c BONISKE, P.A. WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN AT THE CROSSROADS OF BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT car THE LAw MITCNELLJ.BURNSTEIN mburnsteinOwsh-law.com 1954-763-4242 March 47 2019 Via Hand Delivery City of Sunny Isles Beach Attn: City Clerk Sunny Isles Beach Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue, 4'h Floor Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Re: Corporate Standing and Authorized Signatory —RFP No. 19-02-01 (City Attorney) Dear Mayor Scholl and City Commissioners: I am the. Managing Director of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole &Bierman, P.L. (the Firm'). The Firm is a Florida limited liability company and is in good standing with the State of Florida. Attached are copies of the Firm's Articles of Organization, LC Name Change documentation and the Firm's latest Annual Report filed with the State of Florida. In addition to the undersigned, the following Firm Members are authorized signatories to act on behalf of the Firm: Jamie A. Cole, Joseph H. Serota, Mitchell A. Bierman and Brett J. Schneider. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (954) 763-4242 or mburnstein@wsh-law.com. Respectfully,VU A ow M ` Mitchell J. Burnstein Enclosures 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700, Coral Gables., FL 33134 13o5-S54-o80o I www.wsh-law.com DEC. 27. 2006 4:31 PM KPKB N0. 172 P. 3 (((H06000302362 3))) ARTICLES OF ORCANIZATTOl1 OF WEISS SER.OTARELFMAN PASTORIZA COLE & BONISYM P.L. The wrdersigued subsexiber to these Articles of Organization hezeby forms a professional limited liability company under the Florida Professional Service Corporation and Limited Liability Company Act (the "A'D. The name of the professional 1anited liability company shall be Weiss Scrota 1IeLtmari Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L. (the "Com an ARTICLE H—EFFECTIVE PATE r rn rn a x) o Tliese Articles of Organization shaII be effective on January 1, 2007. z n DD N a ARTICLE III - AI)ARESS m V The initial mailing address and street address of the principal office of the Come s@ be 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 700, Coral Gables, Florida 33143, n m ARTICLE IV — ATURE OF BUSINES The Company, through its members, managers, officers, employees and agents, shall be authorized to engage in every aspect and phase of the practice of law in the State of Florida; to engage in any activities that will facilitate and promote the practice of law through its members, managers, officers, employees and agents for the rendering of professional services within the practice of law. ARTICLE V _INCORPORATION OF THE PROVI5TONS OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORA'T'ION ACT The Company is intended to be a Professional Limited Liability Company within the meaning of the Florida Professional Service Corporation and Limited Liability Company Act (the "Act'j, and accordingly, the Company, its members, managers, officers and directors, shall be subject to all of the Sections of the Act concerning the formation of the Company, the conduct of its business, and the liabilities, rights, privileges and immunities of the Company its members, managers, officers and directors, as stated in the Am 61.0 Tho name of the initial registered agent of the Company in the State o£Florida is Joseph H. Scrota with an address at 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevazd, Suite '700, Coral Gablas, Florida 33143. e>r�n�,monensz,9wooknkroaazias r.t; aan7aoos�1700302362 3))) DEC. 27. 2006 4:31PM KPKB N0, 172 K 4 (((H06000302362 3))) The nudersigned, Incorporator, for the purpose of fa=ing a Company to do business j 'within the Staff of Florida, does file these Articles of Organization oa the 27°i day ofDnmber, 2006. TO eph . Scrota, Incorporatar Hawing been rumt4d as registered agent and to accept service of process for the above stated company at the place designated in this om t�Ywte, I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity. I further agree to comply with the provisions of ail statutes relating to the proper and complete performance of my duties, and I am famf lar with and aocept the abUgations of my position of registered agent as provided for in Chapter 608, F.S. 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Enter only one email address please. } v N r.LLi y. mail Addra441 :: t tip y .. ._-.... ... ... ........ .. . 1 µ co' oltiy. LLC AMNDIRESTATE/CORRECT OR M/MG RESIGN W.E;ISS SER TA HUFMAN PASTORIZA COLE & BONISKE, P.L. Electronic I"iling Menu Corporate Piling Menu )"ielp httpsaleftlesunbizorg/scripts/efilcovr.exe 10/9/2014 Cenificatc of Status 0 Certified Copy Page Count OS Estimated Charge 525.00 Electronic I"iling Menu Corporate Piling Menu )"ielp httpsaleftlesunbizorg/scripts/efilcovr.exe 10/9/2014 10/9/2014 15:13:33 From: To: 6506176363 COVER LETTER 'I'O: Reststrallon Srrilon Ulvfaion of Corpornlions sVEJECT: Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L. Name oft.imhed i dahiSily Cmnp�y The rnclosed Attlela ol'Amendmenl and I'ee(s) are submitted tik filing. Please alum all correspondence concerning this manor to the following: Jamie Alan Cole Nmmc of Parson — nes Weiss 5erota Hellman Pastoriza Cole 8 8oniske, P.L. FhmMorepmy -` 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Ste. 700 Address Coral Gables, FL 33134 W Cltylstdc and Zip Code kcoibert@wsh-law.com Uomml udd=x(to bt toed Ice (arum uranual irportn Mm) For further information concaning this metier, pleese call: Kenneth E. Colbert 9� 54 763-4242 Nano of Person Mee Code Daytime Tclrphwie Numbcr L-:ndosedls a oheokfor dee f Mowing amonnr: © $33.UU Filing Frc ❑ E30.00 Fiifng Fa & Udilieutc orsiatus ALAI W NC ADDR3;SS: iLrglSkOflOn .YatlOri Division of Corpomtlons Y.U. Dox 6377 lldrassee, FL 32314 ❑ 543.00 Filing Fxc & O 560.W Piling Fee, Ccnillcd Copy Certifirnic of5mws& irddhioml wpy is mclmnh Ccnif'itd Cnpy (u Mluwvl copy tie Iond) STRF.ETICOURIERRDDRESS; Regisnalort S«tion Division of Corpomtionr Cli lon Rnilding 2661 FAecutive Canter Cimle Tallahnsser, FL 323n I I t 1M12014 15:13:33 From: To: 8506176383 ARTICLES OFAMENllMENT TO ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Scrota Hellman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L. TheAttielrsofOrgwtirtionCorthisLinditMLiabilityCompanywrorofiledon Decambur27,2006 and assigned Florida document number L06000 1 2261 1 This amendment is submittal to amcntl tho following: if Al A. nomq enter fhc naw name otNte limited IlnbRity camnnnv here: Weiss Serotn Helfman Cole Bierman & Popok, P.L. Ibr nmv name must be disti.auiihable Ind end wish thr lw,ds "limited Unhilav Camnmv "Ne dot linter nen princlpal offices addresv, it applicable: (Pit icimd nlBce addrem MOST BEA STRFET AADRESSI t, ,MUM711.0117freriNq. B, If amenJing the regblereJ agent and/or registered otifcc addrrsa on oar records, enter the name of the now recL9teYnt aeanl antllorfhe new rtmtuer,� o117eQ address bete: Florida. G'!q• Zp Cndt 1 herdhy accept the nppohrtmenr us regt,[tered aga�+t and agree to act in d» .t capacity, 1 further agree to comply whh rhe provlstonr ujull statutes relative to the proper and romplatetx!rjnrmance ajmy duller, and 1 am familiar with and accept the obtigntinns afmy posltian as registered agent as provided far in Chopter 605, F.S. Or, ijthis document Is being jlled to merely reflect a change in the registered gMce address, I hereby confirm that the limited llabdity company has been notified in writing ofthis change. i tl'Cbrnaine Rrelgrrrd Aacat, Sivnvtt+s a! New It.nt.terarl Aran[ gel 01`3 10/9/2014 15:13:33 From: To: 8506176383 ( 4/5 If amending the Managers or Authorized Member on our records, enter the Otle, mime. and addreu of cgvh Monnuer or Authorized Member betav added or, removed from our retards. MGR= Matuger AMBR = Authorized Member Title Name Address 'rine of Action AJJ ❑ Remnvc 7 remove J+ (7 S. 7 AJd r L7 _. lxdmove y IAdJ Remnvc GLEE xcmovc 14J Remove Page 2 of 7 10/9/2014 15:13:33 From: To: 8506176383 ( 5/5 U. Irmuandiug nuy other infurmutimt1 onher changes) here: (Attach arldiriaaal.cheels, i)hecesrff)v & L+ffeclive date, ifeWer tl,aI tlta dalu al'gling; October 1 , 2� 14 top tlOng l) (The eRwaive dote mua M vpeeifi0. cnnnol he prior W dale uf'uaipt m Iliad dato end cannot l,e more shun 90 duys WWI Cho dwa this docwnda is filed 6y Cho FinrieA lkpenmmt ut'Slate) Deted October 9, 2014 Jamie i Pngc 3 o f 3 Fllhtgllee: $25.00 t.; (Requestors Name) (Address) (Address) (City/State/Zip/Phone #� E] PICK-UP ❑ WAIT MAIL (Business Entity Name) (Document Number) Certified Copies Certificates of Status Special Instructions to Filing Officer: Office Use Only 600268253846 112.%1:1%la--UIU01--U21 t�S.OD 0 n � Z CO G: iJ 0 CO -- w �� February 12, 2015 Department of State, Florida Clifton Building 2611 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee FL 32301 Re: Order#: 9443099 SO Customer Reference 1: 0999-05.001/Firm Customer Reference 2: Dear Department of State, Florida Please obtain the following: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE BIERMAN & POPOK, P.L. (FL) Amendment Florida Enclosed please find a check for the requisite fees. Please return documents) to the attention of the undersigned. If for any reason the enclosed cannot be processed upon receipt, please contact the undersigned immediately al (850) 222-1092 . i Thank you very much for your help. Sincerely, Connie R Bryan Senior Fulfillment Specialist Con n i e. B ryan@wolters kluwer. com Page 1 of 1 COVER GETTER • TO: Registration Section Division of Corporations SUBJECT; Weiss Serota Heitman Cole Bierman & Popok, P.L. Name of Limited Liability Company The enclosed Articles of Amendment and feels) are submitted for tiling. Please return ell correspondence concerning this matter to the following: Jamie Alan Cole, Esq. Name of Person Weiss Serota Helfman Cole Bierman &Popok, P.L. Firm/Company 2525 ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700 Address Coral Gables, Florida 33134 City/State and Zip Code kcolbert@wsh4aw.com E-mail address; (to be used for future annual report non tcatton) For further information concerning this manor, please call: Kenneth E. Colbert 954 763-4242 New of person Area Code Daytime Telephone Number Enclosed is a check for the following amount: ■ 525.00 Filing Fee � 530.00 Filing Fee & Certificate of Status ❑ 555.00 Filing Fee & Certified Copy (additianal copy is enclosed) ❑ 560.00 Filing Fee, Certificate of Status & Certified Copy (additional copy is enclosed) MAILING ADDRESS: STREET/COURIER ADDRESS: Aegistralion Section Registration Section Division of Corporations Division of Corporations P.O. Dox 6327 Clifton Building Tallahassee, FL 32314 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301 ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF Weiss Serota Helfman Cole Bierman & Popok, P.L. FILED 2015 FEB I Z AM 9 43 The Articles of Organization for this Limited Liability Company were filed on December 27, 2006 and assigned Florida document number L06000122611 This amendment is submitted to amend the following: A. ff amending name, enter the new name of the limited liability company here: name of the pew Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. The new name must be distinguishable and end with the words "Limited Liability Company," the designation "LLC" or the ebbrcviation "L.L.C:' Enter new principal offices address, i! applicable: (Principal office address MUST BEA STBEETADDRESS) Enter new mailing address, if applicable: (Mailine address MAY BEA POST OFFICE BOX. B. If amending the registered agent andlor registered office address on our records, enter the name of the pew reelstered a ent and/or the new reeistercd olnce address here: Name of Naw Reaistered Aeent: New Registered Office Address: Enter Florida street addrrsr . Florida CEN Zip Code New Reeistered Aeent's Sienature. if changing Registered Aeent: I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent and agree to act in this capacity. I further agree to comply with the provisions ofall statutes relative to the proper and complete performance of my duties, and I am familiar with and accept the obligations of my position as registered agent as providedfor in Chapter 605, F.S. Or, if this document is being filed to merely refect a change in the registered office address, I hereby confirm that the limited liability company has been notified in writing of this change. It Changing Reeiatcred ACcnt, Signature of New Regis dAe t Page 1 of 3 If amending the Managers or Authorized Member on our records, enter the title, name, and address of each Manager or Authorized Member being added or removed from our records: MGR= Manager AMBR= Authorized Member Title Nnine ddress 1�pe of Action Remove ILD Remove ❑ Add O Remove ❑ Add ❑ Remove ❑ Add ❑ Remove Page 2 of 3 ll. If amending any other information, enter change(a) here: (Attach oddilional sheets, v necessary.) E. Effective date, if other than the date of filing: (optional) (RUe effective date must be specific, cannot he prior to date of mccipt or filed dote and cannot be mote then 90 days after the date this document is filed by the Florida Department ofSune) rated February 12 2015 Page 3 of a Filing Fee: $25.00 _ o w TI {-Ti �r�, W 2019 FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT DOCUMENT# L06000122611 Entity Name: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L. Current Principal Place of Business: 2525 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 700 CORAL GABLES, FL 33143 Current Mailing Address: 2525 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 700 CORAL GABLES, FL 33143 FEI Number: 20-8112403 Name and Address of Current Registered Agent: SEROTA, JOSEPH H 2525 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 700 CORAL GABLES, FL 33143 US FILED Feb 11, 2019 Secretary of State 711056176OCC Certificate of Status Desired: No The above named entity submits this statement for the purpose o/ changing ifs registered office or registered agent, or bath, in the State of Florida. SIGNATURE: Electronic Signature of Registered Agent Authorized Persons) Detail Title MD Name BURNSTEIN, MITCHELL J Address 200 EAST BROWARD BLVD, SUITE 1900 ress 2525 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, City -State -Zip: FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301 Title DS Name SEROTA, JOSEPH H AddSUITE 700 City -State -Zip: CORAL GABLES FL 33134 I hereby certify that the inrormation intlicaled on This report or supplemental report is We and actuate and That my eleclronlc slgnatum shall have the same legal effect as Irmade under oath; That / am a managing memberor manager o/the limited liabilitycompany orlhe acaiveror bastes empowered to execute this report as required by Chapter 605, Florida Statutes; and that my name appears above, or on an atlachmenl with all otherlike empowered. SIGNATURE: MITCHELL J. BURNSTEIN MANAGING DIRECTOR 02/11/2019 Electronic Signature of Signing Authorized Person(s) Detail Date UI s 111 r �� DELIVER TO; REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS City of Sunny Isles Beach SECTION 6 OPENING: 2:30 P.M. City Clerk RESPONDENT SUBMITTAL Monday, March 4, 2019 18070 Collins Avenue FORMS Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 NOTE: City of Sunny Isles Beach Is exempt from all taxes (Federal, State, and Local). Tax Exemption Certificate furnished upon request. Issued by: Purchasing Agent Date Issued: This Qualification Submittal Genesis Cuevas 2/4/2019 Consists of all required forms, Acknowledgements and Affidavits Submissions are subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Request for Proposals and the accompanying Submittal. Such other contract provisions, specifications, drawings or other data as are attached or ncorporated by reference in the Submittal, will he received at the office of the City Clerk at the address shown above until the above stated time and date, and at that time, publicly opened for furnishing services described in the accompanying Submittal Requirement. RFP No. 19-02-0 1 PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES Finn Name U2 I S S Sf� {'• i'f� (� Comnmdity Code/s): RETURN ONE ORIGINAL. FOUR COPIES AND ONE USB OR CD ELECTRONIC COPYOF QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL PAGESAND AFFIDAVITS FAILURE TO SIGN PAGE 29 OF SECTION 5 QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL WILL RENDER YOUR SUBMISSION NON-RESPONSIVE City of Sunny Isles Beach � Request for Proposals No. 19-02-01 RESPONDENT SUBMITTAL FORM: ACKNpWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA INSTRUCTIONS: COMPLETE PART I OR PART II, WHICHEVER APPLIES PART I: LIST BELOW ARE THE DATES OF ISSUE FOR EACH ADDENDUM RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RFP Addendum #1, Dated Addendum #2, Dated Addendum #3, Dated Addendum #4, Dated Addendum #5, Dated Addendum #6, Dated Addendum #7, Dated Addendum #B, Dated PART II: NO ADDENDUM WAS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RFP FIRM NAME: 1e !�>Sf f�o iw lwte l4ttAce Cal( h lei �( �n t`^i P AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE': I?,4 Y Ct4 -! DATE: �yI `l TITLE OF OFFICER: City of Sunny Isles Beach � Request for Proposals No. 19-D2-01 „Y OF so Fr - RESPONDENT SUBMITTAL FORM PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES The undersigned Firm proposes and agrees, If this submission is accepted, to enter Into an agreement with the City of Sunny Isles Beach to perform and furnish all Services as specified or Indicated In the Contract Documents, The Firm accepts all of the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposals. This RFP will remain subject to acceptance for 90 days after the day of RFP opening. The Firms agrees to sign and submit the Agreement and other documents as required by the Bidding Requirements within ten days after the date of the City's Notice of Award. In submitting this response, the Firm represents, as more fully set forth In the Agreement, that: • The Firm has familiarized himself/herself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, site, locality, and all local conditions and Law and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the Work. • The Firm has studied carefully all reports and drawings of subsurface conditions and drawings of physical conditions. • The Firm has given the City written notice of all conflicts, errors, discrepancies that It has discovered In the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by City Is acceptable to the Firm. • This solicitation Is genuine and not made In the Interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and Is not submitted In conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; the Firm has not directly or Indirectly induced or solicited any other Firms to submit a false or sham Bid; the Firm has not solicited or Induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from Bidding; and Firm has not sought by collusion to obtain for Itself any advantage over any other Firms or over the City. Firm Name: Street Address: 2S2S P-U�c� dr l.er,n 61vcV �Ui�e 101 Mailing Address (If different): Ccra l City of Sunny Isles Beach Request for Proposals Nov 19-02-01 of soN F Telephone No. 305 " g �j� - U [) U V Fax No. DUD 854 " 2 3 2 3 Emall Address: No.—lL-J,t,Q/ 3 * By signing this document the Responder agrees to al/ Terms of authorized agent) Print Name: r> Title: THE EXECUTION OF THIS FORM CONSTITUTES THE UNEQUIVOCAL OFFER OF FIRM TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ITS SUBMISSION. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS SOLICITATION WHERE INDICATED ABOVE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL RENDER THE SUBMISSION NON-RESPONSIVE. City of Sunny Isles Reach � Request for Proposals No. 19-02-01 ti 9> 6 � FLOG c� r Y OF s u N P�,o City of Sunny Isles Beach � Request for Proposals No. 19-02-01 � of $0 l %o Snr1NT r3( J OF NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue n% • Sunny Isles Baach, FL 33160 oF su "09 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 S7ATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF VQ1W1 D4L Lh) The undersigned being first tluly sworn as provided bylaw, deposes, and says: This Affidavit is made with the knowledge and intent that It Is to be filed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach City Commission and that It will be relied upon by said County, In any consideration which may give to and any action It may take with respect to this Bid. The undersigned Is authorized to make this Affidavit on behalf of, 0(t *3.!) Set%t- 14,(4{jt.s cute ,_(tif�r P. C. (Name of Corporation, Partnership, Individual, etc.) a, C b ✓ F• r •^ ,formed under the laws oF_� (Type of Business) (Slate) o(whlch he is %yC•M�J (Sole Owner, Partner, President, etc,) Neither the undersigned nor any person, firm, or corporation named In above Paragraph 10.2, nor anyone else to the knowledge of the undersigned, have themselves solicited or employed anyone else to solicit favorable action for this Btd by the Cify, also that no head of any department or employee (herein, or any officer of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Is directly Interested therein. This Bid Is genuine and not collusive or a sham; the person, firm or corporation named above In Paragraph 10.2 has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed directly or Indirectly with any proposers or person, firm or corporation, to put in a sham Bid, or that such person, firm or corporation, shall refrain from Bidding, and has not In any manner, directly or Indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference with any person, firm or corporation, to fix the prices of said Bid or Bids of any other proposers; and all statements contained In the Bid or Bids described above true; and further; neither the undersigned, nor the person, firm or corporation named above In Paragraph 10.2, has directly or Indirectly submitted said Bid or the contents thereof, or divulged Information or data relative thereto, to any association or to any member or agent thereof. AFFIANT'S NAME AFFIANT'S TITLE TAKEN, SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME this �� tlay of 'Y"�SJ•' k )QJ" �1 , 2� Personally Known '6. or Produced Identification Type of identification (Affix seal here) `s;�'"""kfi._ AMY LYNN WITKOWSKI �r;,1µ�\, Notary Publk-State otElaida occeuaenze, zoto C11 Commisslon M GG 181673 My Comm, Expires Feb I, 7017 vended Through National Notary Assn, NOTARY I3UBLIC (name printed or typed) y�JANY Is, s 0 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue ° • t L _ Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 oF so Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a) FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (2) (a) of Section 287.133, Florida State Statutes - "A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a Bid on a Contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a Bid on a Contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public Work, may not submit Bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded to perform Work as a Contractor, supplier, Sub -Contractor, or Consultant under a Contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount Category Two of Sec. 287.017, FS for thirty six months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list". THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. 11.1, This sworn statement is submitted to Citv of Sunnv Isles Beach by 'ZreVV Scoknca<<, H9ws°� uses NIu,v,uuaiv ea,av a„u ,a,c, - for sr Cad. l-('.I� e n I•/� , P.G wttos��i5ss�dOdress is: �S CDCCkA G-UbI Q c �FL 33134 and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification number (FEIN) is 2.0 - 81 I Lqu:D If the entity had no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn 11.2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(8), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any Bid or Contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 11.3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trail court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July I 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non -jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 11.4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Para. 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means: a.) predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or b.) Any entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" Includes those officers, directors, executors, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or Income among persons when not for fair oEc�.aeeaze, 2.010 market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prime facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime In Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 11.5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Para. 257.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding Contract and which Bids or applies to Bid on Contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "persons" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of any entity. 11.6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.) JG Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of it's officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or ane or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 11 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of Its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy of the final order.) I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIEb IN PARAGRAPH 11.1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED, I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 267.017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY, CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. By. (Si!nature) (Printed Name) M r .^�.ri (Title) Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28 day of :Ai )CYon C4 20_L, by (AFS (RY 9NNiDiufla Notary Public- Stateof Ida 4�' q Commission M GG 181673 Signature; 'x?n, rpHo MyComh National Feb L2071 �l _ - I . '1 ,• , 1_.�,,._. 7,(s r BonJed through National Nouty�ssn, L/Y Personally Known _� OR Produced Identification yJNNY Is, s °y @n EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION E6Lew °� City of Sunny Isles Beach su ^Nes' 10070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33100 Telephone: (305) 947-0000 Fax: (305) 949-3113 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT The contractors and all subcontractors hereby agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national region, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief. Signed: < �� 7� Title: tic _SP r Firm: Wc1» .Scr t s JZ>(0 a., P. C Address: 252.5 Pbr'\ z-CIQ lL tE`Yl Rlud ,A) k+e mn Cosa( Cmtbw R 331L �ECEI.IBEft 20, 2010 0014 Isr s n CONFLICT OF INTEREST City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue nscPs Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 of Suit Nc a Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The award of any contract hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida State Statutes. Proposers must disclose with their Bids, the name of any officer, director, partner, associate or agent who is also an officer or employee of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or its agencies. STATE OF FL RIDA COUNTYOFWkryl qeLLCJn n BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared ,DiF �'� *Cc (*A K< ` 4Q'%ho was duly sworn, deposes, and states: 18.1. 1 am the of V 1 r y> Se L, { . N i ({with a local office in "Kill a . lr. and principal office in 1ro�.► (,.trs 18.2. The above named entity Is submitting a Bid for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Bid No. 02' 0 described as: Landscape Maintenance Services. The Affiant has made diligent inquiry and provides the information contained in this Affidavit based upon his own knowledge, 18.3 The Affiant states that only one submittal for the 18.4 Neither the Aifiant nor the above named entity has directly or indirectly entered Into any agreement, part above Bid is being submitted and that the above named entity has no financial interest in other entities submitting Bida for the same project. icipated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraints of free competitive pricing In connection wlihthe entity's submittal for the above Bid. This statement restricts the discussion of pricing data until the completion of negotiations if necessary and execution of the Contract for this project. 18.5 Neither the entity nor its affiliates, nor any one associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise ineligible from participation in contract letting by any local, State, or Federal Agency. 18.6 Neither the entity, nor its affiliates, nor any one associated with them have any potential conflict of interest due to any other clients, contracts, or property Interests for this project. 18.71 certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management is presently applying for any employee position or actively seeking an elected position with the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.8 I certify that no member of the entity's ownership or management, or staff has a vested interest in any aspect of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 18.9 In the event that a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, I, on behalf of the above named entity, will immediately notify the City of Sunny Isles Beach. this 2 Q day of 2019. Print Swyrn to and subscribed before me this � day of °1"� i�iJr l..l , 2019. Personally Known OR 0 Produced Identification Type of Identification NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA iii'rire.�..• AMY LYNN WITKOWSKI ,, ' �:•; Nulary Puhll-Slue afFlarida z �, j�J 't;; s 1B 1673 YCOMM,siunNGG *?„(nl?.I My Cam Expires Feb I, 2622 ""'"` 1iaul vt through National NutaryAssn. aECEa13ER28,2016 STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF iit.tm 9RLLCfr) ANTI -KICKBACK City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-0606 Fax: (305) 949-3113 ANTI -KICKBACK AFFIDAVIT I, the undersigned, hereby duly sworn and deposed say that no portion of this sum herein Bid will be paid to any employees of the City of Sunny Isles Beach or Its elected officials as a commission, kickback, reward or gift, directly or indirectly by me or any member of my firm or by an officer of the corporation. By: Title: l� e—fin / The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2-� day of [2,lJojY , 20�, by SveeYr SCkine•cle/- [name of person], as Me11r1,,Le ' [type of authority], for W&2S e.roic. 4-laltnn'r. Cola V sCyrr,n.-, [name of strument was executed]. +_ti., AMY LYNN WITKOWSKI 'slur,, Notary Public - State of Florida a; it 'F Commission it GG 181673 •'.:y My Comm. Expires Feb 1,2022 AFFIX NOTARY STAMP HERE: "'''''Hnndedmrn9gb National Nou9yAssn. Personally Known X Type of Identification Produced OfCEMaEft26, 2010 Notary Public -- State of Florida Print or T pe Commissioned Name OR Produced Identification SOMPO Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company INTERNATIONAL Wilmington, DE PREMIER LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY DECLARATIONS NOTICE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This is a claims -made and reported Policy. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Policy covers only Claims first made against the Insured during the Policy Period. Please read the Policy carefully. The Limits of Liability available to pay insured Damages shall be reduced by amounts incurred for Claim Expenses, unless the Policy is otherwise endorsed. Amounts incurred for Claim Expenses and Damages shall also be applied against the self-insured retention, unless the Policy is otherwise endorsed. Terms that appear in bold face type, other than the caption titles, have special meaning. Please refer to Section II. Definitlons. THIS INSURANCE IS ISSUED PURSUANTTO THE FLORIDA SURPLUS LINES LAW. PERSONS INSURED BY SURPLUS LINES CARRIERS DO NOT HAVE THE PROTECTION OF THE FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ACT TO THE EXTENT OF ANY RIGHT OF RECOVERY FOR THE OBLIGATION OF AN INSOLVENT UNLICENSED INSURER. SURPLUS LINES INSURERS' POLICY RATES AND FORMS ARE NOT APPROVED BY ANY FLORIDA REGULATORY AGENCY. POLICY NUMBER: LPL10003941605 PRIOR POLICY NUMBER: LPL10003941604 Item 1. Producer: Gemini Risk Partners, LLC Address: 39572 Woodward Ave Ste. 201 Bloomfield Hills, M148304 Item 2. Named Insured: Weiss Serota Helfman Cole &Bierman, P.L. Address: 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard., Ste. 700 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Pollry Issuance Date: May 29, 2018 Policy Issuance Office: New York, NY Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company LPL 0013 0815 Predecessor Firm(s) Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.A. Weiss, Serota & Helfman, P.A. Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza & Guedes, P.A. Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Guedes Cole & Boniske, P.A. Weiss Serota Heitman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.A. Item 3, P0 Period: From: April 24, 2018 To: April 24, 2019 (12:01 AM Standard Time on both dates at the address of the Named Insured.) tem 4. Limits of Liability: (Including Claim Expenses) (A) Each Claim: $ 3,000,000 (B) Maximum Total Policy Period $ 3,000,000 Aggregate: Item 5. Item 6. Item 7. tem 8. Item 9. Item 10. Item 11. Self -Insured Retention: Premium: Minimum Earned Premium: Prior and Pending Litigation Date: Retroactive Date: $ 75,000 Each Claim $ 155,659 $ 38,915 04/24/2013 None Forms and Endorsements Applicable to Coverage at Inception of Policy: See attached Forms and Endorsements Schedule, Form Number: IL 0101 Address Notice of Claims or Potential Claims To: E -Mail Insuranceclaims@compo-intl.com Mail Endurance U.S. Insurance—Claims Attention: Claims Department 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 Submission of Notice of Claims by email is preferred. Disciplinary Proceeding Coverage: (A) Each Disciplinary Proceeding: (B) Policy Period Aggregate: Policy Issuance Date: May 29, 2018 Policy Issuance Office: New York, NY Page 2 $ 25,000 $ 50,000 Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company LPL 0013 0815 Item 12. Choice of Law and This insurance shall be governed by and construed in Jurisdiction: accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U,S.A., and each party agrees to submit to the exclusive Jurisdiction of any competent court within the United States of America. These Declarations, the completed and signed Application, and this Policy with Endorsements shall constitute the contract between the Insured and the Insurer. The Insurer hereby causes this Policy to be signed on the Declarations page by a duly authorized representative of the Insurer. NOTE: SEE ENCLOSED NOTICE FOR "SURPLUS LINES NOTIFICATION" (k/Nmr Authorized Representative Policy Issuance Date: May 29, 2018 Policy Issuance Office: New York, NY �J Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company LPL 0013 0815 ®LD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Declarations Excess Professional Liability Policy This is a claims made and reported policy with defense costs included in the limit of liability. Please read the entire policy carefully. Policy Number: ORPRO 40688 Item 1, Named Insured and Principal Address: Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 700 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Previous Number: ORPRO 39402 Item 2. Policy Period: From: April 24, 2018 To: April 24, 2019 Republic Professional 12:01 a.m. local time at the principal address stated abgve. Item 3. Limit of Liability: $3,000,000 each claim and aggregate for the Policy Period in excess of the total Underlying Limit(s). Item 4. Schedule 9" A I 1 g Policies: (a) Primary Policy(ies): Insurer: Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company Policy Number: LPL10003941605 Policy Period: April 24, 2018 to April 24, 2019 Limit of Liability: $3,000,000 Each Claim/Aggregate Deductible: $75,000 (See Policy for details) Item 5. Premium: $60,000 All notices required to The following forms and endorsements are attached to and made a part be given to the Company under this policy shall be addressed to the Company c!o Old Republic Professional Liability, Inc., 191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606-1905 of this Policy at Policy issuance: Policy Jacket; DRUG -61 (09/2004); Endorsements #1 - E4066-2FL (06/2006); #2 - E4066-3FL (08/2006); #3 E40664FL (0612006); #4 - E4066 -51`L (11/2017); #5 - E4004 (09/2004); #6 - E4068 (11/2013); #7 - E4074 (07/2016); #8 - E5000 (09/2004) and Application dated March 1, 2018 and Warranty Letter dated May 81 2018, DATE: June 1, 2018 DRUG -61D (07/2016) Page 1 AuthorV4d Representative