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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2008-111Temp. Reso. #11453 Page 1 August 8, 2008 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, APPOINTING CLAUDIO H. GRANDE AS CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, OR AT SUCH EARLIER 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... subject to the approval of the commission, shall appoint, suspend, remove or demote the chief building official...."; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that Claudio H. Grande be appointed as Chief Building Official, effective September 15, 2008, or at such earlier 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: SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Temp. Reso. #11453 Page 2 August 8, 2008 SECTION 2: That on recommendation of the City Manager, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, Claudio H. Grande is appointed as Chief Building Official, effective September 15, 2008 or at such earlier date as is mutually agreed upon. 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 in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 its passage and adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of G` , 2008. BETH FLANSgAUM-TAL-ABISCO MAYOR ATTEST: , RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MARION SWENSON, CMC MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO ram; CITY CLERK DIST 1: COMM PORTNER', DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRAD�� DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF v . DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. AMUEL S REN CITY ATIVRNEY EXHIBIT 1 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER August 12, 2008 The Honorable Mayor and Member of the City Commission City of Tamarac 7525 NW 88 Avenue Tamarac, FL 33322 Madam Mayor and Members of the Commission: Jeffrey L. Miller CITY MANAGER Pursuant to the City Charter, I recommend that Claudio H. Grande be appointed to the position of Chief Building Official, effective September 15, 2008, or at such earlier date as is mutually agreed upon. Mr. Grande has served as the Chief Building Official/Building Director in Miami Shores Village since June, 2005. In that capacity, he was responsible for the daily operations of the Building Department, reporting directly to the Village Manager. From 1998 to 2005, Mr. Grande served as Building Inspector/Plans Examiner in Tamarac, performing inspections on all aspects of construction and renovations as well as reviewing plans in accordance with the South Florida Building Code. He served the City of Coral Springs in the same capacity between 1994 and 1998. Prior to that, Mr. Grande has over 20 years of experience as a certified general contractor, construction project manager, and job foreman for several construction companies. Mr. Grande is a Florida certified Building Code Administrator, and is also certified as a Standard Inspector, Plans Examiner, and General Contractor. He also serves as an Officer on the Board of the Building Officials Association of Florida, as First Vice President of the South Florida Building Officials Association, and as a member of the Education Committee of the International Code Council and the State Fire Marshall's Office Code Advisory Committee. I am very pleased to recommend that Mr. Grande be appointed and am confident that he will bean asset to the City organization. If you have questions, or would like to discuss this, please let me know. c: Sam Goren, City Attorney Encl. Mr. Grande's resume Sincerely, J �fre7y L. Miller City Manager "&mmara to G�xedluree.., fllaaaya." 7525 N.W. 88thAvenue I Tamarac, Florida 33321-2401 1 P: 954.597.35101 F: 954.597.3520 EQUAL OPPORTUNRY EMPLOYER ENT_ MIRY' 2008 03 1 31A AN PHONE 954-71 B-3793 10: 11 Tamarac, R 33321 E-MAIL cl udio rande b Ilsouth.net Cell No. 954-914-8075 Claudio Grande Summary of State of Florida Building Code Administrator qualifications State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner State of Florida Standard Building Inspector State of Florida Certified General Contractor International Code Council, Certified Building Official International Code Council Building Plans Examiner International Code Council Building Inspector Miami -Dade County Building Code Compliance Office Certified: Building Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector & Residential Roofing Inspector. • Building Inspector since 1994, Plans Examiners since 1996 and Building Code Administrator since 2001 Certified General Contractor since 1981 Education 1967 Graduated High School, Miami Sr. High School, Miami, FI 1968 —1972 Carpenter's Apprenticeship Program Miami, FI 1995 — 1997 Construction Technology, Associate Degree (No Degree) Broward Community College, Ft Lauderdale, FI Professional 2005 — Present Miami Shores Village Miami Shores, FI experience Chief Building Official & Building Director • Responsible for the daily operations of the Building Department. Supervise the inspections and plan review procedures for all Inspectors to make sure they comply with the requirements of the Building Code, State & local ordinances, and Federal regulations. 1998 - 2005 City of Tamarac Tamarac, FI Building Inspector/Plans Examiner • Perform inspections on all aspects of the construction and renovations of single family residences, multifamily apartment buildings, condominiums and commercial properties for compliance to all applicable codes, regulations and approved plans. • Review plans pertaining to the construction, renovations and repairs of residential homes, multifamily buildings and commercial properties for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Life Safety Code, Florida Accessibility Code, and applicable national, state and local rules and regulations. 2002 — 2006 City of Parkland Part Time Plans Examiner Parkland, FI • Review Plans pertaining to all aspects of new construction and roofing work for residential and commercial properties for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Accessibility Code and all applicable national, state and local rules and regulations. 1994 —1998 City of Coral Springs Coral Springs, FI Building Inspector / Plans Examiner • As a Building Inspector, I would perform inspections on new construction and renovations including inspections on all types of roofing work for residential and commercial properties on residential homes, multifamily buildings and commercial properties, based on the provisions set forth by the South Florida Building Code. As a Building Plans Examiner, I would review all architectural and structural plans submitted for permit for compliance with the State and Local Codes including local rules and regulations. 1991 —1994 Lou Grand Construction Tamarac, FI Certified General Contractor (License since 1981) • Completed major renovations on 2 Hotels in Miami (Colonial Hotel, downtown Miami) and Miami Beach,(Nautilus Hotel in Collins Ave.) construction of new single-family residences, and performed complete renovations for commercial and residential properties. 1980 —1991 BEC Construction Miami, FI Project Manager • Supervised the construction of multifamily residential buildings of over 2,000 units, high-rise condominiums, and high-rise office buildings. Work included, formwork, steel placement, concrete pour, interior work, roofing placement and site work. 1968 —1980 Lotspeich Co. Job Foreman Miami, FI • Supervised all aspects of interior and exterior renovations on Commercial properties including Banks, Office Buildings, Airport facilities, Schools and retail office space. • As an apprentice, worked in the installation of acoustical ceilings, drywall, vinyl and wood flooring, metal framing, rough and finish carpentry, computer flooring and concrete work. Professional Memberships • Building Officials Association of Florida, Treasurer • First Vice President of the South Florida Building Officials Association. • Member of the International Code Council, Education Committee. • Member of the State Fire Marshalls Office Code Advisory Committee. • Past Executive Secretary for the Building Officials & Inspector Educational Association of Broward County. • Member of the Educational Committee for the South Florida Building Code Conference.( Dade, Broward & Palm Beach Counties) • Member of the Professional Development Committee, Membership Services Committee & The Legislative Committee for the Building Officials Association of Florida. • Past District Director for the Broward County Chapter of the Building Officials Association of Florida. • Past member of the International Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Code Development Committee of the Southern Building Code Congress International. • Past member of Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Hurricane/Disaster Ad Hoc Committee.