Item Coversheet
Town of Miami Lakes
Memorandum
To:Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From:Raul Gastesi, Town Attorney
Subject:Attorney's Reports
Date:6/4/2019
Recommendation:

There are currently several matters being litigated by the Town of Miami Lakes. Some of these matters are being referred to our insurance carrier to mitigate the Town's legal expense.

Background:

Michael Pizzi JR. v.Town of Miami Lakes

While the appeal process is ongoing, there has been approximately $1,750.00 in the month of May.

(Criminal Matter)

Juan Valiente v. Miami Lakes

Matter continues to be litigated. Costs and expenses are likely.

NW 59th Avenue

Attorneys and staff continue to spend considerable time on this matter. Additional and unapproved invoices have been received by attorneys and consultants in the amount of $30,000.00. Moneys for this legal action has been budgeted in the land acquisition portion of the N.W. 59th Avenue Project. 2.3 million for theN.W. 59th Avenue Project is budgeted for F.Y. 2018-2019.

In the past week we have had conference calls with FDOT and with Miami-Dade Aviation that have led to significant progress in the purchase of rights to build and construct road. We are moving on the procurement of design services for the road and will be back before the Council in the coming months to finalize the awarding of design for the road and bridge.