2015-28932 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-28932
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE
ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM
COMMENCING ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015;
PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL
BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND
OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY
AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE
AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY
REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS;
AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH
WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE
COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER.
WHEREAS, Section 30-2 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach provides for an
alternative code enforcement system wherein Special Masters are authorized to hold
hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of
City and County Codes and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Section 30-36 of the City Code, entitled "Appointment of Chief
Special Master," provides for the appointment of a Chief Special Master to fulfill the
above referenced duties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, appointment of the
Chief Special Master is established upon the City Commission's acceptance, by a
majority vote, of the recommendation for appointment by the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager hereby recommends reappointment of Enrique
Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach, for a term
commencing on April 24, 2015, and ending on October 23, 2015; and
WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code,
including, without limitation, Sections 30-37 and 30-38 regarding compensation and
duties of the Chief Special Master, shall continue to apply and remain in full force and
effect; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Special Master and each Special Master, shall be
prohibited from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner
adverse to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and shall further be prohibited from
lobbying the City during his/her service with the City.
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 City Manager, pursuant to
Section 30-36 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, concerning the reappointment of
Enrique Zamora, Esq., to serve as Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on April
24, 2015, and ending on October 23, 2015; provided further that as Chief Special
Master, Mr. Zamora shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and
other non-criminal penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances,
and shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may reasonably
be required to conduct the subject hearings; and further incorporating all other matters
set forth within Chapter 30 of the City Code including, without limitation, Sections 30-37
and 30-38 thereof, concerning the compensation of the Chief Special Master.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of March 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure compliance with Code within reasonable period, emphasizing the Code for commercial
development.
Supporting Data(Surveys,Environmental Scan,etc.): According to the 2014 Community Satisfaction
Survey, 62%of residents and 69%of businesses thought the City's Code Enforcement efforts were just
right.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On the determination of City Attorney Raul J.Aguila that Enrique Zamora possesses the knowledge,skills
and attributes to perform as Chief Special Masters, and my concurrence with such determination, I am
recommending Enrique Zamora, Esq.as Chief Special Master.Attached are two Resolutions providing
for the reappointment by the City Commission of Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master. The first
Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement violations under
Chapter 30 of the City Code;the second Resolution reappoints Mr.Zamora to hear appeals from citations
and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of
the Miami Beach City Code.Mr.Zamora was first appointed as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami
Beach on the April 23, 2014 Commission Meeting.
Mr.Zamora has a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami School of Law(1985);a Master of
Business Administration(1975)and a Master of Science Management in Accounting and Taxation(1981)
from Florida International University;and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering(1971)from the
University of Florida.
Mr.Zamora is a partner with the law firm of Zamora&Hillman. Mr.Zamora's practice includes the areas
of probate administration, probate litigation,guardianship,estate planning and elder law.He is a certified
civil mediator. Mr. Zamora is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law where he
teaches Elder Law. He is the past chair of the Probate and Guardianship Committee of the Dade County
Bar Association,where he also served as Vice-Chair and Secretary. Mr.Zamora was the recipient of the
2000 Put Something Back Pro Bono Award presented by the Dade County Bar Association, and he
received the Leo Plotkin Outstanding Legal Service Award in 1999 from the Association for Retarded
Citizens, South Florida.
The Administration recommends approving the Resolutions.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 The estimated amount for a six-month 011-0210-000312
period of Special Master fees,April 24,
2015 thro October 23,2015, is
$23,700. Of ugh which,$20,350 will be
expended in FY 14/15 and$3,350 will be
expended in FY 15/16.
OBPI Total $20,350—FY 14/15
$ 3,350—FY 15/16
Financial Impact Summary: Funding for FY 15/16 will be requested during the FY 15/16 Budget Process.
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Sign-Offs:
Department Director City Attorney City Manager
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o he City commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
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DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
1. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY
MANAGER, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ENRIQUE
ZAMORA, ESQ., TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, FOR A TERM
COMMENCING ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015;
PROVIDED FURTHER THAT CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ZAMORA SHALL BE
AUTHORIZED TO HOLD HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND
OTHER NON-CRIMINAL PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF THE CITY
AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND SHALL ALSO BE
AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY
REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT THE SUBJECT HEARINGS;
AND FURTHER INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH
WITHIN CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, SECTIONS 30-37 AND 30-38 THEREOF, CONCERNING THE
COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER.
2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO
SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE, ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CHIEF
SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO.
), AS THE CITY MANAGER'S "DESIGNEE" UNDER SECTION
102-356 OF THE CITY CODE; SAID DESIGNATION COMMENCING WITH
ZAMORA'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND
ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolutions.
ANALYSIS
On the determination of City Attorney Raul J. Aguila that Enrique Zamora possesses the
knowledge, skills and attributes to perform as Chief Special Master, and my concurrence with
such determination, I am recommending Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Master.
Attached are two Resolutions providing for the reappointment by the City Commission of Mr.
Zamora. The first Resolution reappoints Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master for Code
Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the second Resolution reappoints
Mr. Zamora to hear appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and
revocations of certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code.
Language has been added to the Resolutions prohibiting the Chief Special Master and each
Special Master from engaging in practice where he/she represents a client in a manner adverse
to the interests of the City of Miami Beach, and from lobbying the City during his/her service with
the City. Mr. Zamora was first appointed as the Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach
on the April 23, 2014 City Commission Meeting.
Mr. Zamora is a partner with the law firm of Zamora & Hillman. Mr. Zamora's practice includes
the areas of probate administration, probate litigation, guardianship, estate planning and elder
law. He is also a certified civil mediator. He is the chair of the Guardianship Committee of the
Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and member of the Guardianship Task Force where he
represents the Elder Law Section. Mr. Zamora is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University
School of Law where he teaches Elder Law. He is the past chair of the Probate and
Guardianship Committee of the Dade County Bar Association, where he also served as Vice-
Chair and Secretary. Mr. Zamora has served as general counsel, director and president of the
South Florida Guardianship Association. Mr. Zamora has acted as General Master, Guardian
Advocate and Special Public Defender in Baker Act proceedings for the last eight years. Mr.
Zamora was the recipient of the 2000 Put Something Back Pro Bono Award presented by the
Dade County Bar Association, and he received the Leo Plotkin Outstanding Legal Service
Award in 1999 from the Association for Retarded Citizens, South Florida.
Mr. Zamora has a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami School of Law (1985); a
Master of Business Administration (1975) and a Master of Science Management in Accounting
and Taxation (1981) from Florida International University; and a Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering (1971)from the University of Florida.
A copy of Mr. Zamora's resume is attached for your review.
Statistics:
1. Since September 4, 2014, the Special Master hearings have concluded as follows:
September 4, 2014 - 4:03 p.m.
September 11, 2014 - 6:24 p.m.*
September 18, 2014 - 6:45 p.m.*
October 2, 2014 - 6:56 p.m.*
October 9, 2014 - 6:41 p.m.*
October 16, 2014 - 7:42 p.m.*
October 23, 2014 - 6:46 p.m.*
November 6, 2014 - 4:43 p.m.
November 13, 2014 - 6:53 p.m.*
November 20, 2014 - 6:45 p.m.*
December 4, 2014 - 6:16 p.m.*
December 11, 2014 - 6:35 p.m.*
December 18, 2014 - 3:30 p.m.
January 8, 2015 - 7:23 p.m.*
January 15, 2015 - 6:24 p.m.*
January 22, 2015 - 7:24 p.m.*
January 29, 2015 - 3:55 p.m.
February 19, 2015 - 7:33 p.m.*
Cases labeled with an asterisk (*) include a night session, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
2. Neither the Office of the City Clerk, Office of the City Manager, nor the Office of the City
Attorney has received either formal complaints or internal complaints against the Chief
Special or the Special Masters since the appointment of Enrique Zamora as Chief Special
Master on April 23, 2014.
CONCLUSION
Mr. Zamora has the knowledge, demeanor, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief Special
Master. He will continue to serve this City with honor and distinction, and his reappointment will
best serve the interests of the City. As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted.
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ENRIQUE ZAMORA, ESQ.
3006 Aviation Avenue,Penthouse 4C Coconut Grave Florida 331331305-285-0285
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
ZAMORA& HILLMAN.
3006 Aviation Avenue,Penthouse 4C,Coconut Grove,Florida 33 133-2000-present
Areas of Concentration: Elder Law, Probate & Guardianship administration,litigation
and mediation,Trust Administration&Litigation,Estate Planning.
LAW OFFICES OF ENRIQUE ZAMORA
1102 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,Coral Gables,Florida 33134 - 1997-2000
Areas of Concentration: Elder Law and Probate & Guardianship litigation, Trust
Administration,Estate Planning,Real Estate.
PEREZ-ABREU,ZAMORA,HILLMAN&MARTLN-LAVIELLE,PA
901 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,#502,Coral Gables,Fl 33134- Founding Partner, 1987-1997
Areas of Concentration: Probate & Guardianship litigation, Elder Law, Trust
Administration,Estate Planning,Corporate,Contract and Business Law and related litigation;
Real Estate.
LEGAL ACTIVITIES
§ Past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
§ Past director of the Florida State Guardianship Association
§ Past director of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
§ Member and former chair of the Probate & Guardianship Committee of the Dade
County Bar
§ Guardianship Task Force-Elder Law Section Representative
§ Former Chair of the Grievance Committee 11`h D of the Florida Bar
§ Special Master for the City of Miami Beach
§ Special Magistrate over Baker Act proceedings&Marchman Act proceedings
§ Court Appointed Attorney-Ad-Litem for Cuban National Heirs, 11th Judicial
Circuit of the State of Florida,Miami-Dade County-Probate Division
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
St.Thomas University School of Law-2004-present.
Adjunct Professor of Law-Elder Law and Guardianship
Miami-Dade Comm.College-Professional Guardianship Program- 1998-2004.
Lead Instructor&Planning Committee Chair of the course for Professional Guardians
University of Miami-Koubek Center-September 1989- 1998
SCHOOL OF CON TIMING STUDIES
Adjunct Professor of Business Law
CERTIFICATION
Florida Bar Board Certified in Elder Law
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator
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HONORS AND AWARDS
Super Lawyers list,by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine as a top attorney in Florida for
2012,2013 &2014
Top Lawyers of South Florida 2013
St.Thomas University School of Law—Outstanding Teaching Award-2013.
St.Thomas University School of Law—SBA-adjunct professor award 2014
• Pro Bono Award from the Dade County Bar Association and the 11th Judicial
Circuit 2008 For Guardianship services rendered.
Put Something Back-Richard C.Milstein Excellence Award-2007
Dade County Bar Association Award(2001-2002)For exceptional service as CHAIR of
the Probate&Guardianship Committee.
Dade County Bar Association Award(2000-2001)For exceptional service as CHAIR of
the Probate&Guardianship Committee.
Dade County Bar Association Award(1999-2000)For exceptional service as CHAIR of
the Probate&Guardianship Committee.
SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS
Dade County Put Something Back—Fees,Fees and More Fees
Speaker
Offered by the Dade County Bar Association-January 15, 2014
Elder Law Section—Annual Review—Guardianship
Speaker
January 18, 2014
Eider Law Section—Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
January 17, 2014
• 161H ANNUAL UNPROGRAM "MEET THE EXPERTS"
OFFERED BY THE ACADEMY OF FLORIDA ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS-SPEAKER
OCTOBER 11,2013
The Probate Team 2013--Closing Guardianships into Estates
Speaker
Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association-October 4, 2013
15TH ANNUAL UNPROGRAM—"MEET THE EXPERTS"
OFFERED BY THE ACADEMY OF FLORIDA ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS-SPEAKER
DECEMBER 15,2012
Florida State Guardianship Association-25th Annual Conference:
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association--Speaker
4-hour Initial Examining Committee training
March 2012
Florida State Guardianship Association-24th Annual Conference: Solving the
Mysteries of Guardianship-Speaker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association-July 2011
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Personal Trust Fiduciary Training
Offered by Morgan Keegan University - Speaker
April 5,2011
Probate&Guardianship:A View from the Bench and Bar
Offered by the Dade County Bar Association Probate & Guardianship Committee and
Legal Aid/Put Something Back - Speaker
March 11,2011
Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course B Event Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar B January 2011
Elder Law Section Annual Retreat-Program Co-Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar-October 2010
2010 Florida State Guardianship Annual Conference
Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course
Offered by the Florida Bar-Speaker
January,2010
Guardianship Team 2009
Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association--Speaker
February 2009
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-SCHOOL OF LAW
CORAL GABLES,FLORIDA
J URIS DOCTOR DEGREE 1985,CUM LAUDE-May 1985
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MIAMI,FLORIDA
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1975
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT,(Accounting&Taxation) 1981
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GALNESVILLE,FLORIDA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, 1971
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The Florida Bar
Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section-Florida Bar(past chair)
The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section-Florida Bar
NAELA(National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)
AFELA(Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys)
Dade County Bar Association
Cuban American Bar Association
Florida State Guardianship Association-former board member
South Florida Guardianship Association -past President
PUBLISHED WORKS
St.Thomas Law Review
Long Term Care Insurance:A Life Raft for Baby Boomers
Volume 26,Fall 2013—issue 1
St.Thomas Law Review
Examining Committee Reports as a Basis to Dismiss Petitions to Determine Incapacity: A
Question of Admissibility and Evidentiary Relevancy
Volume 25,Summer 2013—Issue 3
St.Thomas Law Review
Impact of the Cuban Embargo on Inheritances by Cuban Nationals
Volume 24,Summer 2012—Issue 3
Elder Law Advocate-
Two out of three reports and you're out-But should you be?
Volume XX,No.3-Fall 2012
Elder Law Advocate-
The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceedings
Volume XIX B No. I B Spring 2011
Elder Law Advocate-
The issue of standing in guardianship litigation
Volume XVIII B No.3 B Fall 2010
Elder Law Advocate-
The use of the Baker Act and its alternatives
Volume XVII B No.3 B Fall 2009
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Elder Law Advocate-
Dealing with foreign wards and their investments
Volume XVI-Volume Two-Winter 2008
Florida Journal of International Law,University of Florida Levin College of Law-"Obstacles
Encountered Representing the Interests of Cuban Nationals in the American Courts"-Spring 2003
Volume XV Number 3.
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