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2016-29265 Reso RESOLUTION NO 2016-29265 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ALLISON R. WILLIAMS AS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, in September, 2015, the City Manager appointed Allison R. Williams as the Interim CFO of the Finance Department for the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, Ms. Williams has proven to possess the leadership skills needed to successfully lead the Finance Department; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Allison R. Williams as the CFO of the Finance Department of the City of Miami Beach; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02(b) of the City of Miami Beach Charter, the City Manager has power to appoint directors of the City departments with the consent of the Mayor and the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm the appointment of Allison R. Williams as the CFO of the Finance 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, hereby consented to and confirm the appointment of Allison R. Williams as the CFO of the Finance Department for the City of Miami Beach. PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of January, 2016. ATTEST: - ,, i J / //:- ' Philip LZ;:y ne4Nlayor ■ VW ____SIth i '. ,•••P w \ .. 4 ,'' APPROVED AS TO eP••.. ',-{,, ° ',�, FORM & LANGUAGE ts 4: �, y &FO E TION t R.:.'ael �='anad•j Cit;� I���' r ._4'� ° °L t � .INCORP ORATED b -\\ -,_ City Attorney - Dote F:\T Drive\AGENDA\2016\January\Hu \t '9d;--ources� .Y*%n Willin�s`F 9ance Director Resolution 1-6-16.doc COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Consenting to the appointment of Allison R. Williams as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Finance Department for the City of Miami Beach. Key Intended Outcome Supported: • Improve City's managerial leadership to reward innovation and performance • Strengthen internal controls to achieve more accountability Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): N/A Item Summary/Recommendation: The Finance Department seeks the most efficient and effective use of City funds; develops, analyzes and presents information about City finances to city departments, the public, the press, bond rating agencies, and other interested parties. It also works with the City's financial advisors, underwriters and bond counsel to prepare and implement the City's financing strategies. The major duties and responsibilities of the Department are addressed via its five divisions: Administration, Revenue, Finance, General Ledger, and Treasury. Ms. Williams experience and dedication, evidenced by her eleven years of service to the City, has prepared her to lead the Finance Department through an exciting new era. In September 2015, she was confirmed as Interim Assistant CFO for the Finance Department. Her performance since then, including the issuance of the City's largest and most complex financing in its history for the renovation of the Convention Center totaling $615 million in Resort Tax, RDA, and Parking bonds, leads me to now proudly present her for your confirmation as the permanent Chief Financial Officer. 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 Allison R. Williams as the CFO of the Finance 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 Financial Impact Summary: City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Sylvia Crespo-Tabak, Human Resources Sign-Offs: Department Director Assistant -.pager City -nager SCT SGT M . JL Agenda Item R i E Date I-I?-(c. 1_14 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSIO MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Phillip Levine and Members o the City Co fission FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager DATE: January 13, 2016 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR A ND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ALLISON R. WILLIAMS AS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) OF THE FINANCE 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 Allison R. Williams as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the City of Miami Beach. ANALYSIS Ms. Williams, an eleven-year employee of the City, is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), and a Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA). She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting as well as a Masters in Accounting degree. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and serves as a reviewer for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Special Reviews Committee. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching governmental and institutional accounting at Florida International University since 2005. Ms. Williams began her career as an Auditor with KPMG performing audits on local governments, non-profit organizations, and school districts. Audit engagements included the City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County School Board, and Indian Creek Village. For the last eleven years, Ms. Williams has worked in the City of Miami Beach's Finance Department. She is currently the City's Chief Accountant and her duties include managing and supervising the preparation and maintenance of complex accounting records, preparing the City's financial statements, managing the external audit, ensure all reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis and incompliance with GAAP and GASB requirements, and preparation of internal financial information for operations and projects. She serves on the Munis/Energov Project Executive Steering Committee, the Greater Miami Conventions & Visitors Bureau, and is a trustee for the City's Fireman's Relief and Pension Fund. City Commission Memorandum-Consenting and confirming Allison Williams as the CFO of the Finance Department January 13,2016 Page 2 of 2 In September 2015, Ms. Williams was appointed as the Acting Assistant CFO. During this time, Ms. Williams has proven to possess the leadership qualities needed to successfully lead the Finance Department. She managed the issuance of the City's largest and most complex financing in its history for the renovation of the Convention Center totaling $615 million in Resort Tax, RDA, and Parking bonds. She is also leading the Finance Department's conversion to the City's new financial system, Munis, which impacts every aspect of the department's operations. In addition, she has held two employee retreats to identify opportunities and implement positive changes in the department during the interim transition period while developing a rejuvenated culture of accountability and team work. CONCLUSION In September 2015, Ms. Williams was confirmed as the Acting Assistant CFO. Since this time, Ms. Williams has proven to possess the leadership qualities needed to successfully lead the Finance Department. The appointment of Allison R. Williams as the CFO of the Finance Department will ensure that the City continues to move forward and ensure the success of the City's financial initiatives. 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 Allison R. Williams as the CFO of the Finance Department.