Agenda 12/12/2017 Item #16K 712/12/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the hiring of Charles R. Forman, Esq., for mediation services in
eminent domain litigation.
OBJECTIVE: To secure the mediation services of Charles R. Forman, Esq., to comply with Court
directives in eminent domain litigation, and to enable the County to reduce further litigation costs by
resolving disputes with property owners through mediation.
CONSIDERATIONS: A substantial number of eminent domain cases pursued by the County are
resolved through mediation conducted by skilled and experienced mediators. Pursuant to Florida Statutes
§ 73.091(1), the County is required to pay the cost of mediation in eminent domain cases. Mr. Forman
has practiced eminent domain law in Florida since 1980 and is a current member, and former Vice-
Chairman, of the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Eminent Domain, and lecturer for the Florida Bar
Continuing Education Committee. Mr. Forman has agreed to a special rate for Collier County of $300
per hour, and it is the County Attorney’s Office’s (“CAO”) opinion this rate is very reasonable
considering Mr. Forman’s extensive experience in eminent domain law.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for these services shall come from each individual using the department’s
budgets as projects are identified.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been prepared by the County Attorney’s Office, is
approved as to form and legality, and requires a majority vote for Board approval. - ERP
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the hiring of Charles R.
Forman, Esq., for mediation services in eminent domain litigation, under the terms of the attached fee
schedule.
PREPARED BY: Emily R. Pepin, Assistant County Attorney
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Mediator Charles Forman fee schedule (PDF)
12/12/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.K.7
Doc ID: 4267
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the hiring of Charles R. Forman, Esq., for
mediation services in eminent domain litigation.
Meeting Date: 12/12/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Rosa Villarreal
11/21/2017 3:56 PM
Submitted by:
Title: County Attorney – County Attorney's Office
Name: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
11/21/2017 3:56 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Lisa Taylor Additional Reviewer Completed 11/21/2017 4:04 PM
Transportation Engineering Diane Lynch Additional Reviewer Skipped 11/21/2017 4:13 PM
Growth Management Department Diane Lynch Level 1 Reviewer Completed 11/21/2017 4:14 PM
Transportation Engineering Robert Bosch Additional Reviewer Completed 11/21/2017 4:19 PM
Transportation Engineering Jay Ahmad Additional Reviewer Completed 11/27/2017 7:20 AM
Growth Management Department James French Deputy Department Head Review Completed 11/27/2017 7:23 AM
County Attorney's Office Emily Pepin Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 11/27/2017 8:34 AM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 11/27/2017 4:05 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 11/28/2017 9:57 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 11/28/2017 10:14 AM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 11/28/2017 2:41 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/29/2017 2:52 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 12/12/2017 9:00 AM
FORMAN, HANRATTY, THOMAS & MONTGOMERY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
November 14, 2017
Emily Pepin, Esquire
Assistant County Attorney
Collier County Attorney's Office
3299 East Tamiami Trail, Suite 800
Naples, FL 34112
Re: Mediation Services
Dear Emily:
www.eminentdomainfl.com
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CHARLES R. FORMAN
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I welcome the opportunity to provide mediator services to Collier County. My hourly rate for mediator
services is $300 per hour. Enclosed please find a completed W-9 for the firm as well. Should you need
anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me or my assistant, Brandi Jordan, at 1-800-527-3445
(office), or me at crformanahotmail.com or 352/812-9441 (mobile).
Thanking you for you consideration, I am
Yours truly,
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Charles R. Forman
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