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93-20952 Reso . ;. -f RESOLUTION NO. 93-20952 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE RETENTION OF THE LAW FIRMS OF GREENBERG, TRAURIG, HOFFMAN, LIPOFF, ROSEN & QUENTEL, P.A. AND KUBICKI DRAPER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES AS CO-BOND COUNSEL TO THE MIAMI. BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000. WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency (the "Agency") , a public body created by the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the "City") pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, as amended (the "Act") , intends to issue Tax Increment Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $25, 000,000J(the "Bonds") in accordance with the provisions of the Act and a resolution to be adopted by the Agency; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 1993, at a special meeting of the City Commission and the Agency, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution No. 93-20951 , approving the issuance of the bonds after having had the benefit of a public hearing for the purpose of giving interested persons an opportunity to express their views on the proposed issuance and the project to be financed with the proceeds thereof, in accordance with Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") ; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Agency to be provided legal services in connection with the above referenced bond issue, and, the Agency wishes to retain the law firms of Greenberg, Traurig, i Hoffman, Lipoff, Rosen & Quentel, P.A. , and Kubicki Draper, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the attached letters, dated October 28, 1993, and attached hereto and made a 'part hereof as Exhibits "A" & "B", respectively; and WHEREAS, copies of the letters attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B" have been forwarded to and reviewed and approved by the Office of the City Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION that the Mayor and City Commission hereby ratifying the retention of the law firms of Greenberg, Taurig, Hoffman, Lipoff, 1 Rosen & Quentel, P.A. and Kubicki Draper, for the purpose of providing legal services as co-bond counsel to the Miami Beach 1 s. Redevelopment Agency in connection with the issuance of Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,000, 000. PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of Novembe , 1993 . YOR ATTE''SJJT: i1/4-0,A A E Brd\A -- CITY CLERK FORM APP: .VED t LEI c:\wp51\jdreiter.res j'T. iR-; // /J Date i ji 4 2 6REENBEA6• T T u ■ [ 1 • T I. q • TRRURIS • Luis REITER October 28, 1993 _ " _ co 305.579.0563 .J r-^ Laurence Feingold, Esq. =_ ; General Counsel b Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency v1n c/o City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive o Miami Beath, Florida 33139 rT Re: $25, 000, 000 Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 1993 Dear Mr. Feingold: This letter sets forth our proposal to provide legal services as co-bond counsel to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency in connection with the above issue, upon the following terms and conditions: THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement as co-bond counsel is for the purpose of repre- senting the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency in connection with the above-referenced bond issue. SCOPE OP SERVICES Our services will include, but not be limited to, the follow- ing: A. Advising as to compliance of the transactions with appli- cable law and pending or proposed revisions in the law, including the Internal Revenue Code and U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. B. Advising as to procedures, required approvals and fil- ings, schedule of events for timely issuance, potential cost-saving techniques and other legal matters relative to issuance of the bonds. C. Attendance and participation in conferences of Agency and • City of Miami Beach officials, representatives of the City's Finance Director's office, the General Counsel and his staff and GREENBERG.TRAURIG.HOFFMAN.LIPOFF.ROSEN&QUENTEL.P.A. 1221 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI.FLORIDA 33131 305.579.0500 FAX 305.579.0717 MIAMI FORT LAUDERDALE WEST PALM BEACH JACKSONVILLE TALLAHASSEE EXHIBIT "A" • • • Laurence Feingold, Esq. City of Miami Beach October 28, 1993 Page 2 representatives of the selected underwriters, all as and when requested. D. Preparing resolutions or ordinances, and any amendments thereto in order to authorize the issuance and sale of the bonds. E. ...Preparing any toindentures, agreements or other nd review ots f necessary, related or incidental the financing, documents and instruments prepared by others related to the financ- ing. F. Assisting in the preparation of the preliminary official statement and the official statement and preparation of the award resolution, any amendments thereto for the sale of the bonds, and reviewing of the bond purchase agreement, including participation in any modifications thereto as necessary. G. Assisting in preparing, obtaining, delivering and collat- ing all closing papers and documents necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds, including but not limited to certified copies (where appropriate) of all minutes, records of proceedings, ordinances, resolutions and final judgments, certificates such as officers, seal, incumbency, signature, arbitrage certificate and other instruments; and verifications, consents and opinions from accountants, engineers, special consultants and attorneys, where applicable. H. Supervision of the printing and delivery of the bonds, if applicable. I. Issuing of bond counsel opinions, in the customary manner, as to the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds, as well as the issuing of any other customary opinions normally delivered by bond counsel at closing. PEEK AND EXPENSES It is recognized and agreed that a fair and reasonable fee to us, as co-bond counsel, for completing this financing shall be $40,000 assuming a fixed rate bond issue. In addition, to fees, co-bond counsel will be entitled to reimbursement of certain out- of-pocket expenses, including travel between Miami and New York (if applicable) , attendant meals and lodging while out of Dade County, GREENBERG TRAURIG • Laurence Feingold, Esq.,, City of Miami Beach October 28, 1993 Page 3 long-distance telephone, air express charges, and charges for special deliveries; such expenses not to exceed $8,000. We understand and agree that co-bond counsel's fees will be paid to us only if and when the above-referenced bonds are issued. If the foregoing arrangements meet with your approval, please ' so indicate by countersigning the enclosed letter where indicated and returning an executed copy to us for our records. As always, we look forward to working with you. Sinc ely, • • - 1 Luis Reiter The foregoing arrangements are approved. MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: LAURENCE FEINGOLD, GENERAL COUNSEL Date: cc: Mr. Robert Nachlinger, Finance Director S IYoa%IwunUlnI�o GREENBERG TRAURIG KUBICKI DRAPER ATTORNEYS SU.TC I100.UNITED NATIONAL TOWER PENTHOUSE, CITY NATIONAL BANK BUILDING SUITE moo ONE EAST•wOwARO•OUIE�wRO 16411 PALM BEACH LAKES SOUI.CVARD 25 WEST rLAGLER STREET k FORE ELAST RO WA O O ULR 33301 WEST PALM REACH.rLORIoA 33401 MIAMI. FLORIDA 33130-1712 3OS.7.0 OOII 407.6.40.0303 305' .374.1212 FAX 7611.05141.001 FAX 640•0324 FAX 374.764a JAMES T.ARMSTRONG DANIEL DRAPER.JR. ELWOOD T. LIPPINCOTT,JR. JANE C. RANKIN CHARLES H.WATKINS WILLIAM J. BOSCH DONALO J. FANN MANUEL A. MESA COLLEEN RICCI ROSENBLUM HAROLD WEST ROBERT F. BOUCHARO ANGELA C. FLOWERS DENNIS J• MURPHY MICHAEL J. ROTUNDO MEG A.WITTMER J. BOWEL, BROWN BETSY E.GALLAGHER PETER N. MURPHY STEPHEN W.SCHWCO JOHN W.WYLIE ROGER?•. BROWN. III VIRGINIA CASLEY JOHNSON CHARLES MUSTELL CAROL A. SCOTT ANDREA NATALE JOSEPH J.KALBAC.JR. HUBERT MScMILLAI NL.[Y M CHAEL S.$MITHN J. FRANK BRAOLETeREY L. T(ID26• !�fi0) ROBERT J.COUSINS DAVID L. KAPLAN ROLANDO A. OIAS DAVID KNIGHT KENNETH M.OLIVER PETER J.VAN DYKE GARY S. DICKSTCIN GEORGIE F. KNOII DAVID S. PAKULA MARTIN VAN HAASTERCN SUZANNE A. OOCF.ERTY GENE KUBICRI ANTHONY L. PIETROFESA BECKY L.WATFORD • October 28, 1993 w -t u� i J Laurence Feingold, Esquire General Counsel Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency • f do City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive CI Miami Beach, Florida 33139 r•= Re: $25,000,000 Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 1993 Dear Feingold: This letter sets forth our proposal to provide legal services as co-bond counsel to the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency in connection with the above issue, upon the following terms and conditions: THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement as co-bond counsel is for the purpose of representing the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency in connection with the above-referenced bond issue. SCOPE OF SERVICES Our services will include, but not be limited to, the following: a. Advising as to compliance of the transactions with applicable law and pending or proposed revisions in the law, including the Internal Revenue Code and U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. EXHIBIT "B" Laurence Feingold, Esquire General Counsel Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency October 28, 1993 Page -2- b. Advising as to procedures, required approvals and filings, schedule of events for timely issuance, potential cost-saving techniques and other legal matters relative to issuance of the bonds. c. Attendance and participation in conferences of Agency and City of Miami Beach officials, representatives of the City's Finance Director's office, the General Counsel and his staff and representatives of the selected underwriters, all as and when requested. d. Preparing resolutions or ordinances, and any amendments thereto in order to authorize the issuance and sale of the bonds. e. Preparing any indentures, agreements or other documents necessary, related or incidental to the financing, and review of documents and instruments prepared by others related to the financing. f. Assisting in the preparation of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement and preparation of the award resolution, any amendments thereto for the sale of the bonds, and reviewing of the bond purchase agreement, including participation in any modifications thereto as necessary. g. Assisting in preparing, obtaining, delivering and collating all closing papers and documents necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the bonds, including but not limited to certified copies(where appropriate)of all minutes, records of proceedings,ordinances, resolutions and final judgments, certificates such as officers, seal, incumbency, signature, arbitrage certificate and other instruments; and verifications, consents and opinions from accountants, engineers, special consultants and attorneys, where applicable. h. Supervision of the printing and delivery of the bonds, if applicable. i. Issuing of bond counsel opinions, in the customary manner, as to the exclusion from gross income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the bonds, as well as the issuing of any other customary opinions normally delivered by bond counsel at closing. FEES AND EXPENSES It is recognized and agreed that a fair and reasonable fee to us, as co-bond counsel, for completing this financing shall be$12,000 assuming a fixed rate bond issue. In addition, to fees, co-bond counsel will be entitled to reimbursement of certain out-of-pocket expenses, including KUSICKI ORAPER • 25 WEST FLAGLER STREET • MIAMI, FL 33130 • TEL. 305-374-1212 • • Laurence Feingold, Esquire General Counsel • Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency October 28, 1993 Page -3- travel between Miami and New York (if applicable), attendant meals and lodging while out of Dade County, long-distance telephone, air express charges, and charges for special deliveries; such expenses not to exceed $2,000. We understand and agree that co-bond counsel's fees will be paid to us only if and when the above-referenced bonds are issued. If the foregoing arrangements meet with your approval, please so indicate by countersigning the enclosed letter where indicated and returning an executed copy to us for our records. As always, we look forward to working with you. Sincerely, KUBICKI DRAPER DLKJyas Enclosure The foregoing arrangements are approved. MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Laurence Feingold, General Counsel Date: cc: Mr. Robert Nachlinger, Finance Director KUOIGKI ("RAPER • 23 WEST rLAGLER STREET • MIAMI. rL 33130 • TEL. 305-374-I2I2