Res No 069-11-13383RESOLUTION NO. 69-11-13383
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South
Miami, Florida consenting to and confirming the appointment of
Christopher Brimo, AICP as the Planning and Zoning Director for the
City of South Miami, Florida; and providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, the City Manager is recommending Christopher Brimo, AICP as the
Director of Planning and Zoning; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article III, Section 5 and Article Vl, Section 7 of the City
of South Miami City Charter the City Manager has the power to appoint Directors of the
City Departments with the consent and conformance of the Mayor and the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to consent to and confirm the
appointment of Christopher Brimo as the Planning and Zoning Director for the City of
South Miami.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Commission hereby consent and confirm the
appointment of Christopher Brimo as the Planning and Zoning Director for the City of
South Miami.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19 day of April , 2011.
Attest: Approved:
Mayor
Commission Vote:
4 -0
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
absent
Commissioner Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
South Miami
To: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the ,City Commission
From: Hector Mirabile, PhD, City Manager !�J
Date: April 15, 2011 Agenda Item No: 13
Subject:
A resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South
Miami; Florida consenting to and confirming the appointment of
Christopher Brimo, AICP as the Planning and Zoning Director for
the City of South Miami.
Background:
It is recommended that the Mayor and Commission adopt the
attached resolution consenting and confirming Christopher Brimo
as the Planning and Zoning Director for the City of South Miami.
Article III, Section 5 and Article VI, Section 7 of the City of South
Miami City Charter require the City Commissions consent for the
appointment of Department Directors.
The appointment of Mr. Christopher Brimo is being presented to
the Mayor and Commission for consent.
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the City's
planning, zoning, development review and economic development.
The Department is charged with the oversight of all inquiries
pertaining to zoning, including but not limited to, property plat and
zoning information, Comprehensive Plan amendments, variance
requests, site plan reviews, land development regulations, . and
other issues related to the overall planning and land use functions
of the City.
The Planning and Zoning Director position is an administrative and
professional position in the planning, directing, and coordinating all
of the City's Planning and Zoning Functions. The Director is
required to exercise extensive initiative and independent,
professional judgment in the oversight of all aspects of the City's
planning and land use functions.
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Mr. Brimo is well - qualified for the demands and responsibilities of
the position. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a
Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida
State University. He is a certified planner and active member of
the American Institute of Certified Planners ( "AICP "). He has
twenty years of experience as a planner and has specialized in
planning and land use for local governments.
Mr. Brimo is currently an Urban — Transportation Planning
Consultant in Tampa, Florida. His resume and credentials are
attached for your review.
• Redacted General Employment Application
• Redacted Resume
• AICP Certification
• Redacted National Background Screening Results
Christopher Brimo, AICP
February 18, 2011
Hector Mirabile PhD
City Manager - City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Dear Mr. Mirabile:
Please accept my application, resume and attached documents in consideration for the position of
Planning and Zoning Director with the City of South Miami.
I have been a professional Urban/Transportation Planner in the Tampa Bay region for the past nineteen
years, and after contributing to the accomplishments of three different organizations, I am seeking new
challenges with the City of South Miami.
The scopes of responsibilities in my career has been diverse and have included public administration,
comprehensive land use planning and analysis, zoning and plan reviews, code development and
enforcement, transportation and mobility planning, strategic planning, internal administration and
budgeting. Concurrent executive management responsibilities involved 10- months as interim City
Manager and Community Development Director while working for the City of St. Pete Beach.
I have exceptional management, planning and leadership abilities, as well as exemplary customer
service performance, and I have acted as liaison on various local, regional and state boards and
committees. I have been commended many times for outstanding performance as both a team player and
individual contributor.
As a Florida resident growing up in Miami, I have dealt with the many of the challenges facing local
governments and communities in the areas of planning and development. I know that my skills, strong
commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility in devising proactive responses to
changing conditions would allow me to make a significant contribution to the Department, the City, its
residents and businesses. I am willing to relocate for the right opportunity- one that provides a challenge;
a way for me to make an ongoing, positive impact, and the potential to grow with the City.
I would appreciate the chance to talk with you to further discuss your needs and goals, and would
welcome the chance to discuss my qualifications with you in greater detail. If you wish to schedule a
preliminary telephone interview or a meeting, please let me know. In the meantime, please know that I
appreciate your time and consideration.
Si,gerely,
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Christopher Brimo
Christopher Brimo, AICP Rdsum6
Summary
High- energy, results focused certified planner with 19 years experience in Public
Tampa, Florida 33611
Administration and Policy Analysis, Project Management, Contract Administration,
Phone:
Urban & Transportation Planning and Economic Development. I have strong
Email:
analytical and problems solving skills with excellent technical writing and QA/QC
skills; exemplary customer service; excellent oral, written and graphical
presentation skills.
Professional Experience
Special Skills
Managed a small coastal community
Working in a fast -paced competitive industry has honed these skills:
with 150 employees while
concurrently managing a multi-
. Management —my ability to set priorities among competing demands,
function department.
influence and optimize people to meet objectives; exemplary customer
Oversaw development of
service.
comprehensive plans & land
. Project Management - excellent project management discipline; eliciting
development code revisions; code
enforcement & site /development
the collaborations of team members to ensure delivery of the project to
reviews.
the client on the schedule promised, within the approved budget and
Oversaw development of post
specified scope; utilization of best management practices.
disaster recovery plans.
• Customer Relations— due diligence to ensure customer satisfaction;
10 years of FEMA CRS coordination.
provide quality services and products; resolving critical issues and
Successfully implemented three
maintaining a cooperative attitude with all communications.
community development districts.
• Contract Administration— ensuring all contractual issues of scope, cost and on
Oversaw complex contracts for
time delivery and fulfillment of services from point of project inception to
procurement and engineering/
completion, in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
architectural services, Including
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
professional design services, and
. Excellent PC Skills — Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and
construction services.
Project), Adobe CS5, Google SketchUp.
Reduced department operating
budget by 5% annually for 5- years.
Developed and wrote a citywide
Employment History
multi -modal roadway improvement
Urban - Transportation Planning Consultant: Tampa FL (Feb. 2010 - Present)
and grid alignment master plan for a
small rural community.
Project Manager /Senior Planner: Volkert, Inc., Tampa, FL (July 2006 —Jan. 2010)
Developed a countywide off -road trail
Economic Development /Brownfield Project Manager: City of Tampa, Tampa, FL
plan for inclusion in Hillsborough
county's trails master plan.
(Oct. 2003 -July. 2006)
Successfully drafted fiscal legislation
Urban Planner: Tampa FL (March 2003 —Sep. 2003)
for adoption in Florida Statute for a
roadway improvement project.
Community Development Director /Assistant City Manager: City of St. Pete Beach,
Wrote and managed a succesful EPA
Florida (June 1991— March 2003)
00 Rrownfieids Assessment
Grant.
Grant.
. Research Coordinator, Florida League of Cities — Tallahassee Florida.
Developed a winning $350,000
• Urban and Regional Planning Research Coordinator, Florida State
neighborhood street improvement
University.
proposal.
• Public Policy Management, City of Miami, Department of Housing and
Developed a winningproposal for
Community Development.
citywide special area planning.
Education/Certification
• MS —Urban and Regional Planning /Public Administration, Florida State
University
• BS— Economics, Florida State University
• American Institute of Certified Planners - AICP Certification # 023643
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NAME OF EMPLOYER: Self Employed
Street address / City, State Zip: i, Tampa, FL 33679
Telephone Number: _ Job Title: Urban- Transportation Planner /Project Manager (consultant)
Supervisor's Name: Christopher Brimo
Starting Date: Feb. 2010 Ending Date: Current
Starting Salary: $75 /hr Ending Salary: $75 /hr
Brief Job description: Manage, oversight and coordination of urban /transportation projects; development reviews.
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Telephone Number: _ Job Title: Sr. Planer /Project Manager
Supervisors Name: Jerry Dabkowski, PE VP Local Government Operations; David Gwynn PE Sr. Vice President
July 2006 Ending Date: January2010
Starting Date: 9
Starting Salary: $60,000.00 Ending Salary: $66,000.00
Brief Job description: Provided professional urban /transportation planning and development services to local governments
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Street address / City, State Zip: 306 E. Jackson Street; Tampa, FL 33602
Telephone Number: 813- 242 -3806 Job Title: Economic Develoment/Brownfield Project Manager
Supervisor's Name: Edward Johnson
Starting Date: October 2003 Ending Date: June 2006
Starting Salary: $56,000 Ending Salary: $65 000
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