98-22993 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22993
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT
NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
COMMENCING DECEMBER 24, 1998 AND ENDING JUNE
24, 1999, OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED,
WHO SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD ADMINISTRA-
TIVE HEARINGS REGARDING APPEALS FROM CIT A-
TIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE
CHAPTERS AND REGARDING DENIALS, SUSPENSIONS,
AND REVOCATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATES OF USE, AND TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER
SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED
TO CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS PURSUANT TO CITY
ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinances, 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, lien,s and other non-criminal penalties against
violations of City Ordinances, and who shall be authorized to hear appeals from citations for
violations of Miami Beach City Code provisions and to conduct hearings regarding denials,
suspensions and revocations of occupational licenses and certificates of use, 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, the use of Special Masters under the direction of a Chief Special Master
has proven to be an expeditious, cost effective and fair means of adjudicating issues relating to code
violations; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended the reappointment of Judge Robert
Newman as the Chief Special Master for a six month term commencing December 24, 1998 and
ending June 24, 1999, or until a successor has been appointed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Commission
hereby accepts the recommendation of the City Manager, and reappoints Judge Robert Newman to
serve as Chief Special Master, for a six month term commencing December 24, 1998 and ending
June 24, 1999, or until a successor has been appointed, who shall be authorized to hold hearings and
impose fines, liens and non-criminal penalties against violators of City Ordinances and who shall
be authorized to hear appeals from citations for violations of Miami Beach City Code provisions and
to conduct hearings regarding denials, suspensions and revocations of occupational licenses and
certificates of use and who shall also be authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may
reasonably be required to conduct such hearings as may be required pursuant to City Ordinances.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1998.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
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TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
DATE: December 16, 1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez, City Manager
Murray Dubbin, City Attorne
SUBJECT:
REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT H. NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL
MASTER
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolutions.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
In accordance with Chapter 30, Section 30-36 ofthe City Code, the term of the Chief Special Master
is six (6) months. The Chief Special Master's current term expires on December 23, 1998. The
Chief Special Master in turn appoints Special Masters to handle specific matters.
The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Judge
Robert H. Newman, based upon my recommendation. The City Attorney and I have determined that
Judge Newman has the knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief Special Master. One
Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special Master for code enforcement violations under
Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution appoints Judge Newman as Chief Special Master
for appeals from citations and violations or denials, suspensions, and revocations of occupational
licenses and certificates of use pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Miami Beach City Code.
In addition to his role as Chief Special Master, Judge Newman will continue to actively hear cases
under Chapters 30 and 102 of the Miami Beach City Code at a rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100)
per hour, with a maximum payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per hearing session.
Judge Newman has served this City with distinction, and his reappointment will best serve the
interests of the City.
CONCLUSION:
The subject Resolutions should be adopted.
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