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Riviera Beach council changes attorney-fee policy to reimbursement-only after residents object
Summary
Council amended Resolution 27-26 to change the proposed legal-fee payment policy from an upfront advance (cap $75,000) to reimbursement only if the official prevails and the matter arises from official duties; the amendment passed with two members dissenting.
The Riviera Beach City Council voted on April 27 to adopt a policy requiring reimbursement of attorney's fees—rather than advancing them—when officials or employees prevail in legal matters tied to the scope of official duties and a public purpose.
Attorney Wynne presented the draft policy, which originally allowed the city to advance attorney fees up to $75,000 per matter with a repayment clause if the official pled guilty, was convicted, or the conduct was outside the scope of duties. After public comment and council debate, Councilperson Dr. Glenn Spiritus moved to amend the draft to a…
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