Res No 033-25-16325RESOLUTION NO.033-25-16325
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA,APPROVING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF
JOSE FERNANDEZ TO THE PENSION BOARD OF
TRUSTEES;PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION,CORRECTIONS,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City of South Miami (the “City”)has established a pension plan for the
purpose of providing retirement allowances for employees of the City,which pension plan is
placed under the management of the Pension Board of Trustees (the “Pension Board”);and
WHEREAS,Section 16-20(a)of the City Code of Ordinances (the “Code”)provides that
two (2)Board members must be residents of the City and approved by ai resolution of the City
Commission after a member of the Commission has nominated them;and
WHEREAS,City Commissioner Steve Calle nominated,and the City Commission
approved Resolution No.031-23-15965 appointing Jose Fernandez to the Pension Board;and
WHEREAS,City Commissioner Steve Calle has nominated the reappointment of Jose
Fernandez to the Pension Board;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission desires to approve the reappointment of Jose
Fernandez to the Board as a resident of the City for a term of two (2)years or until a successor is
appointed in accordance with Section 16-20 of the City Code;and
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Recitals.The above-stated recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2.Appointment.The City Commission hereby approves the reappointment
of Jose Fernandez,nominated by Commissioner Steve Calle,to the Pension Board as a resident of
the City.
Section 3.Corrections.Conforming language or technical scrivener-type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 4.Effective Date.This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
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Res.No.033-25-16325
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May,2025.
ATTEST:
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE,LEGALITY AND
EXECUTION THEREOF
WEISS SEROTA HEETMAN COLE
&BIERMAN,P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Javier Fernandez:
Vice Mayor Brian Corey:
Commissioner Lisa Bonich:
Commissioner Steve Calle:
Commissioner Danny Rodriguez:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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Agenda Item No:1.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOSE FERNANDEZ TO THE PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION, CORRECTIONS, AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5 (COMMISSIONER CALLE)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo Reappointing Jose Fernandez to the Pension Board of Trustees.docx
Resolution Approving reappointment of Jose Fernandez to Pension Board of Trustees.docx
Jose Fernandez..pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias,City Manager
DATE:May 20, 2025
SUBJECT:Reappointment of Jose Fernandez to the Pension Board of Trustees
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the reappointment of Jose Fernandez to the Pension Board of
Trustees for a two-year term.
BACKGROUND:Mr. Fernandez term on the Pension Board of Trustees has expired and
Commissioner Calle would like to reappointment for an additional two-
year term.
ATTACHMENTS:Resolution
Board Application
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$South ’Miami
THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING
5
South Miami
Florida
Referred by:steve cane
Mayor or Commissioner
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BOARD/COMMITTEE APPUCATION
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Phone No.305-663-6340
Fax No.305-663-6348
1.I am interested in serving on the following board(s)/committee(s):
Pension Board
First choice Second choice
Third choice Fourth choice
2.Name:Jose “Joe"Luis Fernandez
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4.Business Address:
5.Home Phone No.Business Phone No.
Fax No.
6.E-mail Address:jfemandez@fendzusa.com
7.Education/Degree Earned:BBA Finance &International Business
Pertinent Experience:25 year as a financial advisor managing porfolios for clients.
Also serve as Insurance agent in the area of life Insurance,health Insurance and annuities.
Field Expertise:Investments,financial planning,economics,certified business exit planner
8.Community Service:
University of Miami member of the board of advisors,President of Christian Homes for Children,
Boys &Girls Club of Miami ex board member,founding member of South Florida Freedlvers,
9.Attached Resume:(Optional)
10.Are you a registered voter?
11.Are you a resident of the City?
12.Do you have a business in the City?
No
No
No
Please be aware that all applicants who are appointed to any City board,commission or committee,as well as all
employees and volunteers,who will provide any service or who may come into contact with vulnerable persons as
defined in Section 435.02,Fla.Stat.(including children and the elderly)in the course of their appointment,
employment or volunteerism,must compliance with Level II Background Screening and fingerprinting
requirements as per,Florida Statute Ch.435.Such individual must have passed the backgromul screening to the
satisfaction of the City prior to the appointment to the position or the start of any employment or volunteerism.
Signature
Joe L.
Fernandez
Digitally signed by Joe L.
Fernandez
Date:2023.03.16
00:49:32 <04*00*
Applicant
Date 03/16/2023
Revised 4/15