R7K-Appoint Charles E Tear As Director Of Department Of Emergency ManagementCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Gondensed Title:
Consenting to the appointment of Charles E. Tear as the Director of the Department of Emergency
for the City of Miami Beach.
The City Manager recently created the Department of Emergency Management in order for the City to
continue to focus on being prepared to withstand and recover from the forces of to which we are
susceptible, to prevent and respond to man-made catastrophic events and to have an emergency
communications unit that effectively and efficiently meets our citizens' needs. Toward that end, he has
appointed Charles (Chuck) E. Tear as the department director.
Chuck's career includes experience in both, the public and private sector, serving in emergency
management, firefighting, juvenile correction, and law enforcement. Charles' hands-on experience dealing
with disaster response, recovery, prevention, preparedness and mitigation include work in more than 30
Presidential Declaration Disasters including the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Katrina, and the
Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
He was the Director of Emergency Management for Palm Beach County for ten years, led a recovery
operations center in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, was the Radiological Emergency Preparedness
Coordinator/Terrorism Coordinator for the Sherriffs Office in Citrus County for one year, Emergency
Operations Coordinator for Pasco County for ten years and held other positions that eminently prepared
him for the director role.
ln addition to his work experience, Chuck has a wide network of professional contacts resulting from,
among other things, his extra-curricular work with the Florida Disaster Preparedness Association, the
Southeast Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force, the lnternational Association of Emergency
Managers, the Governor's Hurricane Conference and the Federal Emergency Management Association.
I am confident that Chuck's extensive and varied experience and his leadership skills will forge the newly-
created Department of Emergency Management into a positive direction. Pursuant to the requirements of
Article lV, Section 4.02(b) of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission
adopt the attached resolution consenting to and confirming Charles E. Tear as the Director of the
Deoartment of Emerqencv Manaqement for the City of Miami Beach.
Sylvia Crespo-Tabak, Human Resources
Department Director Assistantpi$ Manager city Mflager
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City of Miomi Beoch, I 700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33I 39, www.miomibeochfl.gov
OMMIS ON MEMORANDUM
TO:Mayor Philip Levine and the City
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
July 23,2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE MA AND THE CITY GOMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT
OF CHARLES E. TEAR AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article lV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
consenting and confirming Charles E. Tear as the Director of the Department of
Emergency Management for the City of Miami Beach.
BACKGROUND
On May 17, 2013, early in my tenure as City Manager, via Letter to Commission (LTC)
177-2013, I informed the Mayor and City Commissioners of my decision to make the
Emergency Management Coordinator a full, rather than part-time position (Attached). I
appointed Charles Tear, who has been reporting to me throughout his tenure. As the
Emergency Management Coordinator, Chuck was responsible for the readiness of all
City employees who play a role in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), as well as
interacting with other jurisdictions such as Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida and
non-governmental organizations to ensure emergency preparedness.
As the Emergency Management Coordinator's role grew, it became readily apparent that
a Department of Emergency Management with a concomitant budget and staff was an
essential component of the City's administrative organizational structure. ln addition to
emergency preparedness, which includes readiness to respond to natural and man-
made disasters, the organizational unit is also responsible for managing the Public
Safety Communications Unit (PSCU - 911), the physical security of all City buildings,
and coordination for the acquisition and maintenance of Citywide security and
communications technology.
Given his experience and professional background, appointing Chuck to head the new
department is the next logical step.
Before joining the City of Miami Beach, he was the Managing Director of GRD Solutions,
a consulting firm that specialized in developing an all-hazard approach for public and
private entities, often bridging the two in creating whole-community solutions for dealing
with disasters and threats. As a private-sector professional with public sector
experience, Chuck secured relationships through and among entities at the local, state,
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City Commission Memorandum
Consenting and Confirming Department of Emergency Management Director
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regional and federal levels. He founded and coordinated the first public/private
partnership committee between the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
and the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA).
Chuck's r6sum6 and training record are attached for your information.
CONCLUSION
The appointment of Charles E. Tear, as the Director will ensure that the newly-created
Department of Emergency Management provides the oversight and direction needed for
the City to continue to focus on being prepared to withstand and recover from the forces
of to which we are susceptible, to prevent and respond to man-made catastrophic events
and to have an emergency communications unit that effectively and etficiently meets our
citizens'needs.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article lV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and
confirming Charles E. Tear as the Director of the Department of Emergency
Management for the City of Miami Beach.
Attachment
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Charles Tear
15426 82nd Lane N
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
561-723-5444
chuck.tear@aol.com
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Highly accomplished professional with a diverse background, pursuing an opportunity that will
utilize extensive management skills as well as over 25 years of progressive government
experience.
Professional H ts
Managing Director - GRD Solutions, LLC (2010 - current)
o Manages a multi-faceted emergency management consulting business consisting of
administrative and operational personnel
o Provides management consulting services to governments at the local, county and state level
. Brought together multiple private organizations to build a "one-stop shop" for disaster
response coordination.
o Responsible for securing and managing contracts totaling over $14 million.
. Secured the contract and coordinated countywide response for Franklin County, FL to protect
and preserve the coastal and estuary waters in response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill
disaster.
. Responded to the 2011 Alabama tornado outbreak event, providing emergency relief and
response coordination for private companies.
o Designed, conducted, and evaluated numerous HSEEP exercises and scenario based trainings
in Alabama, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Florida.
. Secured a contract for the design, development, and implementation of the State of Florida
91 I online training curriculum.
o Member of the Board of Directors of the Governor's Hurricane Conference representing
FEPA and the Public/Private Partnership.
. Founded, coordinated, and hosted the Public/Private Partnership committee between the State
of Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Florida Emergency
Preparedness Association (FEPA).
Director of Emergency Monagement - Palm Beqch County Boord of County
Commissioners (2005 - 2010)
. Served as the County's Emergency Management Director responsible for the County's
Situational Policy Group consisting of Chairman of Board of County Commissioners,
Sherifl Public Safety Director, County Administrator, and Public Health Director.
o As the Department Director, formulated policies, procedures, and strategic objectives in the
areas of Public Safety.
. Provided briefings for the Board of County Commissioners, Constitutional Officers, County
Administrator, Mayors, and municipal elected officials on emergency situations and
conditions in an effort to coordinate response and mitigate impact.
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. Planned, organized, implemented and managed all elements of Palm Beach County's
Comprehensive Emergency Management Program.
o Directed emergency management and homeland security program for Palm Beach County,
Florida consisting of 37 municipalities with a population of 1.5 million.
. Prepared, submitted, administered, and managed grant programs totaling $15 million.
o Activated, managed, and coordinated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Palm
Beach County in accordance with Florida Statute 252.
o Served as a liaison with federal, state, county, and local emergency management agencies.
o Managed emergency management, county warning point, emergency medical services
administration and 9l I administration programs totaling 36 personnel.
o Prepared an annual operating budget of over $7 million and managed the administration of
the approved budget
. Member of Regional Domestic Security Task Force (RDSTF) and served as Chair/Advisor
for Region VII.
. Served as the co-chair to the Sheriff on the County's Red Alert Team for Homeland Security.
. Designed and implemented a regional information system (WebEOC) to provide regional
coordination for four counties and over 100 municipalities as well as other stake holders.
r Conceptualized, secured funding, and procured a $14 million Next Generation 911
communication system.
. Chaired the Area VII Regional Emergency Management Working Group which consisted of
top representatives from Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties including
all municipalities. This area had a population base in excess of 7 million residents.
Program Manager, General Physics Corporation (2004 - 2005)
. Secured a multi-million dollar contract with the City ofNew Orleans to stand up and operate
a Recovery Operations Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
. Designed and facilitated a three phase multi-agency exercise for Palm Beach County Florida.
o Provided contract support to Palm Beach County's Terrorism Program. Contract included
critical facility surveys, gap analysis (threat matrix) hazard identification and threat
assessment.
. Secured a contract with Lake County, Florida to provide staffaugmentation, HLS CAM
assessments, and an All Hazards Response Terrorism exercise.
o Developed a training program for the Tampa Bay Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
. Secured a contract with Polk County, Florida and Pasco County, Florida for debris removal
monitoring in the aftermath of Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne.
o Organized and managed a staffof over 200 response employees to coordinate the setup of a
Recovery Operation Center to include debris removal, monitoring, tower operations, safety
programs, logistical distribution center and administrative support operations
o Established and maintained positive working relationships between the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, OSHA, state and county officials.
o Managed contract financial requirements to include client review and project closeout.
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Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator / Teruorism Coordinator,
Citrus County Sheriffs Office (2003 - 2004)
. Radiological Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Citrus County and Crystal River
Nuclear Plant.
o Coordinating representative with FEMA and the NRC. Responsibilities included
determination of training needs and priorities, developing curriculum and lesson plans,
scheduling training, updating emergency plans, and standard operating procedures.
. Responsible for coordinating the contract and budget with Progress Energy for the
Radiological Program for Citrus County.
. Coordinated terrorism training, planning, and equipment requirements for Citrus County
Sheriff s Office.
Emergency Operotions Coordinator, Pasco County Office of Emergency
Management (1993 - 2003)
o Responsible for incident response, Hazardous Materials and EOC operations.
. Involved with Disaster and Public Assistance Administration and formal hazard mitigation
programs for the county.
o Grants administration for emergency management and hazardous materials, hurricane shelter
retrofrt, established training programs to integrate Law Enforcement, Emergency
Management and Safety (Fire & EMS) response into an allhazard response team.
o Responsible for establishing, coordinating and leading the State Emergency Management
Academy.
Pr ogr am Administrutor, H urricane Andr ew Gr ant Progr am Administrator
(19e2 - lees)
. Directly appointed by Governor Chiles. Responsible for coordination of all elder affairs,
special needs citizens, and HRS operations for all jurisdictions in South Florida affected by
Hurricane Andrew.
o Managed and coordinated a twenty three (23) million dollar FEMA State Health & Mental
Health Community Outreach Grant.
o This included medical, nursing, mental health and economic services for all impacted
communities.
o Responsible for organizing and managing food, water and supplies distribution throughout
South Florida.
Assistant Superintendent, State of Florida- Pusco Juvenile Detention Center
(1e87-1ee2)
o Directed operations for maximum security detention facility
o Direct supervisor of 36+ employees
. Responsible for overall operations of facility
o Developed and implemented policies and procedures
. Administered operating budget
o Coordinated, implemented, and monitored house arrest program
o Established and maintained training standards for detention staff
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o Set up and maintained ACA Standards
. Drafted facility operating procedures
o Substituted for Superintendent
o Established and maintained volunteer programs
o Established and maintained safety and risk programs
Patrolmqn, City of Dade City, FL Public Safety (1987 - 1990)
o Patrol
. Took complaints, investigated complaints
. Completed reports
o Protected lives and property
Fire Captain, City of Dade City, FL Public Safe$ (1980 - 1986)
o Direct command, responsible for shift
o Assumed command of department in absence of chief officer
o Performedcommercialinspections
Education
o Bachelor of Science - Business Management from the University of Phoenix (2009)
Current and Past Certifications/Licenses
2011 Certified Florida Professional Emergency Manager
1995 National Certified Emergency Manager
1995 Certified Haz-Mat Specialist
l99l Florida Department of Law Enforcement (lnstructor)
1988 American Correctional Association (Correctional Officer)
1987 Law Enforcement Officer
1986 Division of State Fire Marshall (Inspector)
1985 Basic Instructor (Fire Standards)
1982 MunicipalAdvanced Fire Fighter III
1981 Certified Smoke Diver
1980 Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance
Numerous certifications and certificates in Fire, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Emergency
Management and Hazardous Materials can be provided.
Awards
2010 FEPA Officer Service Award - Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
2009 FEPA Officer Service Award - Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
2003 Service Award - Pasco County, FL
2002 Professional of the Year - Florida Emergency Preparedness Association (FEPA)
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2001 Leadership and Dedication for DEM/FEPA Academy - FEPA
2000 Distinguished Service Award, Florida Wildfires - The State of Florida
1998 Notable Achievement & Selfless Devotion - American Red Cross
1997 Outstanding Achievement - Pasco County BOCC
1996 Outstanding Achievement - State Emergency Response Commission
1992 Sustained Superior Achievement - Presented by Governor Chiles
1992 State Employee of the Year - Presented by Governor Chiles
1992 HRS District Five Employee - State of Florida HRS
1990 Secretary Merit Award - State of Florida HRS
1987 Line Worker of the Year * National Juvenile Detention Association
1985 Outstanding Service - Pasco County Commission
1983 Dependable Service Award - Dade City Rescue Squad
Professional izations
. Florida Emergency Preparedness Associations (Past President, Treasurer, Conference
Chairman)
o Member of the South East Regional Domestic Security Task Force Executive Advisory
Board
o Regional Domestic Security Task Force
o International Emergency Management Association
o Governor's Hurricane Conference, Board of Directors
o Pasco County Fair Association - Director of Buildings and Grounds
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE GITY OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES E. TEAR AS THE DIRECTOR OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR
THE GITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has created the Department of Emergency Management;
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Charles E. Tear Gonzalez as the Director
of the Department of Emergency Management for the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article lV, Section 4.02(b), of the City of Miami Beach Charter,
the City Manager has the power to appoint department directors with the consent of the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm the
appointment of Charles E. Tear as the Director of the Department of Emergency Management
for the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE NiAYOR AND CITY
cOltlMlSSlON OF THE CITY OF MlAttll BEACH, FLORIDA, consent to and confirm the
appointment of Charles E. Tear as the Director of the Department of Emergency Management
for the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23th day of July, 2014.
ATTEST:
Philip Levine, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
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