99-23050 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 99-23050
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL EVALUATION OF
THE CITY MANAGER; RECEIVING THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT; FINDING
HIS PERFORMANCE TO BE SATISFACTORY; AWARDING HIM A FIVE (5)%
SALARY INCREASE AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION; SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Sergio Rodriguez was sworn in as City Manager on December 24,
1997; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez's engagement is reflected in an employment contract
dated January 5, 1998, adopted by the City Commission on January 7, 1998, which
establishes his first year's salary and setting other terms, conditions, and benefits; and
WHEREAS, one of the terms of his employment provided for an annual performance
review and further provided. "City may award upon the performance of the Manager,
appropriate increases in base salary and/or benefits including, but not limited to, awarding
of deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed $7,500"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and members of the City Commission have reviewed the City
Manager's Report for the preceding fiscal year and have personally related with and
observed the City Manager during the period of his service and upon such review and
observation find and determine that his performance has been beneficial for the City and
that he should be awarded a salary increase and deferred compensation as provided in
his employment contract; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Commission to continue Mr.
Rodriguez's engagement under the terms and conditions as set forth in that employment
contract attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The findings set forth are true and correct and adopted as part of this
Resolution.
Section 2. The City Manager is awarded a 5% salary increase and deferred
compensation in the amount of $7,500.
Section 3. Mr. Rodriguez's engagement as City Manager shall continue under and
pursuant to the terms of the employment contract which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof until the same is modified, amended, or terminated by action of the Mayor and
Commission.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of January
,1999.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO..=1.8....:5..j
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Memben of tbe City Co mission
DATE: January 20,1999
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
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SUBJECT:
ANNUAL W AND EVALUATION OF THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE CITY MANAGER
BACKGROUND:
I was sworn in as City Manager on December 24, 1997. Subsequent to my appointment, a Contract
for Employment was entered into (Attachment A), setting forth the tenns and conditions of my
employment. That agreement reads in part as follows:
"In addition [to the base salary of$146,081], the City agrees to review the annual
salary and/or other benefits of the Manager in such amounts and to such extent as the
City may detennine that it is desirable to do so on the basis of an annual salary review
of the Manager made every year within 30 days after January 5 of each year. "
In addition, the agreement provides:
"At the annual performance pursuant to Sections 6 & 7, above, the City may discuss
and consider, at its discretion, based upon the perfonnance of the Manager,
appropriate increases in base salary and/or benefits including, but not limited to,
awarding of deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed $7,500 annually."
ANALYSIS:
Attached to this memorandum is a selected list of items (Attachment B) extracted from the list of
City of Miami Beach accomplishments for 1998 (Attachment C), that I believe constitute important
accomplishments during the past year that may prove helpful in the evaluation of my perfonnance.
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ATTACHMENT A
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Made and entered into this 5th day of January, 1998 by and between the City of l\fiami Beach,
State of Florida, a municipal corporation, (City) and Sergio Rodriguez (l\1anager), both of whom
agree as follo\.'o"5
WITNESETH,
\VHEREAS, the City desires to obtain the services of Sergio Rodriguez as City l\fanager of
the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to provide cenain benefits, establish certain conditions
of employment and to set working conditions of the i\fanager; and
\"'HEREAS, it is the desire of the City to (I) secure and retain the services of the Manager
and to provide inducement for the Manager to remain in such employment, (2) to make possible full
work productivity and provide future security, and (3) to provide a just means for terminating the
Manager's services at such time as the Manager may be unable fully to discharge his duties due to age,
or disability or when the City or the Manager may otherwise desire to terminate employment: and
\"VHEREAS, the l\Janager desires to accept the position under the above terms and
conditions and such other terms and conditions as will promote his continuous productivity and
efficiency in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutua] covenants herein contained, the parties
agree as follows:
Section L
Duties
City hereby agrees for Sergio Rodriguez to serve as City Manager and Sergio Rodriguez
hereby agrees to perform the functions and duties of City Manager as specified in the City Chaner
and the City Code of the City of Miami Beach, and to perform other legally permissible and proper
duties and functions' as the City Commission shall from time to time assign.
Section 2.
Termination
A l\othing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or other\vise interfere \vith the right of
the City to terminate the serv'ices of the Manager at any time, subject only to the provision set fonh
in Section 4, Paragraphs A and B of this Agreement
B :\'othing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or othemise interfere with the right of
the Manager to resign at any time from his position \vith the City, subject only to the provisions set
forth in Section 4, Paragraph C, of this AgreemeiH
C. The [vlanager agrees to remain in the exclusive scr\ice of the City as long as this
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Agreement remains in full force and effect, and neither to accept other employment nor to become
employed by any other employer
The term of "Employed" shall not be construed to include occasional teaching, writing, pro
bono activities or consulting performed on time ot1~ and such activities shall be limited as pursuant
to Section 9.
Section 3.
Suspension
The City may suspend the Manager with full pay and benefits at any time during the term of
this AQ:reement, but only if
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A. a majority of City Commissioners and the Manager agree; or
13. after a public hearing, a majority of City Commissioners vote to suspend the j\:Ianager
for malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance provided, however, that the i\Ianager shall have been
given written notice setting forth any charges at least ten (10) days prior to such hearing by the City
Commission on such charges.
Section 4.
Severance Pay
A. In the event the Manager is terminated by the City prior to January 5, 1999 and during
such time that the Manager is willing and able to perform his duties under this Agreement, then, in
that event, City agrees to pay the Manager a lump sum cash payment equal to twelve (12) months
aggregate salary. In the event the Manager is terminated by the City after January 5, 1999 but before
January 5, 2000 and during such time that the Manger is willing and able to perform his duties under
trus Agreement, then, in that event, City agrees to pay the Manager a lump sum cash payment equal
to six (6) months aggregate salary, In the event the T\.'Ianager is terminated by the City after January
5, 2000 and during such time that the Manager is willing and able to perform his duties under this
Agreement, then, in that event, City agrees to pay the Manager a lump sum cash payment equal to
three (3) months aggregate salary.
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However, notwithstanding the foregoing, that in the event the Manager is terminated because
of malfe~sance, misfeasance or nonfeasance as reasonably determined by the City, in accordance with
the procedures set forth in Section 3 13 above, in its judgment, then in that event, City shall have no
obligation to pay the aggregate severance sum designated in this paragraph
THE ET\TfORCEABLE SEVERAj,\CE PAY, \VHEN t-\PPLICABLE, SH.AlL
CONSTITUTE AGREED, STIPULATED Ai\U LIQUIDATED OAJ\,1AGES .-\:-\0 CO?\'STITUTE
THE MAXIN["()r.1 AMOUNT OF F!1\IANCrAL LIABILITY FOR WHICH THE CITY :-.I.-\ Y BE
LIABLE IN THE EVENT OF A TERrvffNA TrON AND/OR BREACH OF CO~TRACT. THIS
PROVISION SHALL NOT LIMIT BENEFITS SPECIFICALLY ENU\fER..A. TED IN OTHER
PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTR..A..CT.
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B. In the event the City at any time during the term of this Agreement reduces the salary
or other financial benefits of the Manager in a greater percentage than an applicable across-the-board
reduction for all employees of City, or in the event the City refuses, (ollo\ving \vritten notice, to
comply with any other provision benefiting the Manager herein, or the l'vfanager resigns following a
suggestion, whether formal or informal, by the City that he resign, then, in that e\'ent, the l\'f3.nager
may, at his option, be deemed to be "terminated" at the date of such reduction or such refusal to
comply within the meaning and context of the severance pay provision
C In the event the Manager voluntarily resigns his position with the City, then the
Manager shall give the City 30 days notice in advance, and the l\lanager shall have no right to collect
severance pay unless the parties otherwise agree,
Section 5.
Disability
lfthe rvfanager is permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to perform his duties because
of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity or health for a period of four successive weeks beyond
any accrued sick leave, or for twenty working days over a thirty working day period, the City shall
have the option to terminate this Agreement, subject to the severance pay requirements of six (6)
months salary during the first and the second year, nine (9) months salary during the third :'iear and
one (1) year salary in the fourth year and ensuing :years. The City at its option may buy a disability
insurance policy to fulfill the requirements of this provision, I\otwithstanding the foregoing, the
Manager shall be compensated for any accrued sick leave, vacation, holidays, compensatory time and
other accrued benefits.
Section 6.
Salary
The City agrees to pay the Manager for serv'ices rendered pursuant hereto an annual salary
of One Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Eighty One Dollars (5146,081,00) payable in installments at
the same time as other employees of the City are paid,
In addition, the City agrees to review the annual salary and/or other benefits of the l\Janager
in such amounts and ~o such extent as the City may determine that it is desirable to do so on the basis
of an annual salary review of the Manager made every year \virhi n 30 days after J anuaf)' 5 of each
year,
Section 7.
Performance Evaluation
A. The City shall review and evaluate the performance of the .\lanager at least once
annually The review and evaluation shall be in accordance with specific criteria developed jointly by
the City and !\fanager Further, the !\'Iayor shall provide the \lJnager \vith a summary written
statement of the findings of the City Commission and provide an adequate opportunity for the
Manager to discuss his evaluation with the City Commission
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B. Annually, the City Commission and the Manager shall define such goals and
pexfonnance objectives which they determine necessary for the proper operation of the City, and in
the attainment of the City Commission's policy objectives and shall furthe~ establish a relative priority
among those various goals and objectives, the goals and objectives to be reduced to \'vriting, They
\.ViII generally be attainable within the time limitations as specified and the annual operating and capital
budgets and appropriations provided.
C. In effecting the provisions of this Section, the City Commission and the p,.fanager
mutually agree to abide by the provisions of applicable law,
Section 8.
Outside Activities
Subject to the provisions of Section II below, the Manager may not spend more than five (5)
hours per week in teaching or other non-City connected business without the prior approval of the
City.
Section 9.
Automobile
The Manager's duties require having the exclusive and unrestricted use at all times during
employment of an automobile, The City shall be responsible for providing for liability, property
damage and comprehensive insurance and for the purchase, operation, maintenance, repair and
regular replacement of the automobile.
Section 10. Vacation and Sick Leave
A. The Manager shall be entitled to accrued vacation, sick and other City permitted leave
in the same manner as other general unclassified employees of City.
B. The Manager shall also be granted one day per month of employment as allowed leave
with pay, for public service activities not otherwise provided for herein. At the conclusion of each
year of employment, or part thereof, the Manager shall be paid, on the basis of his then current rate
of pay, for each suc~ unused hour earned pursuant to this Subparagraph (B)
Section 1.1. Health and Life InslInll1ce
A. The City agrees to put into effect for the Manager insurance policies for life, accident,
dental, sickness, major medical and dependents' coverage group insurance covering the :-'1anager and
dependents as is provided to other employees of the City
B, City agrees to purchase term life insurance policies for the Manager. The City shall
pay the premium on the amount equal to the annual salary and the ]\!anager shall pay any premium
on any balance of the policy
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C. City agrees to provide hospitalization, surgical and comprehensive medical insurance
for the Manager and dependents and to pay the premiums thereon equal to that which is provided all
other unclassified employees of the City or, in the event no such plan exjsts, to provide same for the
Manager.
CA \lEA T: In no event shall the benefits in this Section exceed the
percentage of premium paid for on behalf of other unclassified
employees by City (i.e., if other employees receive payments of only
half of the premium from the City and pay the remaining half
themselves, then, in that event, the same provisions shall be applicable
to the Manager, it being the intent that this Section shall place the
Manager on an identical footing \vith every other unclassified
employee)
Section 12. Retirem en t
A. The Manager will be part of the unclassified pension system
B, At the annual performance evaluation pursuant to Sections 6 and 7 above, the City
may discuss and consider, at its discretion, based upon the performance of the tv'fanager, appropriate
increases in base salary and/or benefits including, but not limited to, awarding of deferred
compensation in an amount not to exceed $7,500 annually.
Section 13. Dues and Subscriptions
City agrees to budget and to pay for the professional dues and subscriptions of the Manager
necessary for his continuation and full participation in national, regional, state and local associations
and organizations necessary and desirable for the l\:Ianager's continued professional participation,
grO\vth and advancement, and for the good of the City,
Section 14. Professional Development
A. The City hereby agrees to budget for and to pay the travel and subsistence expense
of the Manager for professional and official travel, meetings and occasions adequate to continue the
professional development of the Manager and to adequately pursue necessary official and other
functions for the City,
B. The City also agrees to budget for and to pay for the travel and subsistence expenses
of the Manager for those courses, institutes and seminars that are necessary for professional
development and/or for the good of the Manager
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Section 15. General Expenses
The City recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal and generally job-affiliated nature
are incurred by the Manager and hereby agrees to reimburse or to pay said general expenses and the
Finance Director is hereby authorized to disburse such monies upon receipt of duly executed expense
or petty cash vouchers, receipts, statements or personal affidavits. There shall be an annual review
of those expenses by the City's outside auditor
Section 16. O."ganization Membership
The City recognizes the desirability of representation in and before local civic, social, and
other organizations, and the J\.'fanager is authorized to become a member of such civic clubs or
organizations, for which the City shall pay all job related expenses, No civic club or organization
authorized hereunder may engage in discrimination as to race, sex, sexual preference, color, creed,
national origin or disabilities.
It is the continuing responsibility of the :.tfanager before becoming a member of such civic club
or organization to verify that there is no discrimination regarding any use, service, maintenance,
membership or operation of the civic club or organization.
MEMBERSHIP IN ANY COUNTRY CLUB IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM
THIS SECTION AL'ID THE CITY SHALL NOT PAY FOR A.:'\JY COUNTRY CLUB
MEMBERSHIP, UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY
COl\1MISSION AND UNlESS SAID rvfEl'vfBERSHIP IS SPECIFICALLY JOB RELATED.
Section 17. Indemnification
The City shall defend, save harmless and indemnifY the Manager against any tort, professional
liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or othen.vise, arising out of an
alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the r./lanager's duties. If required, the City
will compromise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment
rendered thereon. ~.J1is provision includes the right to legal counsel provided for by the City,
Section 18. Bonding
The City shall bear the fi.dl cost and any fidelity or other bonds required of the T\Ianager under
any law or ordinance,
Section 19. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment
A, The City Commission shall fix any such other terms and conditions of employment,
as it may determine from time to time, relating to the performance of the .\lanager, provided such
terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement,
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the City Charter or any other law.
B. All provisions of the City Charter and Code, and regulations and rules of the City
relating to vacation and sick leave, holidays and other fringe benefits and' working conditions as they
now exist or hereafter may be amended, also shall apply to the Manager as they would to other
employees of the city in addition to said benefits enumerated specitlcally for the benefit of the
Manager except as herein provided
C. The Manager shall be entitled to receive the same vacation and sick leave benefits as
are accorded depaI1ment heads, including provisions governing payment therefore on termination of
employment.
D. If during his tenure the City i\lanager were to sell his present house, he agrees to
relocate to Miami Beach.
Section 20. No. Reduction of Benefits
The City shall not at any time during the term of this Agreement reduce the salary,
compensation or other financial benefits of the Manager, except to the degree of such a reduction
across-the-board for all similarly situated unclassified employees of the City.
Section 21. Computer/Equipment
The City shall pay for all equipment, systems software, and portable communications
equipment necessary for the Manager, This will include a computer system at his residence which is
for the sole purpose of performing City business during non-office hours.
Section 22. Notices
Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by deposit in the custody of the United
States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
(1)
City:
Mayor Neisen Kasdin
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Murray H. Dubbin
City Attorney
1700 Convention Center Drive
!vliami Beach, FL 33139
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Alternatively, notices required pursuant to this Agreement may' be personally served in the
same manner as is applicable to civil judicial practice Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of
personal service or as of the date of deposit of such written notice in the course of transmission in
the Unites States Postal Service.
Section 23. General PI'ovisions
A. The text herein shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties.
B. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law and
personal representatives of the Manager.
C. This Agreement shall become effective commencing January 5, 1998,
D, If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held
unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall
be deemed severable, shall not be effected and shall remain in full force and effect.
E. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach
hereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the
American Arbitration Association, and the arbitration award shall be final and binding upon the
parties hereto and subject to no appeal, and shall deal with the question of the costs of arbitration and
all matters related thereto, In that regard, the parties shall mutually select one arbitrator, but to the
extent the parties cannot agree upon the arbitrator, then the American Arbitrations Association shall
appoint one. Judgment upon the award rendered may be entered into any court having jurisdiction,
or application may be made to such court for an order of enforcement.
(F) No alteration, modification or amendment of this Contract shall be effective unless
contained in a writing, executed between the parties in a document of equal dignity with this
Contract. _
(G) The parties waive the privilege of venue and agree that any litigation or arbitration
involving this Contract shall take place in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Dade County,
Florida, or if in Federal Court, the Court for the Southern District of Florida
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Miami Beach has caused this Agreement to be signed
and executed in its behalf by its Mayor, and duly attested by its City Clerk, and Sergio Rodriguez
has signed and executed this Agreement, both in duplicate, the day and year first above written,
Neisen Kaf!!:tor
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RESOLUTION NO.
98-22627
A RESOLUTION OF THE MA YOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
AND CITY MANAGER SERGIO RODRIGUEZ, AI\'"D
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AI\'"D CITY CLERK TO
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\VHEREAS, on December 24, 1997, the Mayor and Commission appointed Sergio
Rodriguez as City Manager (Manager) of the City ofrvriami Beach (City): and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to provide certain benefits and establish certain
conditions of employment of the Manager; and
\VHEREAS, the Manager desires to accept the position pursuant to the terms and conditions
set forth in the attached Conditions of Employment Agreement, as such will promote his continuous
productivity and efficiency in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF l\'lL~MI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission approve the attached Agreement between the City and City Manager Sergio Rodriguez,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
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ATTACHMENT B
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS IN IMPLEMENTING COMMISSION
POLICIES DURING FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE
Selected Items
. Fiscal Achievements - Operating Surplus: For FY 97/98, we had an operating
budget surplus of$l, 117,546 in the General Fund. Managed City's Budget
by adopting the FY 98/99 Budget at 7.499 mills for the fourth consecutive
year while increasing staff for police, fire, parks and other specific
departments.
. Recommended ending Agreement with the GMBVC (Bureau) and effectively
negotiated $1.1 million over the $900,000 previous amount for a total amount
of $2 million for FY 98/99
. Lengthy collective bargaining negotiations with the City's four labor unions were
concluded in an atmosphere of less acrimony than in the past. Pay increases
provided were competitive with local and national trends and considerably less
than those granted in the preceding contract.
. After laboring for several years under the hindrances to hiring that were caused to the
Police and Fire Departments by the Consent Decree, the City was successful
in petitioning the court for its removal. Weare now well underway in the
recruitment process to fill all of our budgeted sworn positions.
. Significant amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
These have addressed design compatibility of proposed new projects with the
existing as-built environment, including: height restrictions citywide; line-of-
sight requirements and limited prohibitions for roof-top additions in historic
districts; reductions in permissible floor area ratios (FARs); the addition
offour new design review criteria to be used by the Design Review Board
to address compatibility; and more restrictive parking requirements,
including elimination of the parking impact fee program for most new
construction outside of the city's designated historic districts.
. Adoption of the Municipal Mobility Plan. Provides long range blue print for the
City's transportation needs and provides short and long term goals and
direction.
. Equitable estoppel ordinance addressing at which point development projects are
presumed to have achieved equitable rights to proceed under pre-existing
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
. Significant Police Department Initiatives through this Administration's efforts
include:
Overall crime in the City of Miami Beach has decreased 6.26% this
year. Moreover, there has been a 36% decrease in residential
burglary committed in our City. This represents the largest decrease
in our history .
Reduction of crime in the areas of robbery 13%, residential
burglary 42%, and all burglary combined 23 %.
Investigation and finally dismantling of the Miami Beach street
gang "South Beach Posse"
The Police Department's attitude toward the use of overtime which
has been drastically altered. The department has been innovative in
seeking sources of funding for overtime through the use of grants and
other funding sources. Overtime hours have been reduced
resulting in a savings of more than $1 Million dollars from last
year's overtime expenditures. Moreover, more than $120,000.00 in
unspent budgeted overtime funds were not used.
The budget, beginning in October 1998, presented the Department
with significant challenges. The Department has reassigned non-
sworn personnel to positions within the Patrol Division thus
increasing the number of police officers on the streets.
The Police Department was awarded over $1. 1 Million in new grant
funds this year and received over $2.6 Million in seized funds that has
been placed in the Police Confiscation Account.
The restructuring of Administrative Fees collected for Off-Duty police
services will result in increasing this revenue to over $200,000 a year;
and with the implementation of the new False Alarms ordinance, the
City has received over $80,000,00 in fees for false alarms.
. Completion of the Loews Hotel, Anchor Shops Garage and Retail Shops and
16th Street
Investigated, evaluated and reevaluated the major structural
deficiencies discovered in the design of the Loews and Crown Plaza
Hotel projects preventing major losses to the public.
Prepared and coordinated Request for Proposals process for the
selection of the parking operator for the Anchor Shops and Parking
project - resulting in the selection of Quik Park.
Coordinate with Tishman and Loews to facilitate full completion of
the Loews Hotel and Anchor Shops and Parking garage to assure the
timely inclusion of the hotel in the tax roll.
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. Implementation of the design and construction phase of the $15 million General
Obligation Bond issue pursuant to the Landscape issues addressed in the
Master Plan.
Successfully bid and awarded lands<:ape maintenance contracts
for eleven (11) parks and the Collins Avenue medians, Thirty Ninth
Street north to Fifty Eight Street. This contact will maintain a very
high level of service and produce a net savings to the City over the
course of the three (3) year contract period.
. Organized City services and response in preparation for and after "Hurricane
Georges". In addition, the City achieved protection from a potentially
huge exposure to financial loss from hurricane windstorm damage by
securing a policy with a premium cost that was one third of the quoted price
3 years ago. For the past 2 years, we have been self-insured and would have
been totally reliant upon federal assistance in the event of a natural disaster.
. Entered into Portofino Settlement Agreement which incorporated a community
consensus effort with regard to the Conceptual Plan for SSDI-North and
SSDI-South. This effort addressed the 5th Street lease, deed to SSDI-North,
Marina parking, pedestrian Access easements, extension of Washington Ave.,
local conditions to the D.O. resulting in traffic improvements, dedications and
payments.
. Parking facility Improvements:
Completed the $4.2 million renovation project at the 17th Street
Garage and Washington-Pennsylvania and 17th Street surface lots;
completed the resurfacing offour surface parking lots of 11 prioritized
by the City Commission; created additional parking at the 13th
Street and Collins Avenue provisional parking lot for monthly parkers
and valet which, in turn, freed up over 70 parking spaces in other
facilities - to become available to the public; began the renovation of
the 42nd Street Parking Garage.
Issued a $21 million Parking Revenue Bond for the purpose of
constructing additional parking facilities and restoring and enhancing
existing facilities.
Developed and implemented Residential Parking Programs for
the following residential areas of impact: Flamingo ParklLenox-
Michigan, single family neighborhood; Orchard Park/42nd Street
North, in Mid-Beach; Indian Creek/Collins Avenue, multi-family
residences; Mt. Sinai/Alton Road, single family neighborhood.
Development and implementation of the Lincoln Road Unified Valet
Program; Development and implementation of the Small Hotel
Hang-Tag Pilot Program.
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. Assessed City-owned property inventory in an effort to maximize revenues to the
City and effectively utilize existing assets.
Reported on City-owned properties which are leased to other entities
and privately owned properties which ~re leased by the City.
. Manage the lining of sanitary sewers to reduce infiltration and comply with the
Miami-Dade County Ordinance - approximately 192,000 linear feet have
been lined in the first three years, which is 62% of the total amount of sanitary
sewer lines which have been identified as cost effective to be lined in this four
year program. To date this project has resulted in approximately a $2M cost
savings in treatment fees paid to Miami-Dade County. This was done while
we replaced 30,000 square feet of sidewalk throughout the City.
. Major Construction/Infrastructure Projects:
Manage construction of $8 Million Bass Museum Renovation and
Expansion which is on schedule to be completed by October of 1999 and the
Cultural CenterlLibrary project. The contract negotiated with Stem for
design of the Cultural Center/Library project was approximately $666,000 less
than the original proposal.
. Creation of the Washington Avenue Task Force, and completion of Phase I -
Capital Improvements (new trees, new trash cans, sidewalk improvements).
Funding mechanism established for implementation of additional physical
improvements.
. Personnel Changes:
New Assistant City Manager Janet Gavarrete
New Assistant City Manager Christina Cuervo
New Parking Director Jackie Gonzalez
New Director of Cultural Arts Council David Whitman
New Assistant Procurement Director Mike Rath
New Tourism Director Michael Aller
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. Records of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency for both the South Pointe
District and the City Center/ Historic Convention Village were compiled
and the following was presented to the Commission:
Audited Financial Statements for each d!strict from inception to date;
Summary and detailed schedules of cash basis transactions inception
to date;
Check Registers from Inception to date;
Project information from inception to date, and Historical and
Projected Tax Increment Revenues;
Financial Statements, check registers and project information for both
districts of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency were presented
to the Commission on a monthly basis beginning with August 1998.
. Citywide Performance Based Energy Management Contract
Provided for energy efficient upgrades to 26 separate City facilities, funded
solely through guaranteed energy savings. The upgrades have provided an
approximate $2,000,000 savings of capital expenditures, for the replacement
of obsolete air conditioning, lighting and energy management equipment.
Additionally, the City has received over $91,000 in energy efficient rebates
incentives from FP & L, and has realized over $92,000 in savings from direct
energy and operational cost reductions. The City has also been recognized as
a model in the "Green Lights Energy Star Program"with the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
. Sale of $15,000,000 of City of Miami Beach Parks Bonds to implement the parks
renovation program; Sale of $22,500,000 of City of Miami Beach Health
Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds - South Shore Hospital and
Medical Center Project; Sale of $98,200,000 of City of Miami Beach Health
Facilities Authority Hospital Revenue Bonds Series 1998 - Mount Sinai
Medical Center of Florida Project.
. Directed the testing and evaluation of the roofs for the Miami Beach Convention
Center and Theater of the Performing Arts and the coordination of the
Blue Ribbon Committee in order to determine and recommend award of the
$7.2M roof replacement contract.
. Successful marketing of the Arts, Culture and Entertainment industry on
Miami Beach, including MID EM's success and the W AMllUSA
Broadcasting opening.
Formalized the board and hired a director.
The council is currently administering $500,000 in grants to the cultural
community.
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. Physical Improvements to City Hall:
Complete renovation of over 10,000 sq, ft. of space throughout City Hall,
including:
Complete renovation ofthe Public Work~ Department and the Planning
Department, plus various common area spaces.
Completion of the First Floor Mosaic Tile Flooring Project.
Signage throughout City Hall.
Upgrading offire alarm system.
Upgrading of telephone systems for compliance with year 2000.
. Coordinated the design and construction of the Electrowave Bus Terminal~
Hired and trained staff for the Electrowave Bus Project; Established and
implemented a maintenance schedule for the 7 Electrowave Buses; Cross
trained 6 Fleet employees on the maintenance of the Electrowave Project.
. Completed the City Code Codification project which had not been done since
1991. Electronic version of the City Code is now on the network and internet.
. Accomplishments made in Code Compliance Department despite a reduction in
the number of enforcement officers from 19 in 1997 to 15 in 1998.
Reduced the number of open cases from 1,800 cases in 1996 to 1,500
in 1998.
Increased enforcement of occupational licenses from 491 in 1997 to
620 in 1998.
Increased number of Letters oflntent from 376 in 1997 to 2,120 in
1998.
Increased time spent in field by officers from 52 in 1997 to 66 in 1998.
Continued seawall inspections to include all remaining seawalls,
docks, and obstructions.
. Conducted and coordinated 593 fire and life safety presentations to the citizens
of Miami Beach.
. Direct the management of the Citywide Infrastructure Bond Fund Improvements
which include an estimated $105 M of water and sewer improvements.
. Completed construction of the South Point Artificial Reef Project which created
12 artificial reefs clustered into a "snorkeling garden" in shallow water
offshore of South Pointe Park.
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. Accelerated Technological Changes:
Preparation for Year 2000.
Continuation of city-wide plan for acquisition, replacement,
maintenance, training, and development of computer system.
Ongoing creation of database for all City properties, contracts and all
lists of vendors.
. National award winning Performing Arts Academy at Beach High (possible new
building to be jointly funded -- public/private venture).
. Modified boundaries of the Enterprise Zone offering economic incentives to area
businesses.
. Commercial Franchise renewals approved; New Residential Hauler Solid Waste
Contract (Onyx) implemented.
5 year commercial franchise renewal negotiated with 2% annual gross
contribution to Right-of-way Clean-up Program in development.
Increased fines and greater accountability negotiated.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1998
CONTENTS
Page Number
Arts, Culture and Entertainment.......................................,....................................... 1
Asset Management..................................................................................,................ 1
Beach PatroL... ............ ..................... ................... ... ,. ......... ........... .... ............ ..... ....... 2
Building...........:...o...........,........................................................................................ 3
City Clerk/Central ServicesIPIO........ ....................................,.,.... ............... .............. 4
Code Compliance...................,.....................................,............................................ 6
Community/Economic Development...........,............................................................. 8
Finance/OMB..........................................., ... ,.. , ,............. , .'.,... . , ,.. , , ........... , ,.............. 9
Fire..... ...... . ... . . ....... . .... .......... ..... ........ .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . , .. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . 11
Fleet Management............................................................................................... . . . . .. 15
Human ResourceslLabor Relations/Risk Management... .. . . . . . . . . ,..... . . .. ..... .... ..... . . .. . ..... 15
Information Technology............................................................................................ 16
Internal Audit............................................................................................................ 17
Miami Beach Convention Center.,............................................................................. 19
Office of Children's Affairs....... .... ............ ........... ...... ........... ....... .......... ..... ...... ..,. ..... 20
Office of Tourism and Convention............................................................................. 20
Parking .................................................................................................................... 21
Parks, Recreation and Culture................................................................................... 22
Planning.................................................................................................................... 28
Police........................................................................................................................ 29
Procurement...... .......... . ........... .. .... .... '" ... . . .. . . . . . ... ... ........ . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . ... ........ .... . . .. ....... 35
Property Management................................................................................................ 36
Public Works............................................................................................................. 38
Redevelopment Agency..................................."........",.........."................................. 40
Sanitation. .. . ....... . ...... .... ....... .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . ... ' . . . . . . . . . . . .. ' 40
General.. ... ... ...... ... ..... . .. ......... . . ....... ... .... . .. . .. . , . , , , .. , . , . .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .. 41
Significant Legislature. ......... ......................,...............,.',.........".......,......................... 42
ATTACHMENTC
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1998
ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT DEPARTMENT
. Linkage to County Film Office and Mayor Penelas' recognition through "One Community,
One Goal".
. Worldwide film distribution of movies shot on Miami Beach continues to promote Miami
Beach around the world.
. Greater scrutinizing/streamlining process.
. Gloria Estefan - Lincoln Road worldwide coverage.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
. Administer beach concession agreements and established policy guidelines by which to
monitor performance to assure consistent and safe operations.
Citywide Accomplishments
1998
BEACH PATROL
. Training of Beach Patrol Personnel
. All personnel were certified in First Responder.
. Nineteen personnel trained in the US Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship.
. Besides the hundreds of rescues, thousands of preventive actions, first-aid cases, and lost
children reunited with parents, the following are some noteworthy accomplishment:
. Water safety and Career Day presentations were made at Schools in Miami Beach and
others in Dade County.
. Water safety presentations to nine hundred people at the United States Southern
Command.
. Conducted an Ocean Lifesaving training seminar for our Sister City of Cozumel, Mexico.
Instructing twenty one of their Policeman, Firefighters, and Lifeguards.
. Lifeguard presentation to children attending the Recreation Department Fishing
Tournament.
. Assisted in the "Swim For Life" fund raising event.
. Assisted Barry University in their Lifeguard Training Class
. Worked with Florida International University School of Architecture in developing future
lifeguard towers.
. Public relations presentations:
I. T elemundo
2.. Univision
3. WAMI - TV
4. Coast FM (Tampa)
5. Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
6. People Magazine
7. Fitness Swimmer Magazine
8. All Local TV. Stations
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BUILDfNG DEPARTMENT
. Issued over 11,000 permits during FY 97/98 which was 1,200 over projected numbers in
the approved budget ofFY 97/98; Collected permit revenues in excess of 4.5 million
dollars which was 1. 5 million dollars in excess of projected revenues in the approved
budget ofFY 97/98 and managed the Building Department more efficiently, and with
better customer service with expenditures of $96,000 less than budgeted for FY 97/98.
. Established, organized and implemented all activities required to upgrade the City of
Miami Beach's rating in the Community Rating System (CRS) program of the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The resulting upgrade saves the Miami Beach's
residents over $5 million dollars in flood insurance premiums for a five year period.
Upgraded the City of Miami Beach's rating in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading
System (BCEGS) of the insurance industry to a class 2 grade, one of the highest in the
state of Florida. The new grade results in substantial savings on property insurance for all
newly constructed buildings.
. Participated, wrote recommendations and defended new amendments to the South Florida
Building Code that reflects this City's best interest.
. Wrote new job specs, developed selection criteria for 11 technical and professional
positions within the Building Department, and interviewed and selected highly-qualified
new employees during the FY 97/98.
. Plays a leadership position in the Selection Committee for the new Land Management
System software, and provides guidance in selecting the best software for the City,
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CITY CLERK
. Installed text-base search database (Folio), populated with minutes from 1986 to present.
. Added "handouts" to the After Action Report
. Implemented a document management filing system utilizing the Folio database.
. Implemented the biennial lobbyist registration ($125) fee.
. Processed over 375 resolutions and 50 ordinances since January 7, 1998
. Implemented a prototype document imaging system in the Clerk's office
. Held one special election (September 1998- Pension Board investment and allocation
question)
. Implemented a filing system for Closed Executive sessions pursuant to State Statutes.
. Implemented a new board and committee ordinance.
. Implemented the board and committee staggered terms.
Special Masters
. Heard 857 Code cases, 364 License cases, 757 Fire violations cases, 812 Building
violations cases and 108 appeals cases; Collected $854,3243 in fines.
. Cleaned up work area and sent approximately 20 boxes to off-site storage.
. Implemented two part order pursuant to Florida Statutes requirement.
Media Relations
. Successfully marketed the Electrowave.
. Published six (6) editions of the Beach Breeze and eleven (11) issues of the retirees
newsletter.
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. Updated the City of Miami Beach's website.
. Implemented master database calendar on the Internet
Central Services
. Printed City Manager's Office large Agenda packages 1,430 per year; small Agenda
package 5,740 per year; RDA Agenda small or large 1,430 per year.
. Utility Billing and Finance water bills, folding and inserting, mail out 84,000 per year.
. Finance agenda, 150 for six months.
. Finance and Utility Billing final notices, folding and inserting mail out 4,200 per year.
. Human Resources Personnel agenda, 1,320 per year. Planning and Zoning Agenda, 720
per year.
. Unclassified agenda package pension, 168 per year. General Agenda package pension,
168 per year. Unclassified/General Pension Retiree Newsletter 12,600 per year. Employee
Newsletter for Media Relations 1,800.
. Purchasing Bid Books 1,416 per year. City Manager Agenda mail out 1,980 per year.
. Reproduced copies and printing on average 330,000 copies per month, totaling 3,960,000
per year. Delivery of 400 packages citywide per year.
. Awarded 168 Proclamations, 332 Certificates of Appreciation and 54 Honorary Citizen
Awards.
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1998
CODE COMPLIANCE
Changes implemented directly with the community:
. Seized and demolished two houseboats on Collins Avenue in a three week period.
. Creating a business brochure.
. Responded to noise and construction complaints.
. Commenced enforcement of Dade County Noise Ordinance which allows for immediate
compliance without having to issue a fine or schedule a Special Master Hearing.
. Enforced the requirement of placement of real estate signs within the property.
. Commenced bi-weekly meetings with the officers to review new and existing ordinance.
. Enhanced communication and cooperation with other departments, ie
1. 217 71 st St. - Gambling, drug transactions, etc.
2. 739 Washington Av - Prostitution, nudity, etc.
3. 1058 Collins Av - Selling after hours, gambling.
. Use the Parks Department to do lot clearings in a quicker manner than a private company.
. Implemented educational workshops on various ordinances for the public.
. Attended homeowner association meetings as requested.
Work load measure and performance based budgeting results
. Discontinued issuing overdue notices on violations pending and not cured,
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. Requested injunctions (3) in the past two years.
. Follow up inspections were reduced from 120 days in 1996 to 43 days in 1998 from date
notice was received to the date sent to the City Clerk's Office for a hearing.
. Number of complaints requesting inspection.
1995-96 - 2,565
1996-97 - 3,023
1997-98 - 2,448
(includes Civicall)
.
Fines and liens outstanding
Cases settled and amounts
1996-97
1997-98
$3,795,863
$4,729,812
$333,108
$539,140
. Increase of Special Master Hearing from one hearing per month to 3-4 per month - 6/96
. Use of Polaroid cameras; Changed to a friendlier uniform; Commenced foreclosure
procedures; Implementation of night shift, weekend shift and hand deliver notices.
. Implemented procedure whereby obtaining a variance from includes condition which
Zoning Board of Adjustment requires compliance with outstanding violations and
settlement of fines. - 10/96
. Implemented a procedure requiring payment of outstanding fine or settlement before
Certificate of Use is issued. 10/96; Noise permits are not issued. 1/97; Require payment of
fine and violations before a Special Event Permit is issued; Prosecution of cases before
Special Master is done by Code instead of Legal.
. Settlements of fine are negotiated by Code Compliance and City Manager's Office instead
of Legal.
. Changed forms noticing violations and implemented a letter to homeowners notifying of
upcoming inspections; Initiated the bike program in North Beach.
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1998
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
. In October and November the City subcontracted the FY 98/99 CDBG and ESG funds to 25
agencies and organizations for public services, public facilities and improvements,
rehabilitation and preservation activities, special economic development activities and services
for the homeless. On December 17, in accordance with U.S. HUD requirements, the City
submitted the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for
FY97/98.
. Under the City funded MBCDC Home Ownership Program, two transactions were completed
allowing two income-eligible households to achieve home ownership. Additionally, three
more transactions are underway.
. On November 30th, the City started to accept proposals in response to a Notice of Funding
Availability (NOF A) in the amount of $664,200 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program
funds, to rehabilitate buildings and to provide affordable housing opportunities.
. With the support and collaboration of the City, on November 28, U.S. HUD awarded
MBCDC $1.2 million under Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Program. MBCDC will acquire and rehabilitate the Fernwood Apartments, at 935
Pennsylvania Avenue, to provide 18 units of supportive housing for persons living with AIDS.
. We are currently in the process of developing the Business Development Process Proposal
(Business Friendly City Hall) in response to Miami Beach Chamber's Goals Conference,
Mayor's Economic Summit, and Business Resolution Committee.
. Legislative Agenda - Preliminary State Priorities were distributed to the Dade Delegation and
also referred to the Finance & Citywide Projects Committee. Final list will be submitted to
Commission in January 1999. The Federal Lobbyist will be in town January 13-14, 1999.
. The Economic Development Division has been assisting with the 17th Street RFP, including
advertising the public notice in various publications as well as drafting the status report LTC.
. Commercial Area Profile & Market Analysis for Lincoln Rd and W ashington Ave completed.
. Census Update - currently in the process of completing the Local Update of Census Add
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1998
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
. Sale of $38,000,000 Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency - City Center Bonds to reimburse
the City for draws against the $20,000,000 line of credit plus interest; complete the 16th
Street Garage, complete the projects for the Convention Center Hotels and completion the
acquisition and certain development for the Cultural Campus; Negotiated a loan with Colonial
Bank for the 41 st Beautification Project.
. 220 Capital Projects were compiled into a Capital program for 1999- 2004 for the City and
the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency totaling over $635,000,000. An all day workshop
sponsored by the Finance and Capital projects Committee was held with the Commissioners
to review and discuss the projects.
. Tested and successfully implemented a patch to make the financial accounting system year
2000 compliant.
. Reduced accounts receivable for utility billing by 11 % or approximately $250,000 for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1998.
. All Clerical and staff employees received additional customer service training during the year.
. Presented and implemented changes to the Occupational License code requiring that
customers requesting new or renewed occupational licenses or certificates of use be current
with respect to all amounts owed to the City.
. Streamlined license process to be more responsive to the business community.
. Mailed out renewals for occupational licenses two months earlier than prior year.
. Assumed responsibility for non-profit permits from Code Compliance section.
. Initiated filing of civil complaints against businesses delinquent in the payment of resort tax,
. Reduced check runs from five to two per week saving approximately $100,000.
. Held 13 Finance and City wide Projects Committee meetings covering in excess of 43 items,
. Held 4 Health Facilities Authority Meetings.
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OMB ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Presented FY 97/98 Quarterly Status Reports on actual revenues and expenses with
projections through year-end for the General, Enterprise and Internal Service Funds.
. Presented FY 97/98 Quarterly Status Reports on Performance Measurement Achievements
within the departments of Code Compliance, Fleet Management, and Risk Management.
Also, added Fire Prevention, Parks, and Planning to Performance Based Budgeting.
. Started FY 98/99 Budget development process one month earlier (end of January).
. Held budget meetings with Finance Director, Department Directors, and Budget Staff to
review entire City budget, all positions and individual line items prior to meeting with the City
Manager.
. Held budget meetings with the City Manager, Finance Director, Department Directors, and
Budget Staff
. The following budget process took place: May 12th - held Commission Briefing on
preliminary figures for FY 98/99 that was two months earlier then the Commission had ever
been briefed in prior years; June 18th - held detailed Commission Briefing on Police, Fire and
Parks Budget for FY 98/99 (This was a first for the Commission.); June 25th - held BAC
Citizen's Public Forum three weeks earlier than in prior year; July 1st - held Commission
Budget Workshop on FY 98/99 Budget; Beginning of July - submitted Proposed Budget to
the City Commission; July 15th - set FY 98/99 Tentative Millage Rates; September - held two
public hearings and adopted the FY 98/99 Budget at 7.499 mills for the fourth consecutive
year.
. Held 20 BAC meetings.
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1998
FIRE DEPARTMENT
. Initiated and coordinated updating the City Of Miami Beach Emergency Preparedness Plan.
. Coordinated City of Miami Beach Emergency Preparedness Issues and Activities.
. Instrumental in developing and coordinating "Cheat the Reaper" - Teen Anti-DUI Education
Program for 500 seniors on Thursday, May 21, 1998 at Miami Beach Senior High School
during National Emergency Medical Services Week.
. Directed the "Cheat the Reaper" - Live To See Your Future" 30 minute video.
. Trained 23 Pre-K through 3rd grade teachers to implement the "Learn Not To Burn" fire
safety curriculum in public and private Miami Beach schools.
. Coordinated a citywide fire drill on Wednesday, October 7, 1998, as part of "the Great North
American Fire Drill" during National Fire Prevention Week.
. Created and developed "Hurricane Preparation and Evacuation" and "High-Rise Fire Safety"
Presentations, complete with 35mm slides and audio tape, to be given by fire company and
shift personnel.
. Helped develop the County wide F.I.R.E. Network for youth fire setters and developed the
LNTB Training Program for the Network Training.
. Inspected 2,682 commercial and multi-residential occupancies by September 30, 1999.
. Processed 756 cases through Special Masters.
. Supervised the inspection of 2,500 multi-residential and office occupancies by the Fire
Suppression Division.
. Investigated 335 citizen complaints promptly.
. Conducted 2,100 night inspections for overcrowding and locked exits of public assembly
occupanCIes
. Reviewed exhibit plans, scheduled off-duty fire personnel and supervised fire safety for 122
functions in the Convention Center and other outside events.
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. Reviewed and approved 1,441 construction permit applications to insure compliance with aU
applicable fire and life safety code regulations.
. Performed 997 Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Completion inspections.
. Performed 578 Certificate of Use inspections.
. Investigated 34 fires within the City to determine cause and origin.
. Developed and implemented maintained the performance based budget system.
. Certified eight (8) new paramedics.
. Provided in-house recertification training for aU paramedics and EMTs resulting in substantial
saVIngs.
. Developed and implemented Rescue Division Quality Assurance/Peer Review Program.
. Updated Rescue Protocol Manual.
. Developed and implemented "Safety Poster" program involving aU 5th graders. Promotes use
of safety equipment.
. Initiated regular monthly meetings with Miami Beach Hospitals and quarterly meetings with
JMH-Ryder.
. Placed three (3) new ALS rescue vehicles into service.
. Responded to 16,000 EMS calls generated $1.1 miUion in transport revenue.
. Department of Justice, Emergency Response to T errorism- All of the Departments uniformed
personnel were given 16 hours of training in the response, recognition and emergency
procedures that are specific to Terrorist Incidents. The variety of devices used by terrorists
and the individuals/organizations who commit terrorist attacks, mandates that first responding
public safety agencies become familiar with terrorist attacks and tactics. As this community
has been identified as a possible target area for terrorist activity, this was much needed
training.
. Rope Rescue I and Rope Rescue II - 30 firefighters were trained in Rope Rescue I and 15
firefighters were trained in Rope Rescue II. This training is required to perform confined
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1998
space rescue within OSHA guidelines.
. Emergency Vehicle Operation- All uniformed personnel were trained and certified to operate
Emergency Vehicles. This brings the Department into compliance with FOOT requirements.
. Structural Collapse and Emergency Shoring Training- 12 firefighters were trained to USAR
(Urban Search and Rescue) standards for emergency shoring at collapse incidents.
. Training Manual- The Division published a Training Manual for each of the Station Officers
to increase the level of, and standardization of, in service company level training.
. OSHA Mandated Training- Conducted Confined Space Training, Hazardous Materials
Response Training, Incident Command Training and Passport Accountability Training that
are annual OSHA mandates for all firefighters.
. u.L. Testing of Aerial Devices and Ground Ladders- All three Aerial Devices and 810' of
ground ladders successfully passed u.L. testing. This is an annual test and given that all of the
Aerial Ladders are now old enough to be considered as reserve pieces by NFP A Standards,
this is an validation of the maintenance program of the Fire Shop.
. Pump Service Testing- ALL of the fire pumps passed their annual pump tests. This is both
front line and reserve apparatus, three of which are older than 1975 The pump testing includes
a three hour capacity test that simulates a long term structural fire. Both volume and pressure
measurements are conducted throughout the capacity test.
. Hose Testing and Inventory- Approximately 30,000' offire hose was tested and inventoried.
This is an annual NFP A requirement. The hose is service tested to specific pressures and
visually inspected during the service testing. Each piece of hose is also checked against the
Hose Inventory to keep track of the hose and record it's service history.
. Development and implement high rise packs- As a way to deliver fire hose and nozzles to
remote floors in a more efficient manner using less manpower, the Division replaced the Coo-
Coo carriers with new high rise packs. The in service training was conducted for the high rise
evolutions to accompany the new hose delivery systems.
. Bunker Gear Purchase- The Division tested six sets of the Nomex Omega bunker gear
manufactured by Dupont. The Division had Dupont loan six sets of the gear to conduct a six
month in service test of the gear to prove it's worth. As a result of this testing, the Safety
Committee unanimously voted to approve the purchase. This new bunker gear will
substantially reduce the heat stress the firefighter is subjected to, while increasing protection
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1998
against flash over and radiant heat.
. Hose Nozzle Testing- As a result of an on going fire flow study conducted by Miami Dade
County, the Fire Department conducted flow tests of the nozzles currently used. The results
of the testing proved that there are now nozzles on the market that increase the amount of
water to the fire, while reducing the nozzle pressure that the firefighter must fight at the end
of a hoseline inside a burning building. This allows the Fire Department to put out more fire
without increasing manpower, thereby increasing productivity
. Installed fire extinguisher and rescue pouches on all Fire Inspector and Staff Officers vehicles.
This allows those individuals to rapidly assist the public while waiting for suppression or
rescue units to respond. As these units are commonly on the streets, this gives a greater level
of service to the public.
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FLEET MANAGEMENT
. Reduced total repair cost from $1,832,795 in 96/97 to $1,325,032 in FY 97/98 by doing
addition preventative maintenance; Reduced total repairs from 19,836 in 96/97 to 15,672 in
FY 97/98; Reduced down tome hours from 200,772 in FY 96/97 TO 116,051 in FY 97/98.
. Increased the number of PM's from 1,911 in 96/97 to 1,960 in FY 97/98.
. Reduced Central Stores Warehouse inventory from $257,409 to $142,901.
. Reduced Central Stores Warehouse staffing by 2 positions.
HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENTILABOR RELATIONS
. The City achieved protection from a potentially huge exposure to financial loss from hurricane
windstorm damage by securing a policy with a premium cost that was one third of the quoted
price 3 years ago. For the past 2 years, we have been self insured and would have been totally
reliant upon federal assistance in the event of a natural disaster.
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INFORMA nON TECHNOLOGY
. The City currently has many legacy systems that are not year 2000 compliant. The IT
department has focused its concentration on prioritizing and replacing these systems with the
direction of an IT steering committee which was established early in the year.
. Requests for proposals were issued and responses have been evaluated by selection
committees for mission critical applications such as LMS, CAD, E911, UTB, Finance, Payroll
and HR. CAD and E911 RFPs have been awarded and are in the implementation stage. Once
the replacement of these systems are complete, the City will have a common database
platform where all systems can share or communicate with each other.
. The IT department has evaluated, replaced and upgraded some of the desktop PCS due to
impending year 2000 issues. Servers have also been tested and are year 2000 compliant. IT
has also cabled, installed and upgraded several servers throughout the City to network remote
locations for faster service and increase functionalities.
. The City's phone system has been upgraded and is now year 2000 compliant. Problems with
the phone system's capability has been resolved and enhanced by moving the City Hall phone
mail system over to Police.
. Departmental policies and procedures have been updated and completed. As part of this
update, the plans for the existing Disaster Recovery and Hurricane Preparedness have also
been reviewed and enhanced.
. The upgrade to the City's radio system is now complete and is maintained and supported by
IT.
. Internet access has been greatly enhanced to provide faster service to users.
. IT has continued its best efforts in responding to the City's request for services and incidents
(telephone, cellular phones, applications, radios, computers etc). IT has also assisted
departments with software applications and hardware purchases by dedicating resources to
understand their needs and recommending the best solution for them and the City,
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INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT
. Completed 27 of32 audits scheduled for the year. Highlights of audits include the following:
a. Verification of annual physical City inventories and forwarding information to our
external auditors KPMG for their work. Reduces audit time for external auditors.
In addition recommendations were made to improve controls over inventory
maintenance.
b. Assisted parking department to strengthen controls over parking facilities revenue
processmg.
c. Reviewed the calculation of Pension payment amounts which are not reviewed by the
external auditors.
. Completed three follow-up audits for the year.
. Acquired the scheduling and minutes preparation for the Audit Committee from the Mayor's
Office.
. Provide an auditor for reviewing "Contractor's Application for Payments" and "Change
Orders" for the renovation to the 17th Street Garage. Reconciled the Standing Orders for
the parking Department for the same project.
. Assisted the Parks and Recreation department in reviewing contract for Recio and ICC.
. Investigated Budget Department's inquiry on the large variance between actual and budget
revenues for waste franchise contract. Discovered that one company (Lazaro) had three
month's outstanding remittances (estimated at $4,500) from previous year (1997) and BFI
had one month, ($24,000).
. Completed 378 resort tax audits resulting in $790,835 of tax assessment. Total tax
assessment collected during the fiscal year amounted to $315,642.
. Completed 27 telecommunication tax audits resulting in $68,526 of tax assessments. Total
collected as of 9/30/98 amounted to $27,135.
. Met with representatives from the State of Florida and Dade County to establishing sharing
of audit results with between these agencies. Working toward changing the State's statute
to allow sharing of this information.
. Renegotiated professional service agreements to perform audits of resort and
telecommunication taxes by our outside auditors,
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. Completed first full year of supervising RST audit section which included scheduling,
reviewing, maintaining statistics by auditor, and authorizing payment for outside RST
auditors.
. Participated in a selection committee for a timekeeping system to be used at the convention
center.
. Participated in selection of the management company for the convention center and TOP A
. Participated in IT Steering Committee that directs IT needs for the City. Particular attention
was placed on the Y2K issues.
. Attending vendor presentations for various software package for City applications. Assessing
the audit considerations for new software in the Land Management System.
. Assisted the IT Department in developing a City-Wide Continuity Plan by City Department.
We met with each department to review continuity plans and assigned a ranking for each
critical item.
. Monitored the completion of City Wide policies and procedures for each City department.
. Prepared the "Quarterly Spreadsheets" for Colony Theater payments for the Asset Manager.
. Work to research the status and the evidential close-out of the Ocean Drive and Ocean Front
Special Districts' unremitted budget funds.
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MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER AND JACKIE GLEASON THEATER
. Management Contract Renewal - After the first Request for Proposal process since the initial
change to private management in 1990, two respondents emerged for the contract to manage
the facilities, the incumbent SMG and Globe Facility Services. After a review by an appointed
selection committee and further Administration and City Commission examination, the
contract was awarded to SMG for an additional three-year term with two one-year
extensions, potentially going through September 2003. Negotiated contractual changes,
addressed food service oversight and increased maintenance accountability as well as deficit
reduction as key goals, with final Commission approval of the agreement in July,
. Rental Rate Schedule - The Convention Center submitted for the first rental rate adjustment
since 1993. An extensive survey was done to confinn competitiveness, open workshops were
held with the CCAB and users to address pertinent issues. In September, the Commission
voted to approve the submitted rate schedule, which, after full phase-in for repeat clients,
should return over $500,000 in additional rental revenues to the City.
. Booking Policy - Following a contentious challenge from a long-time user, the Advisory
Board opened for review the Booking Policy governing the assignment of booking dates at
the Convention Center. After an open workshop with user participation and further review,
a revision was introduced to recognize clients with over twenty years of continuous use of
the Center with first priority booking status.
. Despite a reduction in Convention bookings and cancellation of a number of contracted and
budgeted events, business weighed in strongly enough to show only a slight decrease in
occupancy percentage. Tighter control over expenses helped to bring in an operational deficit
for the venues of under one million dollars, down about one percent versus the previous year.
. Future Bookings - The promise of additional convention hotel inventory resulted in one of
the strongest future booking activity years in history. Major groups such as the Nobel Order
of the Mystic Shrine, Bank Administrators Institute, and American Society for Neuroscience
combine to point to future occupancy percentages anticipated to be up nearly twenty
percentage points over last year, with hotel room nights projected to be well over double last
year's numbers for 1999. Future trends point to similar results into the new millenium.
. Theater Bookings - The initial season (1998-99) of a new non-exclusive PTG Broadway
contract proved to be lucrative for the Theater in that a number of new promoters looking to
present musical comedy have emerged. The current season showcases Fame and West Side
Story as shows that will play that would not have in past years. The Latin entertainment
market continued to flourish, quickly becoming the new staple of Gleason presentations.
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OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S AFFAIRS
. Successful Grant Writing initiatives
. Positive Community Interaction
. New programs initiated
OFFICE OF TOURISM AND CONVENTION
. Closer communication with Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
. Taxi reforms in progress.
. Better communication with hotels.
. Resolution of tourism issues.
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PARKING DEP AR TMENT
. Development of a five-year Capital Plan for Parking.
. Implementation of a new review process for development projects to include the Parking
Department and Transportation and Parking Committee.
. Creation of additional public parking opportunities in the Historic District by changing the
hours of restricted residential parking in the morning hours - from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
. Created. and distributed the City's first comprehensive parking brochure in English and
Spanish.
. Developed a fine-tuned park and ride program for major city events - adding the Omni
Parking Garage (2,700 additional parking spaces) for 98-99 shows.
. Issued a $21 million Parking Revenue Bond for the purpose of constructing additional
parking facilities and restoring and enhancing existing facilities.
. Developed and implemented Residential Parking Programs for the following residential areas
of impact: Flamingo ParklLenox-Michigan, single family neighborhood; Orchard Park/42nd
Street North, in Mid-Beach; Indian Creek/Collins Avenue, multi-family residences; Mt.
Sinai! Alton Road, single family neighborhood
. Developed, issued and analyzed proposals submitted in response to an RFP for public-private
parking garage initiatives.
. Improved over 40 surface parking lots as ADA compliant.
. Developed and implemented in-house service training for all Parking Department employees.
. Successfully developed a lease-purchase program for electronic parking meters; effectively
saving over $2.5 million of Parking Revenue Bonds - to build parking.
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PARKS RECREATION AND CULTURE
ParkslLandscape Maintenance Divisions
. Assisted the Recreation Division in the preparation of the strategies to facilitate the hosting
of over 4,500 delegates, exhibitors and guests as local hosts for the Annual National
Recreation and Parks Conference that was canceled due to Hurricane Georges.
. Assisted the Parks & Recreation Department of Miami Dade County with the development
and construction ofa Leisure Park which utilized over 6,000 palms, shrubs and flowers. The
park served as a exhibit of South Florida Flora and Fauna, within the Miami Beach
Convention Center as part of the National Recreation and Parks Conference.
. Assisted the Recreation Division in the production of the 24th Annual Festival of the Arts,
which utilized one of the City's most undisturbed Park, North Shore Open Space Park.
. Assisted the Recreation Division in the implementation of the Advo Tatum Park Project,
ParkslLandscape Division provided equipment, labor and supervisory expertise as part of this
project.
. Successfully prepared and maintained the grounds of the Flamingo Park Tennis Center and
Holtz Stadium for the 51 st Annual Rolex-Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships
hosted in Flamingo Park by the Recreation Division.
. Successfully prepared and maintained the City's athletic fields for many of the events hosted
by the Recreation Division including Professional Soccer games played in Memorial Stadium,
1st Annual Fall Sports Expo, 3rd Annual Old Fashioned Baseball Day. Additionally prepared
and maintained the City's athletics fields to accommodate the 400% increase in overall usage
of the Flamingo Park as a result of the Recreation Division's expanded programming efforts.
. Successfully coordinated the purchase and installation of thirty eight (38) Pink Tabebuia trees
along West Avenue as a beautification project.
. Successfully coordinated the acceptance and transplanting of twelve (12) mature Canary
Island Date Palms and over fifty (50) other palms and trees. These palm trees were installed
at various locations within the City with the twelve (12) Canary Island Date Palms planted
along the promenade of Flamingo Park. The palms and trees were donated by the Morton
Towers condominium.
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. Successfully implemented a program to replant historic "Jamaican Tall Coconut Palms" in
Lummus Park, the coconuts are currently germinating at the Miami Beach Log Cabin
Nursery Operation and the Park/Landscape Divisions' Nursery Facility. The project goal is
to replant this historic Palm specie in Lummus Park to restore the numbers of this palm to the
area.
. Successfully responded to and resolved over two hundred thirty eight (238) individual
requests for service from the citizens of Miami Beach. These requests for service are received
during the year and the work associated with the resolution of these calls is over and above
the budgeted service level for our Divisions.
. Successfully implemented Performance Based Budgeting reporting for the two Divisions.
The two Divisions attained a seventy (70) percent achievement rate overall for their goals,
even with a high of thirty four (34) staff vacancies.
. Successfully prepared the grounds and maintained maintenance levels during the Art Deco
Weekend and Carnival de Miami events which were held on the grounds of Lummus Park.
. Successfully assisted with the planning, purchasing and coordinated the installation of over
one hundred thirty one (131) Coconut Palms along the east and west sidewalks of
Washington Avenue from Fifth Street north to Eleventh Street.
. Successfully bid and awarded landscape maintenance contracts for the Julia Tuttle Causeway,
MacArthur CausewaylFifth Street corridor, Palm/Hibiscus Islands and Star Island. These
locations were out sourced in an effort to provide the most efficient City service in the area
of landscape maintenance for these sites.
. Successfully assisted with the design, installation, inspection and maintenance afterwards of
the Palm/Hibiscus Island Landscape Restoration Project. This was an irrigation and landscape
installation project, that was budgeted at five hundred and four thousand dollars
($504,000.00).
. Successfully assisted with the designs, installation, inspection and maintenance of the Star
Island Median Landscape Restoration Project. This project was budgeted at over one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00)
. Successfully designed bid specifications, bid out and awarded an irrigation maintenance
contract to supplement current staff, This contract provides city wide irrigation services
including repair, installation and maintenance of our irrigation systems.
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RECREATION DIVISION
. Developed plans and detailed strategies to produce six (6) major social events, and serve over
4,500 delegates, exhibitors and guests, as local hosts for the Annual National Recreation and
Parks Conference that was canceled due to Hurricane Georges. Event planning consisted of
administering a budget of over $250,000 for social events, as well as a major coordination
effort between the City of Miami Beach and many other South Florida communities,
businesses and recreational venues.
. Co-produced a water safety and drown prevention video featuring Miami Beach facilities and
staff, in cooperation with "International Children's Playground," a company that produced a
series of public services and announcements dealing with childhood safety issues on
international television via the Telemundo Network.
. Awarded, by Senator Bob Graham, as the 1998 Inductee into the Circle of Honor which
recognizes those who have afforded citizens with disabilities the opportunity to succeed and
learn. (March 1998)
. Applied for and received VCA funding of$10,000.00 for the 1998 Festival of the Arts.
. Successfully produced the 24th Annual Festival of the Arts which was rated by Sunshine
Artist Magazine as one of the "Best 200 Shows" in the country.
. Recruited over $25,000 in corporate sponsorship from the ADVO Corporation, and a major
team building exercise of over 80 corporate ADVO executives and several City departments
in the successful implementation of" ADVO DAY" which consisted of "building a park in a
day," at Crespi Park (6/98).
. Served and honored as 1998 Miami Beach "Dade Partners in Education" by Dade County
Public Schools.
. Developed and implemented Adopt-a-Park program.
. Expanded community center programs to include the following age and ability specific
programs: Saturday children's ceramics program - 2 sessions; Wednesday night roller skating
for people with disabilities; Daytime Senior Citizen Line Dancing
. Expanded the offerings of the Therapeutic Recreation Section, which has produced the
following new or expanded programs:
-Special Olympics State Games Gold Medal winners in bowling ( 1/98) and
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-Bronze Medal winners at Master Games (6/98)
-1998 Summer Fishing Camp became the Pilot Program for the state, for evaluating
inclusionary recreation programs by the ARC of Palm Beach.
. Served as lead agency for Florida Recreation And Parks Association District 7 - Keys to
Enriching Youth Services-Inclusion in Recreation project.
. Hosted the 2nd Annual "Sportablility Expo" with Abilities of Florida which enhanced
community awareness of the recreational opportunities that the City of Miami Beach offers
for people with disabilities.
. Received corporate donation from Skate 2000, of in-line skates, to facilitate training for
persons with disabilities.
. Initiated an adapted aquatics program, in conjunction with The Arthritis Foundation, to
provide water exercises for people with arthritis.
. Initiated the Wheelchair Basketball League, in conjunction with The Miami Heat and Florida
Wheelchair Basketball Conference.
. Initiated "Inclusion in Recreation" with our after-school and summer camp programs,
allowing children with disabilities along with children without disabilities.
. Served on National Therapeutic Recreation Society Committee for the NRP A conference.
. Developed and produced a "newspaper format" for the "Recreation Review", a seasonal
promotional publication, distributed three times per year to over 25,000 Miami Beach
residents, which heralds upcoming participant sports and recreational programs for people of
all ages and abilities.
. 400% increase in overall usage of Flamingo Park for Athletic Leagues.
. Successful presentation of 3rd Annual "Old Fashioned Baseball Day", featuring
pre-registration for baseball leagues, baseball theme games and activities,
. Initiated the 1 st Annual Fall S ports Expo with an attendance of over 1,000 Beach residents
participating in this "kickoff' for all Recreation Division Fall 1998 athletic programs.
. Co-sponsored the 51 st Annual Rolex-Orange Bowl International Junior Tennis
Championships at Flamingo Park Tennis Center (December 1997) with guests and
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participants from more than 80 countries.
. Hosted a tennis clinic (3/98), in conjunction with Inner City Games, featuring international
tennis professional Venus Williams.
. Participated in the National Sun and Surf Baseball Bash, held in Orlando, Florida (5/98), at
Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
. Hosted the Dade County High School All Star Soccer Game at Memorial Field in Flamingo
Park.
. Recognize~ as County-wide Inner City Games Coordinator and presented with an Award of
Appreciation by Miami Beach Mayor Neisen Kasdin and other Dade County and Inner City
Games officials.
. The Youth Center hosted a Regional competition of the International Ice Skating Institute.
(Spring 1998)
. SR YC Skaters produced a successful, three day sellout rendition of "Wizard of Oz on Ice".
(May 1998)
. Successfully presented "Miami Beach Goes to the Movies - A Tribute to Scott Rakow", the
55th Annual Playground Revue at TaPA, involving over 1,000 playground participants and
their families (July 1998).
. Produced the 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at North Shore Open Space Park for over 500
Beach residents. (April 1998)
. Developed and implemented a North Shore Nature Center Outreach Program, in an effort to
bring environmental concerns, animal awareness and vital nature related information to area
schools, groups and birthday parties.
. Submitted a grant application to United States Department ofInterior, National Parks Service
for Planning and Technical Assistance with the Indian Creek Recreational Corridor, received
notification of award in September.
. Submitted a grant application to Miami-Dade County, Safe Neighborhood Parks Challenge
Grants seeking support in the amount of $1,273,000 to renovate and rebuild parks and
recreation facilities, City was granted $100,000 to improve the tot-lot equipment at several
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City parks.
. Submitted a grant application seeking support in the amount of $50,000 to the State of
Florida, Department of Community Affairs for coastal restoration at Pinetree Park.
. Submitted a grant application seeking support in the amount of $1 0,000 to the Miami-Dade
County Cultural Affairs Council for funding consideration under the 1998-99 Community
Grants Program, to assist in the production of the 1999 Festival of the Arts.
. Submitted a grant application for support in the amount of$7,500 from Miami-Dade County's
Park Programming Improvements & Library Information Access Services Community-Based
Organization Fund for the Junior Wheelchair Basketball League Program.
Parks General Obli::ation/ Safe Neighborhood Parks Bonds Programs:
. Group A parks bids were $40,000 under the original estimates and including all the add
alternates which were proposed. Project was awarded at the October 21, 1998 meeting have
been awarded. Construction is scheduled to begin 11198 and completion by 3/99.
. Obtained DRB approval for Normandy Park and Flamingo Park.
. Funding for all the projects has been appropriated and work orders for all the projects have
been established.
. Completed the schematic design phase of the redesigns for the BayshorelPar 3 and Normandy
Shores Golf Courses by Arthur Hills and Associates, golf course architects. These designs
were subsequently approved by the City Commission and are pending the completion of a
financial feasibility study to identify funding to proceed to construction documents.
Additionally, the City has selected and architect to renovate or reconstruct the clubhouses at
these golf courses. Both contracts are in the final negotiation stages.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
. Re-organization of staff within the department (formerly a division of the Development,
Design and Historic Preservation Department) and the complete re-construction of the
Department's office facilities, thereby achieving higher levels of efficiency and customer
service.
. Completion of the re-codification of the Zoning Ordinance for inclusion in the City Code.
. SSDI Development Agreement Concept Plan modification.
. Oversight of Concurrency Management, including the creation of several significant Traffic
Mitigation Plans enabling development projects to proceed, in addition to continued work
with consultant to finalize an Automated Concurrency Management System which is expected
to be operational shortly after the beginning of the new year.
. Review of major development projects, including the Fullerton-Diaz and SOM Ocean Parcel
projects, the Seaside Villas project, the Carillon Hotel, the Westin Resort, the Ritz Carlton
Hotel and the 520-540 West Avenue project.
. Research and preparation of the Designation Report for the Palm View Historic District.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
. Miami Beach Police Officers have been selected to receive the Dade County Chiefs "Officer
of the Month" award four times in the past eight months. This award is made after reviewing
the actions of Police Officers County-wide.
. The Police Department Holiday toy give-away will provide toys, gifts and entertainment for
601 children and their families on December 22.
. Sgt. Pete Smolyanski was named one of the top ten Officers Nationwide by the International
Association of Chiefs of Police.
. D.U.I has become an increasing dilemma in our City. In order to address this problem, the
D.U.I. Unit was created. Through our own initiative we sought out a grant specific to this
activity that assisted the Police Department in paying salaries and benefits of two police
officers, and the purchase of vehicles, laptop computers, and other enforcement related
equipment. During the past year, these Units investigated 6,149 vehicle crashes, issued 4,696
moving citations, arrested 224 violators of D.U.I. law, along with 81 arrests for other
offenses. They conduct monthly D.U.r. checkpoints, attend project planning meetings with
the D.O.I. and maintain a liaison with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office D.u.r. Task
Force.
. The Miami Beach Police Department Marine Patrol responded to 297 dispatched calls for
assistance, stopped 1,973 vessels for infractions and inspections, issued 843 boating citations,
seized six vessels, and made 15 felonies arrests. They also investigated nine boat accidents,
recovered five stolen vessels, and assisted 23 vessels in distress.
. This Division has led an overall departmental effort in its response to the rising problem of
domestic violence. The response has produced an almost 100% increase in arrests related to
this offense. A recent specialization of the Persons Unit will create the addition of two
detectives specifically assigned to investigate domestic violence cases.
. A proactive robbery squad has been initiated in order to help combat robberies in our City.
These proactive investigations have resulted in an 8% decrease in robberies from the previous
year.
. The Division has added a computerized system that will allow access to pawn shops
throughout Dade and Broward County. It should be noted that several arrests have been
made since its implementation based solely on the fact that the information regarding stolen
property was now readily available. Stolen property is now readily available,
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. CJNET, a computer system designed to link criminal information between all state and local
police departments, has been initiated in the Criminal Investigation Unit. This program allows
detectives throughout the state to share information on criminals and their activities,
enhancing the prospects for arrest.
. The Juvenile Unit is now providing neighborhoods and schools with fliers of registered sexual
predators who reside in our Community. In addition, these detectives conduct proactive
sUIVeillance on the known sexual predators in order to determine if any new criminal activity
is being conducted.
. The Unit's. Gang Squad, with periodic MAGTF (Multi Agency Gang Task Force) assistance,
responds on weekend nights to the Washington Avenue area, creating the addition of20 to
30 higWy visible police officers.
. The Strategic Investigations Unit street level narcotics enforcement effort has resulted in 655
arrests, the seizure of over nine kilos of cocaine, 3,261 "crack" cocaine rocks, 57 pounds of
marijuana, and seized over $251,000.00 in currency. In addition, detectives from the
Strategic Investigations Unit assigned to the South Florida Impact Task Force have
participated in over 106 arrests, the seizure of over 3,300 kilos of cocaine, and over $32
Million in currency.
. Due to the expertise of our Strategic Investigations Unit personnel, the United States
Department of Justice has awarded the City $334,549.00 to organize, administer and operate
a multi-agency task force to investigate money laundering violations. The task force will be
located in the City and will be comprised of personnel from the federal, state, and local law
enforcement agencies.
. The Patrol Division initiated a street enforcement detail involving beat officers, members of
the Multi Agency Gang Task Force, and detectives from the Criminal Investigation Unit in
its efforts to curtail growing concerns of crime and gang related activity on Washington
Avenue. The detail is responsible for 817 arrests, 25 weapons seized, 4,922 moving citations,
834 parking citations, 122 vehicles towed, and 448 field interrogation cards. A note of
interest is this detail has detained 1,106 juvenile curfew violators, the highest total in all of
Miami-Dade County.
. The Police Department in its efforts to enhance its Community Policing Initiatives has
designated Areas Of Responsibility (AO.R.) throughout the City, AO.R.'s place the same
officer in the same area each day. This results in a Community/Officer partnership and is the
essence of Community Policing.
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. This program has just been implemented and the Police Department anticipates new funding
to offset investigative costs.
. The number of complaints filed against police officers by citizens has been reduced 44%. This
reduction is a direct result of the Police Department's efforts to reach out to the Community
through its Community Policing Initiatives. The Police Department and the Community are
working closer together than ever before, resulting in a reduction of complaints against police
officers.
. The Police Department has: Completed an Ethics Training program for all sworn personnel
and completed a Comprehensive Training Program to all personnel on the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Officially launch quest for National Accreditation.
. The Police Department spearheaded the creation of two new City Ordinances that will have
a significant impact on the quality of life in our City. The first is the new False Alarm
Ordinance which has reduced the amount of time police officers are spending responding to
false burglar alarms, as well as producing new revenue for the City for unnecessary false
alanns. The second is the newly proposed Car Alann Ordinance which will address the public
nuisance aspect of unattended car burglar alarms.
. The United States Department of Justice has officially concluded that the City of Miami
Beach has met all the criteria and obligations of the hiring Consent Decree with the City of
Miami Beach. The results of the previous six years show an increase in the hiring of
Hispanics by 45% and African Americans by 26%. Due to the Administration's recruiting
initiatives and commitment to diversity, the Department has truly become a reflection of the
Community it serves.
. The Police Department entered into the first ever Concurrent Jurisdiction Mutual Aid
Agreement with the 26 other Police Departments in Miami-Dade County. This will enhance
our crime fighting efforts.
. The Police Department erected a memorial to fallen Miami Beach police officers in the
courtyard of the Miami Beach Police Station, This solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice
came about though joint efforts of the Department, City administrators, and citizens of our
community.
. The Police Department has recently renovated its training area. This renovation will permit
the Department to attract training programs from all over the country to our facility. This will
enable the Department to sponsor programs that will result in free training that otherwise
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would not be available to our employees.
. The Police Department is completing renovations to its Report Control Center located in the
lobby of the Police Headquarters building. This renovation will enable us to provide
enhanced service to our citizens and safety to our officers.
. The Police Department opened its first Citizens Crime Watch Office on the first floor of the
Police Headquarters building. This office is now accessible to serve the crime prevention
needs of our community.
. The Police Department has provided its command level training program for the entire
Command Staff under the auspices of the nationally recognized Southern Police Institute,
Northwestern University Traffic Institute, and the Academy for Strategic
Management/Florida International University Executive Development Programs.
. The Police Department took a leadership role in the Mayor's Washington Avenue Task
Force. This resulted in the Department commissioning the Center for Livable Cities to study
the conditions on Washington Avenue. The Center produced its report, "Just Not Working
Right - Confronting the Growing Disorder in Miami Beach." This report has provided
significant insights for discussion by our Community.
. Since the beginning of March 1998, our Personnel Unit has processed over 2,800 applicants
for the position of police officer. To date, we have hired twelve certified police officers, 75%
of which are minorities. Additionally, we have hired 50 civilians for the Police Department.
. The Police Department has increased management and supervision of off-duty police services.
Policies have been created that require each off-duty job to have detailed description of its
duties and responsibilities. In addition, each police officer's weekly hours are monitored to
ensure compliance with our hourly off-duty work limits.
. D.A.R.E. Program (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) -Police Department DARE officers taught
over 3,200 children of our community the Drug Abuse Resistance Program; G.R.E.A.T.
Program (Gang Resistance Education and Training)-Police Department GREAT officers
taught over 1,200 children of our community the Gang Resistance Education Program; T.I,P.
(Truancy Intervention Program)- The Police Department participated in this program at all the
public schools in the City. This program was introduced in Miami Beach High School and
was the first High School in Miami-Dade County to do so; P,YC.A.P. (Police and Youth
Community Assistance Program)-Police Department PYCAP officers taught over 200 at risk
children of our community under the auspices of this mentoring program; Gang Information
Course-The Police Department presented infonnation to all teachers within the schools in the
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City which aids in the identification and prevention of gang members and rites of initiation;
Adopt-A-Class-Staffreads stories to elementary school children in an effort to create a bond
between the police and the youth of our City.
. This program places twelve high risk high school students and twelve patrol officers in a
partnership of give and take, similar to that of Big BrotherslBig Sisters Program. Officers
assist these students in everything from homework to life problems.
. The Child Trace Program was introduced by the Police Department over four years ago. This
program provides parents with DNA samples of their children for use in the event
identification of the child is ever needed. The Police Department has expanded its program
to where all children entering Kindergarten are provided Child Trace kits free of charge.
. Taught gun safety classes to all elementary schools; Taught "Stranger Danger" classes to all
elementary schools; Participated in the county wide "Keep Me Safe March" on Biscayne
Boulevard; Participated in the county wide "Operation Clean Sweep."; Participated in the
"Children Cancer Caring Center" holiday party at the Miami Beach Convention Center;
Sponsored the "End of Summer Celebration."
. S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program)-The Police Department increased its
STEP staff to seven officers and one sergeant. This Unit is responsible for the following
statistics: 11,377 Moving Citations; 3, 833 Parking Citations; 77 Arrests; 707 Vehicle
Tows; 2,791 Special Details
. S.E.R.T. (Special Events Response Team)-The S.E.R.T. Team was created in an effort to
standardized our police response to critical events which occur in our City such as hostage
situations, labor disputes, political protests, etc.
. Phase III of the Police Department's automation program is complete and the final phase is
in progress with a completion date of April 1999.
. With monies received from a US Justice Department grant, the "Cops M.O.R.E." program,
the Department will purchase laptop computers for our patrol officers and detectives.
Through a Department of Transportation Grant, the Department has purchased laptop
computers for our D.U.I. Enforcement officers. This equipment will enable officers to spend
less time writing reports and more time on the streets.
. The Police Department's Property Management Unit has began the task of bar coding all City
equipment along with property or evidence turned into the Department. This new system will
greatly increase the accountability and efficiency of the property process.
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. The Police Department will enter the Year 2000 with a new and sophisticated state of the art
911 dispatch and records management system.
. The Police Department has hosted six Citizens Police Academy classes this year instructing
a variety of citizens from our Community. It should be noted that these classes are funded
entirely from private donations.
. The Police Department has sponsored, hosted, or participated in the following Community
events: Domestic Violence Walk-A- Thon; AIDS Walk; Miami Project to Cure Paralysis;
Career Shadowing; Miami Beach Police and Fire Fishing and Golf Tournaments (Benefits
Various Charities); Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (International
Conference); Christmas Toy Give-Away; Special Olympics Torch Run
. The Police Department responded to the threat of Hurricane Georges in a professional and
timely manner with a minimum amount of overtime.
. The President of the United States visited our City twice this year and on both occasions the
Police Department provided maximum security with minimal citizen impact.
. This international event attracted thousands of additional visitors to South Beach as they
celebrated their countries' victories. It should be noted that there were no incidents of any
kind; unlike the experience of other cities.
. During the year, the City hosted the Boat Show, Carnival South Beach, Art Deco Weekend
and Festival of the Arts Events. These are international events that attract hundreds of
thousands of visitors to our City and each event was held without incident.
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Citywide Accomplishments
1998
PROCUREMENT
. Issued 119 Formal Bids, RFP's, RFQ's (over $10,000); processing included pnntmg,
advertising, distribution of specifications, scheduling pre-bid conferences and site visits,
issuing amendments, tabulation of responses, overseeing the Evaluation Committee process,
when required, writing Commission Memorandums and preparing contracts, getting contracts
executed and maintaining a contract database; Issued 364 Informal Bids.
. Processed over 4,000 requisitions and change orders.
. Established and maintained database for over 100 contracts.
. Conducted 2 vehicle auctions; 2 surplus sealed bid sales.
. Sent out mass mailings to vendors to update database and delete inactive vendors; collected
over $41,000 for vendor fees.
. Purchased and configured a Fax-Back system, which will be operational this month. This
system will allow Procurement to fax notices to vendors via PC, and for vendors to download
bid specifications by dialing a fax number.
. Worked with the City's Hispanic Affairs Committee and Latin Chamber of Commerce to
sponsor a workshop for minority vendors on "How to do business with the City of Miami
Beach" .
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1998
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
. Electric Shuttle Maintenance and Charging Facilities - In 1998, the Property Management
Division designed, prepared specification, permitted and provided construction management
for the Electric Shuttle Maintenance and Charging Facility on Terminal Island. Some of the
in-house work included architectural drawings, electrical, plumbing, and HV AC schematics,
and construction documents for the bid and award of a contract for the building's shell.
Additionally, in-house staff provided for the construction of all electrical, plumbing, HV AC,
interior partitions, ADA compliant restroom, Hydrogen detection alarms system, painting and
interior barrier and safety component in the building. This facility was completed on
schedule, and $91,000 under the estimated budget for the project.
. Developed plans, specifications, permitting and construction to bring existing City facilities
into compliance with the ADA requirements. These building improvements included
renovation to existing restrooms, the construction of new ADA restrooms, handicap ramps,
path of travel modifications, handrails, and building signage. Buildings included in the 1998
work include: Marine Patrol, Fire Station #1, Fire Station #3, Ocean Front Auditorium, 10th
Street Restrooms, South Shore Community Center, Police Department Building, the Garden
Center, South Pointe Park, 21 st Street Community Center, City Hall Building and the log
Cabin Building. Plans are in progress to also complete renovation to Fire Station #4, Police
Mini-Stations, Beach Patrol Headquarters, 555 Building and the VCA building and to have
construction started in 1998.
. Provided for the complete renovation of over 10,000 square feet of space in the City Hall
Building. These improvements included the complete renovation of the Public Works
Department and the Planning Department plus various common area spaces. Property
Management also worked with artist Carlos Alves on the completion of the First Floor
Mosaic Tile Flooring project. The Property Management Division was awarded the "TOBY"
award from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), for excellence in
property management the "Governmental Buildings" category.
. Completed major renovations to the Garden Center Facility. These improvements included
new electrical switchgear replacements, fencing around the entire property, new roofs on all
buildings, replacement of AlC equipment, new perimeter lighting, upgrades to all facility
lighting, renovation of restrooms, painting of all buildings inside and out, replacement and
upgrade of doors, sign age, and the repair of all wood structures in the facility and on the
grounds.
. Worked on the Police Lobby (RCe) Project and the Log Cabin renovation project. Property
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1998
Management is currently working with different architects in developing plans and
construction documents on projects such as the Historic and ADA renovation of Old City
Hall, renovation of Fire Station #4, the historic renovation of the Hose Tower at Fire Station
#2, and various ADA modification projects Citywide.
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Citywide Accomplishments
1997/8
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
. Manage the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer manholes - 2,000 manholes have been
rehabilitated in the first two years, which is 80% of the total amount of manholes identified
in this three year program.
. Manage the construction of two 4M gallon water storage tanks.
. Manage the $20M plus pump station upgrades project which includes the rehabilitation of 28
water and sewer pump stations and the construction of a new water booster station.
. Completed construction of phase I ofa 12" water line on North Bay Road to upgrade service
and provide adequate fire flow in the area.
. Direct the management of the $35M stormwater improvements program which includes the
completion of a citywide stormwater management master plan that outlines drainage basins
throughout the City to be improved in this five year program. Design of new drainage
systems for the Nautilus area, Normandy Shores, Palm and Hibiscus Islands and Pennsylvania
Avenue are underway.
. Manage the construction of the Allison Island improvements which include construction of
a new water line, new streetiighting system, conversion of overhead utilities and new drainage
system.
. Coordinated the evaluation of the proposed electrical transmission line by FPL and the
establishment and permitting of the underground route.
. Completed resurfacing of West Avenue; Phase I of the Washington Avenue Streetscape;
Collins Avenue street improvements from Lincoln Road to 19th Street which included
replacement of sidewalk and curb & gutter, resurfacing and striping; Manage construction of
the Phase I of the Collins Avenue Streetscape Project from Lincoln Road to 15th Street.
. Replaced approximately 30,000 square feet of sidewalk throughout the City.
. Managed the preparation of the $30M Venetian Causeway Master Plan.
. Prepared a Middle Beach Improvement Plan for the area of 42nd Street to 63rd Street from
Pinetree Drive to the bay, including utility upgrades, and landscaping.
. Managed the construction of the Calais Drive Streetscape Project; Managed the La Gorce
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1997/8
Island bridge replacement project and other neighborhood improvements.
. Managed the 77th Streetffatum Waterway Streetscape Improvements including coordination
with Miami-Dade County Public Schools regarding roadway reconfiguration and school drop-
off zones.
. Manage construction for the Lincoln Road Improvements project.
. Manage construction for the North Shore Streetscape project.
. Manage traffic mitigation for several areas within the City including North Bay Road, La
GorcelPinetree Drive, Alton Road
. Designed and constructed a 10" watermain and an 8" sanitary sewer force main at the West
29th Street bridge.
. Designed a 10" watermain at the Sunset Island 3 and 4 bridge.
ADA Accomplishments 1998
. Identified ADA related deficiencies within city-owned facilities, programs and activities;
Coordinated the provision of adequate handicap parking spaces in City parking lots; Identified
and coordinated installation of accessible street curbs; Received, investigated and responded
to ADA complaints from City employees and the public; Served as the staff liaison to the
Barrier Free Environment Committee.
. Coordinated and ensured that deadlines specified in the ADA Settlement Agreement were met
by the City.
. Coordinated ADA training programs for City employees.
. Updated the City's transition plan.
. Compiled, organized and filed information and documentation regarding ADA and maintain
files for three years as required under the grievance procedure.
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1997/8
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. Prepared RFP and bid package for architectural competition to develop for South Pointe
Streetscape Project.
. Coor-dinated development of conceptual design plans for a Regional library, a 400-space
parking garage and an overall concept plan for a Cultural Arts Campus. Coordinated all
aspects of competition from receipt of bids through selection of the architect - (Robert A.M.
Stem Architects).
. Developed and maintain a purchase order system for acquisition of construction materials
for the Anchor Shops and Parking garage project.
. Coordinated with the Finance Department to develop new formats for RDA operating
budgets to reflect capital expenditures and to improve accountability for expenditure ofRDA
funds. Worked with the Finance Department to determine size of 98A&B Bond Series in
order to address existing City Center obligations.
. Continue to coordinate development of the Royal Palm Crowne Plaza Resort.
. Working w/ Coastal Systems International to coordinate all efforts to facilitate planning,
design and State permitting of beach walk project, (now pending outcome of Administrative
Hearing). Spent approximately one year developing consensus among fronting property
owners regarding location and design features of the project.
. Completed acquisition of the Shorecrest through a negotiated settlement enabling the African-
American project to proceed to implementation.
. Initiated acquisition of the Cultural Campus site.
SANITATION DEPARTMENT
. Commercial Impact Fee passed/reduction of department's $900,000 accumulated debt.
. New trash cans installed on Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road & North Beach
. Additional clean-up programs in progress
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Citywide Accomplishments
1997/8
GENERAL
. Initiation of Neighborhoods First Programs
. Quality of Life issues (News rack Ordinance, Sidewalk Cafes, Lincoln Road Townhall
meetings)
. First Indian Creek Sweep held
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1998 - Si~nificant Le~islation
98-3112 - 2/18/98 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Code Entitled
"Newsstands and Newsracks" Amending Section 23-9 Entitled "Statement
of Purpose" by Adding Provisions Regarding the Maintenance and
Protection of Property Values
98-3116 - 4/1/98 An Ord. Amending Miami Beach City Code Chapter 41, Article VI,
Entitled "Visitor and Convention Authority", Thereof; Creating and
Establishing the "Miami Beach Tourism Development Board"
98-3118 - 4/15/98 An Ordinance Amending the Future Land Use Map Category of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan by Changing the
Land Use Designation for the Property Known as the "Former Park Parcel"
from ROS (Recreation and Open Space) to C-PS4 (Commercial Intensive
Phased Bayside), and Amending Part II: Goals, Objectives and Policies of
the City of Miami Beach Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan
98-3119 - 4/15/98 An Ordinance Approving Amendments to the "South Shore Revitalization
Strategy"
98-3120 - 4/15/98 An Ordinance Amending Section 2-72.1 of the Code of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, to include therein the Latest Amendments to the South
Shore Revitalization Strategy Plan Adopted on February 15, 1984
98-3121 - 4/15/98 An Ordinance Amending the Development Order for the Miami Beach
Marina Development of Regional Impact Which Was Approved by
Resolution No. 75-14762; Providing for Renaming of Those Portions of
the Miami Beach Marina DR!
98-3109 - 5/20/98 An Ordinance Amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665,
Amending Section 3, Entitled "Definitions" Subsection 3-2, Entitled
"Terms Defined" by Creating a Definition for Home Based Business Office
98-3110 - 6/3/98 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17B of the City Code Entitled "Property
Maintenance Standards", Amending Section 17B-13 Entitled "Power to
Act in Emergencies; Emergency Order," by Expanding the Conditions for
Emergency Action
98-3123 - 7/1/98 An Ordinance Amending Miami Beach City Code Chapter 20, Entitled
"Business Licenses", Amending Section 20-32, Entitled "Parking Lot;
Exemptions; Valet Parking" by Providing for New Insurance Requirements
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98-3124 - 7/1/98 An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code for the City of Miami
Beach, Florida
98-3125 - 7/1/98 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1335 Relating to the Granting of
Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Other Leaves
98-3126 - 7/1/98 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1613 Relating to the Granting of
Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Other Leaves; Providing that the Term
Immediate Family Shall Include a Domestic Partner
98-3127 - 7/1/98 An Ordinance Recognizing Domestic Partnerships
98-3129 - 7/1/98 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 95-3005 Relating to Pay
Telephones on Public Streets and Sidewalks
98-3132 - 7/15/98 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, Amending Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665, Amending
Section 12 Entitled "Liquor Control Regulation" by Amending Subsection
12-1 (c), Entitled "Hours of Sale"
98-3130 - 7/15/98 An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, Amending Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 89-2665
by Amending Section 14, Entitled "Changes and Amendments, by
Amending Subsection 14-7, Entitled "Proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendments -- Zoning-In-Progress Moratoria on Permits and Approvals,"
to Provide for the Application of Equitable Estoppel to Certain Projects
98-3136 - 9/23/98 An Ordinance Amending the City of Miami Beach City Code Chapter 110,
Entitled "Utilities," Amending Article IV, Entitled "Fees, Charges, Rates,
and Billing Procedures Division 2. Rates, Fees and Charges," to Increase
the Water Supply Service Charge Imposed by the City and Increasing the
Sanitary Sewer Service Charge
98-3137 - 9/23/98 An Ordinance Amending Miami Beach City Code Chapter 90 Entitled,
"Solid Waste;" Revising Fine Schedules for Violations by Private Waste
Contractors; Revising References to the City's Designated Stash Areas
Revising Regulations Pertaining to Franchise Waste Contractors, and
Renewal Terms of Existing Franchise Waste Contract Licenses
98-3146 - 10/21/98 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 of the Miami Beach City Code,
Entitled "Sidewalk Cafes" Amending Subsections 82-383, Entitled "Fee;
Renewal Fee; Penalties for Late Payments for Renewal Fee"
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98-3147 - 10/21/98 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 106, Entitled "Traffic and Vehicles"
Article VI, Entitled "Towing and Immobilization of Vehicles" of Miami
Beach City Code, Amending Section 1 06-269; Entitled "Immobilization";
Requiring Immobilization Contractors Engaged in Immobilization of
Unauthorized Vehicles on Private Property to Obtain an Occupational
License
98-3149 -11/4/98 An Ordinance Amending The Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
by: Amending Chapter 142, Article II, Entitled "District Regulations", by
Modifying the Maximum Floor Area Ratios
98-3150 -11/4/98 An Ordinance Amending The Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida; by
Amending Chapter 142, Article II, Entitled "District Regulations"
98-3151 - 11/4/98 An Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning District Map, Referenced in
Section 142-72 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, by
Changing the Zoning District Classifications
98-3154 -11/18/98 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 78 of the Miami Beach City Code
Entitled "Personnel", by Amending Article IV Entitled "Police Officers' and
Firefighters' Supplemental Pension" and by Amending Division 1 Entitled
"Generally", by Amending Section 78-195 Entitled "Limitations and
Benefits" to Provide for the Rule of 70 Retirement
98-3157 -12/2/98 An Ordinance Enacting Miami Beach City Code Section 46.161 Entitled
"Motor Vehicle Alarms" Prohibiting Excessive and Prolonged Noise
98-3158 -12/2/98 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 Entitled "Public Property" Amending
Article IV, Division 4 Entitled "Pay Telephones" Creating Subsection 82-
3 16 to be Entitled "Establishment of Temporary Moratorium on Issuance
of All Permits"
98-3161 -12/16/98 An Ordinance Amending the Code of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
Amending Chapter 118 Entitled "Administration and Review Procedures,"
by Creating Section 118-31 Entitled "Disclosure Requirement"
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
TO:
SIMON CRUZ, VICE MAYOR
DA VID DERMER, COMMISSIONER
SUSAN GOTTLIEB, COMMISSIONER
NANCY LIEBMAN, COMMISSIONER
MARTIN SHAPIRO, COMMISSIONER
JOSE SMITH, COMMISSIONER
FROM:
NEISEN KASDIN IAA
MAYOR r'\"
DATE:
JANUARY 13, 1999
RE:
ANNUAL EV ALUA TION OF CITY MANAGER
Per my memorandum of December 23, 1998, the annual review of the City Manager is
now due. Attached is a resolution that has been prepared for your review and
consideration. It will be placed on the January 20, 1999 agenda.
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Agenda I tern
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