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Consent Agenda-B.CC 07.016.13 <br /> v Ofce of <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br /> ATTORNEY <br /> Alan S.Polackwich,Sr.,County Attorney <br /> William K DeBraal,Deputy County Attorney <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Board of County Commissioners <br /> FROM: Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorne��(f <br /> DATE: July 8,2013 <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 /> Indian River Co. AgKoved Date <br /> APPROVED FOR JULY 16,2013 B.C.C. MEETING Admin r/ /1 3 <br /> CONSENT AGENDA I Co.Atty. T.9•R <br /> Budget (P 113� <br /> Dept N- / <br /> CO ATTORNEY Risk Mgr. <br /> F.•IAtt—y1bd.tGENERALIB CCIAg..&,fem T.b1k Works(Outside C.—O.d- <br /> 24 <br />