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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34065RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34065 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN REBAR AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE NEWLY STRUCTURED DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, FACILITIES, FLEET AND BEACHES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach has restructured its operations to create the Department of Parks, Facilities, Fleet, and Beaches to enhance service delivery and infrastructure management; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.02(b) of the City Charter, the City Manager has the power to appoint the directors of City departments working within the City administration with the consent of the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed John Rebar as the Director of Parks, Facilities, Fleets and Beaches, effective January 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, John Rebar has served the City since 2013 as Parks & Recreation Director, overseeing 45 parks, three swimming pools, two golf courses, two tennis centers, and three youth centers, with an annual budget of approximately $51.4 million; a,id WHEREAS, under his leadership, the department has supported over 375 employees and delivered services to more than 47,000 participants across 238 programs and over 50 community events annually; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rebar has successfully implemented initiatives such as the Park Ranger Program, capital project design and management, and performance -based budgeting, demonstrating his ability to integrate facilities and fleet functions with parks and beaches operations; and WHEREAS, the appointment of John Rebar as Director of Parks, Facilities, Fleet, and Beaches will consolidate leadership, streamline decision -making, and improve resource allocation for the benefit of residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to consent to the appointment of John Rebar as the Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches Director for the City of Miami Beach, Florida. 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 consent to the appointment of John Rebar as the Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches Director for the City of Miami Beach. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5' Day of February 2026. ATTEST: FEB 0 9 2026 Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk t.B APPROVED AS TO C '��,, FORM & LANGUAGE =_ ti y & FOR EXECUTION INCORP ORATED •c� ) i 2sf �yZ(1 City Vforney Date Resolutions - C7 E MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: February 5, 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN REBAR AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE NEWLY STRUCTURED DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, FACILITIES, FLEET AND BEACHES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. RECOMMENDATION Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting to the appointment of John Rebar as the Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches Director for the City of Miami Beach. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Mr. Rebar has served the City of Miami Beach since 2013 as Parks & Recreation Director, where he has led a department encompassing 45 parks, three swimming pools, two regulation golf courses, two tennis centers, and three youth centers. Under his leadership, the department's annual budget has been approximately $51.4 million, supporting 375+ employees, and delivering services to 47,000+ participants across 238 programs and 50+ community events annually. He established the Park Ranger Program, which currently staffs 52 Park Rangers, and has advanced service efficiencies through coordination with Public Works, Greenspace Management, and Facilities Management. John Rebar's experience includes capital project design and management (Design -Bid -Build and Design/Build), facility management, performance -based budgeting, and i ntergovem mental relations, all of which are directly relevant to integrating facilities and fleet functions with parks and beaches operations. His track record includes enhancing service delivery via workload -aligned staffing, strengthening public safety presence in parks through the Park Ranger Program, and sustaining high marks in resident satisfaction surveys for Parks & Recreation services. ANALYSIS The appointment of John Rebar as Director of Parks, Facilities, Fleet, and Beaches represents a strategic decision to consolidate leadership across critical operational areas that directly impact the City of Miami Beach's quality of life and infrastructure management. This expanded role integrates oversight of parks and recreational programming with the management of city facilities, fleet operations, and beach maintenance functions essential to both resident services and visitor experience. 257 of 2180 John Rebar brings over a decade of proven leadership as Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Miami Beach, where initiatives have focused on enhancing community engagement, improving recreational facilities, and promoting inclusive programming. The consolidation under a single director is expected to streamline decision -making, improve resource allocation, and strengthen accountability, ultimately benefiting residents and visitors through enhanced service delivery and infrastructure management. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT The position of Director is fully budgeted. Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION The salary is budgeted in the General fund. CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? No Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Proiect? No Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481. includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): Department Human Resources Sponsor(s) Co-sponsor(s) 258 of 2180 Condensed Title Appoint John Rebar, Director of Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches Department. HR Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 259 of 2180 JOHN REBAR PROFE&SIONAL EXPERIENCE • Skilled Leader, Relationship Builder and Trusted Representative of Organization • Delivery of Sustainable Services through Contracted and Traditional Methods • Large Scale Budget Preparation and Management • Facility Management • Management of Maintenance and Security • Capital Project Design and Management (Design -Bid -Build and Design/Budd) • Strategic Planning and Performance Based Budget with Performance Measures • Development of High Performing Organization (HPO) • Department Direction and Management of Staff (375+) • Proven Track Record of Training, Mentoring and Cultivating Staff • Intergovernmental Relations/Affairs (Federal, State and Local) • Intergovernmental Agreements with Various Governments and Utilities • City Planning Principles o Community Planning Processes o Focus Groups o Park System Planning o Livable/Walkable Communities o Quality of Life Design • Comprehensive Park System Master Plans / Site Specific Master Planning • Procurement (Quotes, ITB, RFP, RFQ) • Contract Negotiations and Management • Essential Employee for EOC (Emergency Operations Center) • Development, Implementation and Management of City-wide Special Events and Recreation Programs • Public Speaking and Presentations • Preparation of Department Agenda Items and Presentations at City Commission Meetings • Interdepartmental Coordination • Various City and Community Committees/Adsisory Boards EMPLOYMENT • Department Director, Parks & Recreation City of Miami Beach. Florida (2013 — Present) • Department Director, Parks & Recreation City of Miami Gardens, Florida (2012 — 2013) • Department Director, Parks & Recreation City of Milton, Georgia (2011 — 2012) • Department Director, Parks & Recreation City of Doral, Florida (2007 - 2011) • Department Division Director, Recreation Programs & Operations City of Sunrise, Florida (2006 — 2007) • Department Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation City of Homestead, Florida (2003 — 2006) 260 of 2180 SYNOPSLS OFACHIEVEMENTS City of Miami Beach, FL • Direction of dynamic department including 45 parks, 3 swimming pools, 2 regulation golf courses, 2 tennis centers, and 3 youth centers • Annual Budget of $51.4 million and 375+ employees • Oversight of department led capital projects and collaboration with our CIP Department on large scale projects. • Created Park Ranger Program with a current staffing level of 52 Park Rangers • Enhanced service delivery and efficiencies through collaborative reorganization of functions between Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Greenspace Management and Facilities Management • Enhanced service delivery and shortened response times through department -wide staff scheduling changes to reflect peak usage times • The Parks and Recreation Department services over 47,000 children, adults, and seniors in over 238 programs in addition to hosting 50 events with over 20,000 attendees. • Continuously scores at the top in the City's Citizen Survey of residents and businesses City of Miami Gardens, FL • Direction of second largest department in the City of Miami Gardens, population 109,000, with an annual operating budget of $6 million dollars and an average staff size of 100 • Implementation of program management analysis tool to evaluate success. efficiency, and sustainability • Opened/staffed six previously closed/unmanned parks with no budgetary impact through reorganization and budget redistribution • Increased youth enrollment through reorganization and workplace culture change, including marketing, program structure and customer service • Ongoing enhancement projects at park facilities — fencing, benches, laser grading of ball fields • Issuance of RFQ for partnership opportunities with a focus on building relationships with outside agencies possessing the skills, abilities, and funding capacity to service some of the unique needs of the City of Miami Gardens. City of Milton, GA • Built a sustainable department through contracts and partnerships without adding additional staff • Development of a Comprehensive Park System Master Plan, Birmingham Park Master Plan Update and Milton Trail Update • Utilization of intergovernmental agreements with four public schools for use of facilities on three sites and development of a park on the fourth • Expanded recreational opportunities through partnerships and program provider contracts City of Doral, FL • Actively pursued and obtained more than $5 million in federal, state and county grants • Systematic rightsizing of department by reducing operational budget in 09/10, 10/11 and 11/12, while adding programs and facilities through more sustainable operations without eliminating positions • Maximized use of public open space by successfully cultivating intergovernmental agreements with local public and private schools and Florida Power & Light for joint use of facilities • Oversaw more than $6 million in construction projects • Completed Comprehensive Park System Master Plan, three site specific master plans and multiple improvement plans • Introduced more than 50 new programs including the City's first senior citizen recreation programs, special needs programs and Special Olympics • Instituted a practice of green/sustainable energy practices in all future development and replacements, i.e. water fixtures, irrigation, and lighting • Collaboration with Public Works Department Director on Tree City USA Designation and Keep Doral Beautiful efforts 261 of 2180 City of Sunrise. FL • Supervised a division staff of 233 employees (69 regular and 1(4seasonal) • Managed a division budget of $11 million • Managed the operations of a 21 employee $2.5 million gulf course (enterprise fund) City of Homestead, FL • Actively pursued and obtained more than S2 5 million in federal, state and county grants • Completion of Comprehensive Park System Master Plan and several site -specific park facility master plans • Development of long-range capital improvement budget utilizing undesignated park impact fees • Reduced costs and increased efficiency through contractual maintenance services for parks, right-of- ways, alleyways • Worked cooperatively with the City's Community Redevelopment Agency on dms ntown revitalization and downtown park expansion • Completion of multiple park improvement projects including playgrounds, fencing, lighting, ball field". court resurfacing, etc. • Initiated a city-wide tree inventory with GPS coordinates, positioning the city for grant applications and better documentation during times of natural disasters A FFILIA TIONS✓MEMBERSKIP.S • International City/County Management Association (ICMA) (2009 — Present) • Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) (2002 — Present) • National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) (2003 — Present) LICENSES. CERTIFICATES do TR4INTVG • Academy for Strategic Management, FIU • Strategic Planning in Government, Developing and Using Performance Measures in Government and Performance Based Budgeting in Government - The Performance Institute • National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Training • Recreation Facility Design School, St. Louis, Missouri • Livable Communities Workshop • FRPA Leadership & Management Institute • ICMA National Conferences • National Purchasing Institute — National Conference • NRPA National Congress EDUCATION • M.A. - Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL • B.S. Education - Marywood College, Scranton, PA 262 of 2180