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Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Regular Town Commission Agenda October 2025

Town Retains Law Firm for State Zoning Preemption Lawsuit

$10,000 flat fee for trial court representation; $5,000 for District Court of Appeal; $5,000 for Florida Supreme Court, if appealedTown of Lauderdale-by-the-SeaWEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN PLOctober 28, 2025

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Description

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea retained Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, PL to prosecute a lawsuit challenging statewide preemption of local zoning authority by SB 180. The Town will pay a flat fee of $10,000 for trial, with additional set fees for appeals, as part of a multi-city legal action.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$10,000 flat fee for trial court representation; $5,000 for District Court of Appeal; $5,000 for Florida Supreme Court, if appealed

Vendor

WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN PL

Agency

Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

October 28, 2025

Contract Term

Until completion of litigation at trial and appeal (authorized by resolution October 28, 2025)

Renewal Info

Flat fee agreement applies to each litigation phase; additional $5,000 for District Court appeal and $5,000 for Florida Supreme Court if those are required. No mention of automatic renewal; engagement is tied to each phase of litigation.

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