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2008-26949 ResoRESOLUTION NO. ZOOS-26949 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ERIC YUHR AS THE FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02 of the City of Miami Beach Charter, as well as Section 2-3 of the City Code, the City Manager has power to appointment directors of the City departments with the consent and conformance of the Mayor and the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm the appointment of Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and the City Commission have consented to and confirmed the appointment of Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this ~ 0th day of December , 2008. AY R Matti Herrera Bower ATTEST: i; ~ ~~~1~ k ~~~~~ CITY CLERK Kobert Parchcr Ti•AGENDA1200B1December 10'••ConsenfWppoimmenl of Fire Chief Eric Yuhr Resolution.doc APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE - 8~ F CUTION ~4 J z.~ oi~ ~_, of COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Consenting to the appointment of Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach. Ke Intended Outcome Supported: Attract and maintain a quality workforce and Increase satisfaction with development and growth mana ement across the City. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): NIA Issue: Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached Resolution consenting and confirming Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief? Item Summa /Recommendation: Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting and confirming Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach. Advisory Board Recommendation: IA Source of Funds: OBPI Financial It Cit Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Ramiro Inguanzo, Human Resources Si n-0ffs: Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager ;~ T'~AGENDA'~.200810dober T~.Consent'~ALEX REY ITEM SUMMARY.COc m M l AM I B EAC H AGENDA ITEM (/ DATE '- IJ~ Im MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1706 Convenrion Cemer Cr"ve, Min-i EaocF., Florida 33139, www.micm;becchfl.~ov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission EROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: December 10, 2008 C~ SUBIECT, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ERIC YUHR AS THE FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting and confirming Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief for the City of Miami Beach. ANALYSIS Chief Yuhr began his career with the City of Miami Beach as a Firefighter I in 1987 and has been promoted several times throughout his career, including to Firefighter II, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Division Chief for Support Services and Division Chief for Emergency Management. In 2001, Chief Yuhr was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief where he oversaw Fire Operations through 2005. From 2005 through March 2008 Chief Yuhr was the Assistant Chief overseeing Fire Administration. He has been the Acting Fire Chief since March 9, 2008. Chief Yuhr is a certified Firefighter, paramedic, and holds several certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) including Emergency Operations Center Operations, Response and Recovery and Public Information Officer. The Chief has made many contributions to this organization throughout his tenure with the Miami Beach Fire Department. Some of Chief Yuhr's significant accomplishments include the development of the Florida Urban Search and Rescue Type II Team for the Miami Beach Fire Department; the configuration and implementation of the Telestaff staffing program; coordinated deployments of Region 7 South Fire assets in response to Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Katrina: and has been involved with the labor management efforts with both the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Chief Yuhr is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration at Florida International University. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Barry University as well as an Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services from Miami-Dade Community College. Attached is a copy of Chief Yuhr's resume for your review. CONCLUSION While in most Council/Manager forms of government, City Managers are typically granted broad authority to select key department heads, a provision of the City of Miami Beach charter requires consent of all department directors by the City Commission. By consenting to the appointment of Eric Yuhr as the Fire Chief, he will be responsible for ensuring the City achieves the goals set forth by the City's Strategic Plan and the Fire Department. 7.'~AGENDA'40081December 72\Consent'•Appointment of Fire Chief Eric Yuhr Memo.tloc Eric Yuhr ~~ayon Florida International University Meister of Public Admfnlstratlon In Progress Barry Unnrersiry, 2003 Bachelor of Public Administration Miami Dade Community College, 1994 Associate of ileience Fn Emergency Medical Services Profassiorral Mlanr Beadr Ftre Departrrrsrrt lxffMienee 032007- Present Ac4ing Flre Chief 2005 - 03fY007 Assistant Fire Chis4 - Administration 2001- 2005 Aglstant Fire Chief -Operations 2000 - 2001 Division Chia( Emergency Management 1999 - 2000 Fire Captain 1998 -1999 DNtsion Clnisf Support Services 1997 -1998 Fire Captain 1994 -1997 Fire lJeutenarnt 1990-1994 Firefighter 11 1987 -1990 Firefighter 1 CerHtieatlarnsarsf Certified Firefighter ~ Certified Paramedic Devefopnnsnt • Completed Fire Instructor Course • Completed ICS 100.200. 300, 400, 700 and 800 • FF-MA EOC Operations, Response and Recovery and PIO Certified • Fbrida Fire Chiefs Region 7 South (Dade County Coordinator) • Leadership Miami 2002-2003 Cxaduate • Intemational Association of Fire Chiefs member 2001-present SigrrNleant • Devebped Fbrida Urban Search and Rescue Type II Team for the pefMevmneMa Miami Beach Fie Department • Developed and implemented special events plans including, Memorial Day, New Years Eve, Confgured and implemented Teiesfaff staffing program for the MBFD Experience with LaborMtanagement including being part of Uie negotiating teams for IAFF and CWA contracts Coordinated the depbymerris of Region 7 South Fire assets in response to Hunicarres Charley, Frances and Katrina Landfall Team Commander Hurricanes Katrina, WAma `Additional information and certifications available on n3quest.