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Home My WebLink About2006-26390 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26390 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JIMMY L. MORALES, ESQUIRE, TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, WHO 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; INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE CHAPTER 30, SECTION 30-37(A) CONCERNING THE COMPENSATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER. WHEREAS, Section 30-2 of the Code of the City of Miami Beach Governing "Code Enforcement" 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, with the authority to appoint such other Special Masters as reasonably required to conduct said hearings; 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 of the City Manager and City Attorney; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager and City Attorney hereby recommend reappointment of Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire, to fill the position of Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach; and, WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within Section 30-37(a) of the City Code with regard to limitation on compensation to be paid to the Chief Special Master, as well as other duties of the Chief Special Master shall remain effect for a six month term commencing January 1,2007, and ending June 30,2007, 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 Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Miami Beach City Manager and City Attorney, pursuant to Section 30-36 of the City Code, concerning reappointment of Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire, to serve as Chief Special Master pursuant to Chapter 30 of the City Code, entitled "Code Enforcement;" said Chief Special Master to be authorized to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City and County Codes and Ordinances and is further authorized to appoint such other Special Masters as may be reasonably required to conduct the subject hearings; and, that all other matters set forth within Section 30-37(a) of the City Code, concerning the compensation of the chief Special Master as well as other duties of the Chief Special Master serving as Special Master, are incorporated herein and shall remain in effect for a six month term commencing January 1, 2007, and ending June 30, 2007, or until a successor has been appointed. I PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2006.! J U~1. ATTEST: I ' r L/ MAYOR David Dermer APPROVED AS 10 FORM 8. LA!'.tGUAGE & FOR eCCUTfON tlt1M~ P(U~ CITY CLERK Robert Parcher T:\AGENDA \2006\dec0606\consent\Morales - Chapter 30.doc COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: Reappointment of Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire, as Chief Special Master. Ke Intended Outcome Su orted: Increase resident satisfaction with level of code enforcement. Issue: Shall Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire, be reappointed for a six month term beginning January 1,2007, and endin June 30,2007, or until a successor has been a ointed? Item Summa IRecommendation: The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire. One Resolution reappoints Mr. Morales as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution reappoints Mr. Morales to hear 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. Mr. Morales is an active member of the Florida Bar, in good standing, and was first appointed as Chief Special Master on May 18, 2005. The Administration recommends a rovin the Resolutions. Advisory Board Recommendation: I N/A Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 D 2 3 4 OSPI Total Financial Impact Summary: Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Bob Parcher, City Clerk Si n-Offs: Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager (}; T:\AGENDA\2006\dec0606\consent\Morales - Item Summary.doc let ..., MIAMI BEACH AGENDA ITEM DATE e7F I~-C, -tJ G <9 MIAMI BlEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, wwvv.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jose Smith, City Attorne o DATE: December 6, 2006 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT 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 MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-36 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JIMMY L. MORALES, ESQUIRE, TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, WHO 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; INCORPORATING ALL OTHER MATTERS SET FORTH WITHIN CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE CHAPTER 30, SECTION 30- 37(A) 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 ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 30-36 AND 102-356 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CONCERNING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JIMMY L. MORALES, ESQUIRE, TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE AND TO SERVE AS "DESIGNEE" PURSUANT TO SECTION 102-356 OF THE CITY CODE, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, WHO SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS REGARDING APPEALS FROM CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY AND COUNTY CODES AND ORDINANCES, AND REGARDING DENIALS, SUSPENSIONS, AND REVOCATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OF USE AND PERMITS AS PROVIDED BY THE CITY CODE, AND TO APPOINT SUCH OTHER SPECIAL MASTERS AS MAY REASONABLY BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCES. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolutions. ANAL YSIS The attached two Resolutions provide for the reappointment by the City Commission of Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire. One Resolution reappoints Mr. Morales as Chief Special Master for Code Enforcement violations under Chapter 30 of the City Code; the other Resolution reappoints Mr. Morales to hear 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. Mr. Morales is an active member of the Florida Bar, in good standing, and was first appointed as Chief Special Master on May 18, 2005. Mr. Morales has a long history of service to the community, served as Chairman of the Dade Community Foundation, Board Member with the Neighborhood Lending Partners of South Florida, and as a mentor with the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project. He has also served on numerous not-for-profit boards, including American Red Cross, Crimestoppers of Miami-Dade County, the East Little Havana Community Development Corporation, Aspira of Florida and the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida. Mr. Morales is a graduate of both the Leadership Miami and Leadership Florida Programs. He is the recipient of the Bill Colson Leadership Award for the Leadership Miami program of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Morales served on the Miami-Dade County Commission for eight years. Prior to his elected office, he served for several years as Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board of the City of Miami. Mr. Morales has demonstrated that he has the knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform as Chief Special Master. He will continue to serve this City with distinction, and his reappointment will best serve the interests of the City. As such, the subject Resolutions should be adopted. 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