2006-062 Legal Services Agreement with Rubin & Torcivia law firmRESOLUTION 2006-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LEONARD G. RUBIN, P.A., A
FLORIDA CORPORATION, AND THE LAW OFFICE OF GLEN J. TORCIVIA AND
ASSOCIATES, P.A., A FLORIDA CORPORATION ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A", WHICH
AGREEMENT PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, does hereby
approve the Agreement with Leonard G. Rubin, P.A., a Florida corporation, and the Law Office
of Glen J. Torcivia and Associates, P.A., a Florida corporation attached as Exhibit "A", which
Agreement provides legal representation to the Village ofNorth Palm Beach
Section 2. The Mayor and Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Agreement with Leonard G. Rubin, P.A., a Florida corporation, and the Law Office of Glen J.
Torcivia and Associates, P.A., a Florida corporation for and on behalf of the Village of North
Palm Beach
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF AL
(Village Seal)
A'~"I'EST:
VILLAGE CLE
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this ~?P~ day of August, 2006 by and
between the VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, 501 U.S. Highway #1, North Palm Beach,
Florida 33408, a Florida municipal corporation (hereinafter "VILLAGE") and LEONARD G.
RUBIN P.A., a Florida corporation, and the LAW OFFICE OF GLEN J. TORCIVIA AND
ASSOCIATES, P.A., a Florida corporation, 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209, West Palm
Beach, Florida 33407 (hereinafter "FIRMS").
WHEREAS, the VILLAGE has decided to utilize the service of the FIRMS to serve as
Village Attorney and to provide legal services to the VILLAGE and the FIRMS agree to serve in
such capacity.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, for good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the VILLAGE and
the FIRMS hereby agree as follows:
1. The FIRMS hereby agree to serve as Village Attorney and to provide legal
representation on all matters relating to the VILLAGE. The responsibilities and duties of the
Village Attorney are as follows:
A. To attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the Village Council and Code
Enforcement Board, and such other special meetings of the Council, Village
Boards and committees as requested by the Village Council or Village Manager;
B. To be available on call, at reasonable times, to converse with the members of the
Village Council, the Village Manager and Village Staff regarding legal matters;
C. To prepare or review all resolutions, ordinances, charter amendments, referenda,
contracts, agreements and Council agenda items, as requested (all requests shall
be directed to the FIRMS from the Village Council, individual Village council
members, Village Clerk, Village Manager, or Department Heads upon approval of
the Village Manager;
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D. To give legal opinions and interpretations as requested (all requests for legal
opinions, preparation of resolutions and ordinances and other items shall be
directed to the FIRMS from the Village Council, individual Village council
members, Village Clerk, Village Manager, or Department Heads upon approval of
the Village Manager);
E. To undertake representation of the Village in matters of general litigation at the
request of and as authorized by the Village Council;
F. To represent the Village at administrative and judicial hearings, depositions,
mediations, and settlement conferences, and such other meetings or matters as
requested by the Village Council; and
G. To recommend, coordinate and oversee the retention of outside legal counsel,
when appropriate.
2. The parties agree that the FIRMS shall be compensated at the rate of $175.00 an
hour for services rendered by attorneys of the FIRMS, and $95.00 an hour for the services of
paralegals of the FIRMS.
3. The parties agree that the VILLAGE shall reimburse the FIRMS for any
reasonable and ordinary expenses and costs incurred during the course of providing the legal
services. The expenses and costs include, but are not limited to, out-of-pocket expenses for filing
fees, recording, court reporters, photocopies, postage, research charges, long distance phone
calls, and other usual and customary expenses. In the event of unusually large costs or expenses,
the FIRMS reserve the right to require a cost deposit from the VILLAGE prior to undertaking the
expenditure of funds on the VILLAGE'S behalf.
4. The FIRMS shall submit itemized invoices for services rendered on a monthly
basis with payment to be made by the VILLAGE within thirty (30) days of submission of the
invoice.
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5. The parties agree to discuss the possibility of a monthly retainer for attendance at
regular Village Council Meetings, Code Enforcement meetings, regularly scheduled meetings of
designated Village Boards and other routine matters as agreed upon by the parties.
6. This document contains all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
shall only be subject to modification upon mutual agreement, in writing, of the parties to the
Agreement.
7. During the term of this agreement, the FIRMS agree to keep and maintain
professional liability insurance in an amount of $500,000.00 each.
8. The FIRMS shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida, its members, officials, officers and employees against any claim, action, loss,
damage, injury, liability, cost and expense (including but not by way of limitation, attorney's fees
and court costs) arising out of or incidental to the performance of contract or work performed
thereunder.
9. Either the VILLAGE or the FIRMS may terminate this agreement after providing
thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party.
LEONARD G. RUBIN, P.A.
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By: Leonard G. Rubin
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Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
LAW OFFICE OF GLEN J.
TORCIVIA AND ASSOCIATES, P.A.
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By: Gl . Torcivia
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Leonard G. Rubin, P.A.
and
The Law Office Of
Glen J. Torcivia and Associates, P.A.
Northpoint Corporate Center
701 Northpoint Parkway
Suite 209
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1950
Glen J. Torcivia
Lara Donlon
Christy Goddeau
Kim Acuna
Telephone: (561) 686-8700
Facsimile: (561) 686-8764
F..mail: ~len~torcivialaw.conx
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Village of North Palm Beach
SOI U.S. Highway # 1
North Palm Beach, FL 33408-4906
August 25, 2006
Re: Agreement for Legal Services
Dear Ms. Teal:
Leonard G. Rubin
Telephone: (561) 721-1683
Facsimile: (561) 686-8764
Email: lArubinCa)beT Isouth. net
Enclosed please find two original executed Agreements in regards to the above matter.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office.
Sincerely,
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EN J. TORCIVIA
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Enclosures