Resolution 2020-31380R E S O L U T IO N N O . 2020-31380
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 OCTOBER 24, 2020
AND ENDING ON APRIL 23, 2021; 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 October 24, 2020, and ending on April 23, 2021; 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.
N O W , T H ER EF O R E, B E IT DU L Y R E S O LV ED B Y TH E M A Y O R A N D C IT Y
C O M M IS S IO N O F T H E C IT Y O F M IA M I B E A C H , F L O R ID A , th a t the Mayor and City
C o m m is sio n he re b y a cce p t th e re co m m e n d a tio n of th e C ity M a n a g e r, pursuant to
S e ctio n 30 -3 6 of th e C ode of the City of Miami Beach, concerning the reappointment of
Enrique Zamora, Esq., to serve as Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on
O cto b e r 24 , 2 0 2 0, and ending on April 23, 2021; provided further that as Chief Special
Master, Mr. Zamora shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and
oth e r no n -c rim in a l pe n a ltie s ag a in st vio la to rs of C ity a n d C ounty Codes and Ordinances,
an d sh a ll a ls o be a uth o riz e d to ap p o int su c h oth e r Special Masters as may reasonably
be re q u ire d to co n d u c t the su bje ct he a rin g s ; a n d fu rt h e r incorporating all other matters
se t 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 16" day of September 2020.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAM I BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 16, 2020
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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 OCTOBER 24, 2020 AND ENDING ON
APRIL 23, 2021; 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 OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 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 OCTOBER 24, 2020 AND ENDING ON APRIL 23,
2021.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommending the reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Master.
ANA LY SIS
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A s previously determ ined by City A ttorn ey 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 has been 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, were 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 nine 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 Pelitic 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 12, 2019, the Special Master hearings have concluded as follows:
September 12, 2019 - 7.28 p.m.
September 19, 2019 - 3:26 p.m.
September 26, 2019 -6:56 p.m. *
October 3, 2019 - 6:36 p.m.*
October 10, 2019-8:21 p.m.
October 17, 2019 - 2:58 p.m.
October 24, 2019- 7:30 p.m.
November 7, 2019 - 6:42 p.m.
November 14,2019-7:13 p.m.*
December 12, 2019-6:34 p.m.
December 19, 2019- 7:11 p.m.*
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January 9, 2020- 7.32 p.m .*
January 16, 2020 -6: 15 p.m.
January 23, 2020 -6:50 p.m. "
February 6, 2020 -6:25 p.m.*
February 13, 2020 -7.02 p.m.*
February 27, 2020 -7.00 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, the Office of the City Manager, nor the Office of the City
Attorney has received either formal complaints or internal complaints against the Chief Special
Master or the Special Masters since the appointment of Enrique Zamora as Chief Special
Master on April 23, 2014.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The maximum estimated amount for a six-month period of Special Master fees, October 24,
2020 through April 23, 2021, is $29,400.00. Subject to FY 20/21 budget approval.
Account(s) 011-0210-
000312
Amount(s) $29,400.00
CONCL USION
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.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
ls this a "Reside nts Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-142
No
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Clerk
Does this item utilize G.O,
Bond Funds?
No
ATTACHMENTS;
Description
Enrique Zamora Resume
Resolution 1
D Resolution 2
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ENRI QUE ZAMORA, ESQ.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
ZAMORA, HILLMAN & VILLAVICENCIO
3006 Aviation Avenue, Penthouse 4C, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 - 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 dc Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida 33 134 - 1997- 2000
Areas of Concentration: Elder Law and Probate & Guardianship litigation, Trust
Administration, Estate Planning, Real Estate.
PEREZ-ABREU, ZAMORA, HILLMAN & MARTIN-LAVIELLE, P A
901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., ##502, Coral Gables, FL 33134 - Founding Partner, 198 7 -
199 7
Areas of Concentration: Probate & Guardianship litigation, Elder Law, Trust
Administration, Estate Planning, Corporate, Contract and Business Law and related
litigation; Real Estate.
LEG A L ACTIVITIES
Member of the Executive Council of the Elder Law Section
Law School Liaison for the Elder Law Section'
Guardianship Task Force - Elder Law Section Representative
Chief 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, 11" Judicial
Circuit of the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County - Probate Division
Past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Pl ori da 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
Former Chair of the Grievance Committee 1 1" D of the Florida Bar
Past Chair of Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
St. Thomas University School of Law - 2004 - p resent.
Adjunct Professor of Law - Elder Law and Guardianship
University of Florlda Levin College of Law - 2015 --present.
Adjunct Professor of Law - Elder Law
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 - Sep tem ber 19 89 - 19 98
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
Adjunct Professor of Business Law
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SPECIAL TY PRACTICE
Represent Cuban Nationals heirs in U.S.A. probate proceedings. Licensed by the Office
of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) since 1995 to represent Cuban Nationals and approved
by the C uban M in istry of Justice to represent Cuban citizens in conjunction with Bufete
Internacional of Havana, Cuba.
CERT IFICATION
Florida Bar Board Certified In Elder Law
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator
HONORS AND AWARDS
Super Lawyers list, by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine as a top attorney in Florida for
2012, 20 13, 2014, 2015 & 2016
Top Lawy ers of South Florida 2013, 2014 & 2015
St. Thomas University School of Law - Outstanding Teaching Award - 2013.
St. T homas University School of Law - SBA - adjunct professor award 2014
Pro B ono Award from the Dade County Bar Association and the 11th Judicial
Circuit 2008 For Guardianship services rendered.
Put Something Back - Richard C. Milstein Excellen ce Award - 2007
SEMINARS/PRESENTATIONS
Florida State Guardianship Association- 28th Annual Conference:
Speaker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association
Interested Person: A Legal Cham eleon and Pitfalls to Avoid in Guardianship Practice
July 2015
Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
Offered by the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar - January 15, 2015
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
Elder Law Section -- Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
January 17, 2014
16"" ANNUAL UNPROGRAM --"MEET THE EXPERTS"
Speaker
Offered by the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
October 11, 2013
The Probate Team 2013 - Closing Guardianships into Estates
Speaker
Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association - October 4, 2013
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15 " A N N U A L U N PR O G R A M -"M EE T TH I E E XP E R T S?
Speaker
Offered by the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
December 15, 2012
Florida State Guardianship Association- 25th Annual Conference:
Speaker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association
4-hour Initial Examining Committee training
March 2012
Florida State Guardianship Association- 24th Annual Conference: Solving the
MIysteries of Guardianship- Speaker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association- July 2011
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, 20 I l
Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course B Event Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar January 2011
Elder Law Section Annual Retreat- Program Co-Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar- October 201 O
2010 Florida State Guardianship Annual Conference
Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course
Offered by the Florida Bar - Speaker
January, 2010
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - SCHOOL OF LAW
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
JURIS 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
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, 197I
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
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NAELA (N ational Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)
AFELA (Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys)
Dade County Bar Association
Cuban American Bar Association
Florida State Guardianship Association - form er board member
South Florida Guardianship Association - past President
PUBLISHED W ORKS
St. T hom as L aw R eview
Long Term Care Insurance: A Life Ra ft for Baby Boomers
Volume 26, Fall 2013 - Issue l
St. T hom as Law R eview
Exam ining 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. T hom as Law R eview
Impact of the Cuban Embargo on Inheritances by Cuban Nationals
Volume 24, Summer 2012 - Issue 3
E lder Law A dvocate-
Two out of three reports and you're out - But should you be?
Volume XX, No. 3- Fa 2012
E lder Law A dvocate-
The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceedings
Volume XIX B No. 1 B Spring 20! l
Elder Law A dvocate-
The issue of standing in guardianship litigation
Volume XVIII B No. 3 B Fall 2010
E lder Law A dvocate-
The use of the Baker Act and its alternatives
Volume XVII B No. 3 B Fall 2009
Elder L aw A dvoca te -
Dealing with foreign wards and their investments
Volume XVI- Volume Two - Winter 2008
F lorida Journ al of Internation al Law , University of Fl orida Le vin C ol lege of Law -
"Obstacles Encountered Representing the Interests of Cuban Nationals in the American
Courts" - Spring 2003 Volume XV Number 3.
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