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RICHARD SARAFAN
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
100 S.E. z " ST. 447" FLOOR
BANK OF AMERICA TOWER
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
(309? 349 -2300 - (305) 349 -2310 (FAX)
September 20, 2017
Richard Sarafan
Direct trine: 305.349.2318
Direct Fax: 305.428.8828
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Re: Disaster Recovery Management and Monitoring Services Contract Between
Miami Shores Village and Witt O'Brien's LLC Effective May 5, 2017
(hereinafter the "Contract ")
Gentlemen:
write you in my capacity as Village Attorney for Miami Shores Village. As you are
aware, under the above referenced Contract, the Village relied upon Witt O'Brien's LLC to
provide the contracted for services as and when needed in connection with emergency events
such as the recent Hurricane Irma. As you are also aware, by letter dated September S, 2017, the
Village Public Works Director made a written request to Witt O'Brien's LLC for disaster debris
monitoring and documenting services in connection with Hurricane Irma. Despite this notice to
proceed and numerous follow -up communications Witt O'Brien's LLC has failed and refused to
provide any of these desperately needed services and is thus in breach of the Contract.
Accordingly, the Village has been forced to make alternative arrangements to obtain the services,
on an emergency basis.
Please be advised that, as a result of this breach of contract, the Village has elected to
terminate the contract for cause and reserves all rights against Witt O'Brien's LLC.
Witt O'Brien's LLC
September 20, 2017
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
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Richard Sarafan
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Legal Counsel, Witt O'Brien's, 2200 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33136
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