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Resolution R-22-0401
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12708 Final Action Date: 10/13/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENTS,
APPROVING THE LITTLE HAITI REVITALIZATION TRUST ("TRUST") BOARD
APPOINTMENT OF DUFIRSTSON J. NEREE, AS THE TRUST'S INTERIM
PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ("INTERIM PRESIDENT"),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12.5-45 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"); APPROVING THE SALARY AND
BENEFITS OF THE INTERIM PRESIDENT IN THE APPROXIMATE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.00) TO BE PAID IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE,
FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) MONTHS, COMMENCING OCTOBER 5, 2022
THROUGH APRIL 30, 2023 OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, SUBJECT TO
PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY
AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXTENSIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL
ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS, PRIOR BUDGETARY APPROVALS,
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE
DEEMED NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo, Commissioner Manolo Reyes,
Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 13834, adopted on April 25, 2019, the City of
Miami ("City") created and established the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust ("Trust"); and
WHEREAS, the Trust is responsible for the oversight and facilitation of the City's
revitalization and redevelopment efforts in the City's Little Haiti area ("Area"), while promoting
economic development, business and commerce, facilitating the development of affordable
housing, engaging in homebuyer assistance programs, and marketing to encourage former
residents and others alike to relocate to the Area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.5-45 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), the Interim President/Chief Executive Officer ("Interim President") shall
be appointed by the Trust Board and approved by the City Commission and shall receive such
salary and benefits as shall also be decided by the Trust Board and approved by the City
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Trust Board appointed Dufirstson J. Neree, as its Interim President and
decided upon a salary and benefits for the same in the approximate total amount of Ninety
Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) to be paid in accordance with the City's payroll disbursement
schedule, for approximately six (6) months, commencing October 5, 2022 through April 30,
2023 of Fiscal Year 2022-2023, subject to prior budgetary approval; and
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WHEREAS, the Trust Board seeks City Commission approval of its appointment for
Interim President and for the salary and benefits of the same;
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
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Trust Board appointment of Dufirstson J. Neree, as its Interim President,
pursuant to Section 12.5-45 of the City Code, is hereby approved.
Section 3. The salary and benefits of the Interim President in the approximate total
amount of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) to be paid in accordance with the City's payroll
disbursement schedule, for approximately six (6) months, commencing October 5, 2022 through
April 30, 2023 of Fiscal Year 2022-2023, subject to prior budgetary approval, is hereby
approved.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
documents, including any amendments, modifications, and extensions, subject to all allocations,
appropriations, prior budgetary approvals, compliance with all applicable provisions of the City
Code, in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules,
and regulations, as may be deemed necessary for said purpose.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor ey 10/25/2022
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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