PAL-MAR
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

Regular Board Meeting September 7, 2023
9:30 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

www.palmarwcd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Martin County Commission Chambers’ Administrative Center 2401 SE Monterey Road
Stuart, Florida 34996
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
September 7, 2023
9:30 a.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication.	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to Agenda
Approval of Minutes
July 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 4
Old Business
Update on Conversation with FDOT & SFWMD Regarding Flooding Caused by
Beeline Highway Project…	Page 10
Update on Hourly Rate for Inspector/1099 Maintenance Supervisor…	Page 12
New Business
Discussion Regarding New District Attorney…	Page 15
Consider Televising District Board Meetings…	Page 40
Discussion Regarding Reviewing District Website
Update on Mr. Higgins Inspection of Potentially Blocked Culverts with Possible Ties to Flooding / Pine Tree Killing
Discussion on Potential Extensive Survey of District Easements and Right-of-Ways
Status Report
Legal – Status Report
Engineer – Status Report
District Manager Report
Field Maintenance Report
Administrative Matters
Financial Report…	Page 42
Consider Invoices…	Page 43
Landowner Items
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

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PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
NOTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors of the Pal Mar Water Control District will hold Regular Meetings at 9:30 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers,	Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Flori­ da 34996, (**unless otherwise noted**) on the following dates:
October 6, 2022
November 3, 2022
December 1, 2022
January 5, 2023
February 2, 2023
March 2, 2023
April 6, 2023
May 4, 2023
**June 1, 2023**
August 3, 2023
September 7, 2023
**The June 1, 2023, Regular Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Cham­ bers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996 and will also include the Land­ owners' Meeting.**

The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any all business coming before the Board. Copies of the Agenda for any of the meetings may be ob­ tained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager at (561) 630-
4922 and/or toll free 1-877-
737-4922.

From time to time one or more Supervisors may partici­ pate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting loca­ tion so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the dis­ cussions taking place. Meet­ ings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
If any person decides to ap­ peal any decision made with respect to any matter consid­ ered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such per­ son may need to insure that a verbatim record of the pro­ ceedings is made at his or her own expense and which re­ cord includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provi­ sions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person re­ quiring special accommoda­ tions or an interpreter to par­ ticipate at any of these meet­ ings should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-
4922 and/or  toll-free  1-877-
737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.

Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without ad­ vertised notice.

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
www.palmarwcd.org PUBLISH:09/023/22 TCN 5420608

CALL TO ORDER

District Manager Michael McElligott called the July 13, 2023, Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District to order at 9:37 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

District Manager Michael McElligott offered Proof of Publication which showed that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in The Palm Beach Post and in The Stuart News on 6/21/2023 & 6/28/2023, as legally required.

SEAT NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The newly elected Supervisor Kevin Cutting was seated.

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE

Ms. Viator administered the oath of office to newly elected Board Member, Kevin Cutting

ESTABLISH QUORUM

A quorum was established with the following attendees:

Commissioner Maria Marino	Present	
Commissioner Harold Jenkins	Present	
George Stokus	Present	
Kevin Cutting	Present	
Lewis Lolmaugh	Present	

Also, in attendance were staff members:

District Manager Michael McElligott	Special District Services, Inc	
General Counsel Mary Viator	Caldwell & Pacetti, P.A.	
District Engineer Bob Higgins	Higgins Engineering	
Betsy Burden	Caldwell & Pacetti, P.A.	

Also, in attendance were several landowners and members of the public.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Commissioner Heard made a motion to keep the current slate of officers the same and adding Mr. Cutting as an Assistant Secretary, with a second by Mr. Stokus. The motion carried 5-0.

The resulting slate of officers is:

Chair:	Commissioner Marino
Vice Chair:	Mr. Stokus
Assistant Secretary:	Commissioner Heard
Mr. Lolmaugh Mr. Cutting
Treasurer and Secretary:	Mr. McElligott

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

June 1, 2023, Regular Board Meeting

It was pointed out that there was a note that Commissioner Marino left on page 5 after item 3. Mr. McElligott noted that this was mistakenly left over from a previous set of meeting minutes, and he will remove the note. There being no other changes, the June 1, 2023, Regular Board Meeting minutes were approved as amended on a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Stokus. The motion carried 5-0.

OLD BUSINESS

Update on Adding a Pipe Gate to Control Access Coming Off Beeline Highway

Mr. Higgins updated the Board that he reviewed the area in question and there is about 200-300 yards after the current gate before you hit wetlands. Mr. Lolmaugh stated that there is not a lot of activity right there and that he believes the existing chain link fence is adequate and that there is no need for a pipe gate or bollards. Mr. Higgins also noted that this is a right of way for the District. Mr. Stokus concurred with the assessment. There is no further action needed on this item at this time.

Update on Conversation with FDOT & SFWMD Regarding Flooding Caused by Beeline Highway Project

Mr. Higgins updated the Board that he met with FDOT and SFWMD, and he will provide a written report for the next meeting. He stated that after looking at issues, they have not been able to come up with a reason for the flooding. There are culverts in place and the water does move, but sometimes the direction of the water does change. There also seems to be some water movement under the train tracks. It is possible that there could be plugged culverts under Beeline Highway since the last inspection was done back in 2012. The Board directed Mr. Higgins to ask FDOT / SFWMD to do an inspection of the culverts under Beeline Highway.

Update On Hourly Rate for Inspector / 1099 Maintenance Supervisor

Mr. McElligott refreshed the Board on the prior discussion on hiring a Maintenance Supervisor to replace Lumberjack. Mr. McElligott pointed to the proposals by both Mr. Ray Spear and Corey Beaton. Mr. Lolmaugh has talked to Mr. Beaton and feels it would be good to have him do it for a year and then reevaluate. Mr. TJ Mansell from the audience spoke and stated he would also be interested in submitting a proposal. Mr. Cutting asked if this requires any kind of bid process. The answer is no, this would not meet the requirements for a formal bid. The Board directed that this item be brought back to the next meeting with the 2 current proposals and any additional proposals received.

Update on District Map

The Board has requested a map that highlights all the various items in Pal-Mar WCD, with the hope that it may be able to be posted on the website. Mr. Higgins has been working on this map with the help of Mr. Gazza. Mr. Stokus asked if this map will be in ArcMap or GIS. Mr. Higgins stated that his maps are in AutoCAD, the maps provided previously by Mr. Gazza were in GIS. Mr. Cutting asked about having functionality to be able to see all easements or levees. Mr. Higgins explained that those layered functions were part of the maps that Mr. Gazza created, not the one that Mr. Higgins has. After some discussion regarding the maps and posting to the website, the Board suggested that we have an agenda item added to the September meeting to review the current Pal-Mar WCD website to determine what items may need to be removed and/or updated, including the maps.

Update On Hired Off Duty Officers to Protect the Works of the District

Mr. McElligott refreshed the Board that at a previous meeting it was brought up that FWC and SFWMD were planning to change the access through gate 1 and that this could change the activity in Pal-Mar WCD which may require a change in the current schedule of the off-duty officers. That gate 1 closure that was scheduled to happen on July 1, did not happen. Mr. Lolmaugh asked if we knew why it did not happen. Mr. Gazza explained that he, as Be a Man Buy Land, filed for an emergency injunction to keep the gate access as is until the lawsuit against the gate access change has been resolved. The injunction

was granted by the court. Pal-Mar WCD is not a party to this lawsuit so staff will have no information or updates regarding the matter. As a result, the Board directed staff to keep the current off duty officer schedule as is until such time that there is any change in the gate access.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business.

STATUS REPORTS

Legal – Status Report

District attorney Mary Viator updated the Board on legislative session. She informed the Board of a new 4-hour annual ethics training that will be required for Board members of special districts like Pal-Mar WCD, that were not previously required. The requirement goes into place next year, so we will updated the Board then with particulars and recommendations for satisfying the requirement. Also, for the benefit of the new Board member, she explained the requirement to file an annual Form 1 financial disclosure, and reminded the rest of the Board those Form 1’s for 2022 are due.

Engineer – Status Report

Mr. Higgins had no further updates.

District Manager Report

Mr. McElligott explained the email notification procedures to the new Board member, Mr. Cutting, and reminded the rest of the Board that there will be no August meeting since this July meeting is later in the month.

Field Maintenance Report

Mr. Lolmaugh asked Mr. Gazza if he was still doing any mowing on the south side. Mr. Gazza stated yes, there are some overgrown canal banks. Also, Mr. Gazza stated that there are some organics clogging some culverts. Mr. Higgins said those culverts being clogged and backing up those canals could be a potential contributor to the flooding that some believe was caused by the Beeline Highway expansion. Mr. Lolmaugh asked about Pal-Mar WCDs responsibility there, and Mr. Higgins suggested Pal-Mar WCD should inspect those culverts. Mr. Gazza said he can do it. Mr. Stokus asked if this should not be the responsibility of the District engineer. Mr. Stokus also asked about the status of the mowing contract. Mr. McElligott explained that at the previous meeting, the Board

decided to hold off on any new mowing contract until closer to February of 2024 as there was no need for another mowing after just having done a mowing earlier this year. As for inspections, Mr. Higgins only does inspections when requested on a as needed basis. Mr. Stokus stated that due to the importance of the inspection, he would like Mr. Higgins office to perform the inspection. Mr. Lolmaugh also added that he has been approached by a new contractor about mowing Pal-Mar WCD in the future. Mr. Lolmaugh asked about our obligation to the bidders from earlier in the year. There is no obligation as the Board did not enter into any contracts with any of those bidders and has decided to hold off on that until a future date. Mr. Lolmaugh also feels it will be better to hold off on any potential new mowing contract conversation until after the new maintenance supervisor is in place.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Financial Report

Mr. McElligott pointed out the financial report in the Board book. There was no action needed.

Consider Invoices

The invoices were approved, as presented, on a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Stokus, and the motion carried 5-0.

LANDOWNER ITEMS

Mr. Mansell stated he has not seen the culverts at the end of the canals going to Beeline Highways discussed during the meeting. He said the mowing only needs to happen around January each year. He also stated he has never seen water running in the culverts under Beeline Highway.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mr. Stokus would like to add to the next agenda a discussion on possibly televising future Pal-Mar WCD Board meetings. He said he will email a proposal to Mr. McElligott for cost.

Mr. Stokus then made a motion to terminate the district attorney contract with Caldwell & Pacetti, P.A. subject to the notice time provision in the contract. There was a second by Commissioner Heard. That motion passed 4-1 with Mr. Lolmaugh dissenting.

Mrs. Viator believes the contract has a 60-termination notice that would start today. Mr. Stokus said he would bring a proposal for a new attorney to the next meeting.

Mr. Cutting asked about the repercussions for Pal-Mar WCD regarding the Be a Man Buy Land lawsuit mentioned earlier. Pal-Mar WCD is not a party to that lawsuit, so staff does not have any information related to it.

Commissioner Marino stated that she would really like to resolve the ambiguity regarding Pal-Mar WCD easements and right a ways. Mr. Higgins said that would require an extensive, costly survey and following legal review. Currently Mr. Higgins uses his big book of easements to address specific questions when they arise. The Board consensus was that this is an important discussion, and the Board may need to go forward with the survey. The Board directed this to be an agenda item at the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, at 10:50 pm a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Stokus, with a second by Commissioner Heard. The motion carried unanimously.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

HIGGINS ENG NEERING, INC.

MEMORANDUM

TO: FROM: DATE: RE:

Pal-Mar Water Control District Board of Supervisors Robe1t W. Higgins, P.E., DistrictEngineer 'f­ August 30 2023
Beeline Highway Four-Laning - Dying Pine Tree Area

Pursuant to the Board s request, Higgins Engineering contacted both the South Florida Water Management Dishict (SFWMD) and the Florida Department of Transp011ation (FDOT) - District 4 in regard to the apparent high water levels within Pal-Mar following the construction of the two additional lanes on the Beeline Highway. There is an area no1iheast of the Beeline Highway that has a considerable amount of dying pine trees which could be a direct or indirect result of high water levels within Pal-Mar. This area is approximately 900 acres in size.

We did have a joint conference call on June 21st with SFWMD (Gary Priest and Guy Bosclair), FDOT (James Poole FDOT District 4 Drainage Engineer) and Higgins Engineering (Sam Palermo and Bob Higgins). Apparently, this same subject has been under investigation by both the SFWMD and FDOT beginning in late 2019 and into 2020.

One notable item is that there are numerous culverts (6) that are beneath the Beeline Highway and also through the adjo'ining CSX Railroad. These culverts were extended north eastward beneath the new travel lanes and were a size equal to the existing road crossing culverts. We were able to obtain a long chain of emails between these agencies including Martin County discussing the subject over an approximate one-year period. They did not arrive at a conclusion as to the cause of the dying pine trees.

An item we did find to be interesting which is as stated in the SFWMD Permit is that a berm was constructed on the northeast side of the road as well as the southwest side of the highway to contain run-off and direct it to specific detention areas before release northeastward or southwestward. The berms were not constmcted where the road crossing culverts exist. Both the FDOT and SFWMD have stated that they reviewed both the preconstruction topography for a comparison with the post construction grading plans and have determined that there was no obstruction to allow the free exchange of water beneath the highway.

We confirmed in the field that the roadway crossings do exist1 and water does have the ability to flow either way. We did not look into the pre versus post topography which has already been reviewed.

There is no doubt that something did change as the result ofthe construction of the additional two lanes on Beeline Highway. It is not known if this was a temporary condition caused by a benn during construction or if it is a permanent condition. We will be able to discuss it further at the upcoming Board meeting.

RWH/jp 08-20

cc: Gary Priest - SFWMD
James Poole - FDOT
Michael Yustin - Martin County
Mike McElligott - Pal-Mar Water Control District

The Grassroots Corporation	PROPOSAL
Certified General Contractor – cgc # 1517651

Office: 561-743-6111	Fax: 561-744-8351
6072 Eagles Nest Dr. Jupiter, FL 33458 spear@thegrassrootscorp.com
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Date: July 2, 2023	Customer: Pal-Mar Water Control District

We propose to furnish on site supervision for the Pal-Mar Water Control District. A field superintendent with a 4wd truck needed for access will be provided with knowledge of land management, construction development & improvements and water control experience. The superintendent duties will include, but not be limited to inspecting washouts and drainage issues, supervising district mowing and aquatic vegetation control contractors and inspect for any potential problems. The principal manager will oversee the superintendent and communicate any problems or concerns with the district board members as well as the subcontractors.

This proposal is based upon a minimum of one 8 hour day per week @$95.00 per hour = $760.00 per day x number of weeks per month.

Additional needs upon request:
	Superintendent - to be billed at the rate of $95.00 per hour with a 4 hour minimum per trip (1 hour travel time to and from Jupiter office and 3 hours on site)

	Principal manager –Additional needs such as attendance at board meetings, meetings with land owners, government agencies, district engineers, handling of contract procurements or the like will be billed at the rate of
$125.00 per hour

Thank you for your consideration,	Proposal accepted 	
date
	Ray Spear	
GRASSROOTS representative	customer

RE: Palmar Maintenance Supervisor Position agenda backup

I am licensed/insured and have an extensive knowledge of the works of the district. I am very familiar with the area and would be willing to provide my services for a fraction of what was quoted. Please see my attached quote.

-Hourly rate (3 hr minimum) on a case by case basis/Upon request. 65$/hr
-Weekly rate (8 hrs total, 55$/hr) 440$. Will include 1-2 visits per week.
-Monthly rate (32 hrs total) 1760$.
-Yearly rate 21,120$.

Services to include
-Inspecting the works of the district 1-2x/week for a minimum of 8 hours/week. Frequency of visits will vary depending on if there is active work within the district or during periods of high traffic.
-Monitoring contractors and work performed within the district
-Educating landowners on works of the district which are forbidden from vehicular traffic
-Monitoring landowners who are degrading works of the district and working with law enforcement to facilitate enforcement.
-Light maintenance such as the hand cleaning of culverts within the district
-Basic hand removal of tree limbs that may fall on canal banks
-Once monthly attendance and report at the PMWCD meetings.
-Direct cellular/email reporting to Palmar Engineer and/or Palmar board officials
-Pictures and videos will be available upon request at no additional charge.
-Remote video monitoring of works of the district will be available at an additional fee.

If you are interested in my services, please send me a list of requirements that I can forward to my ins agency to ensure I have proper coverage. Also, if you would, please forward this email to the board for review. I look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you Michael.
Sincerely,

Cory Beaton/Rockabee Ranch Corp 13633 83rd Ln N
West Palm Beach, Fl. 33412 561-723-0264

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Greetings,

In r8s13oose to your solicitation. for bids for the Security and Mair'rienance of the l'el Mar Water Cohtrol District, I would like lo be considered.

Previoo$ly I performed the duties ofSt.lpervfsor of Securl-ty and Maintenance-for jl>yean. urrUI the position was ellmln ted
(n 2020. During that time, I was eble to negotlata maintenance contrao'ls at very low rates which saved the District money:

During my1ime working wi1h Pal.Mar, I maintained a tt!gh level of integrity enaurtng the best Jnterest of the Disttict was
½ept.

Proposed lary an_!I service$:
$65/hour basedon ah eight hour work week •$520/week, ·$2080/monlh, $24,960/year.
Standard services will include pne to tlivo.vtslts perweel<,
Adhoc servlce9 above and beyond the standar:d visits wlll ba at the $65 l'loul'ly rate with a lhre&hour minimum on a case­
by-case basis.

CAREER HISTORY:

September 2009 - September 20.t'f
Palm IY!ar Water Control Di.strict ..Supervisor of Security and Malntonane:e
R,s·pon,ibilitles;	'
oversight of the security and malntenenc& over the works of the Ojstrict
Patrol the works of the orstrtct on a reg1.1rar basis
Inspect the roads end canals
Cleat roads of minor debris
Sollcltad most competitive bids, supervised and inspected an maintenance projects
Meet with Jarid owners to ensure they,are not Infringing on the works
Erect or repair signs In fences, where appropriate
Reporting
Report findings, If any, et the board of Supervisors meetings
Notify Fish & Wildlife Commission and/or Sherrifs office of any mega! activity w1tneS$ed on Pel Mar
property

March 2004- September 2020
BJackfln ConstrucOon -Conatf\lction Su rintenchmt
R$Sponslbilitles:
Ordered materials
Su Nlsed Suboohtractors-
Inspected for quality wo11<

TORCIVIA, DONLON, GODDEAU & RUBIN, P.A.

Glen J. Torcivia Lara Donlon
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561-686-8700 Telephone/ 561-686-8764 Facsimile www.torcivialaw.com

Jennjfer H.R. Hunecke Susan M. GatTett Elizabeth V. Lenihan* Ruth A. Holmes
Ben Saver Tanya M. Earley
Daniel B. HaITell, Of Counsel

*FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTLFIED
CITY COUNTY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY

August 25, 2023

Via E-Mail- gstokus@ma1ii11.fl.us George M. Stokus, A.A.E. Assistant County Administrator
Martin County Board of County Commissioners 2401 SE Monterey Rd.
Stuart FL, 34994

RE:	Pal-Mar Water Control Distiict General Counsel Dear Mr. Stokus:
We are pleased to submit our letter of interest in serving as the General Com1sel for the Pal-Mar Water Control District. Our Finn has been providing quality lega] representation to local governments and special distri.cts for over 34 years in Palm Beach Martin, and St. Lucie counties.

As General Counsel, our Firm would provide experienced legal advice in a timely and efficient manner in the areas of public governance, public records, sunshine law, environmental, water resources, code and zoning matters and civil litigation. We routinely provide legal advice to elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions and employees on a variety of matters, whether in public meetings or in addressing daily legal issues. We piide ourselves on establishing and
maintaining professional, effective working relationships itll: a ll: nthy'sofficials and	 employees.

We are well versed in the challenges the Pal-Mar Water Control District, Ma1iin County, Palm Beach County, the South Fl01ida Water Management District, and individual landowners have faced with respect to divergent perspectives and goals sutTounding one of the most sensitive and yet pristine enviromnental areas in the region. We have the breadth of knowledge of the history of Pal-Mar, going back  to the unrecorded  plat of the Rotunda development plan, to the

interconnectedness of the northern Everglades and the Loxahatchee River Restoration Project, to the recent litigation on non-ad-valorum assessments. With this expe1ience has come an appreciation for the magnitude of differing and sometimes competing visions for Pal-Mar. However, we clearly recognize the role of Pal-Mar as a water control district established under Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, as amended and re-enacted by Chapter 2005-307, Laws of Florida.

Background of the Firm:

In 1989, after serving five (5) years as an Assistant County Attorney for Palm Beach County, Glen
J. Torcivia established the Film as the Law Offices of Glen J. Torcivia & Associates, P.A. The Firm's initial clientele primarily involved local governments but soon expanded to include private businesses seeking a variety of services. As the Fim1 grew, it developed with two main practice areas: local government, includiI1g special districts, and employment law. In 2014, the finn re­ organized as Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau and Ansay, P.A., to recognize its new shareholders: Lara Donlon, Chiisty Goddeau and Carnlyn Ansay. Ms. Donlon and Ms. Goddeau have each been with the finn for approximately twenty years. With the addition of Ms. Ansay, the finn developed an environmental presence, which includes the representation of the Indian River Lagoon Council. After Ms. Ansay left the fnm1112018, the Fim1 was renamed Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin,
P.A. to recognize its new shareholder, Leonard Rubin. In the last year, the firm has brought on Ruth A. Holmes who is very familiar with Pal-Mar. Daniel Harrel] has also joined the Finn as "of counsel" bringing several decades of special dishict and public governance expe1ience to the Finn.

Including Mr. Torcivia, the Firm employs eleven (11) attorneys and three (3) legal assistants. The attorneys primarily representing the Finn's local govenunent clients are Christy Goddeau, Glen J. Torcivia, Len Rubin, Elizabeth Lenihan, Jennifer Hunecke, Susan Ganett, Ruth Holmes, Ben Saver and Tanya Earley. Ms. Goddeau, Mr. Rubin and Ms. Lenihan are Flmida Bar Board Certified City, County and Local Government attorneys. The attorneys who focus on representing special districts are Ms. Holmes, Ms. Garrett, Mr. Harrell, Ms. Donlon and Mr. Torcivia.

Lara Donlon leads the Firm's employment law practice. She provides advice on labor & employment law matters to all of the Finn's clients. She has been frequently presented on employment law issues to the Fl01ida Association of Special Districts. She represents several Special Districts.

The Film ctmently serves as City Attorney for a dozen cities:

City of Belle Glade
City of Greenacres
Town of Highland Beach
Town of Hypoluxo
Town of Juno Beach
City of Lake Worth Beach

Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Ru.bin, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
(561) 686-8700 - (561) 686-8764 (facsimile)

Town of Loxahatchee Groves
Village of North Palm Beach
Town of Ocean Ridge
Village of Palm Springs
Town of SewalJ's Point
Town of South Palm Beach

Approach as the Pal-Mar Attorney:

The primary attorneys who we would propose to represent Pal-Mar are Ms. Holmes, Ms. Ganett, Mr. Torcivia and Mr. Harrell, with Ms. Donlon available to assist on any employment law matters. We do not anticipate that any more than one of these attorneys would be needed at any given Board of Supervisors meetings.  As Ms. Holmes has the most experience with water control dishicts, and specifically with Pal-Mar, she would be the primaiy attorney providing advice and serving the legal needs of the Supervisors, the engineer, and Special District Services. As mentioned, Ms. Ganett, Mr. Torcivia, Ms. Donlon and Mr. Harrell have extensive experience in representing Special Distiicts. They would be available to Pal-Mar should the need ever arise. Mr. Torcivia represents several public bodies in Ma1iin County, including the Mrutin County Children Services Council, the Town of Sewall's Point, and The Early Leaming Coalition of [ndian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties. With this team of attorneys, the Finn is ready to dedicate to Pal-Mar, we believe we are distinctly qualified to hit the ground running.

While Ms. Holmes will be the lead attorney for Pal-Mar, our Firm takes a team approach to providing legal services - all our attorneys will be available to provide services to Pal-Mar. Our team approach ensures that we provide the most efficient and timely services to you.

	Compensation: We will charge Pal-Mar an hourly rate of $300.00 for services provided by our attorneys with an ammal 3% increase commencing October 1, 2024. We charge $0.25 per page for copies and the ctment postage rate. We charge one half (1/2) the hourly rate for travel and will seek reimbursement for parking costs ai1dmileage (based on the current IRS rate). We do not charge costs associated with legal research. We do not typically charge for our legal assistants to provide services; however, if they provide paralegal services we will charge $100.00 per hour.

	Specialized Legal Services: While our Firm provides legal representation in all facets oflocal government law, special district, employment law and environmental and water law, there may be occasions where we would need to seek outside cow1sel (e.g., pensions, bonds, workers' compensation and other specialty matters not generally associated with our practice areas). We will work closely with the Pal-Mar Board of Supervisors and administration in determining when outside counsel is needed or desired.

Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209, West Palm Bead1, Flo1ida 33407
(561) 686-8700 - (561) 686-8764 (facsimile)

Attorney Profiles:

The following profiles are provided as a sunmrnry of each of the attorneys who will be dedicated to Pal-Mar. Each attorney's full resume is also attached.

Glen J. Torcivia

Glen J. Torcivia was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1982 and engaged in private practice in West Palm Beach until 1984. From 1984 through 1989, Mr. Torcivia was an Assistant County Attorney for Palm Beach County. Mr. Torcivia represented the County in a wide range of areas, from A (airports) to Z (zoning) including drafting the Palm Beach County Health Care Act and the Children's Services Council Act of Flmida. Both of these special distiicts were established during a period (1986-1988) that the Legislation had established a moratmium on the creation of Special Districts. He represented the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation and represented the Cmmty before the Legislature. He successfully represented the County in many federal and state comi actions at both the trial court and appellate levels. See, e.g., McGregor v. Board of Commissioners of Palm Beach County, 674 F. Supp. 858 (S.D. Fla. 1987) (a whistleblower action filed by the County's former internal auditor); Ackindose v. Palm Beach County, 845 F.2d 931 (11th Cir. 1988) (a fair labor standard act lawsuit. filed on behalf of 33 employees of the utilities department). He won every case that went to trial, and none were settled for more than a nujsance value. He negotiated several collective bargaining agreements for the County, including working with Chief Hem1an B1ice in negotiating the first agreement for the County's newly consolidated Fire Rescue Department. He also negotiated collective bargaining agreements with the County's general employee union.

After establishing the firm, Mr. Torcivia continued to represent local governments and special districts in a wide variety of matters. His representation includes a number of municipalities, counties, school districts, special districts and constitutional officers.Mr. Torcivia is very familiar with the Sunshine Law, the Code of Ethics, the ad valorem {TRIM) process, labor and employment law, code enforcement matters, municipal liability, grants, contracts (including Interlocal Agreements), land use and zoning, utilities, public finance, infrastructure procurement (including the Competitive Consultants Negotiations Act), litigation, ordinances, State Law preemption and all facets oflocal government and special district law. He has served as Special Magistrate/Hearing Officer for several municipalities for code enforcement matters.

Since September 30, 2009, Mr. Torcivia and the firm have served as the City Attorney for the City of Lake Worth Beach, providing legal advice in the areas of administration, labor & employment law, public works, water utilities, electric utilities, special assessments, solid waste, land use, planning & zoning, historic preservation, procurement, real estate, finance, infrastructure, litigation, building, code enforcement, public records, ethics, Sunshine Law, library and recreational services. He has drafted numerous ordinances and resolutions on a wide variety of

Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A. 701 Northpoint Park-way, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
(561) 686-8700 - (561) 686-8764 (facsimile)

topics. Mr. Torcivia or Ms. Goddeau attend City Commission meetings for the City of Lake Wmih Beach and work closely with outside counsel (including Insurance Counsel) to oversee and resolve pending litigation. Mr. Torcivia and the finn have been instrumental in favorably resolving costly litigation against the City and limiting the City's continued exposure to liability and attorneys' fees. The fum reduced Lake Worth Beach's legal budget by approximately 20% during its first three years as City Attorney, while enhancing the level of legal services provided to Lake Worth Beach.

Serving as the City Attorney for the City of Belle Glade since 2003, Mr. Torcivia oversees all legal issues pe1iaining to the City. He attends City Commission meetings, workshops, and meetings of different boards of the City. He advises the City Manager and City staff on a host of issues confronting the City. He previously worked with the City's Chiefs of Police and Fire Rescue in matters pe1iaining to public safety. The City of Belle Glade has contracted, since 2008, with the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office. In 2009, the City transferred its firn rescue service to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Mr, Torcivia also represents the Planning and Building department and is involved in legal issues involving developing the City's business park, annexation, agriculture and real estate matters. He has represented the City in Tallahassee before Administrative Agencies, the Legislature and the Executive Branch.

Mr. Torcivia, along with Ms. Goddeau, were actively involved in negotiations with Palm Beach County, and the cities of Pahokee and South Bay, to f01m the Glades Utility Authority, a regional water utility system provider. The GUA consolidated services and begun making significant improvements to the aging infrastructure of the Glades water utility systems. Mr. Torcivia regularly provides advice to the City on the Sunshine Law, public records issues, the TRIM process, ethics and litigation. The City has received approximately $4,000,000 in State funds for road construction over the past few years. Mr. Torcivia and Jennifer Hunecke, draft RFP's and contracts for these (and other) infrastructure improvement projects.

Mr. Torcivia has been the Town Attorney for the Town of Sewall's Point since 2007. Sewall's Point is a residential full service community with administrative, police, public works, land use, and building/code provided in house, with fire rescue, water, waste water treatment and sanitation provided via outside contracts. As Town attorney, Mr. Torcivia and the finn are responsible for all legal matters for the Town. Mr. Torcivia attends most Town Commission meetings. Ms. Ga1Tett occasionally attends Town Commission meetings. He has provided an overview of relevant laws such as the Sunshine Law, public records law, and ethics to the Town Commission and to Town Advisory Boards. He has been providing all legal services for the Town's septic to sewer conversion. Ms. Donlon provides employment law services for the Town.

As the initial general counsel of the Health Care District of Pahn Beach County (1989-1997), Mr. Torcivia was responsible for all legal matters pertaining to starting an independent special taxing district. He helped establish the trauma system, including negotiating the purchase of the Trauma Hawk Air Ambulance, and negotiating the contracts with the trauma centers and with the trauma physicians. Mr. Torcivia oversaw the drafting of all initial policies, including personnel policies. Mr. Torcivia has provided a wide range of legal services to Lakeside Hospital, including the negotiating and drafting of numerous contracts.. He and Ms. Goddeau represented the District on

a number of matters, including the acquisition of state land for the new hospital and constiuction contracts for the hospital. Mr. Torcivia, along with Ms. Goddeau, have occasionally served as interim general counsel for the District. Mr. Torcivia has represented the Distiict before State Administrative Agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Management Services, as well as before the Legislature, the Governor and the Cabinet.

Mr. Torcivia has, for over thi1ty-two (32) years, represented the Children Services Council of St. Lucie County. The Council is comptised often (10) individuals, five (5) of whom are appointed by the Governor and five (5) of whom serve by designation (i.e. a County Commissioner, School Board member, the Schoo] Board supetintendent, a representative of the Department of Children and Families and a local Juvenile Judge). The C01mcil has provided millions of dollars in funding to programs to improve the quality of !ife for all children in St. Lucie County. Mr. Torcivia drafts and reviews all contracts entered into by this special disttict and, along with Ms. Donlon, who provides advice on employment law matters.

Mr. Torcivia also represents the Indian River Lagoon Council, the Children's Service Council of Maitin County, and The Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties.

Ruth A. Holmes

Ruth A. Holmes was admitted to the Bar in 1997. Since that time, she has worked in the public and private sectors handling primarily environmental and related litigation matters. She began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County, later moving into the environmental field. As a young lawyer in p1ivate practice, she became quite knowledgeable about petroleum cleanup litigation with complex issues surrounding forensic chemistry, geotechnical, and historical land use matters. She continued building on that type of practice and knowledge with other related property damage cases, Clean Water Act matters, and enforcement defense. She spent almost a decade at the South Florida Water Management District working on regulatory issues, including electrical power plant siting, litigating wetland enforcement cases, major construction contract disputes and litigating a successful appeal regarding wetland enforcement at the Florida Supreme Couii among a variety of other water resource matters.

Most recently, Ms. Holmes was in-house counsel with Martin County. While with the County, she continued litigating contract disputes and began litigating la11d use cases. Over her seven years with the County, she also spent much of her time working closely with technical staff on Lake Okeechobee discharge matters under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the state's Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) compliance issues, Underground Injection Control program (UTC), biosolids and associated rulemaking, defending environmental resource pennit challenges under the administrative procedure act, polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) investigations and defense, and other wastewater compliance issues surrounding the more recently enacted Clean Waterways Act.

Ms. Holmes also represented the County in its capacity as a statutory member of the Pal-Mar Water Control Distiict Board of Supervisors. In that representation, she advocated for the County's

effo11s in all matters relating to zoning, wetland conservation, and fmthering County objectives relating to the IRL-South and the Loxahatchee River Restoration Project. This work required collaborating with neighbo1ing county and agency legal staff, an in depth understanding of Chapter 298, landowner voting criteria and the constant a1rny of issues sunounding the water control distiict and its diverse landowners.

With Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, Ms. Holmes is enthusiastic about continuing her special district and local government representation in all matters. Ms. Holmes is a member of the Environmental and Land Use and tbe Civil T1ial Sections of the Fl01ida Bar. As a long-time Fl01idian, she is passionate about anything outdoors, is an avid cyclist, hiker, and kayaker.

Lara Donlon

Lara Donlon was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1996. After clerking at the Fourth Distiict Court of Appeals, she practiced in the area of tort litigation, including litigation regarding wrongful death, automobile accidents, premises liability and insurance coverage cases, commercial litigation, and employment law matters. She also practiced before the appellate courts and prepared a number of appellate briefs resulting in favorable outcomes.

Since joining the fum in 2001, Ms. Donlon has been involved in all aspects of the finn's practice and has provided services to a majmity of the finn's governmental, as well as, non-profit and corporate clients. She leads the firm's employment law practice. Ms. Donlon provides employment law advice and representation for the finn's municipal and special district clients including, but not limited to, the Village of Palm Springs, the Village of Wellington, the City of Lake Worth Beach, the Indian Trail Improvement Distiict, the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, the Lake Worth Drainage Distli.ct, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, the Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County, the City of Riviera Beach, the Village of N01th Palm Beach, the City of Belle Glade, the Town of Highland Beach, the Town of Sewall's Point, the Port of Palm Beach District, and the Property Appraiser of Palm Beach County. Ms. Donlon also acts as special counsel to various governmental clients assisting their general counsel and/or internal legal departments with employment law matters including, but not limited to: the Immokalee Fire Control District, the Irrunokalee Water and Sewer District, the Loxahatchee River District, the School Board of St. Lucie County, the Town of Juno Beach, the City of Port St. Lucie, and the former independent district of Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.

When current or former employees file grievances, arbitrations, administrative complaints, or lawsuits in State or Federal Court, Ms. Donlon provides a zealous defense, while ensuring the client also explores tbe possibility of early resolution. Ms. Donlon has defended and resolved numerous cases brought under multiple employment law theories. Additionally, she assists clients in vigorously defending charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to avoid future litigation. Should any litigation matter proceed to the appellate level, Ms. Donlon is well-versed in appellate matters and is able to continue the defense without any disruption. Ms. Donlon's experience as a law clerk to the Honorable John W. Dell of the Fourth District Court of Appeals, has provided her the experience to prepare a number of appellate briefs resulting in favorable outcomes. See e.g. McCollem v. Chidnese, 832 So. 2d 194 (Fla. 4th DCA 2002); Brown

v. Brown, 800 So. 2d 359 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001); Hadden v. School District of Pabn Beach Coimty,
845 So. 2d 208 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) (affirmed PCA).

Ms. Donlon regularly represents governmental and private-sector clients in labor and employment­ related disputes at the administrative, trial and appellate levels. Balancing proactive practices with appropriate reactive measures, Ms. Donlon assists clients in minimizing legal risks and expenses related to employment including, but not limited to, claims of harassment, hostile work enviro1m1ent, discrimination, wage payments and overtime, retaliation, whistle-blower Family Medical Leave Act, and evaluating reasonable accommodations for religious purposes or for the disabled. Ms. Donlon has drafted, amended and updated multiple persmmel policies for organizations in numerous industries, ensrning compliance with federal, state and local laws.

Ms. Donlon provides training to board members, senior managers and general employees as needed to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace, to provide education regarding changes to perso1mel policies, and to provide education regarding vruious labor and employment laws (e.g. Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, etc.) and their application to the workplace.

Ms. Donlon also supports the Human Resources Association of Palm Beach County, having served as President in 2009 and 2010, and limnediate Past President in 2011. Ms. Donlon possesses excellent research and writing skills and has presented a number of seminars to both our government and corporate clients on a variety of labor and employment law issues. Ms. Donlon has been invited to speak at the Annual Florida Association of Special District conference for the past (approximately) 15 years. She has provided presentations on a wide variety of employment law matters to the Human Resources Association of Palm Beach County, the Florida Bar's City County and Local Govenunent Section's annual conference, the Human Resource Association of St. Lucie County, HR Florida, a11d the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA).

Susan M. Garrett

Susa11 Garrett was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2018 following a lengthy legal career in the State of Georgia. Since joining the firm in 2020 she has been providing legal advice and representation to local municipalities and special districts in a broad range of lega] matters, including land use, code enforcement, public records, sunshine law, contracts and procurement.

Ms. Garret began her legal career in Atlanta area law fums, representing individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and local governments in land use, environmental employment and civil rights matters, in administrative proceedings and in state and federa] Jitigation. From 2009- 2012, Ms. Ganett served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of East Point, Georgia. 1n 2012 she joined the City of Atlanta Law Department as a Senior Assistant City Attorney in the Finance practice group, advising the Procurement and Information Technology Deprutments, assisting the Land Use team, and staffing the Board of Zoning Adjustment and the License Review Board. From July 2017 through August 2018, Ms. Ganett was appointed to serve as Interim Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Atlanta, overseeing all major purchasing activity by the city, including its

watershed management department and the ai1]Jo1t. In August 2018, Ms. Ga1Tett returned to the Atlanta Law Depariment in the role of Deputy City Attorney over the Finance practice group, overseeing contracts, procurement, bid protests, bond transactions, revenue, pennitting, franchise, telecommunications, annexation, zoning and land use matters. In 2019 she was named Division Chief for Public Safety, serving as general counsel to al] of the City's public safety agencies, including Police, Fire & Rescue, Courts, Solicitor, Public Defender, and Co1Tections.

With Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A., Ms. Ga1Tett provides advice and representation to the Village of Palm Sp1ings, the Town of Sewall's Point, and the City of Belle Glade in land use, zoning, code enforcement, public safety, public works, utilities, public records, and other matters. She also serves as counsel to several Community Development Districts in St. Lucie County, including Tradition, Southern Grove, Verano, and Capron Trail.

Daniel B. Harrell

Mr. HaITell served for six years as an attorney advisor, assistant branch chief, and appellate litigator forthe Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington, D.C., begim1ing in 1976. He retumed to his hometown of Fort Pierce, Florida, when appointed St. Lucie County Attorney in 1982. After spending over two years in that position, iD January 1985 he associated with another attorney to forn1 Gonano & Hanell, where he practiced law from offices in Fort Pierce until April 2023. He has been board certified by The Florida Bar in Education Law since 2011.

Dming his 38+ years in p1ivate practice, Mr. Hanell has provided legal services to various local government agencies; has represented local governments and developers in developments of regional impact and smaller projects of various types (residential, commercial, industrial, and marine); has served as local counsel, frequently unde1iaking validation proceedings, on local government agency bonds, notes, and other issuances and borrowings; and has handled numerous commercial real estate transactions. He was general counsel to over 30 community development districts and other units of special purpose government.

Mr. Harrell served as School Board Attorney for The School District of St. Lucie County, Florida, from 1987 until 2021, and was privileged to represent the Board in its successful effort to be declared unitary in 1997, releasing the local school system from 27 years of federal comi oversight. He also served as Interim Board Attorney for The School Board of Martin County, Florida, in 1997 and again in 2003. He provided special counsel services to The School Board of Santa Rosa County, Florida, from 2016 until early 2023. He is a past president and emeritus member of the Florida School Board Attorneys' Association.

Attorney Resumes: See attached.

Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A., 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
(561) 686-8700 · (561) 686-8764 (facsimile)

References:

Below is a list of municipal engagements which the finn has satisfact01i1y performed and continues to perform. Please feel free to contact the identified representatives who can verify our finn's perfonnance.

Agency	Contact Person	Contact information	
City of Lake Worth Beach (serve as City Attorney)	Cannen Davis, City Manager Betty Resch, Mayor	7 North Dixie Highway
Lake W01ih Beach, FL 33460 #561-586-1630
cdavis@lakeworthbeachfl.gov	
		bresch@lakeworthbeachfl.gov	
Village of Palm Springs (serve as Village Attorney)	Michael Bornstein, Village Manager Bev Smith, Mayor	226 Cypress Lane,
Palm Springs, FL 33461 #561-965-4011
mbornstein@vQsfl.org	
		bsmith@vosfl.om:	
City of Greenacres (serve as City Attorney)	Andrea McCue, City Manager Joel Flores, Mayor	5800 Melaleuca Lane
Greenacres, Florida 33463
#561-642-2017
an1ccue@greenacresfl.gov	
		iflores@PTeenacresfl.gov	
Town of Sewall's Point (serve as Town Attorney)	Robert Daniels, Town Manager Jolm Tompeck, Mayor	I S. Sewall's Point Road Sewall's Point, FL 34996 rdaniels@sewallsQoint.org	
		itomoeck@sewallsooint.om:	

We look forward to providing Pal-Mar with the most efficient and highest quality representation in all legal matters.

Sincerely,

·
GLEN J. TORC SQUIRE
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Enclosures

Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rub[n, PA., 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
(561) 686-8700 •·(561) 686-8764 (facsimile)

TORCIVIA, DONLON,
 GODDEAU & RUBIN, P.A.	
701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209 West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1950
561-686-8700 Telephone / 561-686-8764 Facsimile www.torcivialaw.com

Experience

GLEN J. TORCIVIA

Founder/Shareholder, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
September 2014 - Present
Founder, The Law Office of Glen J. Torcivia and Associates, P.A. West Palm Beach, FL
1989-2014

Founder of a civil practice firm emphasizing local government law, labor and employment law, business and corporate matters, civil rights law, election law and legislative issues.
Litigation in Federal and State Trial and Appellate Courts, before administrative agencies and arbitrators.
Serve as City Attorney for multiple municipalities.
Represent numerous Local Governments, School Boards and Constitutional Officers in a variety of matters
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Assistant County Attorney, Palm Beach County Attorney's Office
West Palm Beach, FL 1984-1989

Represented the County in State and Federal Courts as well as at administrative hearings.
Responsible for negotiating and drafting contracts, pleadings, ordinances, and legislation.
Litigation emphasis on labor and employment law, civil rights, and election law.
Advise Board of County Commissioners and County Departments.
Represented the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation.
Supervised five attorneys and support staff.

Attorney (pro bono), The Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL
1986-1988

Responsible for all aspects of starting a new independent special taxing district, including levying of millage (TRIM), adoption of budget, drafting policies and contracts.

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Zell Davis, Jr.
West Palm Beach, FL 1983-1984

Responsible for active general practice including personal injury, dissolution, zoning and commercial litigation.

Associate Attorney, Jacoby and Meyers
New York, NY.
1980-1981

Responsible for active general practice, including Family Court, commercial, real estate and personal injury matters.
Developed and directed landlord-tenant division, practicing in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.

Education

Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, NY
Juris Doctorate, June 1979.
State University College at New Paltz, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, January 1976 (Cum Laude).
Dean's List for all seven semesters.

Bar Admissions
State of New York, 1980.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1981.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1981.
State of Florida, 1982.
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Trial Bar, 1985.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1987.
United States Supreme Court, 1999.

Affiliations
Florida Bar Association, 1982 to date.
Chairman of the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section, 1986-1988;
Chairman of the Employment Law Committee of the Local Government Law Section, 1988- 1990.
Palm Beach County Bar Association, 1983 to date. Member of the Legislative Committee, 1989 to 2002.
Member of the Local Government Liaison Committee 1989-1997.

Member of the Federal Practice Committee 1996-2001.
Federal Bar Association, 1999 to 2002.

Community Service

Town of Lantana Planning Commission, 1987-1989. A municipal board responsible for reviewing and considering applications for various proposed developments within the Town. Provided recommendations to the Town Council.
Center for Family Services. A West Palm Beach based non-profit United Way agency providing family and individual counseling as well as Travelers Aid and an Employee Assistance Program. Board of Directors, 1984-1990; President of the Board, 1985-1987.
Child Care Resource & Referral. A Delray Beach based non-profit agency providing education, support and assistance relating to child care issues. Board of Directors, 1986- 1991.
American Red Cross Palm Beach County Chapter. Member of the Board of Directors, 2002 to 2010. Member of the Executive Committee 2003-2004. Member of the Human Resource Committee, 2000 to 2010, and Chair 2003-2004.
YWCA, Member of the Down South Luncheon Committee 2006-2007.
Palm Beach Habilitation Center. Member of the Board 2010-present. Chair of the Board 2014-2018
Frequent lecturer before a variety of civic, professional, business, non-profit, government and educational organizations.

Experience

TORCIVIA, DONLON,
 GODDEAU & RUBIN, P.A.	

701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209 West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1950
561-686-8700 Telephone / 561-686-8764 Facsimile www.torcivialaw.com

RUTH A. HOLMES

Senior Associate, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
West Palm Beach, Florida December, 2022 – Present

Representation of municipalities on code enforcement and land use matters regarding agricultural and environmental matters.
Litigation defense on various matters including Sunshine, public records, lien foreclosures and employment matters.
General representation of special districts, which has also included providing guidance on tariff issues, utility and contract disputes, and environmental permitting matters.

Martin County Stuart, Florida 2015 - 2022

Litigation on Daubert matters, land use, business, constitutional matters and administrative permit challenges.
Appellate work regarding sovereign immunity.
Numerous presentations to the County Commission and other boards on a variety of matters.
Environmental work on: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues; drinking water and solid waste regarding the state's implementation of the Clean Water Ways Act; defense of state underground injection (UIC) well enforcement, Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP); per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) matters; rulemaking on storm water, biosolids, and water quality standards; assisting technical staff with Northern Everglades - IRL South matters; 298- water control district analysis; assisting staff with coral reef conservation advocacy and assisting with resolution and ordinance drafting.

South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, Florida 2000 - 2002; 2008 - 2015

Environmental, business, and employment litigation in circuit, appellate and administrative forums. Appellate work certifying an issue as a matter of great public importance to the Florida Supreme Court.
Litigated Daubert and ESI spoliation issues in significant wetland drawdown case.
Litigated design/engineering and land acquisition contracts.
Lead counsel for power plant and transmission Jine siting matters.
Led science and engineering team negotiating precedent setting ground and surface water monitoring plan and associated quality assurance/quality control standards for nuclear power facility based on hydrogeological, radiological, and ecological criteria.
SFWMD intergovernmental and multi-disciplinary Sea Level Rise team 2010- 2011.

Rogers Towers, P.A. Jacksonville, Florida 2005 - 2008

Litigation in business and commercial leasing, environmental, and real estate matters.
Appellate work in state and federal courts on First Amendment/ Land Use cases.
Drafted signage ordinances for counties and municipalities.
Presented signage and First Amendment issues.

Johannessen & Associates, P.S.
Seattle, Washington January 2002 - 2005

Contamination and contribution and cost recovery litigation (state CERCLA).
Tried 5 week state CERCLA contamination case.
Advised purchasers, municipalities, landowner and former landowner clients on regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental laws and toxic torts.
Worked with environmental and geotechnical consultants on environmental remediation and compliance.

Broward County State Attorney's Office
1997 - 2000

Managed demanding caseload up to 240 open and active cases as junior felony prosecutor, later managed a smaller caseload of first-degree violent crimes as division lead felony prosecutor.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW, Coral Gables, Florida, 1997
1996-97 U.M. Moot Court Board, Vice President
1997 American Trial Lawyers Association, Mock Trial Competition, Winner 1996 Florida Bar State Moot Court Competition, Finalist
1995 The Proctor in Admiralty, Contributing Writer Eugene P. Spellman Chapter American Inn of Court
Legal Intern Dade County State Attorney's Office, Miami, Florida, 1996 and United States Coast Guard, 11th District, Miami, Florida 1995

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Marietta, Georgia, 1993 Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Minor - Philosophy President's List 1993
Dean's List, 1991 and 1992

Presentations

Water Quality and Quantity Resilience
The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Section, May 2021

No Monitoring I No Data? No Problem. Impacts to Local Government Environmental Programs by Cutbacks at the State and Federal Levels
American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER), April 2018

Metadata and Discovery The Florida Bar, 2017

How to Use Experts to Prove the Existence of a Wetland Using Florida Wetland Soil Criteria Presentation to State, Local and Water Management Staff, August 2014.

Emerging Federal, State, and Local, Regulatory Framework for Hydraulic Fracturing Technology (Fracking)
Annual Meeting of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, Seattle, WA, September 2013

Local Sponsor's Legal Obligations to its Operations Infrastructure in the Face of Sea Level Rise, South Florida Water Management District, March 2012.

Sign Law and the First Amendment,
Conference of Scenic Texas, Inc., Austin, TX, April 2006

Experience

TORCIVIA, DONLON
 GODDEAU & RUBIN, P.A.	

701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209 West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1950
561-686-8700 Telephone / 561-686-8764 Facsimile www.torcivialaw.com

LARA DONLON

Shareholder, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
September 2014 - present
Senior Associate, The Law Office of Glen J. Torcivia and Associates, P.A.
West Palm Beach, FL 2001-September 2014

Engages in all aspects of civil law practice, including litigation, and appeals in State and Federal Courts.
Significant emphasis on employment law, including defending discrimination, harassment, Fair Labor Standards Act (overtime and minimum wage), Family Medical Leave Act, and other claims.
Promotes preventative measures to minimize risk in employment-related decisions.
Aggressively responds to EEOC charges on behalf of clients.
Draft and negotiate collective bargaining agreements, adjust grievances, attend pre- determination hearings, and assist in labor-management relations.
Conducts internal investigations regarding complaints of harassment and discrimination.
Draft and negotiate employment contracts and non-compete agreements.
Analyzes position classifications for compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act.
Presents seminars on a variety of employment law topics including prevention of harassment and discrimination in the workplace, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Family Medical Leave Act.
Drafts, analyzes and edits employee manuals and personnel policies.

Associate, Bush & Donlon, P.A.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2000-2001

Draft pleadings, appellate briefs, discovery, and research memoranda regarding employment law, commercial litigation and tort cases.
Attend hearings and depositions.

Civil Litigation Associate, Cole, White & Billbrough
West Palm Beach, FL 1998
Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, and memoranda regarding wrongful death, employment and condominium law cases.
Attended hearings and depositions regarding same.

Civil Litigation Associate, Wicker, Smith, et. al.
West Palm Beach, FL 1997-1998

Drafted pleadings, discovery requests and memoranda regarding automobile accident, premises liability, admiralty, and insurance coverage cases.
Attended depositions and hearings regarding same.

Law Clerk to the Honorable John W. Dell, Fourth District Court of Appeal
West Palm Beach, FL 1996-1997

Researched issues presented on final appeal and drafted bench memoranda in civil, criminal and administrative appeals.
Assisted in drafting and editing opinions.

Agent, Randstad, North America, West Palm Beach, FL 2000

Acted as liaison between employees and clients to match employees with best job opportunities.
Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, developing, counseling and placing employees while developing client relationship through strong sales performance.

Academic Director, Kaplan, Inc., Florida Territory 1998-2000

Recruited, hired, trained and managed all teachers for South Florida courses.
Trained public school instructors in groups of over 100 to prepare students for the FCAT.
Served on various hand-picked, special project teams to develop a company intranet and other teacher-related training devices.

Education

University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA
Juris Doctor, 1996 (cum laude)
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations, Business Administration Minor, 1990

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1996
Georgia, 1998 (inactive)
Southern District of Florida, 2001
11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2006
Middle District of Florida, 2010

Civic and Professional Organizations

President, Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County (2009-2010)
Treasurer, Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County (2008)
Treasurer and Legislative Director, Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County (2007)
Member, Society of Human Resource Management
Member, Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County
Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association

Certifications

Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR), 2007 – present
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), 2015 – present

TORCIVIA, DONLON
 GODDEAU & RUBIN, P.A.	
701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209 West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1950
561-686-8700 Telephone / 561-686-8764 Facsimile www.torcivialaw.com

SUSAN M. GARRETT

Experience:

Senior Associate, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
West Palm Beach, Florida November, 2020 – Present

Legal advice and representation to municipalities in all aspects of local government law, including land use, code enforcement, contracts and procurement, public safety, personnel, public records and Sunshine Law, and general business matters.

Division Chief, Public Safety, City of Atlanta Law Department
Atlanta, Georgia, 2019-2020

Primary legal advisor to all public safety agencies including Police, Fire & Rescue, Courts, Solicitor, Public Defender, and Corrections.
Advice and counsel on all business matters including contracts, finance, legislation, human resources, disciplinary actions, public records, open meetings, personnel and medical records, privacy issues, risk management and avoidance, and litigation oversight.

Deputy City Attorney, City of Atlanta Law Department
Atlanta, Georgia 2018 – 2019

Legal advisor to Executive Offices (Mayor) and City Council members, Finance Executive Committee, Department of Finance, Information Management Department, Department of Procurement, Department of City Planning, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Aviation.
Oversight of bond and disclosure counsel, legislation, contract solicitations and bid protests, revenue, permitting, franchise and telecommunications matters, annexation, zoning and land use litigation.

Interim Chief Procurement Officer, City of Atlanta Department of Procurement
Atlanta, Georgia 2017 – 2018

Interim executive leadership as member of Mayor’s Cabinet managing 75+ employee department.
Responsible for solicitation, contract execution and administration for all city goods, supplies, services and real estate for $2.2 B annual budget.

Senior Assistant City Attorney
City of Atlanta, Georgia 2012- 2017

Key legal advisor to Department of Procurement, Atlanta Information Management Department, Department of Finance, Department of Planning & Community Development, Department of Human Resources, and Executive Offices.
General business/financial advice, legislative drafting and document review.
Representation in administrative proceedings and employment litigation.
Procurement advice, drafting and negotiation of contracts, including employee benefits, technology, telecommunications franchise agreements, consulting services, intergovernmental agreements.
Counsel to Board of Zoning Adjustment and License Review Board; Community Development and Human Services Committee and Zoning Committee.

Assistant City Attorney, City of East Point
East Point, Georgia 2009 -2012

Municipal governance, employment, finance, procurement, contracts, legislation, land use and economic development. Advice and representation in administrative proceedings and litigation.
Acting City Attorney, November 2011 – April 2012.

Principal, Law Office of Susan M. Garrett
Decatur, Georgia 1996-2008

Representation of local government, civic organizations, businesses and individuals in land use, historic preservation, and environmental matters;
Interim City Attorney, City of Clarkston, Georgia, May – August 2008.

Associate, Kirwan, Goger, Chesin, Parks & Remar, P.C.
Atlanta, Georgia.
1993-1996

Representation of individuals and businesses in federal constitutional law, civil rights and employment-related administrative proceedings and litigation.
Representation of health care providers in licensure, patient confidentiality, and general business matters.

Associate, Remar & Graettinger, P.C.
Atlanta, Georgia.
1988-1993

Representation of individuals and businesses in federal constitutional law, civil rights and employment-related administrative proceedings and litigation.

Legal Teaching Experience

Adjunct Professor, Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
Fall Semester, 2005-2019

Historic Preservation Law course in post-graduate Heritage Preservation Certificate program.

Visiting Professor, Emory University School of Law
Atlanta Georgia.
1993-1995

Legal Research, Writing & Appellate Advocacy

Instructor, Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
1987-1988 and 2000-2002

Legal Research, Writing & Appellate Advocacy

Education

Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia.
Juris Doctorate, June 1987.
Executive Editor, Emory Journal of International Dispute Resolution (now Emory International Law Review).
Author, Comment, Resolving International Environmental Disputes Between Private Parties and States, 1 Emory J. Int’l Disp. Res. 81(1987).

New York University, New York, N.Y. and Paris, France, 1980-83. Graduate studies in French.
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. B.A., French Language & Civilization, 1976
Post-graduate Diploma in Education (French and ESL), 1977

Bar Admissions

State of Georgia, 1987
Georgia Superior and Appellate Courts, 1987.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 1987.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1988.
State of Florida, 2018

Affiliations

International Municipal Lawyers’ Association, 2009 to date.
American Bar Association, Public Contract Law and State and Local Government Law Sections, 2009 to date.
Vice Chair, Public Contract Committee, 2020-2021.
State Bar of Georgia, 1988 to date.
Local Government and Environmental Law Sections, 2009 to date. Individual Rights Section, 1988-2009. Chair, 1998-2002.
Diversity Program Committee, 1999.
The Florida Bar, City, County & Local Government Law Section, 2018 to date.

Community Service

City of Decatur (Georgia) Historic Preservation Commission. Member, 1995-1997 and Chair, 1997-1998.
City of Clarkston (Georgia) Planning & Zoning Committee. 2005-2006.
Annual guest lecturer at Historic Preservation Commission Training programs throughout the southeastern states.
Frequent lecturer and panelist at Continuing Legal Education seminars on zoning land use, historic preservation, and civil rights law matters.
Panelist on Ransomware and Governments (local government cybersecurity issues) at International Municipal Lawyers’ Association Annual Conference, 2019.

TORCIVIA, DONLON,
 GODDEAU & RUBIN, P.A.	
701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209 West Palm Beach, Florida 33407-1950
561-686-8700 Telephone / 561-686-8764 Facsimile www.torcivialaw.com

DANIEL B. HARRELL

Experience 

Of Counsel, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
May, 2023 – Present West Palm Beach, Florida

Administrative & Local Government Law.
Special Districts

Gonano & Harrell
January, 1985 – April, 2023 Fort Pierce, Florida

Administrative & Local Government Law.
School Law.
Special Districts.
Land Use & Zoning.
Real Property Business Law.

Representative Agency Clients:
The School Board of St. Lucie County, Florida (1987 to 2021) St. Lucie West Services District (1990 to Present)
Reserve Community Development District (1992 to 2023) Capron Trail Community Development District (2002 to 2023) Tradition Community Development Districts (2002 to 2023) Verano Community Development Districts (2005 to 2023) Central Lake Community Development District (2006 to 2023)
Southern Grove Community Development Districts (2007 to 2023)
The School Board of Martin County, Florida (Interim Counsel, 1997 and 2003) The School Board of Santa Rosa County, Florida (Special Counsel 2016 to 2023)

Daniel B. Harrell, Esquire, Page 2

Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County
Fort Pierce, Florida
May, 1982 – December, 1984

Interstate Commerce Commission, Office of the General Counsel
Washington, D.C.
June, 1980 – April, 1982

Interstate Commerce Commission, Office of Proceedings, Section of Finance
Washington, D.C.
August, 1976 – June, 1980

Education

University of Florida Collage of Law, Gainesville, Florida
Juris Doctor, with Honors 1976
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Information and Control System Design, 1973

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
United States Supreme Court
United States Courts of Appeals (various)
United States District Courts (Middle and Southern Districts of Florida)
Florida School Board Attorneys’ Association (President 215)
St. Lucie County Bar Association
American Bar Association

Martin County Television (MCTV) Proposal for Pal Mar Recording and Broadcasting

Overview
Purpose	To identify the costs of recording and broadcasting the monthly Pal Mar meetings held in the Martin County Board of Commissioners’ Chambers.

Summary of Response

Approach: Simple breakdown of the associated costs to document, broadcast and archive the Pal Mar meetings that are held in the Chambers at the Martin County Administrative Center. Total costs are separated into two tiers based on type/level of service.

In this Proposal	This proposal contains the following:

Type of Service	See Page	
Tier 1 – Simple Recording of Meeting (not-manned)	2	
Tier 2 – Recording of Meeting with Broadcast Operator (live broadcast option)	2	

Tier 1 – Simple Recording
This tier consists of basic operations and requires the least amount of man-hours and resources to accomplish. This tier includes:

One-camera wide shot of the meeting
Graphics package of opening slate and one single, identifying “lower third” (includes meeting title and date)
One MCTV staff member setting up and executing the recording of the meeting
No live switching or control room operations
Ingesting the final recording into Tightrope system for cataloging, closed captioning and replay broadcast

Tier 1 – Cost

Title	Man Hours	Rate Per Hour	CC Fees	Total Cost Per Meeting	
Pal Mar Recording – Tier 1	1	$50	$100	$150	

Tier 2 – Live Broadcasting/Recording
This tier would require additional man hours to have a control-room operator on-hand for the entire meeting. This tier includes:
Multi-camera shoot of the meeting
Full graphics package; opening slate and custom “lower thirds”
One MCTV staff member setting up and executing the recording of the meeting
Live switching and control room operations
Optional live broadcast
Advance notice required for Tightrope setup
Live closed captioning
Ingesting the final recording into Tightrope system for cataloging, closed captioning, and replay broadcast

Tier 2 – Cost

Title	Man Hours	Rate Per Hour	CC Fees	Total Cost Per Meeting	
Pal Mar Recording – Tier 2	4	$50	$100	$300	

Pal Mar Water Control District
Budget vs. Actual
October 2022 through August 2023

	Oct '22 - Aug 23		22/23 Budget		$ Over Budget		% of Budget	
Ordinary Income/Expense								
Income								
363.100 · O & M Assessments	1,905,116.92		195,638.00		1,709,478.92		973.8%	
363.830 · Assessment Fees	-20,371.47		-3,913.00		-16,458.47		520.61%	
363.831 · Assessment Discounts	-1,081.22		-7,826.00		6,744.78		13.82%	
369.400 · Other Income	0.00		12,000.00		-12,000.00		0.0%	
369.401 · Interest Income	27,985.03		360.00		27,625.03		7,773.62%	
369.402 · LO Funding Agreements	3,000.00		0.00		3,000.00		100.0%	
Total Income	1,914,649.26		196,259.00		1,718,390.26		975.57%	
Gross Profit	1,914,649.26		196,259.00		1,718,390.26		975.57%	
Expense								
511.310 · Engineering	38,693.05		28,000.00		10,693.05		138.19%	
511.311 · Management Fees	33,000.00		36,000.00		-3,000.00		91.67%	
511.315 · Legal Fees	42,058.25		60,000.00		-17,941.75		70.1%	
511.318 · Assessment/Tax Roll	0.00		5,000.00		-5,000.00		0.0%	
511.320 · Audit Fees	4,000.00		4,000.00		0.00		100.0%	
511.450 · Insurance	6,291.00		8,300.00		-2,009.00		75.8%	
511.480 · Legal Advertisements	3,822.32		2,100.00		1,722.32		182.02%	
511.512 · Miscellaneous	4,585.27		10,000.00		-5,414.73		45.85%	
511.513 · Postage and Delivery	148.97		2,000.00		-1,851.03		7.45%	
511.514 · Office Supplies	505.85		2,000.00		-1,494.15		25.29%	
511.515 · Website Management Fee	1,375.00		1,500.00		-125.00		91.67%	
511.540 · Dues, License & Subscriptions	175.00		175.00		0.00		100.0%	
512.305 · Maintenance Contract	11,000.00		12,000.00		-1,000.00		91.67%	
512.464 · Mowing	32,880.00		0.00		32,880.00		100.0%	
512.466 · Maintenance Contingency	8,160.00		0.00		8,160.00		100.0%	
512.467 · Miscellaneous Maintenance	0.00		19,684.00		-19,684.00		0.0%	
512.468 · Contingency-Legal Extraordinary	1,720.50		5,500.00		-3,779.50		31.28%	
Total Expense	188,415.21		196,259.00		-7,843.79		96.0%	
1et Ordinary Income	1,726,234.05		0.00		1,726,234.05		100.0%	
1et Income	1,726,234.05		0.00		1,726,234.05		100.0%	

Bank Balance As Of 8/31/23	$ 1,982,219.33	
Investment Acct Balance As Of 8/31/23	$	43,610.08	
Accounts Payable As Of 8/31/23	$	17,720.21	
Accounts Receivable As Of 8/31/23	$	3,000.00	
Total Fund Balance As Of 8/31/23	$ 2,011,109.20	

Legal Fees

Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator

Total Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator

Bill Pmt -Check	 07/01/2023	 1892	Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator Bill	07/26/2023	131079	Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator

Engineer Fees

Higgins Engineering, Inc.		
	Bill Pmt -Check	07/01/2023	1893	Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
	Bill	07/15/2023	2378	Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	08/01/2023	1900	Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
Total Higgins Engineering, Inc.					

Management Fees

Special District Services, Inc.		
	Bill	06/30/2023	2023-0609	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	07/01/2023	1896	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill	07/31/2023	2023-0732	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	08/01/2023	1903	Special District Services, Inc.	
Total Special District Services, Inc.					

CA Florida Holdings, LLC					
	Bill	06/28/2023	5677394	CA Florida Holdings, LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	07/01/2023	1891	CA Florida Holdings, LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	08/01/2023	1898	CA Florida Holdings, LLC	
Total CA Florida Holdings, LLC					

Miscellaneous

Grau & Associates	
Bill Pmt -Check	
08/01/2023	
1899	
Grau & Associates	
Total Grau & Associates					
Lumberjack Land Management LLC					
	Bill Pmt -Check	07/01/2023	1894	Lumberjack Land Management LLC	
	Bill	07/27/2023	1039	Lumberjack Land Management LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	08/01/2023	1901	Lumberjack Land Management LLC	
Total Lumberjack Land Management LLC					

Martin County Sheriff's Office		
	Bill Pmt -Check	07/01/2023	1895	Martin County Sheriff's Office	
	Bill	07/08/2023	14929	Martin County Sheriff's Office	
	Bill Pmt -Check	08/01/2023	1902	Martin County Sheriff's Office	
Total Martin County Sheriff's Office					
Treasure Coast Newspapers					
	Bill	06/28/2023	5705022	Treasure Coast Newspapers	
	Bill Pmt -Check	07/01/2023	1897	Treasure Coast Newspapers	
	Bill Pmt -Check	08/01/2023	1904	Treasure Coast Newspapers	
Total Treasure Coast Newspapers					
TOTAL

	MemJoune 28 through AugusDte2bi4t, 2023 Credit	

Legal Fees

Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator

Engineer Fees

Total Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator

Higgins Engineering, Inc.

Management Fees

Total Higgins Engineering, Inc.

Special District Services, Inc.

Total Special District Services, Inc.

CA Florida Holdings, LLC

Miscellaneous

Total CA Florida Holdings, LLC

Grau & Associates

Total Grau & Associates
Lumberjack Land Management LLC

Total Lumberjack Land Management LLC

Invoice #130928 Legal Services 05.30.23-06.09.23	6,115.22
Invoice #131079 Legal Services 06.23.23- 07.26.23	5,640.14

6,115.22	5,640.14

Inv #2349 Engineer Services 04.16.23-05.15.23	3,645.45
Inv #2378 Engineer Services 06.16.23 - 07.15.23	3,181.20
Inv #2370 Engineer Services 05.16.23-06.15.23	2,655.55

6,301.00	3,181.20

Management Fees	3,410.53
Management Fees	3,410.53
Management Fees	3,418.14
Management Fees	3,418.14

6,828.67	6,828.67
Statement #5677394 Notice of Reconvened LO Mtg, Amended Noti	475.86
Statement #5605676 Notice of LO Mtg & Reg Boar	556.20
Statement #5677394 Notice of Reconvened LO Mtg	475.86

1,032.06	475.86

Invoice #24263 Final Payment Audit 2021/2022	4,000.00

4,000.00	0.00

Invoice #1037 Lawn Maintenance June 2023	1,000.00
Invoice #1039 Lawn Maintenance July 2023	1,000.00
Invoice #1039 Lawn Maintenance July 2023	1,000.00

2,000.00	1,000.00

Martin County Sheriff's Office

Total Martin County Sheriff's Office
Treasure Coast Newspapers

MemJoune 28 through AugusDte2bi4t, 2023 Credit	

Pal-Mar Detail 06.03.23-06.25.23	1,920.00
Pal-Mar Detail 07.08.23-07.20.23	1,440.00
Pal-Mar Detail 07.08.23-07.20.23	1,440.00

3,360.00	1,440.00
Inv#5705022 Notice of Reconvened LO Mtg, Amended Notice of LO	283.86

	432676	383.04		
	432676	283.86		
Total Treasure Coast Newspapers		666.90		283.86	
TOTAL		30,303.85		18,849.73