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Home My WebLink AboutR-96-0816• A J-96-1173 11/5/96 �j RESOLUTION N0(,�`'— 8 1 6 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWARD MARQUEZ AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 16, 1996, AND SETTING FORTH THE COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND EMOLUMENTS TO BE RECEIVED BY EDWARD MARQUEZ AS CITY MANAGER. WHEREAS, the City of Miami, Florida has undertaken a nationwide competitive search for the most qualified candidate for the position as City Manager; and WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission appointed EDWARD MARQUEZ as City Manager of the City of Miami, Florida, effective November 16, 1996; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to provide certain benefits, establish certain conditions of employment, set forth working conditions and to provide EDWARD MARQUEZ with a level of assurance and job security recognizing that EDWARD MARQUEZ left a secure position elsewhere to assume the position of City Manager; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. CITY COMUSSIo.N MEETUgG OF. NOV 0 5 1996 Revolution No. '-. ,-816. r I,. Section 2. Effective November 16, 1996, EDWARD MARQUEZ is hereby appointed as City Manager of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 3. The compensation, benefits and emoluments to be received by EDWARD MARQUEZ as City Manager are hereby set forth as follows: I. EDWARD MARQUEZ shall be paid an annual salary of $139,000.00. TT,Apn1jal Executive Benefits Package: A. The City shall pay the sum of $13,000.00 for a Cafeteria Plan (Deferred Compensation, Legal, Disability and Optional Life Insurance, etc.) B. The City shall pay a car allowance of $6,500.00 a year. C. The City shall pay EDWARD MARQUEZ an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contribution of $1,500.00 per annum. III, Annuity: In lieu of pension payments, the City shall annually provide and pay for an annuity or such other retirement vehicle selected by EDWARD MARQUEZ at the rate of 22.24% of his base salary. Initial payment shall be made during the month of November, 1996. Thereafter, the annual payment shall be made on the anniversary date of jhis appointment (November 16, 1996). IV. Vacation: Vacation leave shall accrue at the rate of four (4) weeks per annum. r V. Si ck T.Pave: Sick leave shall consist of 96 hours per year with the first 48 hours of unused leave convertible to additional vacation leave up to a maximum of 12.5 weeks; VI. Health Insurance: The City shall pay the premiums and costs associated with membership in the Cigna Executive Health and Dental Plan commensurate with that offered to other executives in the City of Miami employ. VII . T,i fe Tnsurance: The City shall provide a life insurance policy equal to twice the amount of base salary. VIII . Education, Professional a1_ and Travel xp enaes : The City shall pay for membership fees, dues and subscriptions required for continuation and full participation in regional, state and local associations and organizations necessary and i desirable for the City Manager s continued i professional participation, growth and advancement. In addition, the City shall pay for 4 all travel expenses and reasonable costs associated with professional and educational meetings, seminars and workshops. IX. C'_om=utp-r,, Fax and BusinpSs T _1 -phone Setup: The City shall provide the necessary computer, fax and business telephone setup at the City Manager's _ 3 _ 9 6•w 816 i r X. Et06 home including hardware and software to allow accessibility and interfacing with the City Manager's Office at Miami Riverside Center or where otherwise designated. RtaiMblirSement of Cprtain Expen_�s : The City Manager shall be reimbursed by the City for reasonable expenses incidental to conducting City business. Severance: (A) Should dismissal by the City Commission without cause as defined in Section D of Paragraph XI occur prior to May 16, 1999, EDWARD MARQUEZ shall be entitled to severance pay equal to the base salary he would have earned if he remained in the City employ until November 16, 1999. (B) Should dismissal by the City Commission occur on any date after May 16, 1999, EDWARD MARQUEZ shall be entitled to severance pay equal to six months of his base salary. (C) Should the services of EDWARD MARQUEZ not be continued beyond November 16, 1999, EDWARD MARQUEZ shall be entitled to severance pay equal to six months of his base salary. (D) "For cause', shall constitute the City Manager being convicted of any crime, including malfeasance or misfeasance in carrying out his official responsibilities and duties. Further, in the event of the arrest or indictment of the City Manager, the City Commission may suspend the Manager with or without pay. Removal from office shall be in accordance with Section 15 of the City of Miami Charter which sets forth the procedures(s) for removal from office. Section 4. The compensation benefits and emoluments to be received by EDWARD MARQUEZ as City Manager, and as more particularly set forth herein, are hereby authorized. .Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this -9-th day of November, 1996. r E CAROLLO, MAYOR ATTEST: AL ER CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A. QPTNN Jp E , III CITY ATTO AQJ/rcl/csk/W1205 -5- 96.- ®16 �i 1 Current Compensation (Package for Edward Marquez (as of October 31, 1996) I - Salary - $131,620; 11- Longevity Bonus - CuJrenty at 1.5% of Salary ($1,974); IN - Executive benefits Package: (A) Cafeteria Plan $10,000 (Deferred Compensation, Legal, Disability, and Optional Life Insurance, etc.); (B) Car Allowance $6,500; (C) Individual Retirement Account contribution - $1,500; (D) Free Parking or Metrorail Pass; IV - Contributions to the Florida Retirement System (Senior Management Service Class) at 22.24 % of Base Salary; V- Four (4) weeks of vacation; V>; - Liberal Sick Leavc Benefits A) 96 hours per year with first 48 hours of unused leave convertible to additional vacation time; 0) Payout of unused sick leave at termination equal to 70% of unused sick leave. Percentage of payout increases by 5% per year until 100% is reached; Vii - Health Insurance for employee; Vlll - Life insurance so at one-time annual salary; TX - Pickup of costs related to Continuing Education requirement; and X - Provision of computer setup for home. Prepared by:��^- Marie W. Carpenter, hnance ept. DPO 96,ow81 6 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM i TO : The Honorable Members November 4, 1996 DATE : FILE of the City Commission SUBJECT: Notice of Special Meeting FROM : Joe llarollo REFERENCES: Mayor i ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Miami, I hereby call a Special Meeting of the City Commission to take place at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 1996 in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida to discuss and approve a compensation and benefits package for the new City Manager. This is a result of Motion 96-815 directing the City Attorney to bring back a Resolution for the terms of employment of Edward Marquez who was appointed as City Manager for the City of Miami. n -may o=,m R1 ?J 0 RM _ +� zCO A 96-816 { i I.