118-1999 LTC
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITV1-IALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33130
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L. T.C. No.
118-1999
LETTER TO COMMISSION
May 24,1999
TO: Mayor Neisen 0. Kasdin and
Members of the City Co . ssion
FROM: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT: FIRE CHIEF POSITION
I am pleased to announce that Floyd Jordan has accepted my offer for the position of Fire Chief,
and will be reporting to work on June 1, 1999, Attached for your review is a copy of the
employment letter.
Please join me in welcoming Floyd back to the City.
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CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA33139
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
May 20, 1999
Mr. Floyd Jordan
(Via Hand-Delivery)
1833 NW 193 Street
Opa Locka, FL 33056
Dear Mr. Jordan:
Subject:
Offer of Employment/Fire Chief Position
Please accept this written confirmation of our offer of employment to you for the position
of Fire Chief, with your start date being June 1, 1999. Your bi-weekly starting salary will
be $3,678.16. In six months, you will be eligible for your first performance review.
In the capacity of Fire Chief, you will be the chief administrative officer of the Fire
Department. You will be responsible for the administration of the Fire Department and will
be charged with the effective and impartial enforcement of all City ordinances and State
laws for the protection of all persons who live in or visit the City of Miami Beach. You will
also be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and coordinating fire
operations. You will be charged with preparing and submitting to the City Manager the
annual proposed budget for the Fire Department.
This position is considered an "at will" employment position, as the individual serves at the
will of the City Manager. The general conditions of employment for all unclassified and
executive employees shall apply as terms of your appointment.
Effective on the first day of employment, employees may participate in one of the City's
group medical and dental plans (the City pays one half of the premiums for basic life and
medical and dental plans). Occupational accidental death insurance is provided by the City
effective from the date of hire.
Fringe benefits include a Defined Contribution 401 (a) Plan; twelve (12) days vacation;
fourteen (14) paid holidays; twelve (12) days sick leave per year; and, two (2) days of
administrative leave with pay per Fiscal Year. Vacation and sick leave begin to accrue
immediately, but cannot be used during the first six months after date of hire.
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Floyd Jordan
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Additional optional benefits include deferred compensation plans, supplemental life,
universal life, and disability insurance, employee credit union, and tuition assistance.
This offer of employment is contingent upon the understanding that you must successfully
pass the required background, medical/physical, and drug testing examinations in
accordance with City policy.
If you accept this employment offer, please sign below and return one original offer letter
to Richard W. Bender, Executive Assistant to the City Manager/Labor Relations, Offices
of Human Resources and Risk Management, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center
Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139.
io Rodriguez
City Manager
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cc: Richard W. Bender, Executive Assistant to City Manager/Labor Relations
T.C. Adderly, Human Resources Director
I have read the above contents and I understand and accept the terms and conditions set
forth in this offer of employment Jetter.
Signature:
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FLOYD JORDAN
1833 N.W.193 STREET
OPA LOCKA ,FLORIDA.33056
Home Phone 305-625-8598
March 15, 1999
Mr. T.C.Adderly,Directer
Human Resources Deparbnent
City of Miami Beac~FI.
Dear Mr. Adderly,
Attached are two copies of my resume submitted for consideration for
the position of FIRE CHIEF for the City of Miami Beach.My resume
illustrates my experience and qualifications for the position and my
performance while serving as Assistant Fire Chief further demonstrates
proven leadership ability focusing on a team management style.
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RESUME
Floyd Jordan
1833 Northwest 193rd Street
Miami, Florida 33056
(305) 625-8598
PERSONAL:
Born May 16~ 1943. Age 55. Married and father of three daughters. Grandfather to one
grandson and two granddaughters.
LENGTH OF FIRE SERVICE CAREER:
Fire fighter in the US, Air Force three years, seven months, including one year in the Republic
of Vietnam, Twenty seven (27) years of service in the City of Miami Fire DepartmentTwo
years,seven months as Fire Chiet7 Director with the City of Boynton Beach,Fl. Two years,three
months as Assistant Chief with the Miami Beach Fire Department. Total service more than 35
years.
EXPERIENCE:
1962 - 1966
Fire Protection Specialist, CrasblRescue, U.S. Air Force.
1967 - 1974
Fire Fighter and Relief Advisor at Fire Communications, Miami Fire
Department.
1974 - 1978
Fire Lieutenant, including Engine Company Officer, Fire Instructor
at Training Division..
1974 - 1976
City Director, Labor Recruitment Affirmative Action Program.
1978 - 1981
Fire Captain, Assistant Director of Training, Aerial Company Officer,
Shift Commander.
1981 - 1982
District Fire Chief
1982 - 1984
Division Fire Chief, Chief of Management Services
1984 - 1988
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:
1962
May 1978
November 1980
April 1985
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Deputy Fire Chie(Chief of Operations
President and Vice-President of the Dade County Chief Fire Officers
Association.
Fire ChiefIDirector,Boynton Beach Fire Department
Emergency Manager,City of Boynton Beach
Cbainnan of Advisory Board,Palm Beach County South Technical Fire
Academy.
Secretary,Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
ChaiJDlan of the Administrative Board,Palm Beach County Mutual Aid
Agreement.
Assistant Fire Chief, City of Miami Beach
Emergency Management Coordinator,City of Miami Beach
George Washington Carver High School
Miami-Dade Community CoJJege. Associate Degree in Fire Service
Administmtion - graduated with honors.
Miami-Dade Community CoJJege, Associate degree in Fire Service
Technology - graduated with honors.
National Fire Academy, Executive Development III
National Fire Academy, Organizational Analysis and Renewal
Attended many management developmental courses and seminars throughout fire seIVice career.
Resume: Floyd Jordan
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Palm Beach County Fire Chiefs Association
Dade County Chief Fire Officers Association - President,
November 1989 to November 1990; Vice President, November
1988 to 1989.
Florida Fire Chiefs Association
International Association of Fire Chiefs; also a member of Black Chiefs
Resource Committee ofIAFC
Miami Fire Officers Association~ Vice-President, 1981 - 1982
Miami Professional Black Fire Fighters Association~ Executive Board
Member~ 1980 - 1982
Miami Fire Fighters Benevolent Association
International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters
Horida Fire Fighters Information and Education Network
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
COMMENDATIONS. A \V ARBS. AND RECOGNITION:
COIDnnmity Achievement Award, 1980 to 1981 - The South Horida
Club of National Association of Negro Business and Professional
Women's Club~ Inc.
Fire Officer of the Month., June 1977 - Miami Bayside Kiwanis Club
Outstanding Young Fire Fighter Award, 1981 - The Perrine/
Resume: Aoyd Jordan
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Richmond Heights Jaycees
Eight Official Commendations for service in the Miami Fire Department
Community Service Award from South Rorida Blood Service
Air Force Commendation Medal, 1965 - for fire fighting actions in Vietnam
Community Service Awar~ 1989 - Miami-Dade Community College
Citizen of the Year, 1994 - Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Virgil Hawkins Award, 1995
Dedication-City of Miami Fire Station No. 12. February 1996
MIAMI BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF'S OFFICE
Interoffice Memorandum
To:
Date: October 29, 1998
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Subject: SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS ASSISTANT CHIEF FOR
ADMINISTRATION
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.
10. 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 ofthe 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 Floyd Jordan is leaving the City of Boynton Beach to pursue
a career opportunity with the City of Miami Beach, and
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
i, and improving training opportunities for fire/rescue personnel, and revamped standard
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II operating procedures that increased efficiency, and
II 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
\ WHEREAS, Chief Jordan made diversity in the department's hiring practices a top
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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