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**Grants Corner
Information about the following grants was published in the February 15 edition of the Datagram, which is available online at http://www.flcities.com/datagram under “archive.”
Florida Boating Improvement Grants
Application deadline: April 2.
SEEA Energy Efficiency Competition
Application deadline: May 15.
Waterfronts Florida Partnership Program
Application deadline: May 19.
2009 Legislative Action Day
**Updated Hotel Information**
The League’s 2009 Legislative Action Day will be held March 25 in Tallahassee. Be part of this year’s advocacy efforts as President Carmine Priore and the League’s lobbying team strategize and prepare for this critical legislative session. Registration materials have been mailed to all cities and are also posted on our Web site under the “News & Hot Links” section of the home page. Please note that the Hotel Duval in Tallahassee has been under renovations and will not reopen in time for Legislative Action Day. Alternative arrangements have been made at the Holiday Inn Capitol East, 1355 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Call (850) 877-3171 to make reservations. The room rate is now $119/night, single/double occupancy. The cut-off date for making reservations is March 6. Rooms are also available at the Quality Inn & Suites, 2020 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Call (850) 877-4437 to make reservations. The room rate is $102.99/night, single/double occupancy. The cut-off date for making reservations is March 6. For more information, contact Melanie Howe (mhowe@flcities.com) at the League. When contacting these hotels, identify your association with the Florida League of Cities. **If you are a League Board member, please contact Linda Bridges at the League office at 1-(800) 342-8112 about reservations.
Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Officials
The Florida League of Cities and the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government have two Advanced IEMO sessions planned for 2009: April 24-25 at the Courtyard Marriott Cocoa Beach and October 23-24 at the Majestic Beach Towers in Panama City Beach. The Advanced IEMO is reserved for participants and graduates of the IEMO, or those elected city officials who have completed one or more terms in office. This intensive two-day program, held on a Friday and Saturday, features four classes and two workshop-style lunches. Class size is limited, so please register early. Contact Gail Dennard (gdennard@flcities.com) at the Florida League of Cities at 1-(800) 342-8112 if you have questions or need more information.
Successful Citizen Advisory Boards and Committees Workshop
The next Advisory Board Workshop will be held in Orlando (location to be determined) on May 29. The workshop will cover the do's and don'ts of advisory boards, and will explain how to resolve conflicts and build relationships. Participants will learn to channel conflict into constructive cooperation as well as solve problems, save city dollars, build support and utilize citizen volunteer time productively. Elected officials, advisory board members, administrators and anyone who works with their citizen boards and committees should attend. For more information, or if your city would like to host a workshop, contact Jan Piland (jpiland@flcities.com) at the League.
Fraud Investigations Update
The Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) Special Investigation Unit (SIU) announces the arrest of an attorney that represented a City of South Miami plaintiff in a claim against the FMIT. The attorney was arrested on February 18 for grand theft in the second degree and check forgery. The attorney allegedly forged a check made out to the claimant and retained proceeds that did not belong to him. The Florida Department of Financial Services estimates that Florida residents pay an additional $1,400 in premiums because of fraud. Insurance fraud costs Americans billions of dollars and is one of the costliest white-collar crimes, second only to income-tax evasion. If you suspect someone of fraudulent behavior or are aware of fraudulent activity involving an FMIT or League claim, contact the SIU at 1-(888) 447-5877.
Civic Education Best Practices
League staff is collecting civic education best practices for our database. If your city is involved in any form of civic education (citizens’ academies, youth councils, etc.), please contact Casey Cook at ccook@flcities.com for the City Civic Education Projects form. The League plans to compile all entries into a best practices document that will be posted on the League Web site.
Back to Basics Resolution Request
The Florida League of Cities encourages each city to adopt the “Back to Basics” resolution supporting President Carmine Priore in his efforts to improve civic education in the State of Florida. A sample resolution is available at www.flcities.com. If your city would like the sample resolution in Microsoft Word form, please contact Casey Cook at ccook@flcities.com.
FLC Salary Survey
All League member governments are encouraged to participate in a comprehensive statewide salary, benefits and compensation policies survey. As a participant in Florida’s largest municipal survey, your city will receive full access to all survey results and will enjoy the benefits of our year-round data-sharing community. To participate, visit http://www.surveys.us and navigate to the FLC/FPPA statewide survey. The Web site offers a number of time-saving features and custom reporting options that will streamline and minimize your annual survey obligations. This information is not available unless you participate with your city’s information. If another staff member of your city has participated in previous years, you may use your existing password to access the survey Web site. If you have lost your password, you may retrieve it automatically using the “forgot your password” feature on the log-in page. If you need to register a new user for your agency, please follow the sign-up process. If after following the Web site instructions you are unable to gain access to the survey, please contact technical support at support@surveys.us. For more information, contact Alena Carter (acarter@flcities.com) or Carol Westmoreland (cwestmoreland@flcities.com) at the League.
NLC Congressional City Conference
The National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Congressional City Conference will be held in Washington, D.C., March 14-18. Attendees will learn about NLC's legislative priorities and hear from top federal and local officials. The conference will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park. To register and for conference information, call (202) 626-3000 or visit http://www.nlc.org.
2009 Green Cities Conference and Expo
The National League of Cities (NLC) Green Cities Conference and Expo will be held April 18-21 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. At this event there will be networking and action-planning sessions, leadership training institute seminars, and general sessions and workshops. Call (202) 626-3000 or visit www.nlc.org for more information.
Request for Information
The City of Bunnell would like to know if other cities have built a city hall, a safety complex or a government services center in the past two to three years. If so, please provide information about the design and other pertinent information to Barbara Harkins at bharkings@bunnellpd.us or (386) 437-7509.
Positions Open
All positions advertised in the Datagram must be division-head level or above.
Director, Office of Economic and Workforce Development – City of Durham, NC.
(pop. 247,000) Located in north central North Carolina, Durham has long been a center for creativity as well as an entrepreneurial hub. It is at the pinnacle of the internationally renowned Research Triangle region which covers 3,000 square miles. An educational center, with both Duke University and North Carolina Central located in Durham, the city also has a cultural focus given the Nasher Museum of Art and the recently opened Durham Performing Arts Center. Approximately 80 percent of the population of Durham County resides in the City of Durham. By most standards, Durham is a relatively young city. Its history began in 1853 when the North Carolina Railroad was searching for a location for a depot between Raleigh and Hillsborough. The wood-burning locomotives of that era required refueling stops every 30 miles or so and Durham was a logical location. Prior to that time, the area was almost entirely agricultural. The community grew slowly and started to expand more rapidly after the Civil War. Its growth was sparked in part by the Union and Confederate soldiers who camped nearby and sampled the area’s Brightleaf tobacco, which had a milder flavor than other varieties. After the war, many of these veterans coveted the local tobacco and a mail order business started as Green’s Tobacco Company. The company later became the Bull Durham Tobacco Company. Even so, as of 1900 the city’s population was only a little less than 7,000. Although the community was fueled initially by the tobacco industry’s Bull Durham and Dukes & Sons, a strong textile industry developed around the turn of the century. At the same time, the city began to develop a vibrant black community with a number of successful businesses led by North Carolina Mutual Insurance and Mechanics & Farmers Bank. Parrish Street was its center and became known as the “Black Wall Street.” When the textile mills closed and competition from other tobacco companies reduced the monies flowing into the city, an era of reinvention began. Research Triangle Park was established in 1958. Initially, the city did not benefit in terms of growth in the manner of nearby Raleigh and Cary. Durham’s downtown declined, and although its population continued to grow, it was not until the 1980s when it began to explode, going from 101,000 in 1980 to 137,000 in 1990 to 187,000 in 2000 to its present day estimate of 247,000. Since the early 1990s the city and its downtown in particular, have experienced a rebirth. Downtown Durham, Inc. was formed in 1994 and the city’s five historic tobacco warehouse complexes have either been renovated as mixed-use developments or are in various stages of redevelopment. Its economy is very diverse and includes the universities, medical, bio tech and the Research Triangle. Unlike much of the country, the economy is still growing. For example, between July and October 2008, $750 million in development (including IBM and Merck) was announced for the area. Furthermore, building occupancy rates are holding steady. The city has won numerous recognitions ranging from America’s sixth Smartest City (www.forbes.com) to the 45th Hottest Business Market in the Country (Inc. Magazine). More information concerning the city can be found at http://www.durhamnc.gov and http://www.downtowndurham.com. An excellent promotional video can be viewed at http://www.durhamnc.com/visitors/promo_video.php. The city was chartered in 1869 and has a very stable elected council. The mayor serves a two-year term while the other members of the council serve staggered four-year terms. Three of the Council Members represent specific wards, while the remaining three and the mayor are elected at large. The council’s members are collegial and genuinely interested in moving the city forward. The city’s employee base also is stable and most employees have been with the city for many years. The relationship between the elected officials and staff is cordial and characterized by mutual respect. The city provides all of the traditional services – police, fire, planning, public works, economic development, parks and recreation, community development and neighborhood services. It has an annual general fund budget of $216 million, a total budget of $356 million and approximately 2,200 employees. The city manager oversees the activities of three deputy city managers and all department directors. The department directors report to the city manager, but their activities are facilitated by the deputy city managers. The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) is part of the Community Building Group which also contains community development, planning, inspections, neighborhood improvement services and human relations. OEWD has 19 employees and is divided into two functional areas: economic development and workforce development. The former plays a major role in reshaping the city and historically has concentrated on the downtown area (but also is responsible for neighborhood revitalization), working with the universities (which have played a major role in the city’s development) and attracting new businesses to the vicinity. OEWD also works closely with Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI) and the Chamber of Commerce. Workforce development is involved with fostering a skilled workforce and assisting city residents with finding employment. The office’s overall budget is $4.2 million. Of that total, $1.9 million comes from grants and supports workforce development. The staff is very strong and the two division managers are extremely capable. As noted, five major warehouse complexes are designated for mixed use. All have approved plans and are in various stages of advancement, ranging from conceptual to complete. The next significant project is known as “Greenfire.” It is a group of investors who own a relatively large number of properties in the downtown area and redevelopment has begun. The challenge for the city and the next director is to support the continued development of downtown and to encourage further development to move into the neighborhoods. The city manager will need to work closely with the DDI, the Chamber of Commerce, the universities and the development community as well as fellow department directors and the city’s leadership to make things happen. The new director will also need to understand and support workforce development efforts. The city is seeking a person who is a savvy visionary with exceptional business skills. The individual must be able to visualize and capture opportunities and then have the skills to implement initiatives. S/he must work extremely well with others, particularly the business community, and appreciate business concerns and focus. The two most important skills needed are (1) an understanding of what needs to happen financially to make a deal work, and (2) to be able to negotiate with all the parties (both inside and outside City Hall) to bring closure. Durham is not home to many multinational businesses, but does have many very successful local businesses. Consequently, the next director will need to relate well to and fit into the local hometown culture. Notwithstanding, s/he will need to be able to work with and attract businesses from other parts of the state and the country. Further, the individual will need to understand public/private partnerships and how to implement them. The next director also will realize that the details, not just the vision, are important. The ideal candidate will not necessarily have public-sector experience, but should have extensive experience working with government. S/he must be achievement oriented, possess a sense of urgency, and have a track record of success in economic development. The individual will have five to 10 years of successful management experience in the public or private sector; a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, planning or a related discipline is required. The salary is commensurate with responsibilities and will depend on qualifications. The city offers an excellent benefit package and is part of the North Carolina Local Government Retirement System. Résumés should be e-mailed to recruiteight@cb-asso.com by March 4, 2009. Faxed or mailed résumés will not be considered. Questions should be directed to Tom Andrews at (770) 814-0455 or Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537. It is expected that finalists will be selected by mid-March with interviews likely towards the end of March. The final selection will be made shortly thereafter. The City of Durham is an equal opportunity employer. Under North Carolina law, all applicant materials must remain confidential and only the name of the selected candidate will be made public.
Financial Services Director – City of Longwood.
(pop. 14,018) Salary: $70,000 - $105,000 DOQ. With an operating budget of $29 million the historic City of Longwood is seeking an experienced governmental hands-on finance director. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in local governmental accounting; three years of supervisory experience; two years of local government finance experience. Certified public accountant designation is preferred. Good communication skills and the ability to form positive working relationship with the organization and the community are essential. If interested in employment in a small community with a major flair of historical charm, send résumé and cover letter to: Dawn Jackson, Personnel Manager, 175 W. Warren Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750. Résumés also will be accepted by e-mail at djackson@longwoodfl.org or by fax at (407) 260-3451. Deadline for submitting résumés is March 6, 2009.
Police Chief – Town of Palm Beach.
(pop. 10,000 year-round; 30,000 winter) Salary range: $105,788 - $164,864 plus excellent benefits. The town has a $16.4-million department budget and 138 Police Department employees, including 80 sworn officers. Department also provides code enforcement, parking enforcement and ocean rescue services. The chief is responsible for the overall management, supervision and operation of the Police Department. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in various administrative levels of increasing responsibility within law enforcement. Must meet state certification requirements for law-enforcement officers. Prefer master’s degree in applicable field. Also prefer graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course and/or the FBI National Academy. At the town manager’s discretion, a different combination of education and experience may be determined to meet or exceed the town’s minimum standards. Send résumé and salary requirements to: Town of Palm Beach, Human Resources Department, 360 S. County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480. For more information about Palm Beach, visit http://www.townofpalmbeach.com.
City Clerk – City of Plant City.
(pop. 35,000) Salary range: $45,739 - $68,609. Highly responsible administrative work directing all activities of the Office of the City Clerk. Serves as clerk of the City Commission and is responsible for directing the publication, filing and safekeeping of all commission proceedings. Duties include recording and certification of all ordinances and resolutions, serving as custodian of the city seal and official records, and coordinating elections. Subject to general direction and review of the city manager, the city clerk is appointed by the City Commission. Position requires knowledge of municipal codes, city charter, intergovernmental relations, election laws and procedures, as well as state regulations for public records management, retention and disposition. Must demonstrate skill in the use of the English language, including proper use of words and sentence structure. Must be skilled in the use of personal computers; typewriters; recording, transcribing and dictating equipment, with ability to prepare accurate, concise minutes and to summarize verbatim discussions accurately. Qualifications should include graduation from an accredited college or university with a related bachelor’s degree or four years of advanced experience in related administrative work that includes the use of personal computers, recording and transcribing equipment. Must possess, or attain within a reasonable time, certified municipal clerk credentials. Position is open until filled. Obtain application at http://www.plantcitygov.com and submit with résumé and letter of interest to Director of Human Resources, City of Plant City, P.O. Box C, Plant City, FL 33564; or in person to 302 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, FL 33563.
City Manager – City of Riviera Beach.
(pop. 37,000). Four managers since 1990, the most recent leaving after nine years of service. With an outstanding waterfront and a highly desirable location, Riviera Beach is a city full of potential and poised to capitalize on it. Seeking a professional, experienced and visionary manager; a competent and savvy professional with a strong backbone. Starting salary will be up to $180,000. E-mail résumés to recruitthree@cb-asso.com by March 16, 2009. More details are available at www.cb-asso.com (click “active recruitments”) or contact Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537.
(See the February 16, 2009, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below.)
City Manager – City of Cape Girardeau, Mo.
(pop. 35,349) Salary: DOQ. Closing date: March 20, 2009.
City Manager – City of Dunnellon.
(pop. 2,033) Salary: $62,400 - $78,600 DOQ.
City Manager – City of Lake City.
(pop. 10,919) Open until filled.
City Manager – City of Lake Worth.
(pop. 37,000) Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 DOQ. Closing date: March 1, 2009.
Internal Auditor – City of Ocala.
(pop. 51,853) Salary: $64,761 - $106,856. Closing date: March 31, 2009.
Environmental Services Director – Seminole County.
(pop. 51,227) Salary: $85,000 - $140,753.
Planning Director – City of South Miami.
(pop. 10,528) Salary: $84,396 - $107,713.
Public Works/Engineering Director – City of South Miami.
(pop. 10,528) Salary: $84,396 - $107,713.
Personnel Director – City of Treasure Island.
(pop. 7,500) Salary: $67,486 - $85,696 DOQ.
(See the January 30, 2009, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below.)
Finance Director – City of Marco Island.
(pop. 15,000 seasonal/35,000 year-round) Salary: $82,691 - $103,364 DOQ. Open until filled.
City Engineer – City of Minneola.
(pop. 9,440) Salary: $75,000 - $84,000.
Human Resource Director/Assistant City Clerk – City of Williston.
(pop. 2,557) Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 DOQ. Open until filled.
(See the January 15, 2009, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below.)
City Manager – City of Fort Walton Beach.
(pop. 20,513) Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 DOQ. Closing date: February 27, 2009.
Public Works Director – City of Milton.
(pop. 7,689) Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 DOQ. Open until filled.
City Engineer – City of Oldsmar.
(pop. 13,829) Salary: $61,595 - $83,154.
City Attorney – City of Palm Beach Gardens.
(pop. 48,176) Closing date: 2:00 p.m., March 13, 2009.
Purchasing Agent – City of Plant City.
(pop. 34,000) Salary: $38,500 - $57,750 DOQ. Open until filled.
City Attorney – City of St. Augustine Beach.
(pop. 6,100) Closing date: 4:00 p.m., February 27, 2009.
Town Administrator – Town of Southwest Ranches.
(pop. 7,415) Salary: DOQ. Closing date: 10:00 p.m., February 27, 2009.
Assistant City Manager – City of Sunrise.
(pop. 90,000) Salary: $101,295 - $139,637.
(See the December 31, 2008, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below).
Director of Finance – City of Belle Glade.
(pop. 14,900) Open until filled.
City Engineer – City of Longview, Texas.
(pop. 76,500)
Public Works Director – City of Maitland.
(pop. 16,209) Salary: $67,558 - $105,590 DOQ. Open until filled.
Police Chief – City of Wildwood.
(pop. 4,937) Salary: $64,369 - $82,076 DOQ.
(See the December 15, 2008, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below).
Planner – City of Quincy.
(pop. 7,300) Salary: $38,000 - $40,000. Open until filled.
(See the December 1, 2008, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below).
City Engineer/Public Works Director – City of Dade City.
(pop. 6,856) Salary: $52,436 - $78,665.
Chief of Police – City of Haines City.
(pop. 19,000) Salary: $64, 628 - $96,943 DOQ/E. Open until filled.
Planner – City of Lynn Haven.
(pop. 15,436)
Assistant Director Building Department/Building Official – City of Miami Beach.
(pop. 87,925)
Director of Engineering – City of Palm Beach Gardens.
(pop. 50,282) Salary: $91,134 -$142,357. Open until filled.
(See the November 15, 2008, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below).
Assistant Finance Director – City of Deltona.
(pop. 85,484) Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 DOQ.
Public Works Director – Town of Eatonville.
(pop. 2,547) Salary: $53,000.
Fleet Manager – City of Lakeland.
(pop. 93,427) Salary: $61,630 - $95,617 DOQ. Open until filled.
Finance Director – City of Lake Wales.
(pop. 12,755) Salary: $80,000. Open until filled.
Business Operations Manager – Manatee County Utilities Department.
Salary: $57,075.20.
Finance Director – City of North Lauderdale.
(pop. 42,000) Salary: $76,056 - $110,086. Open until filled.
Human Resources Director – City of Ormond Beach.
(pop. 40,920) Salary: $55,566 - $94,612. Open until filled.
(See the October 31, 2008, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below).
Finance Director – City of Marco Island.
(pop. 15,000 seasonal/35,000 year-round) Salary: $82,691 - $103,364 DOQ. Open until filled.
Parks and Recreation Director – City of Marco Island.
(pop. 15,000 seasonal/35,000 year-round) Salary: $72,000 - $100,000 DOQ. Open until filled.
City Engineer – City of Riviera Beach.
(pop. 33,408) Salary: $84,788 - $125,416. Open until filled.
Financial Services Director – City of Tamarac.
(pop. 60,000) Salary: $92,400 - $137,550.
(See the October 15, 2008, issue of the Datagram for full copy of the ads below).
Deputy Director of Financial Services – City of Boynton Beach.
(pop. 67,071) Salary: $89,125 DOQ.
Housing and Community Development Program Manager – City of Fort Lauderdale.
(pop. 175,000) Salary: $72,654.40 - $105,206.40. Open until filled.
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Manager of Wastewater Treatment – City of Lakeland.
(pop. 91,623) Salary: $54,579 - $84,656. |