City Employees_April 1984 (2)CITY EMPLOYEES 112
Date (Cont'd)
4/4/84 proposal. Discussion held. Comm. voted to
R -1A defer item. (see M.B. JAYCEES)
4/4/84 Designation of Mayor & Comrs. "Aides"
R -3D functions and representation of "Aides"
authority. Discussion held. Mayor Fromberg
requested that aides not be designated nor
cards for same printed unless auth'd by
Comm. w/specific designation of functions,
responsibilities, duties, and purpose. Item
def. to allow Comr. Weisburd opportunity to
meet w/Mgr to draft appropriate criteria for
such persons. (see CITY COMMISSION)
CITY EMPLOYEES
Date
4/19/84
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113
Memo 228-84, Res. 84-17705 adopted, auth'g
execution of an Amd'd Agreement appointing
Intangible Mktg., Inc. (parent corp.), H.C.
Copeland & Assocs., Inc., & H.C. Copeland &
Assocs. Equities, Inc., collectively
referred to as "Administrator", as excl.
administrative contractor & mktg. org. for
Program, w/no remuneration fr. City, for 5 -
yr. term w/renewal option for successive 5 -
yr. periods; identifying Administrator's
bank address & acct. no. for rec'g payroll
deductions; providing that employee list is
confidential; indemnifying & holding City
harmless fr. claims; naming City as
CITY EMPLOYEES 114
Date (Cont'd)
4/19/84 ins. sole beneficiary &providing that
C -4D insurer's FL resident agt. countersign
coverage; setting forth Administrator's
compliance w/all applicable laws, rules, &
reg's; providing that required ins. &
bonding be furnished w/in 30 days of Amd'd
Agreement execution; prohibiting assignment
unless auth'd by Comm.; & identifying Mgr &
auth'd designees as mgr. of City's
responsibilities & procedures. (see
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN)
4/19/84 In response to request of Mayor Fromberg,
R -11A the C Mgr gave an oral rep. on the cur. &
CITY EMPLOYEES 115
Date (Cont'd)
4/19/84 upcoming budgets, advising for the cur.
R -11A fiscal yr., they have placed a freeze on
hiring, affecting 58 positions, & on
$257,000 in capital purchases. He also
advised they have discussed briefly w/some
Personnel Bd. mems., the rev'g of job
descriptions to provide a broader
flexibility in the utilization of pers., in
an effort to avoid laying off individuals.
(see 1983/84 BUDGET)
6/20/84 Rep. on Mayor's Ad Hoc Youth Ctr Committee
R -9J mtg. by Comr. Singer. Admin dir'd to imdtly
hire a Rec. Opers. Mech. to wk. at least
CITY EMPLOYEES 116
nate (Cont'd)
6/20/84 part time & if necessary, full time; to be
R -9J funded fr. Settlement Fund for bal. of FY
83/84, if necessary.
7/11/84 Res. 84-17789 adopted, commending
C -4C Les Feldman, M.B. Jaycees & Jaycee Women, &
City employees for efforts in bringing about
the M.B. 4th of July Celebration. Mayor
Fromberg commended Police & Fire Chfs for
efforts ensuring a safe event, & C Mgr's
staff for their work on project. (see M.B.
JAYCEES, INC.)
CITY EMPLOYEES
Date
7/11/84
R -11F
11'7
Comrs. Shockett & Singer asked C Mgr to
personally investigate matter of recurring
complaints re. alleged antagonistic atti-
tudes of some City employees processing bldg
plans and permits, inspectors, etc. toward
prospective bldrs. C Mgr advised Comm. that
info. on spec. instances would be helpful in
det'g solution(s) to problem. V -M Weisburd
suggested C Mgr consider sending a memo to
all depts., advising employees of Comm's
concerns & complaints recd., and urging more
courteous assistance be given to public.
(see BUILDING DEPARTMENT)
OYy KMPLOYLK5 118
Date
-7/25/84 Memo 49144; $20,000 death benefit pmt. to
R -8F beneficiary of Pol. Off. Donald Kramer, per
F1. Stats. 112.19(2)(a) & 112.191(2)(a); to
be appropriated fr. Gen. Fund Bal.
9/5/84 Ms. Clara Fischer requested an addn. to the
R -11C agenda to discuss the request for installa-
tion of a handicapped ramp to the Beachfront
Promenade at 24th St. (Roney Plaza), either
repl'g or in addn to the stairs already
installed. Comr. Shockett suggested some
Pub. Wks employees may be under-utilized and
wk. could possibly be done in-house, using
leftover wood. Admin. to investigate budget-
C/TY EMPLOYEES 119
Date (Cont'd)
975/84 ary requirements and possibility of doing
R -11C wk. in-house, negotiate w/Roney Plaza owner
for funding, & submit rep. & recommendation
for 9/12/84 budget hrg. (see HANDICAPPED,
RONEY PLAZA, BEACHFRONT PK & PROMENADE)
10/17/84 Harry Plissner relayed a suggestion he recd.
R -11D that there is no need for the City to employ
a Regd. land surveyor or a surveying crew,
but that such servs. could be contracted
w/Zurwelle-Whittaker, Inc. (as done by the
Dade Co. Sch. Bd.) at much less cost. At the
suggestion of Mr. Plissner, Comr. Arkin
advised he would be happy to work with
CITY EMPOSt Es 126
bate (Cont'd)
10/17/84 Mr. ?lissner in investigating the proposal.
R -11D (see ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS)
11/7/84 Memo 725-84, Res. 84-17914 adopted, approv-
C-4D ing in concept, the execution of a prof.
servs. agreement for psychological screening
of police, fire, and other CMB employees
w/PR/PAM (Psychological Resources of Atl.,
Inc. and Psychological Assos. of Miami), a
jt. venture, subj. to incorporation of amdts
discussed and approved (see mtg. file
records for details); term - 3 yrs. fr.
Agreement execution; per -person testing fee
- $120; PR/PAM to provide proof of ins. as
CITY_gMPLOY8a
Date (Cont'd)
11/7/84 required.
C -4D CONSULTANT
SERVS.)
4/3/85
R -11B
6/26/85
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121
(see PSYCHOLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC
SERVS. (CONTRS), PSYCHOLOGICAL
Mgr advised Police Officer Bob Fitzpatrick
(training officer) passed away 4/3/85. (see
POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Comr. Daoud referred to recent Admin. chgs.
affecting var. employees/divs. (LTC 98-1985)
and requested Mgr imdtly submit a rep. on
anticipated personnel demotions, lay-offs,
transfers, etc. He requested fut. chgs be
discussed at Comm. table. Mgr advised there
CITY EMPLOYEES 122
Date (Cont'd)
6/26/85 will be a var. of chgs bef. 7/15/85, which
R -11A he will advise Comm of bef. publicized &
which will be discussed today in exec.
session. Mgr advised Comm. adopted policy
that any Gen. Fund revs. that become avail-
able in FY 1985/86 thru rect. of unantici-
pated Fed. Rev. Shrg. funds will be applied
to fund contractual wage incrs, to extent
allowable. Later discussion held concerning
funding of labor agreement for FY 1985/86
and directing Mgr to negotiate/reduce sala-
ries by 5%, w/employees earning $50,000 or
more annually to be reduced by 10%,
effective 10/1/85. Res. 85-18119 adopted,
CITY EMPLOYEES 123
Date (Cont'd)
6/26/85 amdg. Res. 85-18086 to provide that all City
R -11A employees be treated equally and those
earning $50,000 or more also be subj. to the
5% rollback. (see SALARIES, LABOR
RELATIONS, 1985/86 BUDGET, EXECUTIVE
SESSION, FEDERAL REV. SHARING FUNDS)
7/24/85 Memo 445-85, approval/implementation of
C -5F Aetna Life & Casualty Co. Aecert, Aedvise,
PPO, & "start taking charge" health care
programs, def. to 9/4/85 pending employee
rev. (see HOSPITALIZATION PLAN & LIFE
INSURANCE)
CITY RMPLOY2gg124
Date
9/4/85 C. Mgr. advised that several suggestions
C -5D offered during employee "brainstorming"
sessions will be evaluated & pres'd. to
Comm. over next several months.
10/2/85 M#576-85, request for proposal for the mgt.,
R -8D op., and maintenance of the city's mun.
golf courses, approved in concept. Admin.
auth'd to proceed w/process and meet
w/AFSCME reps. to ensure affected employees
not harmed (transferred or absorbed by
contractor). AFSCNE Pres. Clinton Jordan
suggested bef. RFP is circulated, Admin.
rev. cur. conds. and managerial staff of
CITY tMPLOYEIgS 125
Date (Cont'd)
10/2/85 courses (Dir., Greenskeepers, Op. Super.,
R -8D etc.), and establish Golf Dept. under Mgr
(sep. fr. Pks & Rec. Dept.). Comr. Daoud
requested Admin. study golf course op. and
submit report 10/16/85 as to probs. and plan
for resolution. (see GOLF COURSES, RECREA-
TION DEPT.)
10/16/85 C Atty advised he would investigate ques.
R -11C raised by Mayor Fromberg as to whether it
would constitute a conflict of int. for a
Comr. to be endorsed by an employee union
and subsequentlyvote on that union's wage
contr., a su it a report. (see CONFLICT
OF INTEREST)
CITY EMPLOYEES 126
Date
11/6/85 M#621-85, Bid 221-84/85, contr. for crime
C -2A ins. for pub. employees; not reached - def.
to 11/20/85. (see INSURANCE (CONTRACTS))
12/4/85 M#712-85, LTC 221-1985, status of self -ins.
R -8C & safety -loss prevention program; for info
only. Comr. Shockett asked Adm. to investi-
gate City's exposure for its vehicles driven
to/fr. emps' homes & incl. in next rep.;
Mayor Daoud requested rep. on number of
vehicles bg. so used. (see SELF INSURANCE)
12/4/85 Discussion re designated area in City Hall
R -9J for MB Employee Hall of Fame; concept
CITY EMPLOYEES 127
Date (Cont'd)
12/4/85 approved; Adm. to outline procedure; appli-
R-9J cations/nominations to be submitted to
Plaques and Mem. Com. for consideration.
(see PLAQUES & MEMORIAL COMMITTEE)
1/22/86 Comr. Resnick suggested employees be given
R -9J sp. training to develop courteous attitude
in dealing w/pub., and that schs. conduct
contest for a slogan to be used when
employees answer the phone. He advised he
will be contacting St. Thomas Univ. to det.
if it has a program that could be pres'd in
City w/out cost. Comrs. offered suggestions
as to how attitude could be promoted.
CITY EMPLOYEES 128
Date (Cont'd)
1/22/86 Admin. to investigate alts. and submit rep.
R-93 (see COMR. RESNICK, SCHOOLS - GENERAL)
1/22/86 Mayor Daoud suggested a mun. policy be
R -9P inst'd whereby City employees be required to
wear seat belts while driving City cars; and
that City request St. Legislators to pass
mandatory seat belt requirement for St. of
FL (lobbyist to promote legis. passage).
(see SEAT BELTS, FLORIDA, STATE OF,
LOBBYIST)
3/5/86 M#154-86, RFP 232-85/00, mgt., operation, &
R -8A maintenance of mun. golf courses. Presenta-
CITY EMPLOYEES 129
Date (Cont'd)
3/5/86 tions made; firms ranked:
R -8A #1 American Golf Corp.
#2 Professional Course Mgt., Inc.
#3 Jerry's, Inc.
Adm. auth. to negotiate contr. w/#1 ranked
firm, to be submitted for Comm's considera-
tion/approval. AFSCME Pres. Clinton Jordan
expressed concern re City employees wk'g on
courses. All firms stated cur. employees
would be given right of 1st refusal. (see
GOLF COURSES)
3/19/86 Comr. Grenald circulated pictures & advised
R -11C of voluntary efforts of Code Enf. Div.
CITY EMPLOYEES 130
Date (Cont'd)
3/19/86 employees Oswald Ferro & Nestor Oliveira to
R -11C clean city waterways on weekends.
7/23/86 M#523-86, bid RFP 151-85/88, City employees
C -2J med. & med. records secs. w/Mt. Sinai Med.
Ctr.; approved. Adm. to monitor/evaluate
svcs. periodically.
7/23/86 VM Grenald & Comr. Shockett commented on
R -11E conflicting impressions made on Comm. by MB
Benevolent Assn.'s Clean -Sweep Com. &
employee unions' pres. posture of confidence
in Comm. MBEBA rep., Judy Sherry, advised a
disclaimer was sent to all Comrs. & news
media, & apologized if it had not been recd.
Y:Y EMPLOYEES
Date
9/3/86
C-4I
131
M#561-86, R#86-18568 adopted, ratifying
prof. med., med. rec., & consulting psy-
chiatric serv. w/Mt. Sinai Med. Ctr., Inc.;
servs. to be provided w/in 15 mins.; pkg. -
free; City to pay Hosp. $10,416.67/mo., 1st
yr. (Personnel M#86-20, dtd 8/28/86 distr'd
to employees re. serv.) (see MOUNT SINAI)
9/3/86 Res. granting a voluntary red. of comp. (3%)
R -7B and holidays (2 floating & birthday) dur'g
FY 86/87 for Admin. staff, Dept. Dirs., &
Asst. Dirs. contingent
uponon no em toons
i;nyf'onfurtivesatonsdefor further investigation.
(see
(see SALARIES)
CITY EMPLOYEES
Date
10/1/86
R -5A.1,2
10/1/86
R -11F
132
M#668-86, ords. passed on 1st reading, amdg
conds. governing donation of annl. &/or sick
leave for unclassified & classified
employees. Hrgs. & 2nd readings scheduled
for 10/15/86. (Ord. enables employees fr.
same or diff. depts. to donate time on a
pro -rata basis.)
VM Grenald suggested City adopt policy
whereby employees who pt. out ways to avoid
excessive costs to City rec. 10% of 1st yrs'
svgs. resulting fr. corr.
CITY EMPLOYEES
Date
10/15/86 M#668-86, Hrgs held; Ord. 86-2520 adopted,
R-38.1 amdg Unclassified Employees Ord. 1613
allowing donation of Annl./Sick Leave time
to other employees in same or diff. depts.
on pro -rata basis.
R -3B.2 Ord. 86-2521 adopted, amdg Classified Em-
ployees Ord. 1335 allowing donation of
Annl./Sick Leave time to other employees in
same or diff. depts. on pro -rata basis.
11/5/86 Discussion re. Employee Crime Watch Program.
R -9G AFSCME Pres., Clinton Jordan explained
proposal. Adm. to wk. out details and
implement program. (see CRIME PREVENTION)
CITY EMPLOYEES
Date
11/5/86
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134
Discussion re. employee incentive bonus pro-
gram. Adm. to est. program whereby em-
ployees suggestions resulting in cost svgs.
to City would rec. @ end of yr., 10% of 1st
yr's svgs., up to $100,000; to be discussed
w/labor union reps.
12/4/86 Cert. of Appreciation pres'd to Clinton
PA -1B Jordan for initiating/developing Employee
Crime Watch Program. Adm. to publicize
pioneer program. (see PRESENTATIONS,
AWARDS, & CERTS. OF APPRECIATION, PUBLICITY)
CY'fY EMPLOYEES 135
Date
12/4/86 Adm. to schedule mtgs. of the Comrs &
R -11E employees to rev. prob. areas & promote
cooperation for the common good. Adm. to
also est. goals and rewards for performance.
1/7/87 Mgr advised task force developed which will
R -8A hire a gen. contractor to head new Bldg
Dept. Planning Dept. to become more in-
volved in zoning enforcement. Bldg Dept. to
concentrate on plans/permits process. City
employees to be given opportunity to apply
for Dept. Dir. position. (see BLDG.
DEPT./CODE ENFORCEMENT/DEV. SERVS.)
CITY EMPLOYEES 136
Date
1/21/87 AFSCME Pres. advised of plans for volunteer
PA -1B crew to. trim overgrown_ vegetation around bus
benches. Adm. to det. ownership of outlots
on Indian Creek Dr. so can be cleaned. (see
CLEAN-UP)