004-2013 City Manager RecruitmentOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 00 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Membe7of e City Co mission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manage�'�
DATE: January 4, 2013
SUBJECT: City Manager Recruitment
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to provide an update on the City
Manager recruitment.
As requested by the City Commission during the Committee of the Whole meeting of
December 12, 2012, Ms. S. Renee Narloch, Vice President — Eastern Region of Bob
Murray & Associates, conducted preliminary interviews with the three additional
candidates who are being considered for the City of Miami Beach City Manager position:
Emanuel Mayer, Jimmy Morales and Frank Rollanson.
Attached you will find a summary of what Ms. Narloch believes are each of these
candidates' strengths and weaknesses.
Please review her comments and, based on your discussions at the January 16, 2013
Committee of the Whole meeting, we ask direction as to which of these three candidates,
if any, should be added to the Commission -wide interview phase.
If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding this matter, please
feel free to contact me or City Clerk Rafael E. Granado.
C: Executive Staff
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Granado, Rafael
From: Renee Narloch <reneen @bobmurrayassoc.com>
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 3:42 PM
To: Granado, Rafael
Subject: Update - Candidates for City Manager Position
Importance: High
Ralf:
Below is a brief overview of the three additional candidates who are being considered for the City of Miami Beach, City
Manager position. As requested, we have conducted preliminary interviews with each of these candidates. We have
indicated below what we believe are each candidates' strengths and weaknesses relative to their experience as it relates
to this position. It is our understanding that the Commission will review these comments and, based on discussions at
their next meeting, will determine who of these three, if anyone, they want to move forward.
Please note, we have conducted Nexis searches and received over 2,000 hits on these three candidates combined. We
are continuing to review each article to determine if there is anything we feel that warrants further discussion relative to
their candidacy. If you or the Commission would like a listing of articles, please advise.
E manuel Mayer (minimal Nexis hits)
Strengths — Local, first -hand knowledge of the community; some familiarity with the current City of Miami Beach staff,
Commission, and the inner workings of the City; experience in private sector construction /engineering which is beneficial
relative to capital improvements projects.
Weaknesses — Experience is primarily with small, family -owned business and limited to
construction /engineering /development. No hands -on experience as an assistant/city manager.
Jimmy Morales (1,832 Nexis hits)
Strengths — Knowledge of the community and region; politically connected; strong legal background including private
sector; most recent legal experience is with public sector clients. Knowledge of government from an elected official
perspective.
Weaknesses — Government experience limited to either a policy making role, commission /committee representation, or as
a legal representative. No hands -on experience as an assistant/city manager.
Frank Rollason (295 Nexis hits)
Strengths — As General Services Administrator and Assistant City Manager with City of Miami, had oversight for several
departments; staff of 1,019 and budget of $63 million. Additional experience in redevelopment (Executive Director of
CRA), labor relations /negotiations, and major capital improvements projects (CRA).
Weaknesses — Has been out of city management for nine years; immediately prior, had several short -term assignments
with Miami (2000- 2003).
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Of these three candidates, we believe Mr. Frank Rollason has the most relevant experience as it pertains to the current
needs of the City of Miami Beach. While Mr. Emmanuel Mayer and Mr. Jimmy Morales are impressive, as are their
resumes and careers, Mr. Rollason has had actual experience as a City /Assistant City Manager, as do the other
candidates who are being considered for the position.
With regard to the Commission's upcoming meeting on January 16, 2013, 1 am out -of -state but will make myself available
by phone for a specified time period to speak with Commissioners, provide additional details on these candidates,
address any concerns or questions, and provide a follow -up on the review of the Nexis articles.
Please let me know if you or others have any questions or need additional information in the meantime.
A confirmation of receipt is appreciated.
Renee Narloch
850 - 391 -0006 Direct
S. Renee Narloch
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 391 -0000 office (916) 735 -2402 fax
reneen @bobmurrayassoc.com
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