Res No 023-13-13841RESOLUTION NO. 23-13-13841
A Resolution relating to boards and committees; appointing Oliver von Gundlach,
to serve on the Budget and Finance Committee for a term ending September 30,
2013.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions made by those
who serve on the various city boards and committees, and wish to appoint a full complement to each of
the active boards and committees; and
WHEREAS, the Section 2- 26.8(c) has been amended so that the budget and finance committee
terms begins on the date of the first City Commission meeting of the new fiscal year, with appointments
lasting one (1) year or until replaced; and
WHEREAS, the budget and finance committee should be made explicitly exempt from Section
2 -22 of the Code of Ordinances, limiting terms to two (2) years so that someone who has climbed the
learning curve of the budget process and who has proven to be a responsible member may have a longer
tenure; and
WHEREAS, the city manager or designee may serve as an ex officio member of the committee;
and
WHEREAS, the City
Commission desires to appoint Oliver
von
Gundlach to serve on the
Budget and Finance Committee.
The appointment shall expire September
30,
2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT.
Section 1. The City Commission hereby appoints Oliver von Gundlach to the Budget and
Finance Committee. The expiration date of this appointment shall be September 30, 2013.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF February 2013
ATTEST:
READ AND
LANGUAG,
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -1
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Newman: Nay
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
6130 ,Sunset Drype Phone Igo. 305 - 663 -6340
South Miami, FL 33143 Fax,No, 305 - 663 -6348
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First choice Second choice.
Third choice Fourth choice
2, Namea Oliver von Gundlach
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3, Home Addresso 6755 SW 74th St South Miami FL a
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8. Community Service:
Board Member Iced /Sunset Merchant Association
3, Attached Resume: -J (Optional)
1o. Are you a registered voter'? Yes No X
11. Are you a resident of the City? Yes X No
12o Igo you have a business in the Citv? Yes No
Signature
Oliver von Gundlach
6755 SW 74`' St
South Miami, FL 33143
To
City of South Miami
Att.: City Clerk
Re.: Application Budget & Finance Committee — additional information
Honorable members of the Commission,
02/01/2013
The City Clerk informed me that the Commission requested more information from the applicants
regarding their qualification to volunteers on the Budget & Finance Committee.
Please find below a more detailed explanation why I could contribute to the committee.
1. I reside in the City of South :Miami for almost 20 years.
During the time as a resident I followed the development of our city as
consistently. 1 made many friends in the city and heard many ideas and
I further volunteered in multiple campaigns to support candidates that
represent the people on the dais. During that time I spoke to many resi
city and heard many different wishes and concerns regarding the city's
city's budget.
2. 1 work as a realtor with Coldwell Hanker.
well as our government
concerns.
were seeking to
dents in all parts of the
government and the
I have represented many buyers and sellers of residential homes in the City of South Miami.
When buyers look for a new home they are looking way beyond the number of bedrooms and
bathrooms. They want to know about property values, neighbors, schools, taxes, crime, parks,
traffic, building code, garbage pickup, future developments, etc. In order to be an expert in the
South Miami real estate market I need to be able to guide buyers in all these areas and many
more. So it comes naturally to stay current with anything that happens in and around South
Miami.
3. 1 serve on the board of the South Miami Neighbors Association (former South Miami
Homeowner Association).
The South Miami Neighbor Association is trying to engage residents and neighbors of South
Miami to express and help implement their ideas and concerns to make the City of South Miami
the best place to live, work and play.
4. 1 serve on the board of the Red /Sunset Merchant Association.
The Red /Sunset Merchant Association represents the interests of merchants in the Downtown
South Miami and neighboring areas. Serving on the board and the interaction with business
owners in Downtown South .Miami gives me a better understanding of the struggles, problems,
possible improvements and solutions to help the business community to be successful. We
often forget that half of the city's ad valorem tax revenue is coming from the business
community.
5. I served as the chair of the South Miami Budget & Finance Committee in FY 2010/110
(recommended for appointment by Commissioner Newman)
During that time the City hired a new CFO and changed managers multiple times. The new CFO
changed the format of the City's Capital & Operating Budget. Over the years residents were
often unsatisfied with the document and how difficult it was to find where the taxpayers' money
is spent. Through that knowledge I was able to help in the process to create a more 'user
friendly' and transparent Capitol & Operating Budget,
6. 1 served as the chair of the South Miami Budget & Finance Committee in FY 2011/120
(recommended for appointment by Commissioner Newman)
In both years that I served as the chair of the Budget & Finance Committee the commission
received a written report that addressed each section required by the code as well as each
department of the city. The work of the committee was praised and it was mentioned that no
prior committee had submitted such a complete report.
7. 1 have a comprehensive understanding of the City's Capitol & Operating Budget.
When you serve for the first time on the Budget & Finance Committee you hope that you have
an `old timer' on board that can, help guide you. Unfortunately that was not the case when I
served the first time. I invested a large amount of time and effort to gain my current knowledge
about the city's budget, the city's operation, and government accounting in order to contribute
in a productive way and make informed recommendations that can help the commission to do
the best job when they vote to adopt the City's Capitol & Operating Budget.
I hope that this additional information is helpful in your consideration to vote for me to volunteer on
the Budget & Finance Committee for FY 2012/13.
Si ely
Oliver von Gu