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Resolutions 2007-26555 and 2007-26556 reappointing Jimmy L. Morales as Chief
Special Master, adopted at the Lune 6, 2007 Commission Meeting, were not executed due
to the fact that Mr. Morales resigned from his position as Chief Special Master.
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26555
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 JULY 1, 2007, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
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 July 1,
2007, and ending December 31, 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 July 1, 2007, and ending
December 31, 2007, or until a successor has been appointed.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2007.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
David Dermer
CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Reappointment of Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire, as Chief Special Master.
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Issue:
Shall Jimmy L. Morales, Esquire, be reappointed for a six month term beginning July 1, 2007, and
ending December 31 2007 or until a successor has been appointed?
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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 Resolutions.
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Financial Information:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ,
Jose Smith, City Attg ney
DATE: June 6, 2007 l
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF SPECIAL MASTER
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
JULY 1, 2007, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 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
JULY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 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.
ANALYSIS
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 mentorwith 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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