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2013-28280 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2013-28280 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN REBAR AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department 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 John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department 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 John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Miami Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this 17A day of , 2013. M R ATTEST: 1 APPROVED AS TO RATED' FORM& LANGUAGE INCORP 4 & FOR EXECUTION CITY CLERK C,)j "H 2rO 0y Adorn® TAAGENDA\2013\Ju1y 17\Rebar Parks and Rec Director Reso.docx COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Consenting to the appointment of John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Miami Beach. Key Intended Outcome Supported: Increase satisfaction with family recreational activities; enhance learning opportunities for youth; improve lives of elderly residents; improve cleanliness of Miami Beach rights of way especially in business areas; maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights of way citywide; maximize Miami Beach as a destination brand; ensure well-maintained facilities. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A Issue: Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt the attached Resolution consenting and confirming the appointment of John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department? Item Summa /Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Department is made up of three operating divisions: 1) the Golf Division is responsible for all aspects of operations at the Miami Beach Golf Club, Normandy Shores Golf Club and the maintenance of the Par 3 course; 2) the Greenspace Management Division, which provides the grounds design, installation and maintenance service at all city properties including; the gateways to the City, all municipal parks, buildings grounds, parking facilities, medians, swales and landscape areas including the management of the City's urban forest; and 3) the Recreation Division, which is tasked with providing recreational and leisure programs and services for our community's children, adults, seniors and those with special needs. The administrative division of the Department is responsible for overall supervision and organizational leadership to enhance the service levels for the Miami Beach residents, tourists, and day visitors. 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 John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Miami Beach. Advisory Board Recommendation: N/A Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 2 3 OBPI Total City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Sylvia Crespo-Tabak, Human Resources Sign-Offs: Department Director Assistant Ci n ager City pager SCT 6-- JMT VA JLM TAAGENDA\2013\Ju1y 17\Rebar Parks and Rec Director Summary-60-EX M I AM I B EAC H AGENDA.ll'f E M � DATE 7-17 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of a City Commission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: July 17, 2013 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY4 AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN REBAR AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 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 John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Miami Beach. ANALYSIS Mr. Rebar has more than ten years of management experience working for different municipal Parks and Recreation departments. Throughout his career, he has focused on understanding an organization's vision, bringing it to fruition and cultivating a customer- focused environment. He has been trusted and challenged with a multitude of city management functions, which allowed him to develop a diverse set of skills. Mr. Rebar is an effective and visible leader before the community and skilled in communicating and forging relationships. He is experienced working in the public sector and has always worked closely with mayors and elected officials to ensure fairness, equity and transparency of operations. Mr. Rebar is also known for taking time to develop and mentor his staff and cultivating a strong team environment. Mr. Rebar started his career in parks and recreation with the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he was Recreation Programmer II and was responsible for designing and implementing athletic and recreation programs. Soon after, he was hired by the City of Homestead, FL, as the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Department. He developed a comprehensive parks system master plan and several site specific park facility master plans. He was also responsible for developing a long-range capital improvement budget to ensure completion of multiple park improvement projects such as playgrounds, fencing, lighting, ball fields, and court resurfacing. He also initiated a citywide tree inventory with GPS coordinates, positioning the city for grant applications and better documentation during times of natural disasters. In 2006, Mr. Rebar was hired by the City of Sunrise, FL, as the Division Director for Recreation Programs and Operations Division, where he was responsible for the division's $11 million budget and the $2.5 million operational budget for the golf course. From 2007 to 2011, Mr. Rebar served first as the Parks and Recreation Director and City Commission Memorandum-consenting and confirming John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department July 17,2013 Page 2 of 2 later as the independent consultant for the City of Doral, FL. During his tenure as Director, he completed a comprehensive park system master plan, three site specific master plans and was responsible for implementing multiple improvement plans. Mr. Rebar also implemented 50 new recreational programs, including the City's first senior citizen and special needs programs, and expanded the Mayor's "Get Fit Doral" initiative. He instituted green/sustainable energy practices for all future development and replacement such as water fixtures, irrigation, and lighting. These and other initiatives earned the Department four consecutive "It Starts in Parks" and "Playful City USA" awards. Additionally, Mr. Rebar was able to reduce the Department's operating budget without eliminating budgeted positions and while adding programs and facilities. In 2011, Mr. Rebar became the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Milton, GA. There, he developed a park system master plan and site specific plans, including a network of bikeway trails. He also accessed intergovernmental agreements with four public schools for the use of facilities on three sites and development of a park on the fourth. Since 2012, Mr. Rebar has been employed by the City of Miami Gardens, FL, as the Parks and Recreation Director. In his short tenure he has been able to implement program management analysis tools to evaluate their programs' success, efficiency and sustainability. Through a reorganization and budgetary redistribution he also opened and/or staffed six previously closed or unstaffed parks with fiscal impact. He continues working on enhancing projects at different facilities. Mr. Rebar is an active member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), Miami-Dade City and County Management Association and has completed the Academy for Strategic Management at Florida International University. His diverse background and experience, work ethic, dedication and team-oriented leadership style have prepared him for this next step in his professional career and will serve me well as Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Miami Beach. CONCLUSION Appointment of John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department will contribute to the City's continuous dedication to providing beautiful, exciting and vibrant parks along with recreational services and facilities and maximizing Miami Beach as a destination brand. Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and confirming John Rebar as the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Miami Beach. T:\AGENDA\2013Wuly 17\Rebar Parks and Rec Director Memo.docx ao/3- Pd;� MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK State of Florida County of Miami-Dade I, John Rebar, a citizen of the State of Florida and of the United States of America, and being employed by or an officer of the City of Miami Beach and a recipient of public funds as such employee or officer, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Florida; and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of Director of the Procurement Department of the City of Miami Beach, effective August 19, 2013. John Rebar Sworn to and subscribed before me this Zclt�aay of August, 2013 Raf el E. Granado, Esq. City Clerk F:\CLER\CLER\OATH\Oath John Rebar.doc