2017-29960 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2017-29960
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE CITY CLERK; AND, IN
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY CLERK'S EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE
DURING CONTRACT YEAR MAY 1, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2017,
AMENDING THE CITY CLERK'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF APRIL 22,
2015, BY GRANTING A SALARY INCREASE OF THREE PERCENT (3%),
EFFECTIVE AS OF AND RETROACTIVE TO MAY 1, 2017; INCREASING THE
CITY'S CURRENT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY CLERK'S 457(b)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN BY $18,000 A YEAR; ISSUING THE
CITY CLERK A DESIGNATED PARKING SPOT AT THE CITY HALL
GARAGE; AND EXTENDING THE CITY CLERK'S EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR, WITH A NEW
EXPIRATION DATE OF APRIL 30, 2020.
WHEREAS, at its meeting on April 11, 2012, the Mayor and City Commission appointed
Rafael E. Granado to the position of City Clerk of the City of Miami Beach effective April 11,
2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Granada's engagement is reflected in an Employment Agreement dated
April 22, 2015, and unanimously approved by the City Commission pursuant to Resolution No.
2015-28994 (the Employment Agreement); and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2015, Mr. Granada's Employment Agreement was further
amended pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-29513; and
WHEREAS, the Employment Agreement provides for an annual performance review and
evaluation of the City Clerk, at which time the City Commission shall review the annual salary
and/or other benefits of the City Clerk, and shall make adjustments in such amounts and to such
extent as the City Commission may determine it is desirable to do so; and
WHEREAS, the Employment Agreement further provides that an annual salary review of
the City Clerk will be made every year within thirty (30) days after May 1st of each Contract year;
and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Ricky Arriola, as Chair of the City's Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee, was charged with and has conducted Mr. Granada's annual performance
evaluation and salary/benefits review; and
WHEREAS, in consideration and recognition of the City Clerk's exemplary performance
and achievements for Contract year May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017, the Mayor and City
Commission hereby deem that it is in the best interest of the City to approve an amendment to
the City Clerk's Employment Agreement, all as further set forth below.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that, in consideration and
recognition of the City Clerk's exemplary performance during Contract year May 1, 2016
through April 30,' 2017, the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve the following
amendments to the City Clerk's Employment Agreement of April 22, 2015:
Term: A One-year extension of the Employment Agreement, with a new termination date of
April 30, 2020.
Salary: A one-time 3% merit increase of $5,930, effective May 1, 2017; for a new base salary of
$203,586.94.
457(b) Funding: An increase to the City's current contribution to the City Clerk's 457(b)
Deferred Compensation Plan, from $6,000 to $24,000 a year.
Parking: Issuance of a designated parking spot at the City Hall Garage.
All compensation listed herein shall be paid bi-weekly according to the usual payroll practices of
the City.
Mr. Granada's engagement as City Clerk shall continue under and pursuant to the terms and
conditions of the April 22, 2015 Employment Agreement, as approved pursuant to Resolution
No. 2015-28994; amended by pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-29513; and as further amended
by this Resolution, until the same is modified, amended or terminated by action of the Mayor
and City Commission.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .Pt_ day of July, 2017.
APPROVED AS TO
Date
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MIAMI BEACH
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Vice-Mayor Ricky Arriola
July 26, 2017
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE CITY CLERK; AND, IN
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY CLERK'S EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE
DURING CONTRACT YEAR MAY 1, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2017, AMENDING
THE CITY CLERK'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF APRIL 22, 2015, BY
GRANTING A SALARY INCREASE OF THREE PERCENT (3%), EFFECTIVE AS
OF AND RETROACTIVE TO MAY 1, 2017; INCREASING THE CITY'S CURRENT
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY CLERK'S 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLAN BY $18,000 A YEAR; ISSUING THE CITY CLERK A DESIGNATED PARKING
SPOT AT THE CITY HALL GARAGE; AND EXTENDING THE CITY CLERK'S
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR, WITH A NEW
EXPIRATION DATE OF APRIL 30, 2020.
ANALYSIS
On May 17, 2017, the City Commission referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee a
discussion relating to City Clerk Rafael E. Granada's annual performance evaluation.
On May 19, 2017, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee met, and directed Vice-Mayor Ricky
Arriola, as the Chairperson of the Committee, to conduct Mr. Granada's annual performance
evaluation and salary/benefits review.
On June 2, 2017, Vice-Mayor Arriola met with Mr. Granado and discussed his performance and
achievements in the past year. Based on Mr. Granada's diligent and thorough discharge of his
duties, Vice-Mayor Arriola recommended that the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee approve
the business terms that he negotiated with the City Clerk, which are outlined hereto in the term sheet
attached as Exhibit "A". All other terms and conditions remain unchanged from those included in the
City Clerk's current Employment Agreement.
On June 30, 2017, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee favorably recommended the
approval of the business terms that Vice-Mayor Arriola negotiated with the City Clerk.
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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE CITY CLERK
TERM SHEET
In consideration and recognition of the City Clerk's performance for Contract Year April 30, 2016
through April 30, 2017, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee recommended the
following amendments to the City Clerk's Employment Agreement:
Term: A One-year extension of the Employment Agreement, with a new termination date of
April 30, 2020.
Salary: A one-time 3% merit increase of $5,930, effective May 1, 2017; for a new base salary of
$203,586.94.
457(b) Funding: An increase to the City's current contribution to the City Clerk's 457(b)
Deferred Compensation Plan, from $6,000 to $24,000 a year.
Parking: Issuance of a designated parking spot at the City Hall Garage.
All compensation listed herein shall be paid bi-weekly according to the usual payroll practices of
the City.
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