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Lucreita D. Becude, Esq. Lucreita D. Becude, P.A. Attorney at Law 12469 Antler Hill Drive North, Jacksonville, Florida 32224 Telephone (904) 997 -1031 Facsimile (904) 379 -5446 e -mail: LDBecude @comcast.net August 29, 2013 City Purchasing Agent 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233 RE: RFP —13 -04 Special Magistrate Appointment for Animal Control To whom it may concern: Enclosed herein please find Proposal to Serve as Special Magistrate Dangerous Dog Cases together with enclosures. With kindest personal regards, I remain: Sincerely, L _ '.- • D. B - -3JD ' .A. L . -rtaD.: •s -,Tsq. LDB /jb Enc. Member Florida Bar - #0823171 • Admitted to Practice in the Middle District Court Elder Law • Family Law • Real Property Probate & Trust �'1N GOD WE TRUST • RFP —13 -04 LUCREITA D. BECUDE, P.A. Proposal to Serve as Special Magistrate Dangerous Dog Cases 1. Qualifications to Serve as Special Magistrate — Dangerous Dogs: I have over 10 years of experience in the Florida courts representing clients and litigating cases. My courtroom experience has involved cases and issues in Small Claims Court, County Court, Civil Court, Family Court, Probate Court, and cases in Special Magistrate Courts (i.e. Marchman Act cases) and in Magistrate Courts (i.e. collections, evictions, landlord /tenant disputes, traffic cases and property damage). I have practiced in the Court Systems of Nassau County, Duval County, St. Johns County, Clay County, Flagler County, Baker County and Palm Coast. I have gained additional extensive experience in dealing with people and difficult issues by serving on the Board of Beaches Business Association as Secretary; Former Board Member and Current President Elect on Florida's First Coast Civitan Club; Member of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce; The Beaches Division, Chamber of Commerce; North Council, Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Lawyers Roundtable, Civic Club of Jacksonville, former Board member of Professional Women's Council, Helper on the Broach Foundation, Additionally, • I am a resident of Duval County, Florida. • I have been licensed to practice in the State of Florida since October of 2004, and am in Good Standing. • Licensed December 16, 2004 to practice in the Middle District Court of Florida. • I carry a Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law, an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston, South Carolina. • I am a current dog owner and have owned many pets over the last 30 years and am acutely aware of the many difficult issues facing animal lovers /owners. I am also sensitive to the rights and responsibilities of the public at large. Modus Operandi — In dispensing justice, it is essential to maintain impartiality. By not having any ties to the City Government nor the residents coming before me, I will be able to adjudicate all matters in a fair and impartial manner. Upon notification by Atlantic Beach Animal Control or designated personnel that there is a case, I would coordinate a mutually acceptable date and time when the case can be heard. When all parties have gathered at the Member Florida Bar - #0823171 • Admitted to Practice in the Middle District Court Elder Law • Family Law • Real Property Probate & Trust 14 ": IN GOD WE TRUST RFP —13 -04 LUCREITA D. BECUDE, P.A. appointed date & time, I will instruct all parties concerned on the expected behavior and the procedures to be followed. Upon convening court, the prosecution and defense will be permitted adequate time to present testimony and enter into evidence any information or documentation pertinent to the case. If appropriate, witnesses will be sworn and present testimony. The opposing party may then cross examine witnesses as necessary. Recognizing that this process will not normally be accomplished by legal professionals; some latitude will be permitted while maintaining the orderly flow of information. Adjudication will be made immediately following adequate time for the Magistrate to consider all information presented. Appropriate records will be completed to document the outcome of the case. 2. Resume of Lucreita D. Becude: Enclosure (No. 1) 3. Proposed Fee Structure: Given the availability of Atlantic Beach City facilities, the proposed Fee Structure will consist solely of my hourly billing rate of $250.00 per hour plus approved expenses. 4. Point of Contact: Lucreita D. Becude E -mail ldbecude@comcast.net Telephone: (904) 997 -1031 (Office) (904) 307 -2024 (Cell) (904) 379 -5446 (Fax) 5. References: W. Alan Winter, Esq. Hon. Peter L. Dearing Dr. Stephen Rhodes 310 Third Street Duval County Courthouse Ocean View Health, Inc. Neptune Beach, Fl 32266 501 W. Adams St. 320 1 St., N Ste 709 Telephone: (904)242 -0222 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Jacksonville Beach, FL32250 Telephone: (904) 255 -1255 Telephone: (904) 270 -2790 Member Florida Bar - #0823171 • Admitted to Practice in the Middle District Court Elder Law • Family Law • Real Property Probate & Trust IN GOD WE TRUST Lucreita D. Becude, Esq. Florida Bar Member # 823171 12469 Antler Hill Drive, N, Jacksonville, FL 32224 Telephone (904) 997 -1031 Fax: (904) 379 -5446 Cell (904)307 -2024; E- mailldbecude @comcast.net EXPERIENCE: 2003 to present — Attorney at Law — I have over 10 years of experience in the Florida courts representing clients and litigating cases. My courtroom experience has involved cases and issues in Small Claims Court, County Court, Civil Court, Family Court, Probate Court, and cases in Special Magistrate Courts (Le. Marchman Act cases) and in Magistrate Courts (Le. collections, evictions, landlord /tenant disputes, traffic cases and property damage) as well as knowledge of statute applications. I have practiced in the Court Systems of Nassau County, Duval County, St. Johns County, Clay County, Flagler County, Baker County and Palm Coast. I have gained additional extensive experience in dealing with people and difficult issues by serving on the Board of Beaches Business Association as Secretary; Former Board Member and Current President Elect on Florida's First Coast Civitan Club; Member of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce; The Beaches Division, Chamber of Commerce; North Council, Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Lawyers Roundtable, Civic Club of Jacksonville, former Board member of Professional Women's Council, Helper on the Broach Foundation, CERTIFIED LEGAL INTERN FOR JACKSONVILLE AREA LEGAL AID, 126 ADAM STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Kimberly Martyn, Esquire — Supervisor, interviewing clients, preparing separation and divorce documents, exposure to courts — J1, J2 and J3, Self - Employed As an independent contractor, I provided Paralegal services to prominent law firms in the Charleston, SC area. Clients included: McNair Law Firm, August 1987 — August 1999 - Performed complete analysis of real estate closing packages, identified weaknesses and deficiencies and rectifying same, also held position of Manager of Firm Title, Inc. (Chicago Title insurance, Old Republic Title Insurance, Lawyers Title Insurance, Commonwealth Title Insurance and Fidelity National), John H. Bennett, Jr., Esquire, January 1980 — October 1998 - Legal Secretary and Office Manager,. Real estate closings, divorce proceedings and other family law matters, adoptions and heirs property along with preparation of title insurance policies through Industrial Valley Title insurance, Stewart Title Insurance and Lawyers Title Insurance Cambridge Mortgage Corporation Loan Processor, May 1985 — July 1987 Obtaining and reviewing mortgage loan documentation for qualifying applicants for loans, training other loan processors, underwriting loans under conventional, FHA and VA guidelines. These duties required much managerial and leadership ability as well as technical knowledge and auditing ability. Page 1 of 2 Wachovia Mortgage Corporation Loan Processor, January 1982 — May 1985 Obtaining and reviewing mortgage loan documents as well as tax returns for financial preparation of loans qualifying purchasers for new condominium developments on Kiawah Island, Sou th Carolina. Working directly with the Kiawah Island Sales staff as well as Thomas Buist, Esquire, who handled the majority of closings. EDUCATION: Florida Coastal School of Law Grad: May 2003 7555 Beach Avenue Degree: JD Jacksonville, Florida 32232 College of Charleston Grad: May 1999 Charleston, SC 29424 Degree: BA — Political Science Trident Technical College Grad: May 1997 Palmer Campus Degree: AA — Criminal Justice Charleston, SC 29403 St. Andrews Parish High School Grad: May 1970 712 Wappoo Road Degree: High School Diploma Charleston, SC 29407 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Florida Coastal School of Law: Student Board Member of Center of Strategic Governance and International Initiatives; Immigration Law Society Trident Technical College: Member of Alpha Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa St. Andrews Parish High School: Member of Future Business Leaders of America Participant in softball and basketball Chorus Club Member PRINCIPAL STRENGTH AREAS: Initiative Exercised wide discretion and initiative in researching and developing a wide variety of complex technical documentation pertaining to various legal proceedings including pleadings, real estate closings, mortgage banking, adoptions, loan applications, court documents, interrogatories, statute applications. Manage and Train - worked with and provided on-the-job training to many people having diverse backgrounds to further company goals and objectives. Computer Skills - Able to utilize a wide variety of law firm application software commonly used for Desktop Publishing, Document Scanning, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Data Base Management, etc. Interpersonal Skills — Ability to meet and deal with a widely diverse group of personalities. Page 2 of 2 RFP —13 -04 LUCREITA D. BECUDE, P.A. 6. Evidence of Florida Bar Association Licensing: Enclosure (No. 2) Florida Bar #0823171 (copy of certification) Enclosure (No. 3) Middle District of Florida (copy of certification) 7. Certificate of Professional Insurance: Enclosure (No. 4) CNA Lawyers Professional Liability Policy Declarations Additional Enclosures: Enclosure (No. 5) Drug -Free Workplace Certification Enclosure (No. 6) W -9 Taxpayer Certification Enclosure (No. 7) Sworn statement pursuant t Section 287.133(3)(A), Florida Statutes, on Public Entity Crimes Member Florida Bar - #0823171 • Admitted to Practice in the Middle District Court Elder Law • Family Law • Real Property Probate & Trust VA a ,i IN GOD WE TRUST CNA LAWYERS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY POLICY DECLARATIONS Agency: Branch: Policy Number: Insurance is provided by Continental Casualty Company, 700324 912 268092084 333 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago IL 60604 A Stock Insurance Company. 1. NAMED INSURED AND ADDRESS: NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS: Lucreita D. Becude, P.A. This is a Claims Made and Reported policy. It applies only to 12469 Antler Hill Drive North those claims that are both first made against the insured and Jacksonville, FL 32224 reported in writing to the Company during the policy period. Please review the policy carefully and discuss this coverage with your insurance agent or broker. 2. POLICY PERIOD: Inception: 03/15/2013 Expiration: 03/15/2014 at 12:01 A.M. Standard Time at the address shown above 3. LIMITS OF LIABILITY: Each Claim: $100,000 Inclusive of Claims Expenses Aggregate: $300,000 Death or Disability and Non - Practicing Each Claim: $100,000 Extended Reporting Period Limit of Liability: Aggregate: $300,000 4. DEDUCTIBLES: Aggregate: $1,000 Inclusive of Claims Expenses 5. POLICY PREMIUM: Annual Premium: $1,519.00 Surcharges/Taxes: Amount: Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund $19.75 Total Amount: $1,538.75 Includes CNA Risk Control Credit of $ 0.00 Includes Net Protect Premium, see coverage endorsement if applicable 6. FORMS AND ENDORSEMENTS ATTACHED AT INCEPTION: G- 118011 -A (Ed. 12/2011), G- 118012 -A (Ed. 03/1999), G- 118016 -A (Ed. 12/2011), G- 118029 -A (Ed. 04/2008), G- 118039-A09 (Ed. 09/2012), G- 118065 -A09 (Ed. 11/2011), G- 145184 -A (Ed. 06/2003) 7. WHO TO CONTACT: To report a claim: CNA Specialty Claim P.O. Box 8317 Chicago, IL 60680 -8317 Email: LPLNewClaims @cna.com Fax: 866 - 419 -6308 / Online: www.cna.com /claims Lawyers Claim Reporting Questions: 800 -540 -0762 03/15/2013 Authorized Representative Date G- 118012 -A (Ed. 03/99) Page 1 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION Section 287.087, Florida Statues, effective January 1, 1991, specifies that preference must be given to vendors submitting a certification with their bid /proposal certifying they have a drug -free workplace. This requirement effects all public entities of the State and is as follows: IDENTICAL TIE BIDS - Preference shall be given to business with drug -free workplace programs. Whenever two or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality and service are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drugfree workplace program. In order to have a drug -free workplace program, a business shall: 1) Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition. 2) Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3) Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1). 4) In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contenders to, any violation of Chapter 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurrence in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction. 5) Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, by any employee who is so convicted. 6) Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of this section. AS THE PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE STATEMENT, I CERTIFY THAT THIS FIRM COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. may, / ,A.T- 1 'S SI'T RE DATE Form -9 Request for Taxpayer Give Form to the (Rev. January 2011) requester. Do not (Rev. January the 2011) Bury Identification Number and Certification send to the IRS. Internal Revenue Service Na a (as shown on your income tax return) .., U e_e e t k- 0 Le crt,, .e , r usiness name /disregarded entit name, if different fro bove ` • A N a Check appropriate box for federal tax O �,,,-, //// O classification (required): individual /sole proprietor 111 C Corporation ❑ S Corporation El Partnership Trust /estate cn '\ ac z. El Exempt payee 0 o El Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C =C corporation, S =S corporation, P= partnership) ► i+ N C a . ❑ Other (see instructions) ■ :E Address (number, street, an apt. or suite no.) Requester's name and address (optional) y .�.1- to Q vr1 - (e.^ ti .) t r. it te, and ZIP code w act u : LLe V L 3.3.2..at4' List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on the "Name" line 1 Social security number 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other – – entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3. Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose I Employer identification number number to enter. <' ` i – /1 + o g 9 4 f Part I1 Certification C�� l Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below). Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions signature of or - ?«s...— Sign g I �� He U S. person ► '�!- _-C ■ ■ ` Date ► -- LT I .3 t L ions Note. If a requester gives you a form other than Form W -9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester's form if it is substantially similar Section referen = - . e nternal Revenue Code unless otherwise to this Form W -9. noted. Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are Purpose of Form considered a U.S. person if you are: A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS must • An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien, obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to report, for • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation • An estate (other than a foreign estate), or of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA. • A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701 -7). Use Form W -9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it (the Special rules for partnerships. Partnerships that conduct a trade or requester) and, when applicable, to: business in the United States are generally required to pay a withholding tax on any foreign partners' share of income from such business. 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a Further, in certain cases where a Form W -9 has not been received, a number to be issued), partnership is required to presume that a partner is a foreign person, 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or and pay the withholding tax. Therefore, if you are a U.S. person that is a 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt partner in a partnership conducting a trade or business in the United payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your States, provide Form W -9 to the partnership to establish your U.S. allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business status and avoid withholding on your share of partnership income. is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners' share of effectively connected income. Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 1 -2011) SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. This sworn statement is submitted to The City of Atlantic Beach, Florida (print name of the public entity) by Lucreita D. Becude, Esq. Attorney at Law (print individual's name and title) f Lucreita D. Becude, P.A. (print name of entity submitting sworn statement) whose business address is 12469 Antler Hill Dr. N. Jacksonville, FL 32224 and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is 56-2508949 (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: N/A .) 2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political • subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. 3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes., means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. 4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means: 1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or 2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity. 6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies.) X Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent of July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy of the final order) I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE IN THE !• • '1 • . • 1 CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. � ,�;/ ejr lip (signature .4411101, - -r- i __3 STATE OF V , (date) COUNTY OF 1\ W/ U✓( PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, 4 VC" re f 71 a .—b• ,?G c c pa who, after first being sworn by me, affixed (name of individual signing) his/her signature in the space provided above on this , Y0' .4 day of /44/10/1 , 20 /3 . l iLeda.e...61- 4 NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: MICHAEL 3 RAINS _ ` ' M MY COMMISSION • EE179312 •'-r EXPIRES Merch 14.2011 t401) 318.0153 IgoAO.NOdrytenloccce Lucreita D. Becude, Esq. Lucreita D. Becude, P.A. 12469 Antler Hill Dr. N. Jacksonville, FL 32224 y 12. 0 AUG3p2013 B \)\ la. /? pm The City of Atlantic Beach City Purchasing Agent 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 RFP - 13 -04 Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Closing: 8/30/13 @ 2:00pm