98-22793 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22793
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDA-
TION OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY MANAGER CONCERNING AP-
POINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF
SPECIAL MASTER, COMMENCING JUNE 23, 1998 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 23, 1998, WHO SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO HOLD
HEARINGS AND IMPOSE FINES, LIENS AND OTHER NON-CRIMINAL
PENALTIES AGAINST VIOLATORS OF CITY CODES AND ORDI-
NANCES, 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 RESOLUTION
NO. 98-22777 CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF JUDGE
NEWMAN AS WELL AS OTHER DUTIES OF JUDGE NEWMAN SERVING
AS SPECIAL MASTER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH:
WHEREAS, in City of Miami Beach Ordinance No. 90-2709, Miami Beach City Code
Chapter 9B governing "Code Enforcement" was amended to provide for an alternative code
enforcement system wherein Special Masters and Code Enforcement Boards or both were authorized
to hold hearings and impose fines, liens and other non-criminal penalties against violators of City
Codes and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, in City of Miami Beach Ordinance 90-2723, City Code Chapter 9B, Section
9B-4 entitled "Special Masters; appointment; duties", provision was made 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; appointment of the Chief Special
Master is established upon the Miami Beach City Commission's acceptance by a majority vote of
the Miami Beach City Manager's recommendation for appointment; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Miami Beach hereby recommends appointment
of Judge Robert Newman to fill the position of Chief Special Master for the City of Miami Beach;
and
WHEREAS, all other matters set forth within City of Miami Beach Resolution No.
98-22777
with regards to limitation on compensation to be paid to the Chief Special Master,
as well as other duties of the Chief Special Master shall remain in effect for a six month term
commencing June 23, 1998 and ending December 23, 1998, 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 concerning
appointment of Judge Robert Newman to serve as Chief Special Master pursuant to Miami Beach
City Code Chapter 9B 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
Codes and Ordinances and 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 City
concerning compensation of the Chief Special
of Miami Beach Resolution No. 98-22777
,
Master as well as other duties of the Chief Special Master serving as Special Master are incorporated
herein and shall remain in effect.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1998.
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CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & lANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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;ITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 51 ~ -0 8
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
DA TE: June 1 i, 1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez, City Manage
Murray Dubbin, City Attorne
SUBJECT:
APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE ROBERT NEWMAN TO SERVE AS CHIEF SPECIAL
MASTER
ADMINISTR;\. TION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached Resolutions.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
In accordance with Chapter 9B of the City Code, the term of the Chief Special Master is six (6)
months. The Chief Special Master's current term expires on June 22, 1998. The Chief Special
Master in turn appoints Special Masters to handle specific matters.
Two of the attached Resolutions provide for the appointment by the City Commission of Judge
Robert 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 9B 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 20 of the Miami Beach City Code.
The third attached Resolution provides for limiting the Chief Special Master's compensation to a
base rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100) per hour, up to a maximum of Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000) per six month term without further Commission approval unless it appears that the Chief
Special Master will exceed this cap.
In addition to his role as Chief Special Master, Judge Newman will actively hear cases under
Chapter 9B and Chapter 20 of the Miami Beach City Code at a rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100)
per hour, with a maximum payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per hearing session.
Judge Ne\Yman will serve this City with distinction, and his appointment will best serve the interests
of the City.
CONCLUSION:
The subject Resolutions should be adopted.
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JUDG[ ROBERT JL NEWMAN (KET)
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Miami Bacb, l10rlda 331"
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MEDIATION/:
NEGOTIATION
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Miami Beach High School
Colleae, University of Miami . 19jO
t.aw School: University Miami. 1.0.1952
Mediator with Mediation. Inc., a group of forroef' judges and
expc:rlena:d tria1 .norncya pfOviding neutral third party interventiQn
to settle major pending litigation throughout the U.S.A
Certified Cin;uit Court Mcdiatoc. State of Florida
EDUCATION:
LAW PRAcnC~: 1952.1959 Private Practice
1952-1961 Assistant Stale Altomey
1961-1963 Aaistant U.S. Attorney
1963-1978 Privalo Practice
JUDICIAL HISTORY: AppoiDtecJ to the Courrty Court 1978
Appointed to the Cilcuit Court 19S2
A.dmini!trati.ve Judie Probate &: Guardianship Divi.$ioa
PROFESSIONAL ACl'IVlTIES &. ASSQCIA nONS:
u.s. Su~c Court (Admitted to practice before)
Sec:retaIY National Board ofTIU$tCCS, Leukemia Society of America. Inc,
and Chainzwl. P1.atmM Gi'\Iin8 Committee and By-LAws Conunittee
Past President, Temple Beth Am
Past Member of the Faculty o(Plorida New Judges College
lnm-uctor at Oade County Community College Paralegal Prvgrllrn
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