C7E -Appointment Of Chief Special MasterCOMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Reappointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special Master.
lntended Outcome
Ensure compliance with Code within reasonable period, emphasizing the Code for commercial
development.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2014 CommunitySatisfaction
Survey, 620/o of residents and 69% of businesses thought the City's Code Enforcement efforts were just
Item Summa ndation:
On the determination of City Attorney Raul J. Aguila that Enrique Zamora possesses the knowledge, skills
and attributes to perform as Chief Special Masters, and my concurrence with such determination, I am
recommending Enrique Zamora, Esq. as Chief Special Master. Attached are two Resolutions providing
for the reappointment by the City Commission of Mr. Zamora as Chief Special Master. 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 o'f
the MiamiBeach CityCode. Mr.Zamorawasfirstappointed as Chief SpecialMasterfortheCityof Miami
Beach on the April 23, 2014 Commission Meeting.
Mr.Zamora has a Juris Doctorate Degreefrom the Universityof MiamiSchoolof Law(1985);a Masterof
Business Administration (1975) and a Master of Science Management in Accounting and Taxation (1981)
from Florida lnternational 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 Assoclation for Retarded
Citizens, South Florida.
The Administration recommends approvinq the Resolutions.
AGE$IBA erem C'l E
Board Recommendation:
Financia! lnformation:
Financial lmpact Summary: Funding for FY 15/16 will be requested during the FY 15/16 Budget Process.
The estimated amount for a six-month
period of Special Master fees, April 24,
2015 through October 23,2015,is
$23,700. Of which, $20,350 will be
expended in FY 14115 and $3,350 will be
in FY 15/16
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$20,350 -FY',t4t15
$ 3,350 - FY 15/16
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Sion-Offs:
Department Director City Attorney City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Philip Levine and Members
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Raul J. Aguila, City nttornfi*[
DATE: March 11, 2015
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPE 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, 2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015;
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 GONDUCT 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
sEcTloN 102-356 OF THE C|TY CODE, ENRTQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CHIEF
SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO.
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ZAMORA'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND
ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015.
ADMI NISTRATION RECOMMEN DATION
Adopt the Resolutions.
ANALYSIS
On the determination of 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 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
TO:
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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 lnternational 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 4,2014, the Special Master hearings have concluded as follows:
4:03 p.m.
6:24 p.m.*
6:45 p.m."
6:56 p.m.*
6:41 p.m.*
7:42 p.m.*
6:46 p.m.*
4:43 p.m.
6:53 p.m.*
6:45 p.m.*
6:16 p.m.*
6:35 p.m.*
3:30 p.m.
7:23 p.m.*
6:24 p.m.*
7:24 p.m.*
3:55 p.m.
7:33 p.m.*
September 4,2014
September 11, 2014
September 18,2014
October 2,2014
October 9,2014
October 16,2014
October 23,2014
November 6,2014
November 13,2014
November 20,2014
December 4,2014
December 11,2014
December 18,2014
January 8,2015 -
January 15,2015
January 22,2015
January 29,2015
February 19,2015 -
Cases labeled with an asterisk (.) include a night session, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
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2. Neither the Office of the City Clerk, Office of the City Manager, nor the Office of the City
Attorney has received either formal complaints or internal complaints against the Chief
Special or the Special Masters since the appointment of Enrique Zamora as Chief Special
Master on April 23,2014.
CONCLUS!ON
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.
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ENruoue Zeuone, EsQ.
3@6 Aviarion Avenue Penrhouse iC Coconur Grove Florida 33733 5 305-285-0285
Lecru,ExpenreNce
ZAMoRA & Hu,l,lax.
3006 Aviation Avenue, Penthouse 4C, Coconut Crove, Florida 33 I 33 - 2000 - present
Areas of Concentration: Elder Law, Probate & Guardianship administratioq litigation
and rnediation, Trust Ariministration & Litigation, Estate Plarming.
LAw OFFrcEs or ENRIQUE ZAMoRA.
I I02 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida 33134 ' 1997 - 2000
Areas of Concentrarion: Elder Law and Probate & Guardianship litigation, Trust
Adndn istration, Estate Planning, Real Estate.
PER.EZ-ABREU, ZAMoRA, HnruaN & Manrnv-LavrELLE, PA
901 Ponce de Leon Blvd., #502, Coral Gables, Fl 33134 - Founding Partner, 1987' 1997
Areas of Concentation: Probate & Guardianship litigation, Elder Law, Trust
Administration, Estate plannisg, Corporate, Contract and Business law and related litigation;
Real Estate.
LecaI ACTIVITIES
$ Past Chair ofthe Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
$ Past director of the Florida State Guardianship Association
S Past director of the Foundation for Indigent Guardianship
S Member and former chair of the Probate & Guardianship Committee of the Dade
County Bar
S Guardianship Task Force - Elder Law Section Representative
$ Former Chair of the Grievasce Comminee I lt D of the Florida Bar
S Special Master for the City of Miami Beachg Special Magisrate over Baker Act proceedings & Marchman Act proceedings
g Court Appointed Attomey-Ad-Litem for Cuban National Heirs, lle Judicial
Circuit ofthe State of Florida, Miami-Dade County - Probate Division
Tpecurnc Acrtvrres
SL Thomas University School of Law- 2044 - present.
Adjunct Professor of Law - Elder I-aw and Guardianship
Miami-Dade Comm. College-Professional Guardianship Program- I996 - 2004.' Lead Instructor ft planning Committee Chair of the course for Professional Guardians
University of Miami - Koubek Center - September 1989 - 1998
ScTTooI- oF CoNTINUING STUDTES
Adjunct Professor of Business Law
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Florida Bar Board Ceftified in Elder Law
Florirla Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator
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Super Lawyers list, by Florida Super lawyers Magazine as a top attomey in Florida for
2012,2013 &2014
Top Lawyers of South Florida 2013
St. Thomas University Schoo! of Law - Outstanding Teaching Award - 7013.
SL Thomas Univer:ity School of Law - SBA - adjunct professor award2014. Pro Bono Award from the Dade County Bar Association and the llth Judicial
Circuit 2008 For Guardianship services rendered.
Put Something Back - Richard C. Milstein Excellence Award '200'1
Datle County Bar Association Awarcl (2001-2002)For exceptional sen'ice as CIIAIR of
the Probate & Guardianship Committee.
Dade County Bar Association Award (2000-2001)For exceptional service as CHAIR of
the Probate & Guardianship Committee.
Dade Cou-uty Bar Asociation Award (1999-2000)For exceptional service as CHAIR of
the Probate & Guardianship Committee.
SeN{rNARs / pReseNtRttoNs
Dade County Put Something Back- Fees, Fees and More Fees
Speaker
Offered by the Dade County Bar Association'January i,5, 2014
Elder Law Section - Annual Review - Guardianship
Speaker
January 18,2014
Elder Law Section - Essentials of Elder Law
Speaker
Jarutary 17,2014
' 16tE ANN*-UAL UNPROGRAM...}/[EET THE EXPERTS,,
OFFER.ED BY TIrE ACA.DEIVTY oF F].oRIDA E|-osn L.{w ATTORNEYS. SrgaXT.A
Ocroeen 1 l, 20 I 3
The Probate Team 2013 - Closiug Guardiauships into Estates
SPeaker
Offered by the Florida Legal Education Associatios - October 4,2013
lsm AI\T{UAL UNPROCRAM _..MEET TITF EX?ERTS',
OFFERED BY THE ACA.DEMY OF FLORIDA EI,Df,R LEW ATTOru-*EYS - SPEITTR
DEcEIvfBER 15,2012
Florida State Guardianship Association- 25th Annual Colference:
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association- - Spealcer
4-hour Initial Examining Committee training
March 2012
Florida State Guardianship Associatio n- 24th Aonual Conference: Solving the
Mysteries of Guard ian sbip- Spe aker
Offered by the Florida State Guardianship Association- July 201i
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Personal Trust Fiduciary Training
Offered by Morgan Keegan University - Speakzr
April 5, 2011
Probate & Guardianship: A View from the Bench and Bar
Offered by the Dade County Bar Association Probate & Guardianship Committee and
Legal AidPut Something Back ' Speaker
March I l, 201 I
Elder Law Certification Exam Review Course B Event Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar B January 201 I
Elder Law Section Annual Retreat- Program Co'Chair
Offered by the Florida Bar- October 2010
2010 Florida State Guardianship Annuel Conference
Elder Law Cefiification Exam Review Course
Offered by the Florida Bar - SPeaker
January, 2010
Guardianship Team 2009
Offered by the Florida Legal Education Association- - Speaker
February 2009
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UxIveRSrrY O^. }IIAMI . SCHOOL OF LAW
Conai- GesLrs, Floruoe,
Juan Docroa Drcnte I 98 5, CUM LAUoE - lvlay 1985
FLoRTDA INTERNATIoNAL U \wERslrY
MIAMI, FLORIDA
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The Florida Bar
Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section - Florida Bar (past chair)
The Reat Property, Probate and lrust Law Section - Florida Bar
NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attomeys)
AFELA (Academy of Florida Elder Law Attomeys)
Dade County Bar Association
Cuban American Bar Association
Florida State Guardianship Association - former board mernber
South Florida Guardianship Association - past Presideut
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St. Thomas Law Review
Long Term Care Insurance: A Life Raft for Baby Boomers
Volume 26, Fall2013 - lssue I
SL Thomas Law Review
f,p;nining Committee Reports as a Basis to Dismiss Petitions to Determine Incapacity: A
Question of ndmissibiliry and Evidentiary Relevancy
Volume 25, Summer 2013 - Issue 3
St. Thomas Law Review
Impact of the Cuban Embargo on lnheritances by Cuban Nationals
Volume 24, Summer 2012 - Issue 3
Elder Law Advocate-
Two out ofthree reports and you're out - But should you be?
Volnme XX, No.3 - Fall 2012
Elder Law Advocate-
The right to bear arms as a removable right in incapacity proceediugs
Volume XIX B No. I B SPring 201I
Elder Law Advocate-
The issue of standing in guardianship litigation
Volume XWII BNo. 3 B Fall2010
Elder Law AdYocale-
The use of the Baker Act and its alternatives
Volume XVII B No. 3 B Fall 2009
Elder Law Advocate -
Dealing u'ith foreip rvards and their investrnents
Volume XVI - Volume Two - Winter 2008
Florida Journal of International Law, Uuiversity of Florida Levin College of Law' "Obstacles
Encourtered Representing the Interests of Cuban Nationals in the American Courts" - Spring 2003
Volume XV Number 3.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE GITY
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 24,2015 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 23,2015;
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 COUNW 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 CIry 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 reappointment of Enrique
Zamota, Esq., as Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach, for a term
commencing on April 24,2015, and ending on October 23,2015; 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.
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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 Zamofa, Esq., to serve as Chief Special Master, for a term commencing on April
24, 2015, and ending on October 23, 2015; provided further that as Chief Special
Master, Mr. Zamora shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose flnes, 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 11th day of March 2015.
ATTEST:
PHILIP LEVINE,
MAYOR
RAFAEL E. GRANADO,
CIry CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND REAPPOINTING, PURSUANT TO
SEGTION 102-356 OF THE CtTy GODE, ENRTQUE ZAMORA, ESQ. (CH|EF
SPECIAL MASTER REAPPOINTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO.iffi -Jlt?,+%18'il#il$g':E,i;;?5i'3[=,il='-t?^trfi f,?'i,'J
ZAMORA'S TERM AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER ON APRIL 24, 2015 AND
ENDING ON OCTOBER 23, 2015.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Section 30-36 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach, upon
prior recommendation of the City Manager, the City Commission, by a majority vote, may
appoint a Chief Special Master, who shall be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines,
liens, and other non-criminal penalties against violations of City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 11, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No., reappointing Enrique Zamora, Esq., as Chief Special
Master, for a term commencing on April 24,2015, and ending on October 23,2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 102-356, the City Manager may also approve a
"designee," who shall be authorized to hear appeals from citations for violations of City and
County Codes and Ordinances and to conduct hearings regarding denials, suspensions and
revocations of occupational licenses, certificates of use and permits, as provided by the City
Code, and who shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may
reasonably be required to conduct such hearings pursuant to City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the City Manager hereby recommends Mr. Zamora to serve as
the City Manager's "designee," for a six (6) month term commencing on April 24, 2015, and
ending on October 23,2015; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Special Master (including, as in the instant Resolution, where the
Chief Special Master is acting in his capacity as the City Manager's "designee" under Section
102-356 of the City Code), 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 approve and reappoint, pursuant to Section 102-356 of the City Code,
Enrique Zamora, Esq., (Chief Special Master appointed pursuant to Resolution No.
), as the City Manager's "designee" under Section 102-356 of the City Code;
said designation commencing with Mr. Zamora's term as Chief Special Master on April 24,
2015, and ending on October 23, 2015.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th day of March 2015.
ATTEST:
PHILIP LEV!NE,
MAYOR APPROVED ASTO
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