LTC 265-2012 Updated Resumes 1 MIAMI BEA H
OFFICE OF.THE CITY MANAGER
NO-. LTC #( 265 -2012 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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TO:. Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: October 15, 2012
SUBJECT: Updated Resumes for City Manager Recruitment Process
The purpose of this Letter to the Commission (LTC) is to provide an update on the City.
Manager recruitment resumes. -
Ms. S. Renee Narloch, of Bob Murray & Associates (BM&A), has notified us that the
following two - applicants for the position. of City Manager have updated their resumes: '
1. Mr. Kenneth R. Fields' employment -dates for Seminole Tribe have been
corrected (2002- 2006). Mr. Kenneth R. Fields was' one, of the (6) six'.candidates
recommended by BM &A.
` 2. - Mr. Emanuel Mayer's Harvard School 'of. Government, Program of Leadership
.(2012) has been . added.. Mr. Emanuel Mayer was .not` one of 'the (6) 'six,
candidates recommended by
Ms. Narloch has confirmed that based on the updated information her recommendations
have not changed.
Attached you will find the updated resume for Mr. Fields. For those,Commissioners who
requested to see all resumes received, this LTC will also contain the updated resume for
Mr. Mayer.
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KENNETH R. FIELDS, MS
1064 SW 9th rive Boca Raton, FL 33486 ❖ (954) 610 -6672 d• kT Fie] ds;u bellsouth.tiet
CITY MANAGER
DYNAMIC I OtiTGOING I EFFECTIVE
Dynamic change agent with experience in organizational structure design to improve efficiency and effectiveness in municipal
service delivery as well as a strong track record of generating positive results. Outgoing leader with demonstrated creativity in
using' innovative management techniques and technology to achieve greater efficiency, and a demonstrated ability to guide
elected officials through complex issues.
_ AREAS OF EXPERTISE
■ Financial Management ■ Budget Planning ■ Public Safety
■ Information Technology ■ Economic Development ■ Human Resources and Labor Relations
■ Infrastructure Development - ■ Water and Wastewater ■ Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA 2011 -2012
7,345'POPULA't1ON; APPRO .\I,,L \TET.Y 32 DIRECT AND CONTRACT FTE EMPLOYEES; $10- M BUDGET
TOWNADMINISTRATOR
Directed all town operations through contract services, including police, fire, planning, building, code enforcement and public works, -
parks,' and right -of -way maintenance.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
■ 1Managed implementation of new procurement code and application of new Broward County Code of Ethics.
■ Initiated implementation of new contracts for solid waste services, fire services, and janitorial services. '
■ Improved staff morale through open door management style and team building. '
ISLAt ioRADA, FLORIDA 2008 -2010
6,119 POPULATION; APPRuxrmATELY 125 DIRECT" AIND CONTRACT FTE ETNIPLO $10 \M BUDGET
VILLAGE MANAGER
Directed all village departments including planning, public works, utilities, capital construction, police, fire- rescue and emergency
management, building and code enforcement, parks and recreation, and finance.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
■ \Maintained village services in the face of declining property tax base through reorganization, job consolidation, wage and benefit
freezes and reductions, and increased use of technology
■ Completed on time and on budget over $8 million of major capital improvement projects including new Village Administrative
Center and Public Safety Headquarters, Community Center, Fire Station and _T\I•arina Bathhouse;
■ Obtained FEND funding for half the cost of the new Village Administration Building and Public Safety Center, ($2.8 million), '
replacing space rental costs with lower debt service
■ Initiated completion of village's $127 million wastewater collection and treatment system to achieve compliance with state-
mandated standards and eliminating septic systems
■ Negotiated with the Department of Environmental Protection to prevent operators of on -site package wastewater treatment plants
from having to pay twice for upgraded treatment technology to meet state standards; led to new legislation extending the deadline
for compliance by five years
■ Reduced costs and increased productivity by cooperatively providing services with other jurisdictions
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA, HOLL`'AVOOD, FLORIDA 2002 -2006
3300;TRIBAL MEMBERS, 3500 RESERVATION RESIDENTS, 45,000 DAILY VISI'T'ORS; 1,500 E�IPLOYU r.s; $200111 BUDGET
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (EQUIVALENT TO CITY/COUNTY MANAGER)
Directed all tribal government programs including public safety, public works, utilities, capital construction, planning, recreation, building
code enforcement, buildings and grounds, elder affairs, social services, public health, education, housing, environmental protection and
aviation.
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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
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■ Improved management control and coordination by reorganizing over thirty tribal programs into five groups
■ " Increased efficiency by eliminating the transportation of paper documents between seven tribal locations by initiating the
implementation of a new automated financial management system
14 creased public safety by initiating the accreditation process for the tribal police department and creating a professional fire- rescue
service of over cross - trained fire fighter/F-' TT /paramedic personnel, and by creating an emergency management function to
coordinate emergency response for natural disasters, large scale public events, and terrorist threats for reservations and a major
tourist attraction with up to 45,000 visitors a day
■ Improved long -term economic sustainability by developing a comprehensive land use planning program to support multi -year
capital budget for infrastructure investment; including total planned projects exceeding $300 million in utilities, community facilities,
roads, recreation and housing
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CITY'OF HOLLYWOOD, F7 ORIDA . 1994 -2002
139'443 POPULA - 11ON; 1,500 EMPLOY ES; $225M BUDGET
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
i\Ianaged a coastal city, providing analytical support to the city manager for all major decisions with a potential fiscal impact, including
developer proposals and other economic development initiatives.
■ Supervised Offices of 11anagement and Budget, Human Resources and Risk Management, Information Technology, and
Communications.
■ Conducted collective bargaining with 5 unions representing over 1;300 employees.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
■ Increased private sector investment in the city by more than 100% and improved infrastructure by creating a multi -year capital
investment plan of $100 D4illion
■ Increased productivity through more flexible staff management, offsetting increased wage and benefits, by obtaining management
rights concessions from all 5 unions
■ Reduced health care costs by 35% and tied increases to federal reimbursement rates by negotiating new contracts with health care
providers for a self - insured employee health benefits plan
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Led redevelopment of.the beach area of the city by creating a new Community Redevelopment Agency
• Controlled personnel costs (includirg pensions and health care) by developed long term financial strategies
■ Balanced the annual budget by emphasizing alternative revenue sources, introduced performance measurements as part of budget
• process, and created, budget document in compliance with the Government. Finance Officers association format
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 1988 1993
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
Directed financial management, facilities management, and administrative support services of a 300 person, $35 million federally funded
research and development center.
KEY SHMENTS:
■ ltlaintained the same staff level in Business Operations while the institute grew from an approximately $18 million and 150 - person
operation to a $38 million and 300- person operation
- Improved overall efficiency and results by participated as a member of the management team implementing a Total Quality
Management (TQ1\I) methodology through extensive training, teaching and inspection
ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY 1983 -1988
MANAGER, NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES GROUP
lWanaged local, state and federal government and non -profit organization consulting projects in the i\1id- Atlantic region and then on a
national basis.
KEYACCOMPLISHMENTS:
■ Improved transparency and efficiency by converting a state government's financial reporting to generally accepted_ accounting
principles (G AP), and supporting installation of a new automated financial management system
■ Conducted management and operations reviews of a major health insurer, school financial and general management processes, and
a Federal agency's budget process
■ Evaluated the financial management, overall management, and development capabilities.of arts and cultural organizations for the
National Endowment for the Arts
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CITY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLN'ANIA 1976-4983
- . 450,000 POPULATION; 4,500 ENIPLOYEI!S; S I SOi BU .
BUDGET AND RESEARCH OFFICER /FISCAL OFFICER
Prepared the Mayor's annual budget Developed budget policy, reviewed departmental budget requests, and advised on tax and revenue
policy.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Created the city's first comprehensive management and budget office
■ Led management negotiations in collective bargaining with 9 labor units covering 4,000 employees
' Improved accuracy by introducing statistical revenue forecasting techniques, quantitative management analysis methods, and
automation of the budget preparation process
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International City/County Management Association, 1976— present
Florida City and County Management Association; 2008- present•-
Government Finance Officers Association, Budget Reviewer, 1976 -2006
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Leadership Monroe County- Participant and Organizer of Florida Keys Days during Legislative Session, 2008 -2010
Leadership Hollywood- Participant and Organizer of Local Government Day, 1994 -3002
Boca Bobcats (Ice hockey team for Boca Raton High School in FSHL), Volunteer Coach, 2000 -2006
City of Boca, Raton Roller Hockey League, Volunteer Coach, 1994 -2000
Soccer Association of Boca Raton, Volunteer Coach, 1998 -2004
Boca Raton Softball Association, Volunteer Coach, 1998 -2004
EDUCATION
MS, PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
Carnegie -Mellon University; H. John Heinz III College of Public Policy and Management, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
BIE, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING/ OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Cornell University, Ithaca, New Fork
CERTIFICATIONS
Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700