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Home My WebLink AboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2023-059Temp. Reso. #13942 5/10/2023 Page 1 of 2 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2023 -OS / A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPOINTING JOHN DOHERTY AS PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE MAY 11, 2023 OR AT SUCH DATE AS IS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Charter, Section 5.04(a) provides that the City Manager "shall appoint and supervise the heads of all departments and Assistant City Manager ...subject to the approval of the majority of the Commission..." ; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that JOHN DOHERTY be appointed as Public Services Director, effective May 11, 2023 or at such date as is mutually agreed upon; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to approve the City Manager's appointment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT: SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part of this Resolution. SECTION #2: That on recommendation of the City Manager, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, JOHN DOHERTY is appointed as Public Services Director, effective May 11, 2023 or at such date as is mutually agreed upon. Temp. Reso. #13942 5/10/2023 Page 2 of 2 SECTION #3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION #4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. SECTION #5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. �.�.J PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 1day of �T'j , 2023. ATTEST: KIiVIBE .LY DILLON, CMC CITY CLERK v M CHELLE J. GO EZ MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR GOMEZ DIST 1: V/M BOLTON DIST 2: COMM. WRIGHT JR DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS DIST 4: COMM. DANIEL lie APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND RELIANCE OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY. 'HANS OTTINOT CITY ATTORNEY John E. Doherty, P.E. Licensed Professional En,_,ineer 954.914.4207 1 john.doherty@tamarac.org I Coral Springs, FL SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION More than twenty-five (25) years of local government and twenty-three years (23) of professional engineering experience, focused on Public Services Departments; providing exceptional customer service, managing large scale Capital Improvement Projects, Utilities and Public Works Operations, and large-scale service contracts. Public Services Acting Director and Assistant Director experience, including visionary leadership, strategic planning and implementation, budget development and execution, administration, engineering, capital program management, operations and maintenance management, negotiation, and policy development. Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision -making abilities. Strong record of positive relationships with unionized and non -unionized work forces; and federal, state, and local government agencies. A Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida (P.E. No. 55383), Served on the Board of the Florida Storm Water Association, National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certified, Florida Engineering Society Government Engineer of the Year, and LEAD Certified. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERIVCES City of Tamarac 2022 — Present • Direct a staff of one hundred forty-two (142) employees across eleven (11) separate divisions, including administration, fleet, water treatment plant, engineering, capital projects management, stormwater, streets, facilities, ground maintenance, water distribution, and wastewater collection. • Present Public Services initiatives and Capital Improvement Projects to the Executive Staff, City Manager, Mayor and City Commission. • Develop aa.x�j manage a $76.5M annual operating budget and a $42.2M capital improvement budget. • Prepare and review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for large scale capital design and construction projects, and large-scale service contracts. • Forecast and plan for future Public Services needs and requirements - including water, wastewater, storm water, streets, and facilities infrastructure. • Develop and manage a six (6) year general fund and stormwater fund Capital Improvement Program and a twenty (20) year Utilities Capital Improvement Program. • Develop and implement Public Services related policies and procedures, utilizing industry best practices and standards together with the specific requirements of the City of Tamarac. • Develop and implement short -and -long range strategic plans to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public works and utilities operations. • Prepare and review agenda items for City Commission action, including ordinances and resolutions. • Interact and communicate with various groups, agencies, and individuals such as the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Public Services Personnel, department heads, Mayor and Commission, City Attorney, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, community groups and the public. John E. Doherty, P.E. City of Tamarac Positions Assistant Public Services Director/Capital Projects Manager 2017 - 2022 Assistant Public Services Director/City Engineer/Capital Projects Manager 2003 - 2017 Assistant Director of Utilities 2001 - 2003 CITY ENGINEER Town of Davie, Davie, Florida 1997 — 2000 • Supervised the operations of the Engineering Division; assigned caseloads and established work schedules and training; directed and supervised duties of engineering staff. • Served as a member of the Town's Development Review Committee and reviewed all development projects for compliance with all applicable Town Codes with respect to Engineering issues and permitting. • Inspected and supervised the inspection of construction of public and private development improvements for adherence to Town Codes and regulations. • Coordinated and ensured appropriate permitting by outside agencies for all public and private development projects. • Developed construction details and general notes to be included in all construction projects. • Reviewed plans and specifications prepared by consulting architects and engineers to determine accuracy and completeness of plans, and for compliance with sound engineering practices. • Conferred with architects and engineers in explaining and interpreting design, and contract requirements regarding issuance of engineering construction permits. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida 1995 Licensed Professional Engineer / Florida Board of Professional Engineers, Florida 2000 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Hurricane Recovery and Mitigation Certified 2007 Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emmitsburg, MD Leading, Educating and Developing (LEAD) Program 2006 Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service University of Virginia, VA, National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certified 2005 Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emmitsburg, MD 954.914.4207 1 john.doherty@tamarac.org I Coral Springs, FL John E. Doherty, P.E. Hurricane Preparedness and Response Certified Emergency Management Institute, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emmitsburg, MD Achieving Excellence Management Development Program City of Tamarac Tamarac, FL AFFILIATIONS • Florida Engineering Society (Government Engineer of the Year — 2015) • American Society of Civil Engineers (Young Government Engineer of the Year — 1999) • Florida Stormwater Association (Board Member) • National Society of Professional Engineers • American Public Works Association (APWA) • American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2005 2003 954.914.4207 1 john.doherty@tamarac.org I Coral Springs, FL