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A <br />Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorney <br />William K DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney <br />Consent Agenda - B. CC 07.016.13 <br />Oce of all <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />FROM: Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorne��(f <br />DATE: July 8, 2013 <br />ATTORNEY <br />SUBJECT: Hiring of New Eminent Domain Attorney for CR 510 Improvement Project <br />BACKGROUND. <br />Ie County is about to embark on the CR 510 Improvement Project, which will involve takings (24 rights-of- <br />way and 45 easements) related to 47 parcels of property. Concern has been expressed, by some administrative <br />staff and one or more Commissioners, that prices paid by the County for parcels taken in the past on prior <br />projects have been too high. That concern has led to a decision to try a new outside eminent domain attorney <br />for the CR 510 project. <br />After significant search efforts, the County Attorney's Office recommends that the County hire William P. <br />Doney of the West Palm Beach law firm of Caldwell, Pacetti, Edwards, Schoech & Viator. Mr. Doney has <br />considerable experience in such matters, including prior eminent domain representation of St. Lucie County, <br />Martin County, and the City of West Palm Beach. County Attorney Alan Polackwich has spoken with the St. <br />Lucie County Attorney who gives Mr. Doney a high recommendation. County Attorneys Polackwich and <br />Reingold interviewed Mr. Doney and found him to be highly qualified and experienced. Mr. Doney's hourly <br />rate is $225, which is higher than the rate charged by the County's previous outside eminent domain law firm <br />($185). <br />APPROVED FOR JULY 16, 2013 B.C.C. MEETING <br />CONSENTAGENDA <br />CO ATTORNEY <br />F.•IAttorneygirdaIGENEMLIB CCWVndaMemwTublic Works (Ounide Counsel).docc <br />Indian River Co. <br />Admin <br />AgKoved <br />Date <br />Ill /t 3 <br />Co. Atty. <br />T. 9 • R <br />Budget <br />( <br />Dept. <br />F1 / <br />Risk Mgr. <br />-- <br />W <br />