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Home My WebLink AboutOSPB Resolution and Resume_Marlon HillRESOLUTION NO. 18-01 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MARLON ANDREW HILL TO THE OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSION THAT THE REAPPOINTMENT BE CONFIRMED FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 14, 2023. WHEREAS, on February 7, 2018, at a duly noticed public meeting, members of the Off -Street Parking Board of the City of Miami ("Board") reappointed Mr. Marlon Andrew Hill, Esq. ("Mr. Hill"), to the Board for a term of five (5) years, and submitted its Resolution No. 18-01 ("Resolution"), to the City of Miami Commission ("City Commission") for affirmation of said reappointment; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018, a place holder was provided for on the agenda for the City Commission meeting scheduled for March 8, 2018; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2018, the Resolution was presented on the agenda and the City Commission requested additional time for further review and thereby, continued the item to the April 12, 2018, City Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, on April 4, 2018, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Board was informed that the item was continued to the April 12, 2018 City Commission; and WHEREAS, on April 12, 2018, the Resolution was presented on the agenda and the City Commission did not take any action on the item, therefore, the item was continued to the May 10, 2018, City Commission meeting; and WHEREAS, on May 2, 2018, at a duly noticed public meeting, the Board was informed that the item was continued to the May 10, 2018, City Commission meeting but that Mr. Hill would be unavailable due to previously scheduled commitments; and WHEREAS, the term of office for Mr. Hill as a member of the Board, will expire unless his reappointment by the Board is not confttiued by the City Commission; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure with the Board, Mr. Hill has performed his duties and obligations with integrity, devotion and superior leadership; and Board Reappointment Resolution (RCG) Page I of 2 WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 23(b) of the City of Miami Charter, Mr. Hill is eligible for reappointment by the remaining members of the Board for a term of five (5) years, subject to confirmation by the City Commission within ten {10) days after notice of such reappointment by the Board; and WHEREAS, the Board held a duly noticed public meeting on June 13, 2018, and reappointed Mr. Hill to the Board for a term of five (5) years, in accordance with Section 23(b) of the City of Miami Charter; and WHEREAS, the Board respectfully requests that the City Commission approve the reappointment of Mr. Hill for a term of five (5) years, to continue to serve as an invaluable asset to the Department of Off -Street Parking of the City of Miami dlb/a Miami Parking Authority. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. Mr. Marlon Andrew Hill, Esq., is hereby reappointed as a member of the Off -Street Parking Board of the City of Miami, pursuant to Section 23(b) of the City of Miami Charter, for the term of five (5) years expiring on June 14, 2023. Section 2. The Off -Street Parking Board of the City of Miami, herby recommends to the City Commission the reappointment of Mr. Marlon Andrew Hill, Esq., be confirmed, pursuant to the requirements of Section 23(b) of the City of Miami Charter. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2018. ATTEST: Dorian Barrera Executive Secretary Thomas B. Jelke, Chairperson Board Reappointment Resolution (RCG) Page 2 of 2 MARLON A. HILL Marlon A. Hill is a partner in the firm's Miami office. Mr. Hill is an experienced corporate, intellectual property and government transactions lawyer of over 22 years in an array of areas, including mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations; partnerships, joint ventures and LLC's; closely -held corporations, shareholders' and operating agreements; corporate startup governance and strategic development; trademark and copyright prosecution and licensing; and entertainment/arts agreements and contracts. Mr. Hill has also managed the filing of numerous business immigration petitions for investor entrepreneurs (EB-5), specialty occupation professionals (Hl-B), infra company transferees (L-IA), and entertainers/artists/media talent (P/O). Mr. Hill serves as outside general corporate counsel to a number of entrepreneurs, corporations, sovereign governments and related agencies, and not -for -profit organizations, especially in the tourism, hospitality, and media/entertainment industries. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mr. Hill has been featured in the Daily Business Review as one of the "outstanding members of the emerging generation of South Florida business and professional leaders." He is a past recipient of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Bill Colson Leadership Award (2016), M. Athalie Range Foundation, Bridge Builder Award (2012) and the inaugural Miami Foundation Ruth Shack Community Leadership Award (2010). Mr. Hill is one of the Inaugural Fellows in the Miami Foundation's Miami Fellows Initiative; a model of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation National leadership Program. Mr. Hill is a past president of the Caribbean Bar Association (2001-2003) and currently serves as a member of the board of directors for the Miami Parking Authority, Miami Book Fair International, and the Orange Bowl Committee. Mr. Hill is a weekly civic commentator, "The Peoples Politics", on Caribbean Riddims, WZAB 880AM, every Saturday at 4 pm, an op-ed writer for the Miami Herald and Sun -Sentinel covering issues of civic interest, legal concern, and social or cultural impact, and a recurring contributor to WPLG Local 10 "This Week in South Florida" Roundtable. In addition to building and refining his practice of law, Mr. Hill is a MC/ DJ host for local bar association and special events in South Florida. He is the voice of the annual Kozyak Minority Mentoring Picnic and host of countless weddings for colleagues in and out of the profession. He also volunteers in his Emmaus Ministry of St. Louis Catholic Church in Pinecrest. PRACTICE AREAS Corporate Transactions Government Relations & Transactions Intellectual Property Media, Entertainment & Arts Business Immigration EDUCATION J.D., with honors, Florida State University College of Law University of West Indies, Faculty of Law, Barbados, Summer Program B.Sc., International Business & Finance, cum laude, Florida State University BAR ADMISSIONS Florida, 1995 )N 31IL'f' Armor t°' 11 MARLON A. MIL 150 Southeast Second Avenue Suite 1200 Miami, Florida 33131 Tel. 305-379-3686 Fax 305-379-3690 mhill@hamiltonmillerlaw.com AV rated® by Martindale Hubbell® Admitted to practice in Florida rN 0 CO CO MARLON A. HILL RECOGNITION • Florida Super Lawyer, Law & Politics, 2015-2017 • Catholic Legal Services, New Americans Award for Pro -Bono Service, 2016 • American Friends of Jamaica, Vanguard Leadership Award for Service, 2016 • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Bill Colson Leadership Award, 2016 • Caribbean Bar Association, President's Award for Service, 2013 • M. Athalie Range Foundation, Bridge Builder Award, 2012 • Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, Young Leader Award, 2010 • Leave A Legacy/Miami Foundation, Ruth Shack Community Leadership Award, 2010 • Miami Herald Top 20 Under 40 Business Leaders, 2010 • ICABA Most Accomplished Blacks in Law, 2009 Who's Who in Black South Florida, 2009 • SUCCESS South Florida Magazine, 50 Most Influential Black Professionals, 2005 • Miami Herald's Black History Profiles, 2002 • Daily Business Review's "Leaders 2000 — Faces to Watch" Issue Miami Foundation's Miami Fellows Initiative, 1999-2001 • National Philanthropy Day Outstanding Young Leader Award, 2000 • United Way Essie Silva Community Builder Award, 1999 MEMBERSHIPS • National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF), 2015-present • Miami Parking Authority, Board member, 2003-present • Orange Bowl Committee, Active Member and Board of Directors, 2009-present • Miami Book Fair International, Advisory Board Member, 2013-present • Florida Caribbean Students Association, Advisor, 1995 to present • The Miami Foundation, Board of Trustees, 2010-2016 • Florida Bar (Entertainment, Arts & Sports and Business Law Sections) • Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association • Florida Association of Volunteer Action for Caribbean and Americas (FAVACA), Board member • Kappa Alpha Psi Richmond-Perrine Alumni Chapter • Caribbean Bar Association, president, 2001— 2003 • Jamaican Diaspora Advisory Board Member, Southern United States, 2006-2011 NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS • Representation of an international aviation parts broker in the drafting of corporate governance and financing transaction documents in multiple purchase, sale and financing transactions. • Representation of a closely held multi -corporation conglomerate engaged in maritime bio-technology and specialized medical services on all aspects of maritime medical operations. • Representation airport concessionaire in the review and negotiation of franchise and concession agreements • Advised a governmental tourism agency in connection with various multinational joint ventures, intellectual property transactions, and other general corporate agreements. • Representation an international regional food chain in the establishment of U.S. operations. • Representation of an international environmental engineering firm in establishment of U.S. operations, including, the drafting of corporate governance, procurement of licensing, assessing immigration options, and other general counsel. • Represented various tourism, entertainment, and technology industry companies in their formation and governance development, and corporate transactions SCOPE OF TRANSACTIONS • Startup Business Strategy and Structuring • Corporate Restructuring • Complex Business Transactions • Mergers & Acquisition • Partnership, Shareholder & Operating Agreements • Business Purchase & Sale Negotiation and Agreements • Corporate By -Laws & Articles • Concessionaire and Licensing Agreements • Employment Agreements • Maritime Sale & Purchase Transactions • Prosecution and Licensing of Intellectual Property (Trademarks & Copyrights)