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RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution acknowledging Commissioner Liebman's appointment of
Donna Shelley as the representative of Group Seat II, to serve on the
Historic Preservation Board for a two-year term ending February 6, 2019.
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 8, Sub-section A of the City Charter provides that:
9 * * * When a Board or Committee is comprised of five members, each City
10 Commissioner shall appoint one person to serve as a representative on
11 the Board or Committee. When there are more than five (5) members on a
12 Board or Committee, each City Commissioner shall appoint one person to
13 serve as a representative on the Board or Committee, and all members of
14 such Board or Committee in excess of five (5) shall be appointed by three
15 (3) affirmative votes of the City Commission based on recommendations
16 submitted by any City Commissioner. When a Board or Committee has less
17 than five (5) members, then the selection of all members shall be by three (3)
18 affirmative votes of the City Commission from recommendations submitted
19 by any City Commissioner. (Amended 2-09-10)
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21 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions made by
22 those who serve on the various city boards and committees, and wish to have a full complement
23 to each of the active boards and committees; and
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25 WHEREAS, commencing with appointments made after January 1, 2009, Sec. 2-22
26 "Term Limits" of the Code of Ordinances provides that, appointees are limited to two (2)
27 consecutive two-year terms of membership on a specific commission, board, or committee.
28 After serving a maximum of two (2) consecutive year terms, an appointee shall not be
29 reappointed to the same commission, board or committee unless at least one year has
30 elapsed between the term limited position and the effective date of commencement of the
31 proposed appointment for a new term; and
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33 WHEREAS, Ms. Shelley served on the Historic Preservation Board for a number of
34 years and at least one year has elapsed as required by Sec. 2-22 "Term Limits" of the Code of
35 Ordinances; therefore, this will be considered to be Ms. Shelley's first two-year term for the
36 purposes of Term Limit.
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38 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
39 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, THAT:
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41 Section 1. The City Commission hereby acknowledges Commissioner Liebman's
42 right to appoint Donna Shelley as the representative of Group Seat II pursuant to the terms of
43 the City Charter.
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45 Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be February 6, 2019
46 . unless removed earlier, or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
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2 Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____ , 2017.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Welsh:
Commissioner Edmond:
Commissioner Liebman:
Commissioner Harris:
Referred by: Commissioner Josh Liebman
Mayor or Commissioner
Sout.h Miam'
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
Phone No. 305-663-6340
Fax No. 305-663-6348
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1. I am interested in serving on the following board(s)/committee,(s):
Historic Preservation Board
First choice Second choice
Third choice Fourth choice
2. Name: Donna M. Shelley
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3. Home Address: -------------------------------------------------------
4. BusiBless Address: As above. Business is centered around City of South Miami (real estate and writing for SOMI Magazine).
5. Bome Phone No. Business Phone No .. -------------------------------------Fax No. n/a ----------------6. E-maUAddress: ___________ --:-____________ _
7. Ed Dcation/Degree Earned: _B_ac_h_el_or_o_f _Lib_e_ra_I_Art_s __ "--_________________________ _
Pertinent Experience: Museum professional for historic sites in New England and Florida, Manager of historic
preservation projects, Professional grant writer for museums and historic sites,
FieldExpertise:_A_s_ab_o_ve_, __________ ~~~ __________________________________ __
8. COlllllm~iIlity Service:
City of South Miami: Historic Preservation Board. ERPB, Budgefand Finance Committee, South Miami Alliance for Youth,
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Concerned Clergy and Citizens Coalition
Attached Resume: (Optional)
Are you a registered voter?
Are you a resident of the City?
Do you have a business in the City?
yes§ Yes
Yes .;
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No
Please be aware that all applicants who are appointed to any City board, commission or committee, as well as ai
employees ,and volunteers, who will provide any service or who may come into contact with vulnerable persons a.
defined in Section 435.02, Fla. Stat. (including children and the elderly) in the course of their appointmem
employment or volunteerism, must compliance with Level 11 Background Screening and· jlngerprintinJ
requirements as per, Florida Statute Ch. 435. Such individual must have passed the background screening to lIB,
satisfaction of the City prior to the appointment to the position or the start of any employment or volunteerism.
Signature _____ -..,._ Appr-~k-an--t-------~';~~~~~--.----Date January 30, 2017
Revised 4115
Donna M. Shelley
Education
Harvard University Cambridge, MA, Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, cum laude, 1985
Graduate of Southeast Museum Conference Jekyll Island (Museum) Management Institute, January 2002
Sales Associate License, State of Florida, September 2014
Military Relocation Professional Certification, The National Association of Realtors, November 2015
Experience
Real Estate Sales Associate, Keyes Company, Coral Gables, FL
September 2014 to present
Act as a resource to clients interested in real estate. Establish rapport with potential clients, engage in relational
sales, develop listings, and provide valuable information to clients. List properties, accompany clients to property
sites, review conditions of sale, draw-up contracts, and direct clients to other professional services necessary for
the lawful and successful completion of real estate transactions.
Writer/Consultant, Miami
October 2004 to present
Assist non-profit and for-profit clients with grant-writing, funding and outreach; copywriting and editing.
Journalist: contributing writer, SoMiMag and freelance writer with the Community Newspapers; write articles for
Preservation Today magazine. Create traveling exhibit for Friends of the Museum of the Everglades. Resource,
research and plan two exhibits in Miami: Stilts ville: Life on the Flats for Dade Heritage Trust and The Villagers,
Quilts and 50 Years of Preservation for The Villagers (installed in the Coral Gables Museum).
Office of Grants Administration, City of Miami
Grant Writer, November 2006 to September 2009
Research, identify, write and develop various public and private grant opportunities to generate new funding
sources and revenues for the City of Miami and community-based organizations. Successful grants include
funding awarded by the Florida Department of State, the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs, Florida Inland
Navigation District, and Dade Community Foundation, among others. Special projects include writing the
application for which the City of Miami was designated a "Preserve America Community" by the National Park
Service and the research, development and installation of the exhibition "In the Line of Duty" for the Black
Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum while on special assignment for City Manager.
University of Miami, Rosenstiel School, Miami, FL
Assistant Director of Development, March 2004 to December 2004
Fundraise for assigned projects at the Marine and Atmospheric Science School. Cultivate funding prospects in
two areas: major gifts and foundations. Write grants. Assist in outreach and publicity.
Collier County Government Museums, Everglades City and Immokalee, FL
Manager, Project Manager June 1998 to March 2004
Chief administrator for the Museum of the Everglades. Direct daily operations, oversee and perform all
duties for two county museums. Build audiences for both museums via art shows, special events and public
outreach. Write grants, direct work and administer grants for restoration project of 15 buildings/site
features at Roberts Ranch. List both museums in the National Register for Historic Places.
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Victoria Mansion, Portland, ME
Director, May 1995 to May 1998
Donna M. Shelley
Chief administrator for a museum in a mid-nineteenth century private residence complete with original
furnishings. House is a National Historic Landmark. Direct daily operations; act as the museum's chief liaison to
the community and the public. Prepare and manage annual operating budget and grant proposals. Raise funds
for operations and development (including $1.25 million successful Capital Campaign). Coordinate restoration
and maintenance programs, and marketing and publicity. Successful marketing campaign includes: "America's
Castles" segment, articles in Cigar Aficionado, Victorian Homes, The Magazine Antiques and the New York Times
Travel section. Build visitor numbers from 7,000 per year to over 20,000 in one year via special events, publicity
and community involvement (including board membership on Portland's Convention and Visitors Bureau).
Bonnet House, Fort lauderdale, Fl
Curator, Interim Director, February 1993 to April 1995
Responsible for the care, maintenance and exhibition of the collections of a historic house museum on a 35-acre
site located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Built in 1920, the home was the winter
retreat of artists Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett. Collections include historic buildings, exotic and native flora and
fauna, fine and decorative arts, archives and library. Assist in writing successful grant applications. Oversee the
successful completion of and hire contract employees for restoration grant. Supervise Grounds and Maintenance
crews. Develop botanical tour, educcitionallecture series, and volunteer training information.
USS Constitution Museum, Boston, MA
Associate Curator, 1991 to 1993, Curatorial Assistant 1990 to 1991
The museum promotes the US Navy and America's naval heritage through education outreach, public access and
historic demonstration. Curatorial duties: assist in the care of a maritime history museum's collections, create
exhibits and perform research. Supervise registrar, exhibit preparator, volunteers and interns. Assist in the
preparation of grants.
Career Development
Notary Public, State of Florida
Honors
American Association of University Women, Naples Chapter, "Woman of Achievement, 2004"
City of Miami, Certificate of Appreciation, Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, 2009
Community Service
Historic Preservation Board for the City of South Miami (2006-to 2012)
Budget and Finance Committee, City of South Miami (2011)
Steering Committee Member, SoMi Art Night (2010 to present)
Concerned Clergy and Citizens Coalition (2014 to 2015)
Organizations
National Notary Association
Miami Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
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