7OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission
DATE: October 17, 2017 Agenda Item NO.:j FROM: Steven Alexander, City Manager
SUBJECT:
A Resolution approving renewal of the prior agreement between the City and Steven Alexander
for City Manager Services, amending Section 10. A. to comply with City's current pension
ordinance and allowing for adjustments to salary and benefits that are provided for in each
annual budget.
BACKGROUND:
With over 25 years of leadership experience in a wide variety of areas with Florida government,
my experience includes having provided services in a professional capacity to the State of
Florida, two Public Florida State Universities, and Broward County. I served as Assistant to the
County Administrator in Broward County. Additionally, I have been the first official City
Manager for two municipalities in South Florida, EI Portal and Cutler Bay. As the first Town
Manager in Cutler Bay, I was responsible for the planning and establishment of every aspect of
the precedent setting Town, which has under my leadership risen to County-wide respect and
admiration. My experience in managing broad general governmental issues is outstanding both
in scope and complexity.
I have headed or served in a major capacity on strategic planning and negotiating teams for
such projects as Blockbuster Park, the Panthers Hockey Arena, multimillion-dollar agreements
(including annexation between several local governments and private enterprises relating to
Port Everglades), the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, and other major
endeavors. The Port Everglades project included the very significant governmental transition of
changing the governance of Port Everglades from an independent Authority, to being part of
Broward County Government overseen by the Board of County Commissioners.
My experience in successfully managing government operations is extensive. During my five
years in the leadership of Broward County, I was an integral part of virtually every solution to
major issues, where among other responsibilities, and was given the task of restructuring the
management and organization of over 7,000 employees. I was responsible for the oversight
and contract negotiation for the Broward Resource Recovery Board, including two waste-to-
energy incinerators and two major landfills. I led a team to reorganize the emergency
management service (EMS) or Fire Rescue delivery system for the entirety of Broward County. I
also headed the Public Affairs Department, which handled all of the governmental relations,
program marketing, and public information, spanning Congress to local special districts.
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I was part of the leadership team that helped to create the governmental structure for
Blockbuster Park, the first privately held District with municipal powers similar to a county
government since the creation of Disney Worlds Reedy Creek Improvement Distritt. I was
selected to draft the framework for this massive project designed by Wayne Huizenga during
his tenure as CEO of Blockbuster. I also created the Green Corridor District in Miami Dade
County, which is a nationally ground breaking clean energy financing opportunity.
As a legislative expert, I have been widely noted as an individual who is innovative in my
approach to complex issues. My creative vision has received the highest compliment from the
EPA, as it based its Federal underground storage tank (gasoline, propane and other hazardous
substances) program on a. policy including amnesty that I created and the initial legislation, that
I drafted for the State of Florida. In 2007 I conceived of and initiated a legislative amendment
that ensured that all newly created municipalities remain exempt from the property tax cuts for
a five year period. These property tax cuts were created by the Legislature in 2007. The
Legislature and the Governor agreed with our assertion that new cities need the ability to
generate the infrastructure and fund resources necessary to provide adequate services for the
residents which would have been virtually impossible without the exemption.
My experience provides me the skills needed to understand the challenges cities face when
tackling municipal issues. I have demonstrated the proficiency required to work effectively with
finance, budgets, parks, public works, zoning, intergovernmental relations, and capital projects,
as well as many other issues faced by local governments. Additionally, I am particularly
sensitive to the demands faced by elected officials to satisfy the public's need for quick action
and constant information.
I also have the unique perspective of having provided professional services to numerous private
business's and governmental entities while working in the private sector. During my career, I
have been trusted by a Governor and the Presidents of two Public Universities and many
pr,ivate companies, including the $56 billion publicly-traded Clear Channel Communications and
two municipalities to make the right decisions, hire the right people, and build the right
relationships to meet the various goals of these organizations. My efforts with community
organizations from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Beacon Council to the
Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council, which grants over $14 million each year, show my belief
that community participation is critical to a successful governmental structure. Success in
making decisions, obtaining goals and being trustworthy, has earned me respect among my
peers.
As the first Town Manager of the Town of Cutler Bay, with a population of over 42,000
residents and covering an area approximately 10 square miles, we grew from an initial loan of
$300,000 to an overall budget of $27 million. My responsibilities included hiring all
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administrative staff and planning and providing for the execution of virtually every component
of the Town administrative functions. 1 initiated a series of economic development strategies
for the Town, which had been significantly stagnant since Hurricane Andrew. 1 was the initial
force behind the establishment of the Property AS$essed Clean Energy (PACE) program in the
State of Florida and led the way to create necessary legislation, which enables property owners
to borrow money to finance and install solar panels on their homes .. 1 was also responsible for
the Town becoming certified Silver by the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBCL the only local
government in Miami-Dade County to achieve such an award. 1 budgeted for and planted over
1000 trees in 5 years, which helped earn the Tree City USA distinction. Virtually every
Department's budget and every project undertaken by the Town has been at or under budget
since incorporation during my tenure. A maximum of 3D, but typically fewer, full time positions
were established within the administration, not including the 51 sworn police officers, to
successfully and efficiently manage the responsibilities of demands of the vibrant and diverse
community. Public safety was an ongoing top priority and crime was reduced significantly and
response time was substantially reduced each year of my administratio.n. As Town Manger, 1
created reserves well over Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommended
levels (92% of the operating budget of approximately $17 Million) which is very ambitious for a
newly established municipality due to the huge start up expenses. The Town repeatedly
received the GFOA award for excellence in financial reporting during my tenure.
During my service in South Miami, 1 have taken actions that have saved the City approximately
two million dollars (over $1,000,000 in payroll savings and over $950,000 in capital project
savings).
ANALYSIS:
1 fought for the ability to meet with the plaintiffs in the Metro South affordable housing project,
which had been halted due to the position of the City. 1 successfully negotiated a settlement of
a $26 million lawsuit with no additional cost to the City. Through my efforts we now have 91
affordable senior apartment units (age-restricted to 55 and over, 19 of which are disabled
accessible, and the balance of which are disabled adaptable).
1 have negotiated a settlement with the YMCA that left us with full control and possession of
the 10 acre South Miami Park at no additional cost to the City. This park can easily be valued at
over $6 million and it is now fully in the unfettered ownership of the City of South Miami.
1 created a very transparent and unique process for hiring a Police Chief. This process was
highly regarded as innovative and other Cities who were interested in following the creative
public involvement process immediately requested its format. This process led to the hiring of
Chief Landa who, once hired, has lead his force on a continual reduction in crimes and many
improvements in operational issues under my leadership.
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I have lead the Police Department to a successful and prestigious accreditation and
reaccreditation of our Police force. Please remember, when we praise the Police Department
or Chief Landa, the Chief is leading his Department as directed and authorized by the City
Manager. The Police receive their direction and programing from me on an almost daily basis,
which may have been different with past City Managers. I am very proud of the accolades that
our management has brought the South Miami Police Department and the contrast that is
evident between the Police policies, reputations and practices under my tenure versus some
prior City Managers.
I secured funding for the construction of our community pool from funds that were determined
by the County to be expired. Due to my specific and repeated efforts, in opposition to Mayor
Gimenez's Deputy Mayor and the forceful arguments from the former PCHD Director who also
works for Mayor Gimenez, took courage, know how, and was successful based on my prior
work, which is known and recognized by Mayor Gimenez.
I negotiated several successful collective bargaining agreements with our Police and general
employees. These negotiations have lead to a better sense of stability and predictability for our
employees
I revamped the Administrative staff and saved money (over a million dollars) in the process.
Additionally, I have negotiated or managed to save over $950,000 in capital projects benefiting
South Miami.
I established the SoMi circulator to increase commerce in our downtown area. This has been a
long sought amenity for South Miami and through my leadership, strategy and perseverance;
we now have a trolley like service.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:
I have saved the City of South Miami millions of dollars, brought professional organization,
pride and respect to our staff, and brought critical stability to the City, which used to be
renowned for the opposite. There are many important projects and transitions available to the
City in the next few years and I recommend the resolution authorizing a renewal of my
Agreement for a three year period, so that I may continue to assist and improve this
outstanding City.
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RESOLUTION NO. ________ ~
A Resolution approving renewal of the prior agreement between the City and
Steven Alexander for City Manager Services, amending Section 10. A. to
comply with City's current pension ordinance and allowing for adjustments
to salary and benefits that are provided for in each annual budget.
8 WHEREAS, pursuant to Article II, Section 7 of the City of South Miami Charter,
9 the Mayor and City Commission are vested with the power to appoint a City Manager; and
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11 WHEREAS, the City Commission appointed Mr. Steven Alexander as the City
12 Manager beginning in January 2013, and entered into a three-year agreement with him on
13 May 20,2014 with a commencement date of May 20,2014 and an expiration date of May
14 20,2017; and
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16 WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to renew the most recent three-year
17 agreement with Steven Alexander, for City Manager services.
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19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
20 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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22 Section 1. The City Commission hereby approves a renewal of the most recent
23 three-year Agreement between the City of South Miami and Steven Alexander, as
24 attached, with a new expiration date of May 20, 2020, inclusive of COLA, and, other
25 adjustments as may be provided for in each annual budget. Section 10. A. ofthe most
26 recent written contract shall be amended by interlineation with the following underlined
27 text added and the following text with a line striking through it deleted:
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29 The City agrees to continue contributing to a retirement account or plan designated
30 by the City Manager, other than the South Miami Pension Plan, to the City
31 Manager's retirement account or plan in effect on the date of termination, at
I 32 the same rate in effect on the date of termination, during the severance period.
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35 reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ t_h day of _____ , 2017.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
1 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE
2 LANGUAGE, LEGALITY, Mayor Stoddard:
3 AND EXECUTION THEREOF: Vice Mayor Welsh:
4 Commissioner Edmond:
5 Commissioner Harris:
6 Commissioner Liebman:
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this __ day of ____ " 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-14-14204
A Resolution approving the amendment to the multi-year contract between
the City of South Miami and Steven Alexander for City Manager Services.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article II, Section 7 of the City of South Miami Charter, the
Mayor and City Commission are vested with the power to appoint a City M~ager; and,
WHEREAS, the City, appointed Mr. Steven Alexander as the City Manager and entered
into a two year contract with him on July 13, 2013 with a commencement date of August 1,2013
and an expiration date of July 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to amend the contract with Steven Alexander,
for City Manager 'Services.
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 approves the attached Contract between the
City of South Miami and Steven Alexander.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20tlHay of_M_a----=y=----____ , 2014.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Harris: Yea
Commissioner Edmond: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Welsh:. Yea
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
. CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND STEVEN ALEXANDER
This Agreement, made and entered into this May 20, 2014, by and beiween the City of South
Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter called "City ") and Steven Alexander,
(hereinafter called "City Manager"), an individual who has the education, training and
experience in local government management and who, as a member of the International
City/County Management Association (ICMA), is subject to the ICMA Code of Ethics, both of
whom agree as follows:
Section 1: Term
A. The term of this Agreement shall be foran initial period of 3 years from May 20, 2014, to
May 20, 2017, and, after the second year, the City shall have the option to add two (2)
additional years to the term of this contract.
In the event that the City Manager is terminated, as defined in Section 9 of this Agreement, the
City Manager shall be entitled to all compensation that shall include salary, accrued vacation
and car allowance. This compensation shall be paid in a lump sum or, at the City's option, in a
continuation of salary, on the existing [biweekly/monthly] basis, up until the date of termination.
Section 2: Duties and Authority
A. The City agrees to employ Steven Alexander as City Manager to perform the functions and
duties specified in Article III, Section 5 of the Charter for the City of south Miami and to perform
other legally permissible and proper duties and functions without interference.
B. The CitY Manager is the chief executive officer of the City and shall faithfully perform the
duties as prescribed in the job description as set forth in the City's charter and/or ordinances
and as may be lawfully assigned by the City and shall comply with all lawful governing body
directives, county, state, and federal law, City policies, rules and ordinances as they exist or may
hereafter be amended.
C. It shall be the duty of the City Manager to employ, direct, assign, reassign, evaluate, and to
accept resignations of all of the employees of the City under his supervision consistent with
policies, ordinances, charfer,;state and federal law.
D. It shall also be the duty of the City Manager to organize, reorganize, and arrange the staff of
the City and to develop and establish intemal regUlations, rules, and procedures which the City
Manager deems necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the City consistent with
the lawful directives, policies, ordinances, city charter, county, state and federal law.
E. The City Manager sholl perform the duties of city manager of the City with reasonable care,
diligence, skill and expertise. "
F. All duties assigned to the City Manager by the governing body sholl be appropriate to and
consistent with the professional role and responsibility of the City Manager.
G. The City Manager canr:lot be reassigned from the position of City Manager to another
position without the City Manager's express written consent.
H. The City Manager or designee shall attend, and shall be permitted to attend, all meetings of
the governing body, both public and closed, or otherwise consistent with state law.
I. The governing bOdy, individually and collectively, shall refer in a timely manner all substantive
criticisms, complaints and suggestions called to their attention to the City Manager for study
and/or appropriate action.
Section 3: Compensation
A. Base Salary: City agrees to pay City Manager an annual base salary of $175,000, the first
year, $180,000 the second year and $185,000 the third year payable in installments at the same
time that the other management employees of the City are paid. During the first three years of
this Contract, the City Manager shall not apply for or accept any employment in a public
administrative position without the consent by resolution of the City Commission.
Section 4: Health, DisabilHy and life Insurance Benefits
A. The City agrees to provide and to pay the premiums for health, hospitalization, surgical,
vision, dental, and comprehensive medical insurance for the City Manager and his/her
dependents, at a minimum, equal to that which is provided to all other employees of the City.
B. The City agrees to put into force and to make required premium payments for disability
coverage for the City Manager. .
C. The City shall pay the amount of premium due for term life insurance in the amount of two (2)
times the'City Manager's annual base salary, including all increases in the base salary during the
life of this Agreemeni.
Section 5: Vacation and Sick
The City Manager shall accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per month. Vacation leave
shall.accrue at the rate of 2.33 days per month. The City Manager shall be entitled to accrue
and retain, at the termination of this Agreement, accrued vacation leave. .
Section 6: Automobile
The City agrees to pay ,to the City Manager, during the term of this Agreement and in addition
to other salary and benefits herein provided, the s.um of $600 per month, payable monthly, as a
vehicle allowance. The monthly allowance shall be changed annually by the change in the
South Florida Consumer Price Index.
Section 7: Retirement
The City agrees to pay an amoL)nt equal to fourteen 14 percent (14%) of his salary into a
retirement plan, designated by the City Manager and on the City Manager's behalf, in equal
proportionate amounts each pay period.
Section 8: General Business Expenses
A. The City may budget a'nd pay for professional dues, travel, short courses, and seminars.
B. City shall pay for or reimburse the City Manager for all ordinary, necessary and reasonable
business expenses incurred or paid by the City Manager in furtherance of City's objectives, all of
which shall be reimbursed and paid in accordance with City's policies and prqcedures of
general application. The City shall provide the City Manager with a credit card to be used by
the City Manager to pay for these expenses.
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C. Recognizing the importance of constant communication and maximum productivity, the
City shall provide the City Manager a laptop computer, software, and a monthly allowance of
one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for mobile phone.
Section 9: Termination
A. This Agreement may only be terminated for the reasons set forth in this section. For the
purpose of this Agreement, termination shall occur:
1. If three members of the governing body vote to terminate the City Manager without
cause in accordance with this Agreement at a properly posted and duly authorized
public meeting or fails to appropriate each year an amount sufficient from available
funds of the municipality to pay all financial obligations of the City pursuant to this
Agreement for that year, including but not limited to, the severance and other
benefits set forth in Section 10.
2. If any provisions of the charter or code of ordinances pertaining to the role, powers,
dunes, authority and responsibilities of the City Manager's position that substantially
changes the form of government, the City Manager shall have the right to declare
that such amendments c:;onstitute termination.
3. The City shall not reduce the base salary, compensation or any other financial benefit
of the City Manager and, if it does, such action shall constitute a breach of this
Agreement and will be regarded as a termination unless the City enacts salary
reductions for Department heads and general employees to the same extent. In the
latter event, the City Manager's salary may be reduced accordingly and such event
shall not be an event of termination or breach.
4. If the City Manager resigns following an offer to accept resignation, by resolution of
the majority of the governing body that the City Manager resign, then the City
Manager may resign arld declare a voluntary termination as of the date of the
suggestion.
5. SUbstantial Breach of Contract.
Written notice ofa breach of contract shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 except When intentional breach by the City Manager is
verified. .
6. City Manager is found to have committed the offenses authorizing termination for
cause asset forth and defined in Section 10.
7. The City Manager resigns as provided in Section 11, without a request from the
commission as set.forth in paragraph 4 above.
Section 10: Severance
Severance shall be paid to the City Manager when employment is terminated as defined in
Section 9, unless termination is for cause or due to his voluntary resignation as provided in
paragraph 7 of Section 9. When severance is owed, the City shall provide a minimum
severance payment equal to four (4) months salary at the then current rate of pay as well as the
benefits set forth below. This severance shall be paid in a lump sum or in a continuation ot
payment salary and benefits on the existing biweekly/monthly basis, at the City's option.
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A. The City agrees to continue contributing to the City Manager's retirement account or plan in
effect on the date of termination, at the rate in effect on the date of termination during the
severance period. .
B. For the severance period following termination, the City shall pay the cost to continue the
following benefits:
1. Health insurance for the City Manager and all dependents as provided in Section 4A,
after which time, City Manager will be provided access to health insurance pursuant
to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ("COBRA")
2. All other benefits set forth here and above.
If the City Manager is terminated "for cause", which shall be defined as an act of fraud,
dishonesty, or conviction of "any criminal act (except for minor traffic infractions), including a
felony conviction, or due to a substantial breach as in Section 9 above, then the City is not
obligated to pay severance under this section.
Section 11: Resignation
In the event that the City Manager voluntarily resigns without a request from the commission, as
set forth in paragraph 4 of Section 9, his position with the City, the City Manager shall provide a
minimum of thirty (30) days' notice unless the City and the City Manager agree otherwise. If the
City Manager resigns he'shall not apply for or accept any position in a public administrative
position for at least six months following his resignation witnoutthe consent by written resolution
of the City ..
Section 12: Performance Evaluation
A. The City may annually review the performance of the City Manager in May of each year, in
accordance with the process, form, criteria, and format for the evaluation, which shc:ill be
mutually agreed upon by the City and the City Manager.
B. The annual evaluation process~ at a minimum, shall include the opportunity for both parties
to: (1) conduct a formulary session where the governing body and the City Manager meet first
to discuss goals and objectives of both the past twelve (12) month performance period as well
as the upcoming twelve (12) month performance period; (2) following that formulary discussion,
prepare a written evaluation of goals and objectives for the past and upcoming year, (3) next
meet and discuss the written evaluation of these goals and objectives; and, (4) present a written
summary of the evaluation results tei the City Manager. The final written evaluation, prepared by
each commission member individually, shall be completed and delivered to the City Manager
and the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the initial formulary evaluation meeting, if any.
Section 13: Hours of Work
The City recognizes that the City Manager must devote a great deal of time outside the normal
office hours on business for the City, and to that end City Manager shall be allowed to establish
an appropriate work schedule. The schedule shall be appropriate to the needs of the City and
shall allow the City Manager to faithfully perform his assigned duties and responsibilities.
Section 14: Ethical Commitments
The City Manager wiH at all times uphold the tenets of the ICMA Code of Ethics, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Specifically, the City Manager shall not endorse
candidates, make financial contributions, sign or circulate petitions, or participate in fund-raising
activities for individuals seeking or holding elected office, nor seek or accept any personal
enrichment or profit derived from confidential information or misuse of public time. Provided,
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however, the City Manager may attend fund raisers for issues or candidates, excluding City of
South Miami issues or Mayor/Commission seats.
The City shall support the City Manager in keeping these commitments by refraining from any
order, direction or request that would require the City Manager to violate the ICMA Code of
Ethics. Specifically, neither the governing body nor any individual member thereof, sholl request
the City Manager to endorse any candidate, make any financial contribution, sign or circulate
any petition, or participate in any fund-raising activity for individuals seeking or holding elected
office, nor to handle any matter of personnel.
Section 15: Outside Activities
The employment provided for by this Agreement sholl be the City Manager's primary
employment. The City Manager may continue to receive residual compensation from activities
prior to this Agreement. Recognizing that certain outside consulting or teaching opportunities
provide indirect benefits to the City and the community, fhe City Mc;mager may elect to accept
limited teaching, consulting or other business opportunities with the understanding that such
arrangements must not create a conflict of interest nor constitute interference with his
responsibilities under this Agreement. No new revenue producing activities are permitted unless
approved by resolution of the City.
Section 16: Indemnification
A. The City shoJi defend, indemnify and pay all judgments or settlements in regard to any
personal liability arising out of and in the scope of the City Manager's responsibilities, to the fullest
extent authorized by Section 111.071, Florida statutes, and other laws, and in accordance with
South Miami Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-4.6. titled "Indemnification", in addition to any
insurance purchased by the City. The City agrees to pay all reasonable litigation expens~s of
the City Manager throughout the pendency of any City of South Miami litigation to which the
City Manager is a party as a result of acts or omission within the course and scope of his
employment, witness or advisor to the City. Such expense payments shall continue beyond the
City Manager's service to the City as long as litigation is pending.
B. Nothing in this section sholl constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity or a waiver of any other
defense or immunity to such lawsuits.
C. Nothing in this section shall create any private right of action against the City by any third
party. .
D. Nothing in this section shall provide for any defense, indemnification or payment if the City
Manager acted in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and
willful disregard of human rights, safety or property.
Section 17: Bonding
The City sholl bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the City Manager under
any low or ordinance.
Section 18: Other Terms and Conditions of Employment
A. The City, only upon written agreem~nt with City Manager, approved by resolution, shall ,fix
any such other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time,
relating to the performance of the City. Manager, provided such terms and conditions are not
inconsistent with or in conflict with the proVisions of, the City Charter, local ordinances or any
other law.
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B. Upon the termination of this Agreement for any reason (other than for cause or voluntary
resignation as set forth in paragraph 4, Section 9), the City shall enter into a separate Agreement
with Steven Alexander with a term of not less than two (2) months for management consulting
relating to the transition of City Managers at the City Manager's then rate of compensation
.including all benefits detailed in Section 10.
Section 19: Notices
Notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by depositing in the custody of the United
states Postal Service, (by registered mail to the Mayor and the City Manager), postage prepaid,
personal service, provided the recipient signs a receipt which must be produced to prove
delivery, or by some other service, including e-mail (e-mail to the City Clerk constitutes delivery
to the Mayor and the City Attorney), if it provides proof of delivery or receipt and addressed as
follows: .
CITY
With a copy to:
CITY MANAGER:
Mayor
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143-5093
City A ttomey
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143-5093
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143-5093
E-mail: Mmenendez@southmiamifLgov
steven Alexander
City Manager
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143-5093
Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service provided the recipient signs a
receipt, which must be produced to prove delivery, or as the date of receipt by registered mail
or by some other service that provides proof of delivery.
Section 20: General ProvisIons
A. Integration. This Agreement sets forth and establishes the entire understanding between the
City and the City Manager relating to the employment of the City Manager by the City. Any
prior discussions or representations by or between the City and the City Manager are merged
into and rendered null and void by this Agreement. The City and the City Manager by mutual
written agreement, approved by resolution of the governing body, may amend any provision of
this agreement during the life of the agreement. Such amendments shall be incorporated and
made a part of this agreement ..
B. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on the City and the City Manager as well as
their heirs, assigns, executors, personal representatives and successors in interest.
C. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective on May 20,2014.
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D. Severability. The invalidity or partial invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not affect
the validity of any other provision. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid, the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full force and effect as if they have
been executed by both the City and the City Manager subsequent to :the expungement or
judicial modification of the invalid provision. .
E. Precedence. In the event of any conflict between the terms, conditions and provisions of this
Agreement and the provisions of the City's permissive ordinances or the City's rules and
regUlations, or any permissive state or federal law, then, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the
terms of this Agreement shall take precedence over contrary provisions of the City's permissive
ordinances, or the City's rules and regulations or any such permissive law during the term of this
Agreement.
F. Waiver of Jury Trial. The parties to this Agreement hereby waive any right they may have to a
jury trial with regard to any maHer or dispute between the parties and arising out of this
Agreement.
G. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the state of Florida and venue shall be in
Miami-Dade County, Florida.
City of South Miami
By: ~¥!,tfJA.J1-
May r Philip K. Stoddard
Executed this the ~ day of 1"'-"'7 ,2014.
Steven J. Alexander
By:= _______ _
steven J. Alexander
Executed this the ~ day of ~A t ,2014.
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BY JOSH LEDERMAN
AND LAURAN NEERGAARD
A ssociated Press
WASHINGTON
There must be an answer.
Whatever is hanning tJ .S.
diplomats in Havana, it's
eluded the do<;tors, scien-
tists and intelligence ana-
lysts scouring for answers.
Investigators have chased
many theories, including a
sonic attack, electromag-
netic weapon or flawed
spying device. .
Each explanation seems
to fit parts of what's· hap:.
pened, conflicting with
others. .
The United States doesn't
even know what to call it.
Secretary of State Rex Til~
lerson used the phrase
"health attacks." The State
Departrrientprefers "in-
cidents."
Either way, suspicion has
fallen on Cuba. But in-
vestigators also are exam-
hung whether a rogUe fac-
tion of its security services;
another country such as
Russia, or some combina-
tion is to blame, more than
a dozen U.S. officials fam-
iliar with the investigation
told The Associated Press.
Those officals spoke on
condition of anonymity
because they weren't autho-
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vestigators are sorting .
symptoms illto categories, .
such as auditory arid'neur-
ological, according to indi-
vidualsbriefed'ort the, '
, probe','.
There cmb~a lag before
victims discover 6rreport .
symptO'ms, some of which
, are hard to:diagnose. So '
investigators ate' charting
the ·timeline of reported
incidents to identify "ChlS-
tel's" to help solve the
when, where and howof
the Havana whodunit.
SON~C t~!EViCE
The first signs pointed to
a sorlie attack. But what
kind?
S.ome victinis'heard
things,:.. signs that the
sounds were ill the audible
spectrum.' Loud noise can
harm hearing; especially
high-decibelsourids that
can trigger ear-ringing
tinIritus,ruptUredear
druins,even perman¢nt
heariilg loss. .
But others heard' nothing,
and still became ill. So
investigators considered
inaudible soUnd: infra-' .',
sound, too loW: forhunians
to hear, 'artd i.Il.traso1ind, too
high.
Infrasound often is expe-
rienced as vibratiOn, like
standing near asubwo,ofer.
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None of these sound.
waves seems to explain the
concussions. Usually, those:
follow a blow to the head or
proximity to something'like .
a bomb blast.
IEILECT~OMAGNIE1UC
WIEAI?ON
It iliay sound like Star
War~ fantasy; bilt electro-
magnetic weapons have
been around for years. They
generally harm 'electronics, '
not humans.
The electromagnetic '
spectrum includes waves
like the ones used by yop]: .. '
cellphone, microwave and
light bulbs. '
And they can be .easilY ,
pinpointed. Such waves can
also travel through walls, so
an electromagIi.etic attack
coi.Il.d be plausibly con-'
cealed from afar. '
What about the sounds
people heard? ,:'; ..
MiCrowave pulses:"-short,
intense blasts-can cause'
people to "hear" clicking'
sounds.
But when electromagnet-'
ic waves cause physical
dainige, it usually results
from body tissue being
heated. The diplopJats in
. Cuba haven't been report-
ing burning sensations.
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Diplomats reported in-
cidents in their horries and
in hotels. Cubiui. authorities
would know who:is staying
in each.
But what's the motive?
When symptoms .
emerged lastNovemblPJ:,
Cl!-ba was W());kirig feverish-
ly with the U.S: to make
progress on everything'
from internet access to·
i.n:unigration rules befqre
President Barack Obama's
, term,ended. Officials still
don't understand why Ha-
vana would at the same
timepetpetrate ~ttacks that
could destroy its new rela-
tionship with WaShington
entirely. .
Cuban President'Raul
Castro's reaction de'epened
investigators' skepticism,'
according to officlals
briefe'don aiare, face-to-
face discussion he had on .'
the matter with America' s
top envoy h1 Havana.
Predictably, Castro de-
niedresponsibility-. 6ut U.S.
officials were surprised that
Castro seeriled;genuinefy
rattled, and that Cuba off~
ered to let the FBI come
investigate.
"Then, Canadians got ill. "
Why them? '
The warm, long~sta.tlding'"
ties between Cuba and
Canada made it seem-even'
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. 'U~S: ili:v"estigatbrsha0e·:. United States arid Canada.
focused on a small group of· , Russia also has advanced,
. usual suspects: Russia, Iran, hard-to-detect weaponry,
. North korea; <:::hina;Vene-, th~ much of the world lacks
zuela. . . " and might' not even know
Russia, in particular, has about.
harassed American diplo-None of officials inter-
, mats aggressively in recent viewed for,this story point-
years. ed to any evidence, howev-
Moscow even has a plau-er"linking Russia to the
sible motive: driving a illnesses. The same goes for
wedge between the com-the other countries.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI·
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
tS HEREBY -given that the Oily Co~mission of .the City of South Miami, Florida
wifJ. conduct PUblic Hearing(s) at its special City Commission meeting scheduled for
Thursday. September 28, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p,m., in the City Commission Chambers.
6130 Sunse"t Drive, to ~on~ider the following item(s):
(
A Ae"solution· approving an extension to t~e existing Agreement between the)
Gity of South-Miami and Steven Alexander for Cily Manager Services for Ihe
City of South Miami": Florida . .
, An Ordinance amending the Land Development Code. Article V. Section 20~5,8,
and Article VI,-Section 20-6:1 relating to reapplications and reconSiderations
of applications •.
~n Ordinance amending the City,of South Miami Code 01 Ordinances, Chapter 2,
Article I: Section 2-2,1 {iq to, give .the City CommiSSion more 'flexibility in
rescheduling regu'lar m~etings. 'espeCially during times of emergency.
ALL interested parties a'r~ invited fo"'attend and will be h~ard,
For furthe~ infonrtation. please contact the City Clerk's Office at 305-663·6340,
Maria M. Menendez. CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant 10 Florida-Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides
to appeal-any deCision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect 10 any matte!
considered at its meeting or hee.ring:he or she wm need a record of the proceedings, and that for
such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
mad,e ymich recor,d includes lhe,testim.ony and evidence upon which the ~ppeal is to be based,
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Published Daily except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared
MARIA MESA, who on oath says that he or she is the LEGAL
CLERK, Legal Notices of the Miami Daily Business Review
flk/a Miami Review, a daily (except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays) newspaper, published at Miami in Miami-Dade
County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement,
being a Legal Advertisement of Notice in the matter of
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI -OCT. 17,2017
in the XXX)( Court,
was published in said newspaper in the issues of
10106/2017
Affiant further says that the said Miami Daily Business
Review is a newspaper published at Miami, in said
Miami-Dade County, Florida and that the said newspaper has
heretofore been continuously published in said Miami-Dade
County, Floridae~_ch day (except Saturday, Sunday and
Legal Holidays) and . has been entered as second class mail
matter at the post office in Miami in said Miami-Dade County,
Florida, for a ·period of one year next preceding the first
publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant
further says that he or she has neither paid nor promised any
corporation any discount, rebate, commission
.-:-__ ~ f securing this advertisement for
Ibed before me this
6 day 0 CTOBER, A.D. 2017 ~~
(SEAL)
MARIA MESA personally known to me
-to
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Fence demolished by
Irma? Dade waives
permit rules for
unincorporated areas
BY DOUGLAS HANKS
dhanks@m;amiherald,com
Miami-Dade this week
waived permit requirements
for residential fences dam-
aged by Hurricane lnna,
allowing homeowners to fIX
the fences without approvals
provided the structures
aren't surrounding pools.
The waiver only applies to
properties governed by
county zoning rules in Mia-
mi-Dade's unincorporated
areas. That covers about
half of the county's homes,
but does not apply to prop-
erties within city limits,
since cities have their own
zoning procedures.
The rule, approved by the
County Commission on
Tuesday, lets homeowners
repair fences without per-
mits, providing they use the
same materials, design and
layout as the pre-Inna
fence. Fence pennits start at
$130 and increase based on
the size of the fence being
SEE FENCE, 33SE
NEIGHBORS I SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 2017
M1AMIHERALD.COM
MATIAS J. OCNER moc.ner@miamiherald.com
Downed fences littered Miami-Dade after Hurricane Irma. Miami-Dade has waived permit requirements for repairing
them provided the fence doesn't surround a pool. The waiver only applies to residential properties outside of city limits
in the county.
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS IlliREBY g:ivt!'t1 that the Ciry Commission (If the City
of South Minmi. Florida will conduct PuNic Heanllg(s) at its regular
City Commission lTIl!eting scheduled for Tuesday, Octoher 17. 2017,
beginning at 7:00 p.m .. in the City Commission Chambers, 6130
SUllsd Drive. to consider the folIo\.ving item(!'):
A Resolution rdating f() a Special Use application to penni! a
General Restaurant use at 5958 S. Dixie Highway.
A Resolutiml approving renewal of the prior agreement berwc~el
the City .mu. Steven Alexander for City l\.'lanager Services..
amending Section 10. r\. to comply \""irh City'S current pension
ordinance and allowing for ;1dju-:;tments tl1 salary and henefits
that arc provided for in t!ach annual budget
·\LL interested parries. .. U"e invited to attend and will be hCi.lrd.
For further infonnation. please contacr the City Clerk's Office at:
305-663-6340.
Mari:l ?\of. :-":Icnendl.!z. CMC
City Clerk
WHAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE! Pun;uant to FlUlida Sta!tltC~ 280.01\15. the City hereby advises the public that ir a
lwrson ut'ciJcs to oppl'i.ll all): dcci..;:ion made-by thb. BoarJ. Agcm:y liT Commission
with n!:-.pect \0 any matt!:!( con~id",red a1 :t:-. meeting or ht':uing., h~> lll' she will ne",d
.:l (c'CorJ of the proceecii:lg~, and lh31 ror ~u.:h purpo~, affected per1'on may :iced
10 ensure that a vcrh31im record orlhc proceedings i<, 111<ldc whidl rc'<;onl indulks
the t\.~~til1lony and cviJcncc upon which thl~ appeal i~ to be boseJ.
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