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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24697
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; RECEIVING THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S ANNUAL REPORT; FINDING HIS
PERFORMANCE TO BE SATISFACTORY AND APPROVING
THEA WARD OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION PURSUANT
TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Murray H, Dubbin was appointed Pennanent City Attorney on September 27,
1995, effective October 16, 1995, pursuant to a Memorandum of Engagement, which on October 9,
1996 was incorporated in Resolution No. 96-22164; and
WHEREAS, because of factual changes after adoption of Resolution No. 96-22164
including the increase in allowable deferred income under Sec 457 of the Internal Revenue Code
the Mayor and Commission on November 29, 2000 adopted Resolution number 2000-24194
outlining the updated terms and conditions of his engagement, a copy of which is attached to and
made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Members of the Commission have reviewed the Attorney's
Report and have personally related with and observed the City Attorney and the City Attorney's
office during the preceding year and upon such review and observation find and determine that his
performance has been satisfactory and that he should be awarded the deferred compensation in the
maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Commission to continue Mr. Dubbin's
engagement under the terms and conditions contained in this Resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
CONmnSSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
The findings set forth above are true and correct and adopted as part of this
Resolution.
Section 2,
The City Attorney is awarded deferred compensation in the amount of $8,500,
Section 3,
Mr. Dubbin's engagement as City Attorney shall continue under and pursuant
to the terms of Resolution #2000-24194 as confirmed by this Resolution until
said terms are modified, amended or terminated by action of the Mayor and
Commission.
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This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TO: Honorable David Dermer
Vice Mayor Jose Smith
Commissioner Matti Herrera Bower
Commissioner Simon Cruz
Commissioner Luis R. Garda, Jr.
Commissioner Saul K. Gross
Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg
FROM: Murray H. Dubbin ~
City Attorney ~
DATE: December 5, 2001
SUBJECT: Annual Review and Evaluation of the Performance of the City Attorney
My service as City Attorney on a full time basis commenced October 16, 1995 pursuant to a
Memorandum of Engagement which on October 9, 1996 was incorporated in Resolution #96-22164,
That Memorandum of Engagement provided in part that prior to the end of each calendar year of my
service, my performance would be evaluated and if my evaluation was satisfactory, deferred
compensation in the maximum amount allowable under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code
(at the time $7,500),
Based upon factual changes after the adoption of Resolution No, 96-22164, a revised and updated
Compensation Plan was adopted on November 29, 2000 and incorporated into Resolution No. 200.
24194, a copy being attached to this memo,
Since the adoption of Resolution No, 2000.24194, the IRS allowed deferred compensation has
increased to $8,500,
2000-2001 Evaluation. If you consider my performance for the above period to have been
satisfactory, I request that you adopt the proposed Resolution which declares such satisfactory
evaluation and approves award of the maximum deferred compensation approved by the Internal
Revenue Service,
To assist in evaluating this request, I have submitted separately an Annual Report containing a recap
of significant matters handled by the City Attorney's Office this past year.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND CONmnSSION
TO:
Members of the City Commission
City Manager ~jf
Mayor David De~.
FROM:
DATE:
December S, 2001
SUBJECT:
City Attorney's Annual Evaluation
On October 15,2001, Murray H. Dubbin completed his sixth year of service as City Attorney.
Pursuant to the terms of his employment, the City shall annually review and evaluate the
performance of the City Attorney and "upon satisfactory performance review, the City shall award
the City Attorney deferred compensation approved as such by Federal Law under the Internal
Revenue Code, , , up to the maximum allowable amount, , , "
The City Attorney has simultaneously herewith provided the Mayor and Commission with a
comprehensive report setting forth significant accomplishments of the City Attorney's Office over
the past year, Further, the Mayor and Commission have had the opportunity to work with the City
Attorney and the City's legal staff and have detennined that their performance has met the standards
required by Miami Beach in its continuing progress,
Accordingly, I recommend adoption of the accompanying resolution declaring the City Attorney's
performance to meet the terms of his engagement and awarding the deferred compensation in the
maximum amount allowable by the Internal Revenue Service,
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
TO:
Robert Parcher
City Clerk
Murray H. Dubb, ~ " ,uI1
City Attorney llJJY' I
December 20, 2001
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Agenda Item R 7 E - Annual Evaluation of the Performance of the City Attorney
The Resolution approved by the Mayor and Commission makes reference to Resolution No. 2000-
24194 being attached and made a part of the instant Resolution,
Accordingly, when you have attested and present to the Mayor for his signature the Resolution
approved on December 19,2001, please be sure that Resolution No, 2000-24194 is attached. Please
see attached,
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; RECEIVING THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S ANNUAL REPORT; FINDING HIS
PERFORMANCE TO BE SA TISF ACTORY AND APPROVING
THEA W ARD OF DEFERRED COMPENSA TIONPURSUANT
TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Murray H, Dubbin was appointed Permanent City Attorney on September 27,
1995, effective October 16,1995, pursuant to a Memorandum of Engagement, which on October 9,
1996 was incorporated in Resolution No, 96-22164; and
WHEREAS, because of factual changes after adoption of Resolution No; 96-22164
including the increase in a\1owable deferred income under Sec 457 of the Internal Revenue Code
the Mayor and Commission on November 29, 2000 adopted Resolution number 2000-24194
outlining the updated terms and conditions of his engagement, a copy of which is attached to and
made part of this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Members of the Commission have reviewed the Attorney's
Report and have persona\1y related with and observed the City Attorney and the City Attorney's
office during the preceding year and upon such review and observation find and determine that his
petformance has been satisfactory and that he should be awarded the deferred compensation in the
maximum amount a\1owed by the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Commission to continue Mr. Dubbin's
engagement under the terms and conditions contained in this Resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
The findings set forth above are true and correct and adopted as part of this
Resolution,
Section 2,
The City Attorney is awarded deferred compensation in the amount of $8,500,
Section 3,
Mr, Dubbin's engagement as City Attorney shall continue under and pursuant
to the terms of Resolution #2000-24194 as confirmed by this Resolution until
said terms are modified, amended or terminated by action of the Mayor and
Commission,
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Section 4.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption,
PASSED and ADOPTED this _ day of December, 2001,
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24194
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; UPDATING AND REVISING IDS
TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT; RECEMNG THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S ANNUAL REPORT; FINDING IDS
PERFORMANCE TO BE SATISFACTORY AND APPROVING
THE AWARD OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION PURSUANT
TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mwray H. Dubbin was appointed Permanent City Attorney on September 27,
1995, effective October 16, 1995, pursuant to a Memorandwn of Engagement, which on October 9,
1996 was incorporated in Resolution No. 96-2216 4; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Resolution No. 96-22164 there have been a number of
factual changes relating to the terms of the Memorandum of Engagement including the increase in
allowable deferred income allowable under the Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the terms of the City Attorney's engagement be updated
and revised to conform to said factual changes; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Members of the Commission have revieWed the Attorney's
Report and have personally related with and observed the City Attorney during the preceding year
and upon such review and observation find and detennine that his performance has been satisfactory
and that he should be awarded the deferred compensation in the maximwn amount allowed by the
Internal Revenue Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Commission to continue Mr. Dubbin's
engagement under the terms and conditions hereafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1.
The findings set forth are true and correct and adapted as part of this
Resolution.
Section 2.
The City Attorney's Memorandum of Engagement is hereby revised and
updated to be as follows:
1. Baqe Salary
As annually set and budgeted by the City Commission.
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2. Annual Perfonnance Review
Upon satisfactory performance review the City shall award the City
Attorney deferred compensation approved as such by Federal Law
under the Internal Revenue Code, or such other Federal or State laws
which are applicable, up to the maximum allowable amount
(presently $8,000),
3, Vacation Schedule
Same as general unclassified employees,
4. Health and Life Insurance
City will provide and pay for coverage for City Attorney and
dependant for Hospital Major Medical and Surgical in form similar
to the present Humana PPO Plan and term life and disability as
therein provided and to be provided by any future plans adopted by
the City.
5. Retirement
City Attorney will participate in the City defined Contribution Plan
401 (A).
6. Outside Activio/
City Attorney will devote filll working time to City. May continue to
occasionally serve as Circuit Court and U.S, District Court Mediator
for which he is certified. May serve in a Director's capacity to
corporate entities, provided there is no conflict with the interests of
the City, nor detract from his full time obligation to the City.
7. Service to Other Local Government Entities
The City may through the City Attorney provide legal counsel to
other governments through an appropriate interlocal agreement.
Compensation for such service shall be paid or credited to Miami
Beach.
8. Professional Membcrshins and Continuini Education
City wilI pay for memberships required for or supportive of service
to City, such as dues to Florida Bar. including the local government
and other City related sections plus the Professional Ethics
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Committee; American Bar Association; Dade County Bar;
International Municipal Legal Association (IMLA); State and Local
League of Cities and municipal attorneys organizations, City will pay
costs of attendance at seminars and CLE programs needed to
maintain membership in Bar or programs designed to maintain and
enhance skills used in representing the City,
9, Civic and Charitable Or~anizations
City Attorney will continue at his own expense membership and
active participation in charitable organizations, such as the Anti
Defamation League, the Jewish Museum of Florida and the Theodore
Gibson Memorial Society, The City will pay for memberships in
civic organizations, such as the Chambers of Commerce, which are
particularly relevant to city interests.
10. Automobile
City Attorney will be provided with an appropriate motor vehicle for
unrestricted use together with insurance for liability, property
damage, comprehensive insurance and operation, maintenance and
repair, as nonnally provided for City operated vehicles.
SectioD 3.
The City Attorney is awarded deferred compensation in the amount of$8,000.
Section 4,
Mr. Dubbin's engagement as City Attorney shall continue under and pursuant
to the terms of this Resolution until the same are modified, amended or
tern:rinated by action of the Mayor and Commission.
Section 5.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption,
ATTEST:
PASSED and ADOPTED this 29th day of November, 2000.
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