Res. No. 056-08-12653WHEREAS, since 2003the use of Special Masters has proven to be an expeditious, cost effective
and fair means of adjudicating issues relating to code violations; and
WHEREAS, the appointment of Enrique Zamora, Esq. to provide the Special Master services to
the City of South Miami expires May 6, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the City has been satisfied with his service therefore the City Manager has
recommended re-appointing him for another one-year term commencing on May 7, 2008, and ending May
6, 2009, or until successor have been contracted; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission accept the City Manager's recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED/ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITTr
COMMISSION OF THE CITY • SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT: I
Section 1. That Enrique Zamora, Esq., is hereby re-appointed to serve as Special Master for
the City of South Miami at the rate of $100.00 per hour to be charged to account Code Enforcement
Professional Services — Special Master Account # 001.1640.524.3111, funded through the Code
Enforcement Fines Revenue Account, # 001.0000.341.9040 which has a current balance of $81,750.83.
The special master is authorized to execute the attached contract, which contract is incorporated by
reference into this resolution as exhibit 1.
Section 2. Special Master Services by Mr. Zamora shall be for a one-year period commencing
May 7, 2008 and ending May 6, 2009, or until such time as a successor is appointed.
Section 3. That Enrique Zamora, Esq., shall be authorized to conduct hearings as may be
required in accordance with the City's Code of Ordinances and Land Development Code, the Florida
Building Code and the Miami-Dade County Code.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of April ,2008.
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ATTEST:
'CffY CLERK
APPROVED:
OR
1" Reading - (for or ances only)
2nd Reading - (for ordinances only)
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Beasley: Yea
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
CIT�YCORNEY Commissioner Beckman: Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INCORPORATED • OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
Request: That Enrique Zamora, Esq. be re-appointed to provide Special Master services for
one-year commencing on May 7, 2008 and ending May 6, 2009, or until other
successor is appointed by the City Commission.
Reason/Need: The Special Master system has been in place in South Miami since 2003. The
Special Master presides over code enforcement appeal hearings. The use of a
Special Master has been a cost effective option of adjudicating issues. relating
to code violations that has proven to be fair and expeditious. Mr. Zamora has
been an effective and objective hearing officer and staff recommends his re-
appointment as Special Master.
Cost: $ 100.00 per hour.
Funding Source: Code Enforcement Fines Revenue Account, #001-0000-341-9040 which has
a current balance of $81,750.00. is the funding sources for the expense to
be charged to account 001.1640.524.3111.
Backup Documentation: Resume, Contract and Account Balance Information.
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DATE: April 30, 2008
TO: Eva Rosa
Code Enforcement
FROM: Nikki Payne
City Clerk's Office
RE: Special Master Services Agreement - Enrique Zainora
Attached please find two (2) originals of the above referenced agreement. Please have
Mr. Zamora execute the two agreements and initial all pages, then forward them back to
my office. Also, attached is Resolution No. 56-08-12653 dated April 22, 2008
authorizing the City to enter into the agreement.
Thanks