99-23210 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 99-23210
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF FLOYD JORDAN, AS
CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Floyd Jordan as Chief of the Fire Department
for the City of Miami Beach; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02 (b) of the City of Miami Beach Charter,
the City Manager shall appoint directors of City departments with the consent of the City
Commission; and,
WHEREAS, it is herein requested that the Mayor and the City Commission consent to the
appointment of Floyd Jordan as Chief of the Fire Department for the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and the City
Commission consent to the appointment of Floyd Jordan as the Chief of the Fire Department for the
City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th
day of
June
,1999.
Attest:
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Robert Parcher, City Clerk
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Neisen Kasdin, Mayor
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Floyd Jordan
PERSONAL:
BomMay ]6, ]943. Age55. Marriedandfatheroftbreedaugbters. Grandfathertoone
grandson and two gnlDlJd:lIIgJiters.
LENGTH OF FIR"E SERVICE CABER:
Fire fighter in the U.S. Air Force tbree years, seven months, including one year in the Republic
of Vietnam. Twenty seven (27) years of service in the City of Miami Fire Department. Two
years,seven montbs as Fire Chiet7 Director with the City of Boynton Beacb,Fl. Two years,tbree
moDlhs as As5istaDt Chief with the Miami Beach Fire Department. Total service more than 35
years.
.EXPERIENCE:
]962 - ]966
Fire Protection Specialist, CrasblRescue, U.S. Air Force.
]967 - ]974
Fire Fighter and Relief Advisor at Fire Communications, Miami Fire
Department.
]974- ]978
Fire lieutenant, including Engine Company Officer, Fire Jnstructor
at Training Division.
]974 - ]976
City Director, Labor Recmitment Affirmative Action Program.
]978 - ]98]
Fire Captain. Assistant Director ofTJ3ini1l& Aerial Company Officer,
Shift Commander.
]98] - ]982
District Fire Chief
]982 - ]984
Division Fire Chief, Chief of Management Services
]984 - ]988
Deputy Fire Chief, Chief of Administration
Resume: Floyd Jordan
1988 - 1994
1988-1990
1994-1996
1994-1996
1995-1996
1995-1996
1996
1996-1998
1998
EDUCATION:
]962
May ]978
November] 980
April ] 985
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Deputy Fire Chie(Cbief of Operations
President and Vice-President of the Dade County CbiefFire Officers
Association.
Fire Cbief7Director,Boynton Beach Fire Department
Emergency Manager,City of Boynton Beach
Chairman of Advisory Board,Palm Beach County South Technical Fire
Academy.
Secretary,Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
Chairman of the Administrative Board,Palm. Beach County Mutual Aid
Agreement.
Assistant Fire Cbief: City of Miami Beach
Emergency Mauagement Coontinator,City of Miami Beach
George Washington Carver High School
Miami-Dade Community College, Associate Degree in Fire Service
AdminKhation - graduated with honors.
Miami-Dade Community College, Associate degree in Fire Service
Technology - grad,qated with honors.
National Fire Academy, Executive Development m
National Fire Academy, Organizational Analysis and Renewal
Attended many management developmental comses and seminars
throughout fire service career.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
Dade County Chief Fire Officers Association - Presi~
November 1989 to November] 990; Vice President, November
]988 to ]989.
Florida Fire Chiefs As5ociation
International Association of Fire Chiefs; also a member of Black Chiefs
Resource Committee of IAFC
Miami Fire Officers Association, Vice-President,. 1981- 1982
Miami Professional Black: Fire Fighters Association, Executive Board
Member, 1980 - ]982
Miami Fire Fighters Benevolent As5ociation
Jntemational Association ofBl.ack Professional Fire Fighters
Florida Fire Fighters Information and E.ducation Network
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
COMMENDATION~ AWARDS. AND RECOGNITION:
Community Achievement Award, 1980 to 1981 - The South Florida
Oub of National Association of Negro Business and Profes5ional
Women's Club, Inc.
Fire Officer of the Month, June ] 9Tl - Miami Bayside Kiwanis Oub
Outstanding Y Olmg Fire Fighter Award, ] 98] - The PerrinelRichmond Heights
Jaycees
Eight Official Commendations for service in the Miami Fire Depa.ctoJent
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Community Service Award from South Florida Blood Service
Air Force Commendation Medal, ]965 - for fire fighting actions in Vietnam
Community Service Award, 1989 - Miami-Dade Community College
Citizen oftbe Year, 1994 - Phi Beta Sigma Fmtemity, Inc.
Virgil Hawkins Award, ] 995
Dedication-City of Miami Fire S1ation No. ]2. February ]996
MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF'S OFFICE
Interoffice Memorandum
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Date: October 29, 1998
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Subject: SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS ASSISTANT CHIEF FOR
ADMINISTRA TION
Reference: ANNUAL EVALUATIONS
As a follow up to the meeting at Human Resources Department on October 14, 1998, and a
discussion on personnel evaluations by Florence Cohan, it was recommended that employees
would be well served if they maintained a list of exceptional performances for their annual
evaluations. Considering that I have not had an annual evaluation during my more than two (2)
years of employment in Miami Beach, I am submitting a list of accomplishments which may
assist in an evaluation if one is necessary. The list will include performance accomplishments
from my date of employment through September 30, 1998.
AUGUST 12, 1996 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
1. Coordinated the Fire Departments FY 97/98 budget request.
2. Developed and submitted for review by all personnel the First Draft of a Department-
wide Vacation Policy.
3. Developed and submitted to all stations, and the Planning Department, the Fire
Department's CIP request for a new Fire Station #2 and #4.
4. Recommended and followed up to a successful conclusion the City providing janitorial
services for the Fire Chief, Rescue, Fire Prevention, and Support Services Administrative
Offices.
5. Developed Fire Department's request for additional manpower and equipment as a result
of the Porto fino Development.
6. Internal Investigation of alleged threat to do violence against an Assistant Fire Chief (F.F.
Steve Folden)
7. Coordinated and directed the Fire Department's first Newsletter "MBFD Fire Line."
8. Coordinated the development of the Hazardous Materials Permit and Placarding
Ordinance. Developed Commission Memorandum.
9. Coordinated the development of the Annual Fire Inspection Fee Ordinance. Developed
Commission Memorandum and drafted Resolution.
1 O. Coordinated the development of the Overcrowding and Locked Exit Ordinance providing
for ticketing and fines. Developed Commission Memorandum.
11. Coordinated the development of all documents needed to execute approval by the City
Commission ofthe Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for Hurricanes and Catastrophic
Events. Developed Commission Memorandum and Resolution.
12. Developed and completed all Fire Department Budget expenditure reports and year end
projections.
OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
1. Initiated and set up a demonstration of the Argus Thermal Imaging Camera on February
2, 1998 at the Support Services Building. All County Fire Departments were invited.
2. Chaired a LaborlManagement Committee consisting of Division Chief Robert
Montgomery and the Union President Dave Noel, which developed the current Fire
Department Overtime Policy. The purpose of the policy is to provide a fair and consistent
procedure for assigning overtime.
3. Directed and coordinated the Overhaul and updating of the City of Miami Beach
Emergency Preparedness Plan.
4. Developed the Executive Summary of the Emergency Preparedness Plan outlining the
duties and tasks of the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, and City Commission for
a Hurricane Watch, Hurricane Warning and Hurricane Recovery.
5. Developed a summary of tasks and responsibilities for all City Departments and
Divisions in the event of a hurricane watch, warning and/or recovery phase.
6. Initiated and recommended that the City of Miami Beach participate in the Local
Mitigation Strategy and accept a $30,000 Grant. Developed Commission Memorandum
and Resolution.
7. Developed Commission Memorandum and Resolution to accept a Restoration Staging
Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company. This agreement was modified at the
City Manager Office and is now pending.
8. Initiated an agreement with the City of Miami to use Grapeland Park as a staging location
for the City of Miami Beach heavy equipment prior to the arrival of a hurricane.
9. Developed the Fire Departments Capital Improvement Program for the Fire Chief,
Rescue, Fire Prevention, and Support Services Administrative offices, Fire Station #2,
Fire Station #3, and Fire Station #4.
10. Coordinated the Fire Department FY 97/98 Saving Program. The team approach was
used working with the Division Chiefs to create savings from the current fiscal year to
purchase equipment which could not be funded next fiscal year. WE were able to
purchase more than $60,000 of needed equipment. The lap top computer needed for
training is still being held up by the City Manager's office.
11. Developed and completed all Fire Department Budget expenditure reports and year end
projections.
12. Developed the Commission Memorandum and Resolution for the City Commission to
accept a $300.00 gift.
13. Assumed the duties and responsibilities of Emergency Management Coordinator for the
City of Miami Beach.
14. Completed the Final Draft of the Fire Department Vacation Policy. The Team approach
was used in developing this policy. The preceding accomplishments were in addition to
the day to day management of the Administrative area, and oversight ofthe programs
delivered by Fire Prevention and Support Services Divisions.
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WHEREAS, Fire Chief Aoyd Jordan is leaving the City of Boynton Beach to pursue
I a career opportunity with the City of Miami Beach. and
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WHEREAS. Chief Jordan served the City as Fire Chief and Emergency Management
, Coordinator in an outstanding manner for two and a half years, and
WHEREAS Chief Jordan provided strong leadership to the Fire/Rescue Department
and accomplished many goals such as improving the department's equipment, increasing
and improving training opportunities for fire/rescue personnel, and revamped standard I
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I t operating procedures that increased effICiency, and
,/ WHEREAS, Chief Jordan also initiated money-saving measures in the department
! i such as reducing overtime costs, reorganizing the fire/rescue management structure. and
I i reducing the costs for EMS services by providing in-house billing for EMS transports. and
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WHEREAS, Chief Jordan made diversity in the department's hiring practices a top
, priority resulting in the hiring and promotion of minorities and women. and
WHEREAS. the City is saddened by the resignation of such a professional and
devoted department head, but extends sincere good wishes with his new career and thanks
· him for his service and dedication to the City of Boynton Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald Taylor. by virtue of the authority vested in me as
': Mayor of the City of Boynton Beach, Aorida. hereby proclaim August 6. 1996 as:
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Fire Chief Aoyd Jordan Appreciation Day
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: City of Boynton Beach, Aorida. to be affixed at Boynton Beach. Aorida. this 6th day of
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August, Nineteen hundred and ninety-six.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. .1-32-9'1'
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Co .ssion
DATE: June 9, 1999
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT:
A RESOLU ON OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF FLOYD JORDAN, AS CHIEF OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
Beginning with his experience as a Fire Protection Specialist with the United States Air Force,
Floyd Jordan's stellar career spans 35 years. During his tenure with the City of Miami Fire
Department, Mr. Jordan held a variety of responsible positions, including Fire Lieutenant, Fire
Captain, Assistant Director of Training, Division Fire Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief. His expertise
in areas such as administration, budgeting, operations, training, labor recruitment, program
development, public education, and community service prepared him to assume his post as Fire
ChieflDirector for the City of Boynton Beach, Florida.
Mr. Jordan brought his wealth of knowledge and leadership abilities to the City of Miami Beach in
1996, where he served as Assistant Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator. As his
resume (attached) illustrates in detail, Mr. Jordan's comprehensive background and impressive
accomplishments uniquely qualify him for appointment as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami
Beach.
CONCLUSION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02(b) of the City of Miami Beach Charter, it
is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution consenting
to the appointment of Floyd Jordan as Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach.
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