Action Item 2.
Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Meeting Date:
- 07/10/2025
REQUESTED ACTION:
MOTION TO APPROVE an Hourly Rate Increase for the MPO's Legal Firm of Weiss Serota
WHAT THIS ACTION ACCOMPLISHES:
Approval of this item will increase the legal firm's hourly rate from $284 per hour to $325 per hour starting retroactively on July 1, 2025.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION/BACKGROUND:
On June 12, 2025, Mr. Gabriel reported that his current hourly rate is $284, while the firm charges $325 per hour for new clients. In recognition of Mr. Gabriel’s long-standing service and consistent performance, and to bring his rate in line with current market rates, the Executive Committee voted by supermajority to approve an increase in his hourly rate to $325, effective July 1, 2025.
This adjustment represents the first non-contractual rate increase during Mr. Gabriel’s tenure. Historically, this rate has only been adjusted annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The requested rate is less than an estimated $10,000 increase to the budget for the whole year. For a survey of area attorney rates, please see the Attachment.
MPO staff will be available at the upcoming meeting to address any questions or comments.
This adjustment represents the first non-contractual rate increase during Mr. Gabriel’s tenure. Historically, this rate has only been adjusted annually based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The requested rate is less than an estimated $10,000 increase to the budget for the whole year. For a survey of area attorney rates, please see the Attachment.
MPO staff will be available at the upcoming meeting to address any questions or comments.
MPO STAFF RECOMMENDATION(S):
MPO staff recommends approval of the attorney's hourly rate to $325 per hour.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/PREPARER:
If you have any questions about this item, please contact Bryan Caletka at (954) 876-0070 or caletkab@browardmpo.org.