Res No 052-17-14853RESOLUTION NO. 052-17-14853
A Resolution acknowledging Commissioner Welsh's (Group Seat IV) re-
appointment of Subrata Basu, as the representative of Group Seat IV, to
serve on the Health Facilities Authority for a three-year term ending March
20,2020.
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 8, Sub-section A of the City Charter provides that:
* * * When a Board or Committee is comprised of five members, each City
Commissioner shall appoint one person to serve as a representative on the
Board or Committee. When there are more than five (5) members on a
Board or Committee, each City Commissioner shall appoint one person to
serve as a representative on the Board or Committee, and all members of
such Board or Committee in excess of five (5) shall be appointed by three
(3) affirmative votes of the City Commission based on recommendations
submitted by any City Commissioner. When a Board or Committee has less
than five (5) members, then the selection of all members shall be by three (3)
affirmative votes of the City Commission from recommendations submitted
by any City Commissioner. (Amended 2-09-10)
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 11-95-1584 creating the City of South Miami Health
Facilities Authority, provides:
Section 3 (b) "Members: Terms of Office. The Authority, unless otherwise
provided by State law, shall be composed of five voting members. Members
shall be residents of the City appointed by the Commission for terms of four
years; provided that of the first members appointed, the Commission shall
designate one member to serve for one year, one member to serve for two
years, one member to serve for three years and two members to serve for four
years, in each case until his or her successor is appointed and has qualified.
Thereafter, all appointments by the Commission, except appointments to fill
vacancies shall be for a term of four years. Vacancies during a term shall be
filled for the unexpired term by the Commission. a member of the Authority
shall be eligible for reappointment. Any member of the Authority mat be
removed by the Commission for misfeasance, malfeasance, willful neglect of
duty or such other cause authorized by law."
WHEREAS, Commissioner Welsh now desires to re-appoint Subrata Basu to serve on
the Health Facility Authority as his representative. Mr. Basu's appointment shall expire March
20, 2020, or upon his removal or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
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 acknowledges Commissioner Welsh's right
to re-appoint Subrata Basu as the representative of Group Seat IV a three-year term and
pursuant to the terms of the City Charter and Ordinance 11-95-1584, contingent upon that this
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appointment will not be violating the dual office of Florida's Constitution.
Section 2. The expiration date of this appointment shall be March 20, 2020,
unless earlier removed or until a successor is duly appointed and qualified.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by vote of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of March, 2017.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh: Yea
Commissioner Edmond: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Harris: Yea
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.SUBRA TA BASU
6624 SW 78ib Terrace
South Miami, Florida 33143
Ccll: (786) 447-9544
email: subratabasu194S@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To utilize my education, multi disciplinary training and my sense of commitment to the fullest
extent to make our communities bettcr places to live, work, learn and grow.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Peace Corps
Bcnque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo, Belize
March20Jl toJuJy2014
Business and Organizational Volunteer working with Benque Viejo Del Carmen
Mayor and the Town Council to develop a comprehensive Tourism Action Plan and
identifying strategies to Revitalize Historic d~wntown.
Miami Dade County Planning and Zoning Department
Miami, Florida .
'July 2003 to January 20 II
Assistant Director for Planning
July 2003 to January 2011
• Direct and oversee all growth management related initiatives
• Conduct special studies to facilitate growth management policies
• Direct and oversee requests to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan
• Provide leadership In keeping a proactive planning approach
• Keep open lines of conuD\Ulications with constituents
Interim Director
March 2007 to June 2008
• Direct all growth management and development related initiatives
• Direct day to day operations of the Planning and Zoning Department
• Provide leadership in keeping a proactive planning approach
• Keep open lines of communications with constituents
City of South Miami
South Miami. Florida
November 1998 to July 2003
Community Redevelopment Agency Director/Community Development Director
September 2002 to July 2003
• Directed lhe Community Redevelopment Agenc)'
• Supervised all Development related activities within the City
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director
November 1998 -September 2002
• Acted as the City Manager in the absence or the Manager
Subrata 8asu
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Managed and directed all development related activities
Coordinated all downtown development and improvement issues
Directed Planning, Zoning, Building and Capital Improvement functions
Represented City to various City and County groups
City of Coral Gables
Coral Gables. Florida
Janulll)' 1984-January 1999
CIty Architect
Jan. 1984 -January 1999
Directed all Public Facilities related"capital improvements
Prepared, implemented and supervised annual budget
Written various successful grant requests
Provided Urban Design Services for the City
Developed and implemented consultaot selection process for the City
Administered all architectural services agreements and directed all consultant worlc
Directed projects from conception through occupallcy
Provided technical assistance for maintenance of all City-owned facilities, including several
historic properties listed on the" National Register
Directed Lease and property management efi'ortsiProvided staff assistance to Property
Advisory Board
Supervised and recruited professional staff
ActiDg DevelopmeDt Director
April 198B-September 1989
Developed, administered and implemented goals, objectives and plan of action to
promote Coral Gables
Developed and implemented urban design plans to upgrade downtown environment to
revitalize commercial and retail activities.
Directed effort to defme development potential for a m.gor development project and
authored the request for proposal document .
Directed preparation of the advertising plan for the City to attract multinational
companies Developed procedures to follow up leads and prospects
Assisted organizations 10 loeale in Coral Gables
Directed updating and upgrading of all print and audio/visual promotional material
Developed and maintained effective relalionship with the local Chamber of
Commerce, tbe Merchants' Association and other related organizations
Provided stafT assistance 10 Economic Development Board
Acting Public Works DirectorlFacilities
July 1985 -Feb. 1986
Supervised and directed Architectural, Facilities Maintenance and administrative slaff
and activities
Project Manager
Borema BennelJo Kurki and Vera Inc., ArchilectslPlanners
(Curreatly known as Bennello Ajamil and hfUlcrs)
Miami. Florida
1980-1983
Subrata Basu
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Projed Planner
Pro-design analysis, zoning studies. programming, site analysis of mixed-use projects
Development potential studies
Conceptual design through construction documentation
Scbimpeler, Corradino Associates (a joint venture firm of Kaiser Transit Group)
Miami, Florida
19n-I979
• Day to day supervision and direction orthe preparation of the Station Area Design and
D.evelopment program
Review of station plans for compliance with slation area development plans and
objectives
Review projects with joint venture potential between Dade County and private
developers along the Metrorail corridor
Urban DesigulPlanner
DepBJ1ment of Development
Diyision of Planning
Columbus. Ohio
1975-1977
Community planning, neighborhood definition study
Urban design studies, site plan reviews
Various ArehJteetUral Firms
New York City
1969-1974
EDUCATION
Architectural Design, feasibility analysis
Sire planning
Urban design
JFl{ School ofGovcmment. Harvard University/Senior Executive Program 2007
Master of City and Regional Planning! Ohio State University ·1978
Master of Architecturel Ohio State University 1975
Gtaduatecourses in Urban Design/Columbia University 1972-1974
Bachelor of Architecture/Indian Institute of Technology t 966
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Architecture: Registered in Florida (CUtTently inactive status)
American Institute of Certified Planner (AlCP)
PROFESSlONAL AFFILIATION (currently inactive since 20 •• )
American Institute of Architects (AlA)
American Planning Association (AP A)
CO~TVINVOLVEMENT
Chainnan, City of South Miami Chaner Review Committee. 2009 to Dale
American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Assistance Team Member, 2008
Advisory Group Member, Regional and Urban Design Knowledge Committee, 2008 to 2009
Advisory Group Member and Chair 2002, Public l\rChilccll Professional Interest Area, American
In~litule of Architects, since 1997 to 2003
Subra18 Buu
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AJChitect Member. Miami-Dade Public School Site Planning and Construction Committee 2002-'04
Member, Transportation Planning Council for Miami-Dade MPO
Member and Chair I Planning and Zoning Board, City of South Miami. 1994 to '98
to '98
Board Member, Miami Dade County Asian American Advisory Board 2002-Present
ChairlTreasurerlBoard Member. American Planning Association/Gold Coast Section. 1994
Member, South Miami Rotary Club,I996 to '03
Signature Member of Miami Watercolor Society
Member and Vice Chair/Code Enforcement Board / City ofSoulh Miami. 1988 to '92
Board of Director, Miami Chapter, American Institute of Architcc;ts. 1989
• Served as Desigu Critic at various urban design, arcbitecture and i!lterior design studios
• Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Construction Florida International University, 1985-'87
Advisor/Junior Achievement, 1981-'82
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
"2011 Orcbid Award: Lifetime Achievement Planning" by Miami Urban Environment League
Proclaimed "JanU8l)' 28, 20i I as SUbrata Basu Day" by M-D County Board of County
Commission
Governmental Leadership Award. American Institute of ArchitectslMiami Chapler, 2009
Public Service Award ofTbe Year. American Institute of AJChitectsIMiami Chapter, 2002
Photography and Water Colors entries in variousjuried shows
Kiwanis Club of South Miami, Citizen oftbe Month Award, January 1999
PlaqueIDedicated Volunteering and Community Service/City of South Miami, Feb. 1999
Plaques and letters of appreciation from the Coral Gables Garden Club, Gables by the Sea
Homeowner's AssociatioD, Lola B. Walker Homeowner's Association
Obtained grant funds for the City of Coral Gables and the City of South Miami
Merit Award/American Institute of Architects Photography Competition, 1993
President's Awan:llMiami Chapter American Institute of Architects. 1992
Honor Award/Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce City Beautiful Award for Pierce Park Design.
1992
Certificate ofMeriVCoral Gables Chamber of Commerce City Beautiful A ward for the Coral Way/
Red Road Entrance design, 1992
Grand A ward/Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce City Beautiful A ward for the design of Biltmore
Club House, 1990
Outstanding Division Award/City of Corsi Gables, Department of Public Works Employee
Recognition Program, 1991
REFERENCES
On request