09/18/2002
Hugh J. Morgan
James T. Hendrick
Karen K. Cabanas
Jedde V. Regante
Robert Cintron, Jr.
LAW OFFICES
MORGAN & HENDRICK
317 WHITEHEAD STREET, KEY WEST, FLORIDA
TELEPHONE 305.296.5676
FACSIMILE 305.296.4331
W. Curry Harris
(1907 -1988)
Hilary U. Albury
(1920-1999 )
August 26, 2002
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County
Key West, Florida
RE: Land Use - Growth Management Representation - Letter of Engagement
Dear Mayor and Commissioners:
The law firm of Morgan & Hendrick ("Law Firm") and the Board of County Commissioners
hereby agree to renew for an additional term of one year the Letter of Engagement initially entered into
between the parties dated December 8, 1992. All terms and conditions shall be as set forth in the
December 8, 1992 engagement letter except that the cap on total fees for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2003, shall be set at $350,000.00 per annum, subject to the budget for that fiscal year,
allocating sufficient funds.
Beginning October 1,2002, attorney's fees shall be billed at $225.00 per hour, law clerk fees at
$150.00 per hour (must have law degree), and paralegal fees at $75.00 per hour.
The County also agrees to reimburse the Law Firm for all costs that are incurred in the course of
representation. Normal costs include expert witness fees, copying charges, long distance telephone
calls, travel and lodging expenses, mailing charges, fax charges, mileage, research charges, court
reporters and other out-of-pocket expenses. Further, the County will reimburse the Law Firm for the
acquisition of legal informational materials specifically related to the legal representation of the County,
including the cost of seminar fees, travel and lodging not to exceed $2,500 per year. A statement
showing the amount of fees and expenses will be forwarded monthly. Each statement is payable upon
receipt.
The Law Firm will not bill for any services performed by James T. Hendrick while he serves as
County Attorney.
We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to represent Monroe County and look forward to
continuing a pleasant and successful relationship.
Karen K. Cabanas
For the Law Firm of Morgan & Hendrick
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1117, KEY WEST FL 33041
E-MAIL: KCabanas@morganandhendrick.com
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