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RESOLUTION NO. 99-23231
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SECURING OFF -DUTY
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE OFFICERS TO PERFORM GUARD SERVICES FOR
THE PALM AND HIBISCUS ISLAND SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City and Miami-Dade County have had a series of continuous Interlocal
Agreements to provide the services of Off-duty City of Miami Beach police officers to the Palm and
Hibiscus Island Security Guard Special Taxing District since 1988; and
WHEREAS, the most recent Interlocal Agreement expired on April 12, 1999, and the
residents within the Palm and Hibiscus Island Security Guard Special Taxing District and Miami-
Dade County wish to renew the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the negotiation of the attached Interlocal Agreement has taken longer than
expected and therefore, retroactive approval is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement will be renewed for the period of April 12, 1999, to September
30,1999, with an option to renew for a four (4) year period, from October 1, 1999 to September 30,
2003, at the option of both parties.
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 herein retroactively approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
attached Interlocal Agreement between the City and Miami-Dade County, Florida, securing off-duty
City of Miami Beach police officers to perform guard services for the Palm and Hibiscus Island
Security Guard Special Taxing District.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of
July ,1999,
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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CITY OF 'MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
http:\\ci.miami-beach.fl.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~'7
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City C mission
DATE: July 7,1999
FROM: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SECURING OFF-DUTY CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS TO PERFORM GUARD SERVICES FOR THE PALM
AND HIBISCUS ISLAND SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING
DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
In 1988, the residents of Palm and Hibiscus Islands voted to create the Palm and Hibiscus Island
Security Guard Special Taxing District. The purpose of the Special Taxing District was to permit
the hiring of off-duty Miami Beach police officers to perform security services for Palm and
Hibiscus Islands. That same year, the City and the County entered the into first Interlocal Agreement
to provide the services of off-duty Miami Beach police officers.
The City and the County have renewed the Interlocal Agreement continuously since 1988. The most
current Interlocal Agreement expired on April 12, 1999. The Homeowner's Association, the County
and the City wish to renew the Agreement. The renewal process has taken longer than expected and
as such, retroactive approval is necessary as of April 12, 1999. The Police Department has continued
to provide off-duty police officers during this period and the residents have had no interruption of
services.
The new Interlocal Agreement continues the services as currently provided for the period of April
12, 1999 to September 30, 1999. with the option to renew for a four (4) year term. The Homeowners
have expressed the desire to explore different options for providing security services and will do so
with direction from the Miami-Dade County Special Taxing District Office. As this process takes
time, the Homeowners and the County wish to maintain the services of off-duty police officers until
a decision is reached.
Agenda Item
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Date
The Agreement provides that the City will staff the Palm and Hibiscus Island station with off-duty
police officers on a 24 hour a day basis. The Agreement also provides for the City to receive its
administrative surcharge for employment of off-duty police officers which will be approximately
$8,736 per year.
CONCLUSION
By adopting this Resolution, the City and the County will renew this long standing Interlocal
Agreement.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SECURING OFF-DUTY CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE OFFICERS TO PERFORM
GUARD SERVICES FOR THE PALM AND HIBISCUS ISLAND
SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT
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THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ??.(P!dayof
~M , 1999,by and between MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (the "COUNTY") and
the CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (the "CITY"), a municipality organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes and the Miami-Dade County Home Rule
Charter, as amended, permit the County and the City to enter into Interlocal Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 80-32
on April 15, 1980, as amended by Ordinance No. 83-122 and Ordinance No. 88-62, created the
PALM AND HIBISCUS ISLAND SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT, pursuant
to Chapter 18 of the code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Section 101(a)(1l) of the Miami-
Dade County Home Rule Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach passed and adopted a
subsequent Resolution No. 88-19257 on May 26, 1988, requesting the Board of County
Commissioners to amend Ordinances No. 80-32 and 83-122 to permit the use of off-duty police
officers to provide security guard services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 88-62
on July 5, 1988, amended Ordinance No, 80-32 to provide for the utilization of off-duty police
officers to perform guard services twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, three
hundred and sixty-five (365) days per year, at the security guard station located at the causeway
entrance to the Palm and Hibiscus Islands, and to provide for the authorization to use an Interlocal
Agreement to secure such services; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, for the consideration herein as set forth mutually agree as
follows:
1. The CITY or its agent shall not in any event be considered nor shall it represent itself as
an agent. officer, servant or employee of the COUNTY in performance of its activities under this
agreement.
2. The CITY agrees to be responsible for furnishing management, supervision, manpower,
equipment and supplies as required to provide one uniformed and armed off-duty police officer
twenty-four (24) hours per day, three hundred and sixty-five (365) days per year at the Palm and
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Hibiscus Island Security Guard Special Taxing District guard station, Provided, however that the
CITY shall have no duty to provide the off-duty police officers in the event of any emergency or
extraordinary condition which prevents the availability of such officers.
In the event the CITY finds that it is in the CITY'S best interest to provide guard service with on-
duty police officers, the COUNTY agrees to pay a fixed hourly rate of $40.70 per on-dutv hour
served. This rate includes all costs of supplying on-duty police officers. Prior approval must be
secured from the COUNTY to be compensated at the on-duty rate of$40.70.
3. The COUNTY agrees to pay a fixed hourly rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour
for the actual nwnber of service hours performed, except that on the following days. the COUNTY
agrees to pay fifty dollars ($50.00) per hour:
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Martin Luther King, 1r.'s Birthday
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
The day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
The COUNTY agrees to pay a fixed rate of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour for hourly services,
not to exceed eight (8) hours per week for services provided by the job coordinator. The job
coordinator will charge for coordination services performed in compliance with the existing policy
of the Miami Beach Police Department.
The COUNTY agrees to pay a fixed rate surcharge of eight dollars ($8.00) per shift worked.
The COUNTY agrees to pay a fixed rate of seven dollars ($7.00) per shift worked for administrative
costs associated with this Interlocal Agreement.
Realizing the competitive market for off-duty police officer services, the COUNTY agrees upon
execution of the agreement, to deliver to the CITY an additional security deposit of$2,300 for a total
deposit of $9,300 to insure a minimum oftwo weeks service at 24 hours of service per day. The
prepaid funds will be recouped as a credit against the CITY invoices received within the last 30 day
period of this Agreement or any extension thereof.
4. The ORDERS, called POST ORDERS, shall be drafted by the City of Miami Beach Police
Department. The COUNTY shall review, approve, publish and post the POST ORDERS at the
security guard station. All officers must comply with and have access to these POST ORDERS at
all times while on duty. POST ORDERS may be amended from time to time by the CITY with the
approval of the COUNTY. The COUNTY will publish and post any approved amended POST
ORDERS.
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5. The COUNTY will furnish at no cost to the CITY:
a. Time clock and related keys.
b. Sufficient number of required forms.
c. Desk book.
6. The CITY shall indemnifY and hold harmless the COUNTY and its officers, employees,
agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorney's fees
and costs of defense, which the COUNTY or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may
incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature
arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the CITY or its
employees, agents, servants, partners, principals or subcontractors. The CITY shall pay all claims
and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits, actions of any
kind or nature in the name of the COUNTY, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and
shall pay all costs, judgements, and attorney's fees which may issue thereon. Provided, however, this
indemnification shall only be to the extent and within the limitations of Section 768.28 Fla. Stat.,
subject to the provisions of that Statute whereby the CITY shall not be held liable to pay a personal
injury or property damage claim or judgement by anyone person which exceeds the sum of
$100,000, or any claim or judgement or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims
or judgment paid by the CITY arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceed the sum of
$200,000 from any and all personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes
of action which may arise as a result of the negligence of the CITY Any and all claims for which
the CITY becomes legally liable pursuant to the provision shall be covered by the CITY'S Self
Insurance Program. Prior to the commencement of this Agreement, the CITY must provide to the
COUNTY proof of self-insurance pursuant to Section 768.28 Florida Statutes, for the following:
1. Worker's Compensation
2. Comprehensive General Liability
3. Automobile liability
7. The term of this Agreement is for the period from April 12, 1999 to September 30,1999"
This Agreement can be terminated by either party, at any time, by thirty (30) days prior to
notification in writing of the desire to terminate.
8. The parties agree to provide for adjustment of the fixed hourly rate, job coordinator's
hourly rate, surcharge or administrative costs during the term of the Agreement to the price equal
to the current charges for these services as determined by the CITY. Adjustment of the rates paid to
the CITY shall take effect on October I" following the rate change and notice by the CITY. The
COUNTY retains the option of renewing the Agreement for an additional four (4) year period with
the consent of the CITY, The renewal agreement can be terminated by either party, at any time, by
thirty (30) days prior to notification in writing of desire to terminate.
9. The CITY agrees to bill the COUNTY for services on a weekly basis. All funds used to
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reimburse the CITY pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided from service charges, special
assessments or general tax levies within the Palm and Hibiscus Island Security Guard Special Taxing
District only.
10. All written notices under this Agreement will be by certified mail addressed to the
following address of the COUNTY:
Miami-Dade County
Public Works Department
Special Taxing District Division
Suite 1510
111 N.W. 1 Sl Street
Miami, Florida 33128
and the following address for the CITY:
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
II. Nothing expressed or implied herein is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or
to give any person, firm, corporation or other entity, other than the parties hereto, any right, remedy
or claim under or by reason of this Interlocal Agreement or by reason of any term, covenant,
condition, promise and agreement contained herein, all of said rights, remedies and any claims
whatsoever hereunder being for the sole and exclusive benefit of the parties hereto, their successors
and assigns. No third party beneficiary rights are intended or implied.
12, The parties agree that each year, before the renewal date, the President of the Palm and
Hibiscus Island Homeowners Association will certify in writing as to the acceptability and quality
of service of the previous year.
13. This Interlocal Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors and
assigns.
14. This Interlocal Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each
party hereto and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of each party in accordance with
its terms.
15, The terms of this Interlocal Agreement shall be enforceable by either party hereto in a
court of competent jurisdiction by use of all available equitable and legal remedies.
16. This Interlocal Agreement shall be effective when approved, executed and delivered to
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the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach and the County Manager of Miami-Dade County.
17. As a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Interlocal Agreement and any
subsequent amendments thereto, this Interlocal Agreement and such amendments shall be filed with
the Clerk ofthe Circuit Court, in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida.
18. This document embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties
hereto, and any other agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, with reference to the
subject matter of this Interlocal Agreement are merged herein or superseded hereby.
19. No alteration, change or modifications of the terms of this Interlocal Agreement shall be
valid unless made in writing and signed by all parties hereto and, if deemed by either the City
Attorney or the County Attorney to be a material amendment, then only upon approval by both the
City Commission and the County Manager.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties having caused this lnterlocal Agreement to be by
their respective and duly authorized officers.
ATTEST:
Clerk
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CITY CLERK
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NEISM KASDIN
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & l..ANGUAGE
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-23231
A RESOLUTION OF THE MA YORAND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SECURING OFF-DUTY
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE OFFICERS TO PERFORM GUARD SERVICES FOR
THE P ALMAND HIBISCUS ISLAND SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City and Miami-Dade County have had a series of continuous Interlocal
Agreements to provide the services of Off-duty City of Miami Beach police officers to the Palm and
Hibiscus Island Security Guard Special Taxing District since 1988; and
WHEREAS, the most recent Interlocal Agreement expired on April 12, 1999, and the
residents within the Palm and Hibiscus Island Security Guard Special Taxing District and Miami-
Dade County wish to renew the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the negotiation of the attached Interlocal Agreement has taken longer than
expected and therefore, retroactive approval is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement will be renewed for the period of April 12, 1999, to September
30, 1999, with an option to renew for a four (4) year period, from October 1, 1999 to September 30,
2003, at the option of both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR Al~D CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission herein retroactively approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
attached Interlocal Agreement between the City and Miami-Dade County, Florida, securing off-duty
City of Miami Beach police officers to perform guard services for the Palm and Hibiscus Island
Security Guard Special Taxing District.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of
July ,1999.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED A5 TO
FOR}<I & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH. FLORIDA 33139
http:\\ci.miami-beach.f1.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~'1
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City C mission
DATE: July 7, 1999
FROM: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING
A.~D AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SECURING OFF-DUTY CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS TO PERFORM GUARD SERVICES FOR THE PALM
AND HIBISCUS ISLAND SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING
DISTRICT
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
In 1988, the residents of Palm and Hibiscus Islands voted to create the Palm and Hibiscus Island
Security Guard Special Taxing District. The purpose of the Special Taxing District was to permit
the hiring of off-duty Miami Beach police officers to perform security services for Palm and
Hibiscus Islands. That same year, the City and the County entered the into first Interlocal Agreement
to provide the services of off-duty Miami Beach police officers.
The City and the County have renewed the Interlocal Agreement continuously since 1988. The most
current Interlocal Agreement expired on April 12, 1999. The Homeowner's Association, the County
and the City \\1sh to renew the Agreement. The renewal process has taken longer than expected and
as such. retroactive approval is necessary as of April 12. 1999. The Police Department has continued
to provide off-duty police officers during this period and the residents have had no interruption of
services.
The new Interlocal Agreement continues the services as currently provided for the period of April
12, 1999 to September 30, 1999. with the option to renew for a four (4) year term, The Homeowners
have expressed the desire to explore different options for providing security services and will do so
with direction from the Miami-Dade County Special Taxing District Office. As this process takes
time, the Homeowners and the County wish to maintain the services of off-duty police officers until
a decision is reached.
Date
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Agenda Item
The Agreement provides that the City will staff the Palm and Hibiscus Island station with off-duty
police officers on a 24 hour a day basis. The Agreement also provides for the City to receive its
administrative surcharge for employment of off-duty police officers which will be approximately
$8,736 per year.
CONCLUSION
By adopting this Resolution. the City and the County will renew this long standing Interlocal
Agreement.
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MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
PALM ISLAND DETAIL
1. Please report to work on time. Remain until relieved.
2. Park vehicle adjacent to and west of the guardhouse.
3. Check with officer you relieve reference any instructions or special
problems. (i.e. Any workmen or meetings on islands)
4. Log license plate numbers and vehicle descriptions of all non-resident
vehicles entering Island. If possible, get name and destination.
DO NOT GIVE OUT ADDRESS OF RESIDENTS TO ANYONE.
5. Attempt to log name of any person entering on foot.
6. NO ONE IS TO BE REFUSED ENTRY ONTO ISLAND. IF PERSONS ARE 38, THEN
CHECK OR HAVE CHECKED PER MBPD POLICY.
7. Do not leave guard house during shift, unless
A. To chase fishermen off bridge.
B. Extreme emergency involving life or death.
C. Serious problem involving children at park across from
guard house.
D. In all cases notify CDC if you have to leave and request
back-up as necessary.
8. Keep guard house clean.
9. All commercial vehicles are to be logged as follows:
A. Company name.
B. Tag number and description of vehicle.
C. Time of arrival and departure if possible.
D. Destination, if given.
10. Keep gate down at all times, and open only after vehicle has stopped.
11. Malfunctions of gate will be reported to Dade County immediately.
(Dade County Public Works PH: 375-2702).
12. Log will be made available to authorized directors of the Island
Taxpayers Association upon request. They are to be removed by
Dade County Special Taxing District Division personnel only.
13. Thank you for your cooperation - any problems are to be referred
to Captain Gerry Tollefsen at 673-7934.
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METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER
OFFICE OF COUNTY MANAGER
SUITE 2910
111 N.W. 1st STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128.1994
(305) 375.5311
July 6, 2000
Mr. Lawrence A Levy
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Re:Palm and Hibiscus Islands Security Guard Special Taxing District
Renewal ofInterlocal Agreement
Dear Mr. Levy:
Please be advised that, as specified in Section 8 of the referenced Interlocal Agreement, and
with the consent of the City of Miami Beach granted in your letter of May 2, 2000, Miami-
Dade County hereby, exercises the renewal provision of the Interlocal Agreement, effective
October 1, 1999. . -
M. R. Stierheim
County Manager
cc: Aristides Rivera, P.E., P.L.S.
Acting Director
Public Works Department
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FI33139
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Office of the City Manager
Telephone 305-673-7010
Facsimile 305-673-7782
May 2, 2000
Ms. Marie Helene Cohen, Chief
Public Works Division
Special Taxing Districts Division
Metro Dade Center
Suite 1510
111 NW First Street
Miami, FL 33128-1970
RE: Palm and Hibiscus Islands Interlocal Agreement
Dear Chief Cohen:
Please be advised the City of Miami Beach, under paragraph 8 of the existing Interlocal
Agreement, hereby consents to a continuation of the Interlocal Agreement.
Thank you very much for your time on our behalf and we look forward to continued
cooperation between us.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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