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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
STANLEY E. MORRIS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH
THE AUTHORITY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on December 611, 2021, via Resolution No. 2021-3271, the City Commission
approved an Agreement with Stanley E. Morris for the position of City Manager; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the section 3(B) of the Agreement, the City Commission is to
review the City Manager's salary on an annual basis to determine if an adjustment is necessary;
and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration, the City Commission wishes to approve a First
Amendment to the Agreement, providing for a salary adjustment to the position of City
Manager, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of First Amendment. The City Commission hereby approves a First
Amendment to the Agreement with Stanley E. Morris for the position of City Manager,
providing for a salary adjustment, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and
Section 2. Authorization of Mayor. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said
Agreement.
Section 3. Authorization of the City Attorney. The City Attorney is authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Agreement.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November 20
Larisa Svechin, Ma
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Mauricio Betancur, Ck C, City Clerk ain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin &
Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Moved by: r/ ` �; .1 .�� ' Seconded by:
Vote:
Mayor Larisa (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Joseph (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama 1741 Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant /(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Larisa Svechin, Mayor
DATE: November 16, 2023
RE: City Manager's Salary Review and Adjustment
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration.
REASONS:
The City Manager is to be reviewed annually per his contract. This review is overdue for an assessmeni
of his performance and salary, by almost two years.
On December 1, 2021, the City Commission unanimously appointed City Manager Stan Morris with
starting salary of $210,000. The prior City Manager's salary was $261,738.55. City Manager Morris ha!
overseen the day-to-day operations of the city, a staff of almost 300 people and a budget of $184
million.
Highlighted below are some of the major accomplishments within the last two years.
1) Public Safety - Primary goal and direction by the City Commission.
Since my tenure I've seen firsthand how the Police Department has grown and flourished. Durin€
these last two years, City Manager Morris led the positive changes, establishing a process anc
procedure for the hiring of the Police Chief. He selected Chief Eddie Santiago which was voted or
affirmatively and unanimously by the City Commission. He further established protocols and
procedures for both Lieutenant and Sergeant promotions. Due to his efforts, the city has added
thirteen police officers, fully staffed dispatch with six new police communications officers, increased
our traffic and marine patrols and instituted electronic ticketing. New police vehicles and equipment
were purchased with forfeiture funds outfitting our police department with crucial life safety
equipment.
Item Number: 10.0
Additionally, for the first time since inception, the City of Sunny Isles Beach Police Department is full)
accredited.
The residents and visitors continue to comment on the professionalism, safety, and security of the
police department. The police department has become the standard to be followed.
2) Fiscal Responsibility
The City Manager is responsible for all financial transactions in the city including management of the
city budget. City Manager Morris has made a conscious and concerted effort to recover monies tc
support the budget. In total, he has collected $1,127,020.40 in favor of the city. Additionally, the City
Manager listened to the Commission and was successful in lowering the millage rate by .1% resulting
in tax savings for residents.
3) Procurement
He has restructured and rebuilt our Procurement Department and passed an ordinance regarding the
cone of silence to protect the integrity of the bidding process. Further, recently, he has established an
electronic bidding process for increased efficiency and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A salary survey of some of the surrounding cities was prepared as a comparison. The chart represents
the results of the survey.
Municipality
Current Salary
# of Employees
2023/24 Budget
Population
Aventura
$245,194.00
203
$63,420,036
39,237
Bay Harbor Islands
$285,550.00
133
$49,348,958
5,922
Bal Harbour
$325,000.00
114
$41,006,600
3,093
Hallandale Beach
$250,000.00
500
$208,799,844
41,217
North Miami Beach
$234,333.00
460
$67,282,449
42,507
Surfside
$220,000.00
134
$37,947,136
5,446
Sunny Isles Beach
300
$184,865,244
21,996
Average
$260,012.83
For these reasons, I am recommending that the City Manager's salary be adjusted from $222,789.0(
to $261,000.00, which is an increase of 8.5% annually since 2021, effective December 1, 2023.
FUNDING SOURCE:
The required budget amendment will follow.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Item Number: 10.0