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NO. LTC # 177 -2013 LETTER TO �6mm 1 §§
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me bers of t e City Commission
FROM:. Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: May 17 2013
SUBJECT: Emergency Management Coordinator
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to announce the appointment of the City's
Emergency Management Coordinator. The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible
for the readiness of all City employees who play a role, in the City's Emergency Operations
Center (EOC), as well as integrating with other jurisdictions, Miami -Dade County, the State and
non- governmental organizations to ensure emergency preparedness. The formation of this
valuable network takes time to. develop and maintain, as it serves as a constantly evolving
network.
In January 2013, the City began recruiting for the position of a part time Emergency
Management Coordinator. As we finalized this extensive recruitment process, it was
determined that attracting and maintaining a competent Emergency Management Coordinator in
a part time capacity (as approved by the FY 2012/2013 budget) brings operational challenges.
Due to the fact that there are many opportunities for full time employment and additional
opportunities for consultation, and teaching in the emergency management field, hiring a part
time Emergency Management Coordinator would most likely result in the employee committing
to outside employment'and making his /her availability during an emergency event less reliable.
.Based on the results of our recruiting efforts, I am, pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Charles (Chuck) Tear as the City's full time Emergency Management Coordinator, who will
begin working for the City on, Monday, May 20, 2013. Mr. Tear has extensive experience in the
field of emergency management, both in the public and private sector. Chuck comes to us from i
the private sector as the Managing Director of GIRD Solutions, an emergency management
` consulting firm. Prior to this, Mr. Tear served as the Director of Emergency Management for the
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners from 2005 through 2010 and also served
as the Emergency Operations Coordinator for the Pasco County Office of Emergency
Management for over ten years. In addition, Mr. Tear has received extensive training and
-recognition in the emergency management field. For reference, I have attached Mr. Tear's
resume. Please join me in welcoming Chuck to the City of Miami Beach family.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you. .
KGB /CMG
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Charles Tear ;
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Highly accomplished professional with a diverse background, pursuing an opportunity that will
utilize extensive management skills as well as over 25 years of progressive government
experience.
Managing Director — GRD Solutions, LLC (2010 - current)
• Manages a multi- faceted emergency management consulting business consisting of
administrative and operational personnel
• Provides management consulting services to governments at the local, county and state level
• Brought together multiple private organizations to build a "one -stop shop" for disaster
response, coordination.
• Responsible for securing and managing contracts totaling over $14 million.
• Secured the contract and coordinated countywide response for Franklin County, FL to protect
and preserve the coastal and estuary waters in response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill
disaster.
• Responded to the 2011 Alabama tornado outbreak event, providing emergency relief and
response coordination for private companies.
• Designed, conducted, and evaluated numerous HSEEP exercises and scenario based trainings
in Alabama, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Florida.
• Secured a contract for the design, development, and implementation of the State of Florida
911 online training curriculum.
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Governor's Hurricane Conference representing �.
FEPA and the Public/Private Partnership.
• Founded, coordinated, and hosted the Public/Private Partnership committee between the State
of Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Florida Emergency
Preparedness Association (FEPA).
Director of Emergency Management — Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners (2005 -- 2010)
• Served as the County's Emergency Management Director responsible for the County's
Situational Policy Group consisting of Chairman of Board of County Commissioners,
Sheriff, Public Safety Director, County Administrator, and Public Health Director.
• As the Department Director, formulated policies, procedures, and strategic objectives in the
areas of Public Safety.
• Provided briefings for the Board of County Commissioners, Constitutional Officers, County
Administrator, Mayors, and municipal elected officials on emergency situations and
conditions in an effort to coordinate response and mitigate impact.
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• Planned, organized, implemented and managed all elements of Palm Beach County's
Comprehensive Emergency Management Program.
• - Directed emergency management and homeland security program for Palm Beach County,
Florida consisting of 37 municipalities with a population of 1.5 mullion.
• Prepared, submitted, administered, and managed grant programs totaling $15 million.
• Activated, managed, and coordinated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Palm
Beach County in accordance. with Florida Statute 252.
• Served as a liaison with federal, state, county, and local emergency management agencies.
• Managed emergency management, county warning point, emergency medical services
administration and 911 administration programs totaling 36 personnel. i
• Prepared an annual operating budget of over $7 million and managed the administration of j
the approved budget I
• Member of Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) and served as Chair /Advisor
for Region VII.
• Served as the co -chair to the Sheriff on the County's Red Alert Team for Homeland Security.
• Designed and implemented a regional information .system (WebEOC) to provide regional
coordination for four counties and over 100 municipalities as well as other stake holders. 1
• Conceptualized, secured funding, and procured a. $14 million Next Generation 911
communication system. ,
• Chaired the Area VII Regional Emergency Management Working Group which consisted of
top representatives from Miami -Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties including
all municipalities. This area had'a population base in excess of 7 million residents.
Program Manager, General Physics Corporation (2004 — 2005)
• Secured a multi - million dollar contract with the City ofNew Orleans to stand up and operate
a Recovery Operations Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. f
• Designed and facilitated a three phase multi- agency exercise for Palm Beach County Florida. i
• Provided contract support to Palm Beach County's Terrorism Program. Contract included
critical facility surveys, gap analysis (threat matrix) hazard identification and threat
assessment.
• Secured a contract with Lake County, Florida to provide staff augmentation, HLS CAM
assessments, and an All Hazards Response Terrorism exercise.
• Developed a training program for the Tampa Bay Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
• Secured a contract with Polk County, Florida and Pasco County, Florida for debris removal
monitoring in the aftermath of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne.
• Organized and managed a staff of over 200 response employees to coordinate the setup of a
Recovery Operation Center to include debris removal, monitoring, tower operations, safety
programs, logistical distribution center and administrative support operations
• Established and maintained positive working relationships between the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, OSHA, state and county officials.
• Managed contract financial requirements to include client review and project closeout. .
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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator / Terrorism Coordinator,
Citrus County Sheriffs Office (2003 - 2004)
• Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Citrus County and Crystal River
Nuclear Plant:
• Coordinating representative with FEMA and the NRC. Responsibilities included
determination of training needs and priorities, developing curriculum and lesson plans,
scheduling training, updating emergency plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for coordinating the contract and - budget with Progress Energy for the
Radiological Program for Citrus County.
Coordinated terrorism training, planning, and equipment requirements for Citrus County
Sheriff's Office.
Emergency Operations Coordinator, Pasco County Office of Emergency
Management (1993 - 2003)
• Responsible for incident response, Hazardous Materials and EOC operations.
• Involved with Disaster and Public Assistance Administration and formal hazard mitigation '
programs for the county.
• Grants administration for emergency management and hazardous materials, hurricane shelter
retrofit, established training programs to integrate Law Enforcement, Emergency '
Management and Safety (Fire & EMS) response into an all hazard response team.
• Responsible for establishing, coordinating and leading the State Emergency Management
Academy. i
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Program Administrator, Hurricane Andrew Grant Program Administrator
(1992 —1993)
• Directly appointed by Governor Chiles. Responsible for coordination of all elder affairs,
special needs citizens, and HRS operations for all jurisdictions in South Florida affected by E
Hurricane Andrew.
• Managed and coordinated a twenty three (23) million dollar FEMA State Health & Mental
Health Community Outreach Grant.
• This included medical, nursing, mental health and economic services for all impacted
communities.
• Responsible for organizing and managing food, water and supplies distribution throughout
South Florida.
Assistant Superintendent, State of Florida- Pasco Juvenile Detention Center
(1987 -1992)
• Directed operations for maximum security detention facility
• Direct supervisor of 36+ employees
• Responsible for overall operations of facility
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures
• Administered operating budget
• Coordinated, implemented, and monitored house arrest program i
• Established and maintained training standards for detention staff
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• Set up and maintained ACA Standards
• Drafted facility operating procedures
• Substituted for Superintendent
• Established and maintained volunteer programs.
• Established and maintained safety and risk programs
Patrolman, City of Dade City, FL Public Safety (1987 —1990)
• Patrol
• Took complaints, investigated complaints
• Completed reports j
• Protected lives and property
Fire Captain, City of Dade City, FL Public Safety (1980 — 1986)
• Direct command, responsible for shift
• Assumed command of department in absence of chief officer, i.
4 Performed commercial inspections j
• Bachelor of Science - Business Management from the University of Phoenix (2009)
2011 Certified Florida Professional Emergency Manager
1995 National Certified Emergency Manager
1995 Certified Haz -Mat Specialist
1991 Florida Department of Law Enforcement (Instructor)
1988 American Correctional Association (Correctional Officer)
1987 Law Enforcement Officer I ` I
1986 Division of State Fire Marshall (Inspector) i
1985 Basic Instructor (Fire Standards)
1982 Municipal Advanced Fiore Fighter III
1981 Certified Smoke Diver
1980 Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance
Numerous'certifications and certificates in Fire, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Emergency
Management and Hazardous Materials can be provided.
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2010 FEPA Officer Service Award — Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
2009 FEPA Officer Service Award — Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
2003 Service Award - Pasco County, FL
2002 Professional of the Year — Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
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2001 Leadership and Dedication for DEM/FEPA Academy — FEPA
2000 Distinguished Service Award, Florida Wildfires — The State of Florida
1998 Notable Achievement & Selfless Devotion — American Red Cross
1997 Outstanding Achievement — Pasco County BOCC
1996 Outstanding Achievement -State Emergency Response Commission
1992 Sustained Superior Achievement — Presented by Governor Chiles
1992 State Employee of the Year — Presented by Governor Chiles
1992 HRS District Five Employee — State of Florida HRS I
1990 Secretary Merit Award State of Florida HRS
1987 Line Worker of the Year — National Juvenile Detention Association
1985 Outstanding Service — Pasco County Commission
1983 Dependable Service Award — Dade City Rescue Squad
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• Florida Emergency Preparedness Associations (Past President, Treasurer, Conference
. Chairman) i
• Member of the South East Regional Domestic Security Task Force Executive Advisory
Board
• Regional Domestic Security Task Force
• International Emergency Management Association
• Governor's Hurricane Conference, Board of Directors
• Pasco County Fair Association -- Director of Buildings and Grounds
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