Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 09-14-2010 Special-City Attorney Condidates — reading text

provided at all times. The mayor, each council member and all of the City' s senior staff will have my cell phone and will be able to contact me directly, twenty -four hours day or night. It is my policy to return all telephone calls the same business day as when the telephone call is placed. I will also make this available to all committee members for the various committees created by the City. 3. Every city official or staffperson will receive the utmost in courtesy, cooperation and respect. Moreover, I believe I have the skill to handle virtually all of the routine legal issues that arise from day to day and I am sure that if I do not know the answer that I will find the answer or find someone who can provide the answer and do so promptly. 4. As set forth in my cover letter, my experience is both broad and deep. I welcome a vigorous, nomination and confirmation dialogue with not only the mayor and city council, but also with the staff that I will be supporting on a daily basis. 5. I cannot guarantee you that I am the best at every issue that will be presented to the City and therefore to me, but I can guarantee you this. I am quite capable, I believe I can provide you the kind of services that will leave you not only satisfied but impressed. In fact, impressing each of you with my ability to deliver quality legal services will be my goal. I believe my drive, intellect; instincts, congeniality and ethics will combine to present a good legal services delivery mechanism to you. My staff is small, just myself and Shari Bindley my assistant, and occasional part time assistance, but we get the job done, we get it done promptly and courteously and typically with good results. My relief attorney is a good friend and colleague Wesley Fontaine. 5. From time to time there may be work that is outside the scope of services in the contract that I hope we will be executing. Ifthis happens, I would be grateful for the opportunity to accept this work at my regular billable rate, if it is within my expertise. This will be of benefit to my firm and will allow the City to still utilize my capable skills and those ofmy staff. 6. I would ask that an annual stipend up to $ 2,000.00 per year be provided for professional development. This is the same amount that was provided in the previous city attorney' s contract. If travel outside the county is required I wish to be reimbursed for mileage, lodging, meals and reasonable incidentals; of course, I will provide receipts. 7. Regarding reimbursable expenses here is what I propose: ( i) copies fifty cents per page; ( ii) postage reimbursement as required; ( iii) court reporter fees as necessary; ( iv) other miscellaneous related expenses to be discussed as they arise. 8. Attached to the original proposal is a sample of a previous land use matter that I worked on that involved in depth analysis and coordination with city and county officials from another region from Florida. Unfortunately, the document does not lend itself to production of multiple copies and I would be grateful for its return once the evaluation process is completed. 9. Finally, I would consider it an honor and a privilege to be your next city attorney. Respectfully Submitted, D. Craig Tingle  D. CRAIG TINGLE 3822 Misty Way Office: ( 850) 650 -8138 Destin, FL 32541 Fax: ( 850) 650 -0365 LEGAL EXPERIENCE: The Tingle Law Firm, P.A. Destin, FL Real Estate and Land Use January 2006 - Present Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Subdivisions, and Shopping Pp g Centers. Commercial and Residential Leasing, including anchor tenant leases. Commercial /Residential Closings & Due Diligence including title, survey & zoning. GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. Orlando, FL Real Estate and Land Use May, 2005January 2006 Complex Land Acquisitions, Contract negotiations, Portfolio deals. Condominium Projects including Mixed Use. Land Use, DRI, Comp. Plan, Aggregation and Zoning. Due Diligence and Financing work. BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A. Ft. Walton Beach, FL General Civil Practice Real Estate. Summer, 2002 -May 2005 Development, Condominium Law, Land Use, Zoning. Commercial Leasing, Comprehensive Plan, Permitting. Banking, assisting developers obtain financing, Acquisitions. Civil and Commercial Litigation, Construction Defect Litigation. BUREAU OF CONDOMINIUMS Tallahassee, FL Attorney/Hearing 0 acer Spring, 2002 Arbitrator for numerous condominium disputes. Conducted evidentiary hearings on behalf of the State of Florida. Rendered written opinions based upon the facts and applicable law. Paid mandatory internship during L.L.M. CITY NATIONAL BANK Miami, FL Attu Fall 2001 Assistant to General Counsel. Reviewed Construction Loan Documents, Mezzanine Financing and Trusts. Made recommendations to General Counsel regarding potential loans to clients. Mandatory Legal internship pursuant to L.L.M. requirements. FLORIDA PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE Shalimar, FL Affome 1998- 2001 Trial practice. Criminal law, Felony and Misdemeanor. ST. LOUIS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER' S OFFICE St. Louis, MO Attu 1997- 1998 Trial practice. Criminal law; Felony and Misdemeanor. BAR ADMISSIONS: Missouri —1996, Florida —1998, Georgia —2005  D. CRAIG TINGLE Page 2 EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW Miami, FL T .—L& Real Pro I - Development Cum Laude May, 2002 WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW St. Louis, MO 1996 UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA Pensacola, FL B.A., &aior/ Minor, History and Pre L - ase 1988 TEACHING: Lecturer for Condominium Association Institute. Satisfactory course completion required to manage condominiums. Judge /mentor for teen court a youthful offender diversionary program. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: National Institute of Trial Advocacy. 1997 Institute on Condominiums and Cluster Housing. 2001 AWARDS: Buder Fellow -- Full tuition scholarship to Washington University School of Law. ChiefJustice -- Robert Yazzi Book Award. Vice President —Phi Delta Phi; Member Phi Alpha Theta — Academic Honors OTHER EXPERIENCE: FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER' S OFFICE East St. Louis, IL Law Clerk 1995- 1996 Prepared briefs, memoranda of law and represented clients. Interviewed clients prior to arraignment. Attended hearings in support of attorneys. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO LAW SCHOOL Albuquerque, NM AMERICAN INDIAN LAW CENTER Teaching / Beseareh Assistant 1994 Comprehensive seminar to prepare incoming native law students for the rigors of law school. Compiled brief on U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Steven Breyer on behalf of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. MILITARY EXPERIENCE: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS St. Louis, MO Manor 1985 - Present Judge Advocate. Commanded demolitions platoon for the reserves. Commanded 22,000 acre jungle warfare school with a $ 10 million budget.  WESLEY T. FONTAINE 3907 High Ridge Road Crestview, FL 32539 850) 855 -9606 E-mail: , fit, I, ti ;, r t:, i, tf zief PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 03/ 2008 —Present Reis Title —Regional Counsel Provide in -house legal services to national title insurance agent. Manage policy claims within territory and negotiate settlement and/ or otherwise resolve same Seek out and develop relationships with new clients Manage and supervise staff of approximately 30 06/2007 —03/ 2008 Eagle Building & Development, Laurel Hill, Florida - Owner O / perator Managed day -to -day operations ofresidential home