2016-29341 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29341
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
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COMMENCING ON APRIL 24, 2016 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2016;
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 reappointing Enrique
Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach, for a term
commencing on April 24, 2016, and ending on October 23, 2016; 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
23, 2016, and ending on October 23, 2016; 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 13th day of April 2016.
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master from April 24, 2016 through
October 23, 2016.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure compliance with Code within reasonable period, emphasizing the Code for commercial
development.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
As previously determined by 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 reappointing 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 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 maximum estimated amount fora six- 011-0210-000312
month period of Special Master fees,April
24, 2016 through September 30, 2016, is
$35,850.00.
(1)/1.9
The remaining$4,800.00 from October
6,2016 though October 20, 2016 is subject
to approval of the FY2016/17 Budget.
OBPI Total $35,850.00
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Sign-Offs:
Department Di ctor 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 of e City Co ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney AM�
DATE: April 13, 2016
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, 2016 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2016;
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, 2016 AND
ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2016.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolutions.
ANALYSIS
As previously determined by 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 reappointing 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 3, 2015, the Special Master hearings have concluded as follows:
September 3, 2015 - 7:59 p.m.*
September 10, 2015 - 11:33 a.m.
September 17, 2015 - 3:30 p.m.
September 24, 2015 - 8:29 p.m.*
October 1, 2015 - 7:37 p.m.*
October 8, 2015 - 3:20 p.m.
October 22, 2015 - 7:02 p.m.*
November 5, 2015 - 8:26 p.m.*
November 12, 2015 - 7:44 p.m.*
December 4, 2015 - 8:25 p.m.*
December 10, 2015 - 7:36 p.m.*.
January 14, 2016 - 3:36 p.m.
January 21, 2016 - 3:28 p.m.
January 28, 2016 - 8:03 p.m.*
February 4, 2016 - 7:10 p.m.*
February 11, 2016 - 2:46 p.m.
February 18, 2016 - 4:17 p.m.
February 25, 2016 - 9:03 p.m.*
March 3, 2016 - 6:59 p.m.*
March 10, 2016 - 8:11 p.m.*
March 24, 2016 - 7:05 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,lerk,-Office of the City Manager, nor..the Office of the City
- . Attorney.:.has -received either formal _complaints or internal'complaints against the .Chief y
- _ Special,or the Special Masters since the appointment of Enrique; Zamora.as`Chief_Special
Master on,.A April 23, 201=4
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Mr, Zamora has the. knowledge,, demeanor, skills and abilities,r-to- perform.,as.Chief Special
•MaStee:-.He'Vvill,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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JX5AviarionAvenue Penthouse 4C coconut Grove Florida 331335305-28S-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.
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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&MARTn i-LAVrELLE,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.
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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*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, 1 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-S:rrenber 1989-1998
SCHOOL OF Co r •U NG STirrxEs
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
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Elder Law Section—Annual Review—Guardianship
Speaker
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January 18,2014
Elder Law Section—Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
January 17, 2014
• 16TH 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
15`"ANNUAL UNPROGRA,MM—"MEET TECE 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
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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
JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE 1985,Cum LAUDE-May 1985.
FLORIDA LNTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MIAMI,FLORIDA
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 1975
MASTER OFSCEsCE IN MANAGEMENT,(Accounting&Taxation) 1981
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GALNESVULLE,FLORIDA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DI ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING,1971
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
The r icrca 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
Eider Law Advocate-
The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceedings
Volume XIX B No. 1 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
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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