2012-28053 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2012-28053
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,500, WITH
KEVIN SCOTT CROWDER (CONTRACTOR), FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE
(5) MONTHS, COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2013, AND
TERMINATING ON MAY 31, 20139 TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE
CITY WITH CERTAIN SERVICES RELATED TO BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT, MARKET RESEARCH, AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
WHEREAS, Kevin Crowder, Economic Development Division Director, intends to
separate from the City and transition to a private consulting practice; and
WHEREAS, in his position as Economic Development Division Director, Mr.
Crowder was in a unique position to provide the City with certain professional services
related to attracting and supporting private capital investment into the City; identifying and
implementing strategies and programs to expand, develop, recruit and retain businesses
to the City; conducting market research; and also overseeing intergovernmental affairs
(County, State and Federal); and
WHEREAS, in the interim, the City wishes to continue to retain Mr. Crowder to
provide the aforestated unique services; and
WHEREAS, the City will contract with Mr. Crowder, through a Professional
Services Agreement, through May 2013, to ensure a smooth transition, and ensure that
the City does not have a gap during the Federal and State legislative sessions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $40,500, with Kevin Scott Crowder
(Contractor), for a period of five (5) months, commencing on January 1, 2013, and
terminating on May 31, 2013, to continue to provide the City with certain services related
to business development, market research, and intergovernmental affairs.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Titles:
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Professional Services Agreement in an amount not
to exceed $40,500 with Kevin Scott Crowder (Contractor), for a period of five (5) months, commencing on
January 1, 2013, and terminating on May 31, 2013 to continue to provide the City with certain services related
to business development, market research and intergovernmental affairs.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Diversify business base in Miami Beach, as well as several other KIOs supported through
intergovernmental affairs coordination.
N/A
Issue:
Shall the City Manager be granted the authority to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Kevin
Crowder dba Neighborhood Equity Strategies, LLC?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
Kevin Crowder, Economic Development Division Director, intends to separate from the City and transition to a
private consulting practice. The City's Economic Development Division provides business assistance to
attract and support private capital investment, identifies and implements strategies and programs to expand,
develop, recruit and retain businesses, and conducts market research. As you know, Mr. Crowder also
oversees intergovernmental affairs (County, State and Federal), which is coordinated out of the City
Manager's Office.
Mr. Crowder's departure coincides with the retirement of Kent Bonde, Redevelopment Coordinator. As
previously advised through LTC 261-2012 on October 12, 2012, the responsibilities of the Redevelopment
Coordinator position have been transitioned to Maria Poncel. Ms. Poncel will also assume economic
development responsibilities; supported by a new a lower level position, Redevelopment Specialist, to be
hired to assist Ms. Poncel in the aforementioned areas.
In order to ensure a smooth transition Mr. Crowder will be contracted through an Independent Contractors
Agreement through May 2013. This time period ensures the City does not have a gap during the federal and
state legislative sessions or during this transitional period of time.
The agreement with Mr. Crowder is for the purpose of providing business assistance services and
intergovernmental affairs coordination.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
F 1 $40,500 011.0530 (Salary Savings)
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Total $40,500 011.0530 (Salary Savings)
Financial Impact Summary: Funds are already included in the FY 2012/2013 Annual Operating Budget.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max A. Sklar, ext. 6116
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Department Director(s) Van i Manager anager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager %A /4-
DATE: November 14, 2012
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,500 WITH KEVIN SCOTT CROWDER
(CONTRACTOR), FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE(5)MONTHS,COMMENCING
ON JANUARY 1, 2013 AND TERMINATING ON MAY 319 2013 TO
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH CERTAIN SERVICES
RELATED TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKET RESEARCH AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding is available in the FY 12/13 General Fund from Salary Savings (011.0530).
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Kevin Crowder, Economic Development Division Director, intends to separate from the City
and transition to a private consulting practice. The City's Economic Development Division
provides business assistance to attract and support private capital investment, identifies and
implements strategies and programs to expand,develop, recruit and retain businesses,and
conducts market research. As you know, Mr. Crowder also oversees intergovernmental
affairs (County, State and Federal), which is coordinated out of the City Manager's Office.
Mr. Crowder's departure coincides with the retirement of Kent Bonde, Redevelopment
Coordinator. As previously advised, the responsibilities of the Redevelopment Coordinator
position have been transitioned to Maria Poncel. Ms. Poncel will also assume economic
development responsibilities; supported by a new lower level position, Redevelopment
Specialist, to be hired to assist Ms. Poncel in the aforementioned areas.
In order to ensure a smooth transition Mr. Crowder will be contracted through an
Independent Contractors Agreement through May 2013. This time period ensures the City
does not have a gap during the federal and state legislative sessions or during this
transitional period of time.
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City Commission Memorandum
November 14,2012
Independent Contractor Agreements
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The agreement with Mr. Crowder is for the purpose of providing business assistance
services and intergovernmental affairs coordination to the City Manager's Office and
transitioning/training staff in the following areas:
1. Business Development & Market Research:
a. Assist in responding to inquiries from entrepreneurs, new businesses,
investors, developers, and real estate brokers with information about doing
business and investing in Miami Beach;
b. Assist with updating (as needed) the Economic Development Guide;
c. Provide economic development consulting services as needed.
d. Assist with updating Community & Demographic Profile;
e. Assist with updating the Current Economic Conditions Report;
f. Assist with updating and provide information for the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report(CAFR), Rating Agency Presentations, Environmental Scan,
and other research/data tasks;
2. Coordinate Federal and State Intergovernmental Issues:
a. Meet with City staff and others as needed to develop legislative agenda;
b. Attend Dade Days with Mayor and City Commissioners and coordinate the
agenda for the trip;
c. Coordinate all state intergovernmental issues before,and during the first half
of the Legislative Session. Facilitate communication between the lobby team,
state agencies, and city departments;
d. Appear before legislative committees as necessary and directed by the city;
e. Prepare and assist the city administration with transition of state
intergovernmental coordination duties.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
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