2002-24707 Reso
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24707
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT
NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
COMMENCING DECEMBER 29, 2001, AND ENDING JUNE
29,2002, OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED,
WHO SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD ADMINISTRA-
TIVE HEARINGS REGARDING APPEALS FROM CITA-
TIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE
CHAPTERS AND REGARDING DENIALS, SUSPENSIONS,
AND REVOCATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATES OF USE, AND TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER
SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED
TO CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS PURSUANT TO CITY
ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinances, upon prior recommendation of
the City Manager, the City Commission by a majority vote may appoint a Chief Special Master who
shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens, and other non-criminal penalties against
violations of City Ordinances, and who shall be authorized to hear appeals from citations for
violations of Miami Beach City Code provisions and to conduct hearings regarding denials,
suspensions and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use, and who shall also be
authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may reasonably be required to conduct such
hearings pursuant to City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the use of Special Masters under the direction of a Chief Special
Master has proven to be an expeditious, cost effective and fair means of adjudicating issues relating
to code violations; and
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WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the reappointment of Judge Robert
Newman as the Chief Special Master for a six month term commencing December 29,2001, and
ending June 29, 2002, or until a successor has been appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Commission
hereby accepts the recommendation of the City Manager, and re-appoints Judge Robert Newman to
serve as Chief Special Master, for a six month term commencing December 29, 2001, and ending
June 29, 2002, or until a successor has been appointed, who shall be authorized to hold hearings and
impose fines, liens and non-criminal penalties against violators of City Ordinances and who shall
be authorized to hear appeals from citations for violations of Miami Beach City Code provisions and
to conduct hearings regarding denials, suspensions and revocations of occupational licenses and
certificates of use and who shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may
reasonably be required to conduct such hearings as may be required pursuant to City Ordinances.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 0 2.
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CITY CLERK
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
Two Resolutions providing for the re-appointment by the City Commission of Judge Robert H. Newman,
upon the recommendation of the City Manager. One Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special
Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution appoints
Judge Newman as the City Manager's designee to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials,
suspensions, and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of
the Miami Beach City Code.
Issue:
Shall Judge Robert H. Newman be re-appointed for a term of six months?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
I Adopt the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I Not applicable
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
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Assistant City Manager
AGENDA ITEM
DATE
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 9, 2002
Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager
Murray Dubbin
City Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF
JUDGE ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER,
COMMENCING DECEMBER 29, 2001, AND ENDING JUNE 29, 2002, OR
UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED, WHO SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND
OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF CITY
CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO
APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE
REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS; INCORPORATING
ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITIllN CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 98- 22777 CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND
DUTIES OF THE CIDEF SPECIAL MASTER.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE
ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
COMMENCING DECEMBER 29, 2001, AND ENDING JUNE 29, 2002, OR
UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED, WHO SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO HOLD ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGARDING
APPEALS FROM CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF MIAMI BEACH CITY
CODE CHAPTERS AND REGARDING DENIALS, SUSPENSIONS, AND
REVOCATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES OF
USE, AND TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY
REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS PURSUANT
TO CITY ORDINANCES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolutions.
ANALYSIS:
The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Judge
Robert H. Newman. Judge Newman has the knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief
Special Master. One Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special Master for Code
Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution appoints Judge
Newman as the City Manager's designee to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials,
suspensions, and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102
of the Miami Beach City Code.
In his role as Chief Special Master, and pursuant to Section 30-37(a), Judge Newman will continue
to actively hear cases under Chapters 30 and 102 of the Miami Beach City Code at a rate of One
Hundred Dollars ($100) per hour, with a maxil!lum payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per
hearing session. ~. . -
Judge Newman has served this City with distinction, and his reappointment will best serve the
interests of the City. As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted.
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