98-22994 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
98-22994
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDA-
TION OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER CONCERNING AP-
POINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF
SPECIAL MASTER, COMMENCING DECEMBER 24, 1998 AND ENDING
JUNE 24, 1999, OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED, WHO
SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES,
LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENAL TIES AGAINST VIOLA-
TORS OF CITY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE
AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY
REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS;
INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 98- 22777 CONCERNING THE
COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH:
WHEREAS, in Miami Beach City Code Chapter 30, Section 30-2 governing "Code
Enforcement" was amended to provide for an alternative code enforcement system wherein Special
Masters were authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties
against violators of City Codes and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, in Miami Beach City Code Chapter 30, Section 30-36, entitled "Appointment
of Chief Special Master;" a provision was made for the appointment of a Chief Special Master to
fulfill the above referenced duties, with the authority to appoint such other Special Masters as
reasonably required to conduct said hearings; appointment of the Chief Special Master is established
upon the Miami Beach City Commission's acceptance by a majority vote of the Miami Beach City
Manager's recommendation for appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach hereby recommends
reappointment of Judge Robert Newman to fill the position of Chief Special Master for the City of
Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within City of Miami Beach Resolution No. 98-
22777 with regards to limitation on compensation to be paid to the Chief Special Master, as well as
other duties of the Chief Special Master shall remain in effect for a six month term commencing
December 24, 1998 and ending June 24, 1999, 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 Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Miami Beach City Manager concerning
reappointment of Judge Robert Newman to serve as Chief Special Master pursuant to Miami Beach
City Code Chapter 30 entitled "Code Enforcement", said Chief Special Master to be authorized to
hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City
Codes and Ordinances and further authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may be
reasonably required to conduct the subject hearings; and that all other matters set forth within City
of Miami Beach Resolution No. 98-22777 concerning the compensation of the Chief Special Master
as well as other duties of the Chief Special Master serving as Special Master are incorporated herein
and shall remain in effect for a six month term commencing December 24, 1998 and ending June
24, 1999, or until a successor has been appointed.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1998.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 8 3lo ~q8
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Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the Citv commiSSiO~
Sergio Rodriguez, City Manage01 (}'\p. 1/ /"
Murray Dubbin, City Attorr7Vj , ~ Jv'VJJjJY'
REAPPOINTMENT OF ,JUDGE ROBERT H. NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL
MASTER
DATE: December 16.1998
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTR~ TION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolutions.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
In accordance with Chapter 30, Section 30-36 of the City Code, the term ofthe Chief Special Master
is six (6) months. The Chief Special Master's current term expires on December 23. 1998. The
Chief Special Master in turn appoints Special Masters to handle specific matters.
The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Judge
Robert H. Newman, based upon my recommendation. The City Attorney and I have determined that
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 Ne'Wman as Chief Special Master
for 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 addition to his role as Chief Special Master, 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.
CONCLUSION:
The subject Resolutions should be adopted.
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BEFORE THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER IN
AND FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL
MASTER APPOINTING OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS
THIS MATTER has come on before the Chief Special Master of the Special Master
program of the City of Miami Beach, Florida and pursuant to authority set forth in Chapter
30, Section 30-36 of the City of Miami Beach Code, I hereby reappoint Eunice L. Martin,
Esq., Carolyn Y. Howard, Esq., and Jason M. Berkman, Esq. as Special Masters. I find
that each Special Master has the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform as such. Each
Special Master shall serve and perform all the duties and responsibilities incumbent upon
him/her as required by Chapters 30 and 102 of the City of Miami Beach Code.
Each Special Master appointed by this Administrative Order shall serve for a period
of six (6) months from the date of this Order.
This Administrative Order shall be placed on file in the Offices of the City Clerk and
the City Attorney, a certified copy hereof shall be delivered to each of the appointed
Special Masters.
Done and Ordered as of this ') J.-r' day of December, 1998, at the City of Miami
Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
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ROBERT H. NEWMAN
Chief Special Master