2000-23969 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23969
A RESOLUTION OF TIlE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT
NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
COMMENCING JUNE 26, 2000, AND ENDING DECEMBER
26,2000, OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED,
WHO SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD ADMINISTRA-
TIVE HEARINGS REGARDING APPEALS FROM CIT A-
TIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE
CHAPTERS AND REGARDING DENIALS, SUSPENSIONS,
AND REVOCATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATES OF USE, AND TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER
SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED
TO CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS PURSUANT TO CITY
ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinances, upon prior recommendation of
the City Manager, the City Commission by a majority vote may appoint a Chief Special Master who
shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens, and other non-criminal penalties against
violations of City Ordinances, and who shaH be authorized to hear appeals from citations for
violations of Miami Beach City Code provisions and to conduct hearings regarding denials,
suspensions and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use, and who shaH also be
authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may reasonably be required to conduct such
hearings pursuant to City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the use of Special Masters under the direction of a Chief Special
Master has proven to be an expeditious, cost effective and fair means of adjudicating issues relating
to code violations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the reappointment of Judge Robert
Newman as the Chief Special Master for a six month term commencing June 26, 2000, and ending
December 26, 2000, or until a successor has been appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Commission
hereby accepts the recommendation of the City Manager, and reappoints Judge Robert Newman to
serve as Chief Special Master, for a six month term commencing June 26, 2000, and ending
December 26, 2000, or until a successor has been appointed, who shall be authorized to hold
hearings and impose fines, liens and non-criminal penalties against violators of City Ordinances and
who shall be authorized to hear appeals from citations for violations of Miami Beach City Code
provisions and to conduct hearings regarding denials, suspensions and revocations of occupational
licenses and certificates of use and who shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special
Masters as may reasonably be required to conduct such hearings as may be required pursuant to City
Ordinances.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 28 day of June, 2000.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & lANGUAGE
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO, q..A <.;: - Oc
FROM:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Com~sion
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Lawrence A. Le"r) ~~
City Manager W. .~..IV
Murray Dubbinlll ~
City Attorney I\JV'.
DATE: June 28, 2000
TO:
SUBJECT:
REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT H. NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL
MASTER
ADMINISTRA nON RECOMMENDA nON:
Adopt the Resolutions,
ANALYSIS:
The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Judge
Robert H. Newman. Judge Newman has the knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief
Special Master. One Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special Master for Code
Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution appoints Judge
Newman as the City Manager's designee to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials,
suspensions, and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102
of the Miami Beach City Code.
In his role as Chief Special Master, and pursuant to Section 30-37(a), Judge Newman will continue
to actively hear cases under Chapters 30 and 102 of the Miami Beach City Code at a rate of One
Hundred Dollars ($100) per hour, with a maximum payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per
hearing session.
Judge Newman has served this City with distinction, and his reappointment will best serve the
interests of the City. As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted.
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