2014-28475 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28475
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS R. MOONEY AS THE ACTING
DIRECTOR OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting
Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City of Miami Beach
Charter, as well as Section 2-3 of the City Code, the City Manager has power to appoint
directors of the City departments with the consent of the Mayor and the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm
the appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning
Department for the City of Miami Beach until a permanent Director is selected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, have consented to and
confirmed the appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning
Department for the City of Miami Beach.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Consenting to the appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning
Department for the City of Miami Beach.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
• Improve Building Development Related Processes
• Maintain strong development management policies
• Protect historic building stock
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Planning Department prepares, administers, updates, and maintains Neighborhood, Citywide and
Comprehensive plans, the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, as well as technical data for
the City pursuant to Florida Statues. The Planning Department consists of four sections: Planning, Zoning,
Neighborhood Planning and Urban Design & Historic Preservation.
Mr. Mooney's experience and dedication, evidenced by his twenty years of service to the City, has
perfectly prepared him to lead the Planning Department through an exciting new era. As such, I proudly
present him for your confirmation as the Acting Planning Director.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the
Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting and confirming Thomas R.
Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami Beach.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1
2
3
4
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Sylvia Crespo-Tabak, Human Resources
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager City inager
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Agenda Item R-7
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Phillip Levine and Members the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 15, 2014
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT
OF THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP, AS THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
consenting and confirming Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Planning for the City of
Miami Beach.
ANALYSIS
Mr. Mooney, a twenty year employee of the City, is certified by the American Institute of
Certified Planners. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science as well as a Master
of Public Administration degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
Mr. Mooney began his career with the City in 1993 as a Senior/Principal Planner. In the
subsequent twenty years, he helped lead the Department as both the Design
Preservation Manager and the Planning and Zoning Manager. In those capacities, Mr.
Mooney has guided every Land Use Board in the City. As the Design Preservation
Manager, Mr. Mooney was responsible for staffing the Design Review Board and the
Historic Preservation Board. While he was the Planning and Zoning Manager, Mr.
Mooney staffed the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment.
In these capacities, Mr. Mooney has been a large and integral part in shaping the Land
Development Regulations of the City of Miami Beach. This experience will prove
invaluable going forward in reshaping these regulations to conform to new and prevailing
circumstances facing the City.
Additionally, Mr. Mooney's tenure with the City has allowed him to develop invaluable
relationships with the development community, the historic preservation community and
other groups interested in shaping the City of Miami Beach. Mr. Mooney has proven
himself to be a balanced and intellectually honest planner, guided only by a desire to
better the City and the Department he is nominated to direct.
CONCLUSION
The appointment of Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning
City Commission Memorandum-consenting and confirming Thomas R.Mooney as the Acting Planning Director
January 15,2014
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Department will ensure that the City continues to move forward and build on the success
of the City's planning initiatives and informed implementation of long overdue
amendments to the City's policies and procedures.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and
confirming Thomas R. Mooney as the Acting Director of the Planning Department.
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
State of Florida
County of Miami-Dade
I, Thomas R. Mooney, a citizen of the State of Florida and of the United States of
America, and being employed by or an officer of the City of Miami Beach and a
recipient of public funds as such employee or officer, do hereby solemnly swear or
affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of
Florida; and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Acting Director Of The
Planning Department of the City of Miami Beach, effective Janu ry 15, 014.
Thomas R. Mooluy
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15 day of January, 2014
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