Res No 074-14-14168RESOLUTION NO. 74-14-14168
A Resolution appointing David Rifkind to serve on the Historic Preservation
Board for a two-year term ending May 4, 2016.
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 City Commission desires to appoint David Rifkind to serve for a two-year term on the
Historic Preservation Board. Appointment shall expire May 4, 2016 or until a successor is duly appointed and
qualified; and
WHEREAS, commencing with appointments made after January 1,2009, Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of
the Code of Ordinances provides that, appointees are limited to two (2) consecutive two-year terms of
membership on a specific commission, board, or committee. After serving a maximum of two (2) consecutive
year terms, an appointee shall not be reappointed to the same commission, board or committee unless at least
one year has elapsed between the term limited position and the effective date of commencement of the proposed
appointment for a new term; and
WHEREAS, Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances, as amended by Ordinance No. 06-14-
2184, dated April 15, 2014, provides that the appointer, or his or her successor in office, may extend the term
limits of his or her appointment with the advice and consent of a majority of the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances, this will be Mr. Rifkind's
first two-year term; after the expiration of the two (2) consecutive two-year terms,
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 David Rifkind to the Historic Preservation
Board.
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be May 4, 2016, unless removed earlier by
the City Commission, or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
Passed and adopted this 5 thday of Ma y ,2014.
APPROVED:
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COMMISSION VOTE: 5 -0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
V ice Mayor Harris: Yea
Commissioner Edmond: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICA TION
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33J43
Phone No. 305-663-6340
Fax No. 305-663-6348
1. I am interested in serving on the following board(s)/committee(s):
Historic Preservation Board
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2. Name: David Rifkind
(Please print)
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4. Business Address: ________________________ _
5. Home Phone No. 973.801.7793 Business Phone No. --------Fax No.
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7. EducationlDegree Earned: PhD, Columbia University, Architectural History, 2007
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I teach history courses at FlU and have published two books and numerous a
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I have spent considerable time examininQ buildinQs and historic sites in Italy
and Ethiopia, and have extensive experience workinQ in archives.
8. Community Service:
9. Attached Resume: 0 (Optional)
10. Are you a registered voter?
11. Are you a resident of the City?
12. Do you have a business in the City?
Signature David Rifkind
Applicant
Revised 51201 ()
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Date 23 April 2014