Item Coversheet
Town of Miami Lakes
Memorandum
To:Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From:Raul Gastesi, Town Attorney
Subject:Attorney's Reports
Date:10/2/2018
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. This report will highlight the active files, and a report of expenses incurred to date.

Background:

MICHAEL PIZZI JR. v. TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES
(Criminal Matter)

Additional fees have been incurred for the month of August and September in the amount of $15,570.00 dollars. Additional funds nay be needed as the appeal process remains ongoing.

Manager Selection Committee:The Committee completed its work and recommendation to the Council.

Rody Blanco and Jenny Del Pino (Sober Home Matter):Update on litigation.

GENERAL LITIGATION:

The following are current miscellaneous matters. There are several routine foreclosures currently being handled, however there are no significant expenditure to report. There are three general matters that are current, and remain from the previous month which include: that some of which include:

JUAN VALIENTE v. TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES:

Additional costs are likely. Litigation has progressed.

LEMKE v. TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES:

There has been no activity. Matter is undergoing settlement negotiations. There may be some expenditure as matter is wound up.