Item Coversheet
Town of Miami Lakes
Memorandum
To:Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From:Raul Gastesi, Town Attorney
Subject:Attorney's Reports
Date:5/14/2019
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 $19,950.00 in the month of April.

(Criminal Matter)

JUAN VALIENTE V. TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES

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

NW 170/154

Conflict Resolution Process took place. The April 26, 2019, meeting was postponed for May 15, 2019.

Gus Abella vs. Town of Miami Lakes, et al.

Town was successful in obtaining an Order of Dismissal against claims brought by Mr. Abella against the Town.

NW 59th Avenue

Attorneys and staff have spent time considerable time this month on pre-eminent domain work. Unapproved Invoices have been received by attorneys and consultants in the amount of $35,000.00. 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.