HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-109-2183_-_Increase_Special_Master_Compensation_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-109-2183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, INCREASING COMPENSATION
FOR SPECIAL MASTERS AND LOCAL HEARING OFFICERS
FROM ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS TO ($150.00) TO
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) PER HOUR, NOT
TO EXCEED ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($1,500) ON ANY GIVEN HEARING DATE; PROVIDING FOR
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens (“City”) established a Code Enforcement
Special Master Program in the City, and
WHEREAS, Special Masters hear appeals of all code enforcement citations and
stormwater utility fees, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 316.0083, a municipality electing
to utilize a red light camera traffic safety program must designate a local hearing officer,
and
WHEREAS, Special Master and Local Hearing Officer compensation has not been
increased since 2019, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney and City Clerk recommends that the City Council
increase compensation for Special Masters and Local Hearing Officers,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby increases compensation for Special Masters and Local Hearing Officers from one
hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per hour,
not to exceed one thousand five dollars ($1,500.00) on any given hearing date.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 10, 2024.
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Resolution No. 2024-109-2183
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
CO-SPONSORED BY: SONJA KICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY AND MARIO BATAILLE,
CITY CLERK
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Absent
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