July 2019 President’s Message

In each ICMA region, there are three ICMA vice presidents. In the Southeast region, one vice president represents the northern group: Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The second vice president represents the southern group: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. The third vice president is a non-CEO position and is…

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Transparency through Performance Reporting

By Mike Grebosz, Assistant City Manager, City of DeLand In our current climate, trust and transparency have increasingly become items of concern voiced by many members of the public. One avenue the City of DeLand has used in recent years to create transparency and reinforce a trusting relationship with our residents, businesses, and visitors is…

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July 2019 New Members

The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Orange Lien Data, District III, Contact: Scott Bird, Business Development Manager, Corporate Member; and Vincent Tenaglia, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of St.…

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Inaugural Class Held for Future City and County Managers

Building upon the successful “So You Want to Be…” workshops held at FCCMA’s conference annually, a new two-day workshop was held July 12-13 at the FLC University’s Orlando classroom.  The class was named “The Keys to City and County Management: Making Your Move.”  Attendees were department directors, assistants and deputies from across Florida, each desiring…

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2019 Public Records Management Three-Part Webinar Series

John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government August 7, 14 and 31 at 2:00 p.m. Series Fee: $150 (Group discounts available) The Public Records Management: 2019 Live Webinar Series has been designed to assist all public agency records custodians, Records Management Liaison Officers (RMLOs), management and staff to better understand and meet the legal requirements to comply with…

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Rethinking Homelessness: Formula for Transformational Solutions

Free FLC Research Symposium Wednesday, August 14 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | World Center Marriott | Orlando An estimated 28,378 individuals and 43,592 families with children in Florida are homeless. Cities of all sizes share in the challenges of homelessness and have a significant role in efforts to end homelessness for their citizens.…

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Request for Applications: $75 Million Rebuild Florida Voluntary Home Buyout Program

The Department of Economic Opportunity just published a Request for Applications regarding their Rebuild Florida’s $75 million Voluntary Home Buyout Program. Beginning July 16 and ending August 15, local governments will be able to apply for grant funding for the acquisition of Hurricane Irma damaged residential properties in high-risk flood areas to help reduce the…

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ICMA Webinar: Grappling with Gnarly Issues: How Local Government Can Help

Wednesday, September 11, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET Registration is FREE – Advance registration is required. Click here to register. Program Summary: Communities want their local governments to take action on tough issues, sometimes even when a local government may not be the primary entity responsible. Learn about successful efforts by local governments to…

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2019 Sponsors and Exhibitors

FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2019 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. ABM Advanced Disposal AECOM Technical Services Ajax Building Corporation Alpha Foundations Specialist Alternative Claims Management Ameresco American Fidelity AngioScreen AshBritt, Inc. Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. AT&T Ballator Insurance Group Black…

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2018 – 2019 Newly-Credentialed Managers

Steve Botelho, Assistant County Administrator, Sarasota County Andrew Hyatt, City Manager, Neptune Beach Christopher Lagerbloom, City Manager, Fort Lauderdale Joseph Murphy, Town Manager, Belleair Jason Nunemaker, City Manager, Fellsmere Nydia Rafols, Former Deputy City Manager, Hallandale Beach Emilie Smith, Assistant City Manager, Sunrise

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FCCMA 2019 Award Recipients

Congratulations to Howard Tipton, County Administrator, St. Lucie County, 2019 recipient of the Richard (Dick) Simmons Lifetime Achievement Award. Michael J. Roberto Award for Career Development: Jonathan R. Lewis, County Administrator, Sarasota County President’s Award: Mayor George Cretekos, City of Clearwater If You Care You Do Award: Dr. Michael L. Abels, Retired City Manager, City…

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