R2023-85 Amendment to Fee Contract for Lien Foreclosure ServicesRESOLUTION NO. 2023-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING
FEE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GOREN, CHEROF, DOODY &
EZROL, P.A. FOR LIEN FORECLOSURE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE FORECLOSURE OF EXISTING LIENS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, through the adoption of Resolution No. 2020-85 on December 10, 2020, the Village
Council approved an Attorney -Client Fee Contract ("Contract") with the law firm of Goren, Cherof,
Doody & Ezrol, P.A. to perform code enforcement lien services on behalf of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village received a request from the law firm to increase the hourly rate to $250.00 per
hour, the same rate charged for labor counsel services, and the Village Council wishes to approve an
Amendment to the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council further wishes to authorize the filing of lien foreclosure actions against
certain properties within the Village, and the Village Council determines that the adoption of this
Resolution is in the best interests of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves an Amendment to the Attorney -Client Fee Contract
for lien foreclosure services with the law firm of Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A., a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein, and authorizes the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute the
Amendment on behalf of the Village.
Section 3. The Village Council hereby authorizes the foreclosure of existing liens against parcels of
real property located at 713 Westwind Drive and 1000 U.S. Highway One.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSL9,Q ADOPTED THIS 28"" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2023.
VILLAGE
� VICE MAYOR
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AMENDMENT TO
ATTORNEY- CLIENT FEE CONTRACT
This document (“Amendment”) is an amendment to the Attorney-Client Fee Contract (“Contract”)
between Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A. (“Law Firm”) and the Village of North Palm Beach
Client”).
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2020, the Law Firm and Client executed the Contract whereby the
Law Firm agreed to provide legal services to Client relating to code enforcement lien foreclosures;
and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend Contract to provide for an increase in the hourly rate.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in the Contract, as amended,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by both parties, the Law Firm and Client
agree as follows:
1. Section 4, “Professional Fees,” is hereby amended to increase the billing rate for the Law
Firm’s attorneys providing legal services to the Village to $250.00 per hour or fraction thereof.
Additionally, Michael D. Cirullo, Jr. will be the responsible attorney for this matter.
2. A new Section 14 is hereby added to read as follows:
14. E-VERIFY. Pursuant to Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, effective January 1,
2021, Contractors, Law Firm shall register with and use the E-verify system in order to
verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. Law Firm shall register
for and utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the
employment eligibility of:
14.1 All persons employed by Law Firm to perform employment duties within Florida
during the term of the contract; and
14.2 All persons (including subconsultants/subcontractors) assigned by Law Firm to
perform work pursuant to the contract with the Village. Law Firm acknowledges and agrees
that registration and use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System
during the term of the Contract is a condition of the Contract with the Village; and
14.3 Law Firm shall comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Fla. Stat.,
Employment Eligibility," as amended from time to time. This includes, but is not limited
to registration and utilization of the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status
of all newly hired employees. Law Firm shall also require all subcontractors to provide an
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affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract
with, an unauthorized alien. Law Firm shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the
duration of the contract. Failure to comply will lead to termination of this Contract, or if a
subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated
immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit
Court no later than twenty (20) calendar days after the date of termination. Termination of
this Contract under this Section is not a breach of contract and may not be considered as
such.
3. All other provisions of the Contract, to the extent not expressly modified herein, shall remain
in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment shall take effect upon execution by both parties.
GOREN, CHEROF, DOODY & EZROL, P.A.
Date: ___________________ By:___________________________
Shareholder
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Date:_____________________ BY:
David Norris, Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
Approved as to form and Legal
Sufficiency:
Village Attorney
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Susan Bickel, Vice Mayor on behalf of9/28/2023