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Home My Public Portal AboutResolution No. 23-065 - Approving City Manager Solicitation PackageSponsored by: City Commission RESOLUTION NO. 23-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY MANAGER SOLICITATION PACKAGE, ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka desires to conduct a search for a permanent City Manager; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 23-002, the City Clerk presented a solicitation Recruitment Brochure for City Commission consideration and approval; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the City and its residents to approve and adopt the City Manager Recruitment Package, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. RECITALS ADOPTED. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference. SECTION 2. AUTHORIZATION The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka hereby approves and adopts the City Manager Recruitment Package, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors, which do not affect the intent of this Resolution may be authorized by the Interim City Manager, following review and approval by the City Attorney, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to the approval of the Governor or Governor's Designee. Resolution No. 23-065 PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of May, 20 John Ta or, May ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: nna Flores, City Clerk rnadette Nord s -Weeks, P.A. Attorney/ Moved by: Commissioner Williams Seconded by: Vice Mayor Ervin VOTE: 5-0 Commissioner Bass YES Commissioner Kelley YES Commissioner Williams YES Vice Mayor Ervin YES Mayor Taylor YES 2 • CITY OF 8Pa-uKa FLORIDA 14 • • EST. 1926 4* The City of Opa-Iocka The City of Bright Opportunities 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor. Opa-Iocka, FL 33054 (305) 953-2868 www.opalockafl.gov ABOUT THE City OF OPA-LOCKA Established in 1926, the City of Opa-Iocka was the vision of aviation pioneer, Glenn Curtiss. The City has the largest collection of Moor- ish revival architecture in the Western Hemisphere, developed with an Arabian theme. Opa-Iocka is an urban community occupying 4.2 square miles in the Northwestern area of Miami -Dade County. The neighboring cities are Miami Lakes, Miami Gardens, Hialeah and North Miami. The city houses the Miami Opa-Iocka Executive Airport, and its central location provides a short commute to many of South Florida's top travel destinations. The Port of Miami is located 13 miles southeast, Miami International Airport is 7 miles south and Fort Lauderdale International Airport is 13 miles northeast. The City has three parks, two lakes and a railroad station. Opa-Iocka has been featured in the films Texas Justice, Bad Boyz II and 2 Fast 2 Furious. Its current leadership is working to ensure that residents, businesses and visitors are proud to recognize Opa-Iocka as the City of bright opportunities. 2 EDUCATION There are two public schools located within the City. Robert B. Ingram Elementary Nathan B. Young Elementary 3 STATISTICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Established - May 14,1926 Fiscal Year - October 1st- September 30th Employees - E 177 Full-time 1 33 Part-time Population -16,835 Land Area - 4.2 Square Miles Percentage of General Fund contributes to Ad Valorem Tax- 43.9% Millage - 9.3500 4 John H. Taylor Jr. MAYOR Natasha L. Ervin VICE MAYOR Joseph L. Kelley COMMISSIONER Dr. Sherelean Bass COMMISSIONER Veronica J. Williams COMMISSIONER Form of Government - Commission / Manager Commission - City-wide elected officials Mayor is elected to a 4 -year term. Commissioners are elected to a 4 -year term, with top vote getter elected as Vice Mayor every 2 years. 5 REVENUE BY SOURCE - FISCAL YEAR 2023 9% Intergovernmental Other Receipts 19% Grants 26% Ad Valorem Taxes 34% Charges for Services 6 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FISCAL YEAR ASSESSED VALUE 2012 $123,628,442. 2016 $129,739,921. 2017 $139,869,640. 2018 $151,773,390. 2019 $164,594,894. 2020 $177,530,245. 2021 $200,164,979. 2022 $220,085,442. 2023 $253,599,053. The goal of the Opa-locka CRA is to create and implement strategies that use a combination of public and private resources to facilitate redevelopment that enhances the built environment and strengthens local economic conditions within each redevelopment district. To meet this goal the Opa-locka CRA seeks projects that help reduce or eliminate the continuation and/or spread of blight. The CRA has initiated a rental and mortgage assistance program for residents and collaborated with the City to install gates and barriers with the City's parks. POLICE DEPARTMENT The City has one police station located in the Municipal Complex. The depart- ment employs 45 sworn officers. City SERVICE' Services offered at the Municipal Complex: Utility Billing Miami -Dade County Library Educational Center 8 PARKS AND RECREATION Three Parks: Ingram Park Sherbondy Park Segal Park Programs Offered: Arts Program Seniors on the Move Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter) After school Program Sports Offered: Basketball Baseball Flag Football Tackle Football & Cheer Soccer Fitness Center Membership Facilities: 2 Football Fields 2 Baseball Fields 3 Basketball Courts 1 Tennis Court 1 Swimming Pool k A��;i - i,�;• Parbs&Recreation CITY OF OPA-LOCKA 9 City MANAGER CANDIDATE ROLE AND QUALIFICATIONS The Ideal Candidate Experienced in all aspects of financial management including but not limited to: • Budget preparation, implementation, and reporting. On a monthly basis, keeping the City Commission and community informed on the financial condition of the City. • Understands the importance of completing the Comprehensive Financial Annual Report (CFAR) in a timely manner. Submit the Comprehensive Financial Annual Report to the Commission and to the State of Florida in accordance with State Law. • Works with the Internal Auditor and Finance Department in reviewing and establishing internal financial controls. The individual understands the importance of controlling cost while at the same time providing a high level of service to the residents of Opa-locka. • Experienced in identifying, applying for grants and managing grants. • The City of Opa-locka is under state financial oversight. It is the goal of the Mayor and City Commission to exit state financial oversight as soon as possible. • Must be someone who is principled, trustworthy with an impeccable reputation, who embraces high ethical standards in both their public and private life. • Recognized as a person of integrity. Leads the organization by example. • Experienced in developing a management team that is responsive to the citizens of Opa-locka. 10 • Experienced in working with a small staff. Willing to delegate to professional staff and hold staff accountable. • Serves as an advocate for the City of Opa-locka. • Experienced in working in a culturally diverse City. • Must possess good listening and communication skills. • Must be able to communicate effectively with City Commission, City employees, all residents, businesses and other government agencies. City Manager The City Manager of the City of Opa-Iocka operates under Commis- sion -Manager form of government. The City Charter provides the duties and powers of the City Manager. The City Manager shall: • Be responsible for the appointing, hiring, promoting, supervising and removing of all City employees, except the City Attorney, the City Clerk, and all employees of the Office of the City Attorney and all employees of the Office of the City Clerk. • Direct and supervise the administration of all departments and offices but not City boards or committees, unless so directed by the Commission from time to time. • Attend Commission meetings and have the right to take part in discussion, but not the right to vote. • Ensure that all laws, provisions of this Charter and directives of the Commission, subject to enforcement and/or administration by him/her or by employees subject to his/her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed. 11 • Prepare and submit to the Commission a proposed annual budget and capital program. • Submit to the Commission and make available to the public an annual report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year. • Prepare such other reports as the Commission may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices, boards and agencies. • Keep the Commission fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the Commission concerning the affairs of the City as s/he deems to be in the best interests of the City. • Execute contracts and other documents on behalf of the City as authorized by the Commission. • Perform other duties as are specified in the Charter or as may be required by the Commission, and pursue the collection of all allowable fees and taxes and maximize financial reserves as is necessary to sustain the City and the service levels requested by the citizenry. • Periodically compare fee structure to similarly sized municipalities to ensure fair and appropriate pricing. 12 • Required Qualifications • The Ideal Candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience as a City/ County Manager, a Deputy/Assistant City Manager or other high level administrative experience, may be substituted. • The individual is expected to have at least a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, urban planning or related field. The salary range for the position is $175,000 - $200,000 with a competitive benefit package. • The City is part of the Florida Retirement System, which is provided as an additional benefit to the City Manager. • Experienced in intergovernmental relations. • Experienced in developing relationships with federal, state, county and other area cities. • Ability to present City's needs to State Legislature, Congressional Delegation, and Federal and State Agencies, and other governmental entities. • Applies City personnel policies fairly, equitably, and uniformly to all employees. • Experienced in recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff. • Is expected to be an active member of the community and supportive of community events. • Is open, accessible to all City Commission Members, citizens, businesses and City employees. • Expects all employees to treat citizens, other employees and officials with respect and dignity. 13 • Experienced in mentoring staff. • Experienced in staff development and expects City staff to stay up to date in their areas of expertise. • The Manager should be well versed and stays up to date on local government management best practices and techniques. • Assists the Mayor and City Commission in establishing a long-term vision for the City and developing and implementing strategies to achieve the Commission's vision. • Experienced in addressing infrastructure needs and developing a plan to ad- dress the identified needs. • Has a history of providing strong policy recommendations to a governing body. • Able to clearly translate City Commission policy into tangible, achievable, measurable outcomes for staff to implement. • Holds staff accountable for implementing and achieving Commission adopted policies. • Keep the Mayor and City Commission Members informed. • Assists the Mayor and City Commission in building community trust. • Experienced in redevelopment of an urban City. 14 How to Apply Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume electronically to: Joanna Flores, City Clerk City of Opa-locka Email: jflores@opalockafl.gov Deadline to submit letter of interest and resumes is June 21, 2023. For additional information, please contact: Joanna Flores, City Clerk City of Opa-locka 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor Opa-locka, FL 33054 Office: 305.953.2800 Cell: 786.877.4038 Email: jflores@opalockafl.gov The City of Opa-locka is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women and minorities to apply. Under the Florida Public Records Act, all applications, cover letters and resumes become a public record upon receipt and are subject to public disclosure. 15