Res No 065-16-14620RESOLUTION NO.065-16-14620
A Resolution consenting to the appointment of a new Director of the Planning and
Zoning Department for the City of South Miami,Florida.
WHEREAS,the City Manager,has conducted a search fora new Director for the Planning
and Zoning Department;and
WHEREAS,the CityManagerdesiresto appoint Jane K.Tompkins as the Director
of the Planning and Zoning Department based on her education,training and experience and her
ability to perform the duties of the Director;and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Article III,Section 5,subsection A.provides that the City Manager
may not appoint any department Director without first obtaining the consent ofa majority of the
members ofCity Commission at aduly noticed City Commission meeting;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Commission desire to approve the appointment of
Jane Tompkins as the Directorof the PlanningandZoning Department for the City of
South Miami.
NOW,THEREFORE,BEIT RESOLVED BYTHE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OFTHECITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.The Mayor and City Commission hereby consent to the City Manager's
appointment of Jane K.Tompkins astheDirectorof the PlanningandZoning
Department for the City of South Miami.
Section 2.Effective Date.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5thJav of April
ATTEST:
_,2016
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:5-°
Mayor Stoddard:Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh:Yea
Commissioner Edmond:Yea
Commissioner Harris:Yea
Commissioner Liebman:Yea
Jane K.Tompkins,AICP
Professional Experience
Planning Professional Oct 2015 -Present
Weiss Serota Helfinan Cole&Bierman Coral Gables,Florida
*Assist attorneys with representation of municipal clients by drafting sign
regulations and other ordinances and resolutions related to land use issues and
development applications.
*Review development plans and applications for compliance with local land use
plans and zoning regulations.
*•Research and analyze zoning code requirements as applied to development projects.
Development Services Director Oct 2011 -Oct 2015
CityofCoralGables CoralGables,Florida
*Directed and managed a City department consisting of the Building,Planning and
Zoning,and Code Enforcement Divisions.
*Led the development and implementation ofgoals,objectives,policies and priorities
for department divisions.
*Organized and prioritized department workload;monitored status of work
*Participated inCity policy development and implementation.
*Led strategic change within the department
*Prepared orreviewedvariousreports,memos,ordinances,correspondence and
technical opinions.
*Coordinated or conducted special projects and assignments.
*Supervised,motivated and evaluated department personnel;provided or
coordinated staff training;worked with employees to correct deficiencies;and
implement discipline.
*Monitored and evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness ofservice delivery
methods and developed new approaches to improve the same.
*Responded to and resolved complex and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
*Prepared department budget and monitored monthly financial statements.
Director of Community Development May 2007 -Sept 2011
Villageof Montgomery Montgomery,Illinois
*Directed and coordinated the activities and functions of planning,zoning,
development review,code enforcement and building inspection services.
*Oversaw special projects including the preparation of land use plans,researching
and drafting zoning ordinance amendments,negotiating annexation agreements and
boundary fine agreements,and processing new building codes for adoption.
*Coordinated the development of a "Park andRide Transit-Oriented Development
Plan"which won the American Planning Association Illinois Chapter award for
Strategic Plan in 2009.
*Administered a Revolving Loan Fund that assisted in business development
Jane K.Tompkins,continued
*Represented the Villageon the Boardof Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and
theMontgomeryEconomicDevelopmentCorporation'sBusiness Enhancement
Committee.
*Evaluated land development applications and made recommendations to the Plan
Commission,Zoning Board ofAppeals and Board of Trustees.
*Assignedand reviewed work ofemployeesincluding performing annual evaluations
and forming recommendations regarding promotions and merit pay increases.
*Identifiedspecialprojectstoimplementorachieveobjectivesofthestrategicplan
and comprehensive plan.
*Workedwith other departments,outside organizations,and the general publicin
formulating new plans and planning policy.
Development Director Sept 2001 -April '07
CityofCedarRapids CedarRapids,Iowa
*Oversaw operations of Building,Zoning,Housing,Grants,Community Development
and Long-Range Planning Divisions with a total of 65 employees after the merger of
two separate departments.
*Responsibleforspecialprojects,includinga comprehensive updating of the zoning
ordinance,creating neighborhood revitalization programs,overseeing brownfield
assessment and clean-up,and the preparation ofa multi-million dollar VisionIowa
grant application seeking fundsfora variety of redevelopment projects.
*Worked with economic development agenciesto prepare incentive packagesfor
new or expanding businesses including property tax exemptions and tax increment
financing awards.
*Served as liaison to outside agenciesincluding the Chamber ofCommerceand
Downtown District to coordinate programs and work towards common goals.
*Ledcommunity task force that streamlined the inter-department development
review process.
*Coordinatedtheworkof state andfederallobbyiststo ensure theCity's interests
and needs were represented.
*Workedwith development communityto rewrite commercialdesign standards.
*Communicated with buildingcommunity regarding the adoption ofnewcodesand
local amendments.
*Ledthedevelopmentofperformancemeasuresforthe department and oversaw
their implementation.
*Served as City liaison to the Homebuilder Association.
Development Coordinator May2000-Aug.2001
VillageofSugarGrove SugarGrove,Illinois
*Reviewedall development plans including zoning map amendments,special use
permits,variances and subdivision plats.
*Advised the PlanningandZoningCommissionand elected officialsonall
development matters.
*Prepared grant applications and performed grant administration.
*Collaborated with other departments,agencies,organizations and educational
institutions.
*Initiated economicdevelopmentefforts,includingthe creation ofa strategic plan.
Jane K.Tompkins,continued
Community Development Director Feb.1999 -May 2000
Village of Riverside Riverside,Illinois
*OverSaw the enforcement of building codes,the property maintenance code,and the
zoning ordinance.
*Administered the historic preservation program.
*Assisted with the development ofa strategic plan.
*Researched and wrote reports ona variety of building,zoning and planning issues.
*Updated the permit tracking system to improve processing time and communication
with homeowners and applicants.
*Worked with a state officer to develop a system for maintaining records of old
permits.
*Supervised six part-time employees and contractors.
Planner II Jan.1997 -Feb.1999
Kane County Development Department Geneva,Illinois
*Directed the implementation of the Land Resource Management Plan.
*Negotiated and drafted intergovernmental agreements and joint land use plans
between the county and municipalities.
*Prepared educational materials on growth management tools and policies.
*Mediated the establishment of jurisdictional boundary agreements between
municipalities.
*Assisted with a variety of management tasks including budget preparation and
drafting annual reports.
Planner I Oct 1995 -Dec.1996
Will County Land Use Department Joliet,Illinois
*Analyzed requests for zoning map amendments,special use permits and subdivision
platsand presented findingstoPlanningandZoning Commission.
*Led effort to rewrite sign ordinance regulations on billboards.
*Served as staff liaison to regional transportation planning councils.
Attorney Feb.1994 -Sept 1995
LawOffices of Ruddy &Varga Aurora,Illinois
*Practiced in the areas of bankruptcy,real estate transactions,and domestic
relations.
Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law DeKalb,Illinois
Juris Doctor May 1993
University of Iowa Iowa City,Iowa
MA Urban and Regional Planning May 1989
B.BA Finance December 1986
Jane K.Tompkins,continued
Other Experience and Qualifications
ProgramCommittee Co-Chair,2009AmericanPlanningAssociationUpperMidwest
Annual Conference.
Panelist,Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies 2009
conference,"Returning Prosperity toAmerica's Heartland/Building aSharedVision
for Our Region's Future".
Have presented at a variety of other conferences ona range of topics including
historic preservation programs and smart growthlegislation.
Former member of the Aurora,IL Historic Preservation Commission.
Completed the BasicEconomicDevelopmentCourse(2000).
Admitted to the Illinois Bar and the U.S.District Court for the Northern District of
Illinoisin1993(nowon Retired status).