HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-2924RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AWARDING REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS NO. 19-02-01 FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
TO NABORS GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A.; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2019, via Resolution No. 2019-2923, the City Commission
of the City of Sunny Isles Beach "(City") eliminated the City's in-house legal services and issued
Request for Proposals No. 19-02-01 ("RFP") for Professional Legal Services ("Services"); and
WHEREAS, the City received a response from each of the following four (4) firms:
• Nabors Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.;
• GrayRobinson Attorneys at Law
• Greenspoon Marder LLP
• Weiss Scrota Helfman Cole & Bierman; and
WHEREAS, during a Special City Commission Meeting on March 20, 2019, the City
Commission interviewed the four (4) submitting firms; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to award the RFP to Nabor Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A. to provide the City with Professional Legal Services, pursuant to the terms,
conditions, and pricing set forth in the RFP specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Award of Request for Proposal. The City Commission hereby awards Request for
Proposal No. 19-02-01 to Nabor Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. to provide the City with Professional
Legal Services, pursuant to the terms, conditions, and pricing set forth in the RFP specifications.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is authorized to do all things
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20t1' day of March 2019.
George H. Veholl, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
Vote:
Mayor Scholl
Vice Mayor Svechin
Commissioner Goldman -Autkr
Commissioner Lama
Commissioner Viscarra
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March 27, 2019
Christopher J. R.usso
City Manager
City of Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny isles Beach Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Ft. 33 160
Re- Professional Legal Services - City Attorney
Dear Mr. Russo:
This correspondence shall serve as conlinruation that Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (the
1 irm") is pleased to provide legal representation to the City of Sunny Isles Beach {the "City") as
set forth in our response to R.FP 19-02-01 for Professional Legal Services.
We propose an annual retainer in the amount of $120.000, which would be payable in
twelve equal monthly installments. This retainer would cover all general representation of the City.
The scope of general representation provided would include the representation of the City
Commission at all meetings and workshops. the provision of legal advice and guidance to the
:Mayor, the City Commission. the City Manager and City staff, and preparation of ordinances.
resolutions and opinions. The only exception from this retainer would be for the following:
A. Litigation in any State or Federal court. representation of the City before the
Division of Adurrinistrative hearings, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Florida
Commission on Human Relations, Unemployment Compensation Commission, or other
State; Federal or local administrative proceeding, would be compensated on an hourly basis
at the following rates:
Partners
Associates
Clerks/Paralegals
$225.00 per hour
$170.00 per hour
$ 65.00 per hour
TB. Special Projects or activities which would require more than ten (10)
hours of attorney time would be charged at the above hourly rates. Prior to commencipig
such Project, the Firm would notify the City that the Special Project would exceed ten
(10) hours and receive prior authorization. This would include matters which because of
the nature of the Special Project, an extraordinary amount of effort would be required.
An example of these types of Special Projects would be the substantial revision of the
Purchasing Manual or Comprehensive Plan.
C. Development and implementation of Revenue Programs, such as a special
assessment, impact fee or other horn rule revenue sources which would be negotiated on
a project -by -project basis.
D. Municipal bond or bank financing, which would be negotiated on a
transaction -by -transaction basis.
The Firm will not charge the City for travel time or travel -related costs to the City. The
Firm will be reimbursed for actual costs incurred on travel to locations outside the City, in
conformity with Chapter 112, Florida Statutes.The Firm will also be reimbursed for actual costs
incurred in the provision of legal services including, but not limited to, filing fees, depositions.
court reporter fees, witness fees, and other court related expenses, on-line research expenses,
overnight delivery charges, copy and fax costs, long distance telephone costs, and other
charges incurred in providing services to the City.
The effective date .for services under this Agreement shall be. April 1, 2019. phis
Agreement :may be terminated by either party upon sixty (60) days written notice.
We appreciate your consideration of our Firm for representation in this matter. Should
any additional information be required, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise, 1 request that
you sign and return a copy of this Agreement at your convenience.
Sip cerely,�
1
Edward A. Dion
ACCEPJYkNCE .BY THE CITY
OF'SUNNY UNNY ISLES BEACH:
qsto er J. Russo
City Manager