R94-88ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. R94-~',~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH AND LaRUE PLANNING &
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR ON-SITE
INTERIM MANAGEMENT SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida deems
it to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City to enter into an
Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and LaRue Planning & Management
Services, providing for on-site interim management services, a copy of which
Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida hereby
authorizes and directs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement between the
City of Boynton Beach and LaRue Planning & Management Services, providing for on-
site interim management services, a copy of which Agreement is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A".
Section 2, This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /~' day of May, 1994,
Mayor Pro T~
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Asst. Mgr./13/94
LaRUE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Pondcila Frofessional Park
72 Fondclla Road, Suite 103
N. Fort Myers, ~orida 3390~
~'813) 99~-(~77 · (813~ 99~-6.388 · FAX (813) 9954J235
May l2. I994
Ms. C_~arrie A. Parker, City Manager
City of l~)ynton Beach
Po~t Office Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
Reference: On-site Interim Management Services
Dear Carrie:
Bmmd on our conver~atlon~ ln~t -a~-~k, I am submitting a propomd for your
consideration to provide you with part time management assistance. This proposal
for on-site management services shall be for an interim period of time beginning
sometime in May and lasting through the ~ummer or until such time as my services
ar~ no longer needed.
In general, thc services shall bc for management advice and assistance
including, but not limited to amistance that I can give you in terms of budget
preparation, including review of staff submittals, assistance that would be focused on
planning and zoning items or issues, and I will assist you in the selec, tion ott a new full
time-Assistant City Manager for Boynton Beach. Additionally, my s, rvi~s would
include any other management assistance deai~lat~d by you.
Specifically, the management services will be provided on-site, in Boynton
Beach, at a minimum of t~'o (2} days per week, For computation purposes, a
working day would consist of eight (8) hours.
Financial consideration shall b~ as foilow~: Jim LaRue shall be paid at a rate
of seven~-flve ($75.00) per hour. This hourly rate excludes a~y of thc City of
Boynton Beach trinse benefit. This shall be paid bi-monthly or consistent with
Boynton Beach current payroll schedule, or LaRue Planning and Management
.%rvices. Inc~ will submit bi.monthly invoices. In providing th~$ ~rvie~s, no travel
roimburaement~ are r~quest~d.
Ms. Carrie A. Parker
May 12, 1994
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Should other services be required from LaRue Planning and Management
Services, Inc. or myself, these services can be provided upon an amended agreement
and a mutually agreed upon fee. if this propo~ meet, with your apprOVal, plebe
sign on the SPace indicated below and return one (1) signed cop~ to me within ten
(10) clays of this letter, Thank you for the opportunity to present these kinds of
services to you in m, ynton ~each. t~ease contact me tt you have any questions
regarding this agreement.
Sincerely,
LaRUE PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
lai~les O. LaRue
President
gGL:be
C/TY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Carrie Porker, City Manager
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James G. LaRue, A.I.C.P.
Professional and Business History
LaRue Planning & Management Services, Inc.: President, November 1988 to present.
Planning and Zoning Official for the following communities:
Lake Placid, Florida, May ,1992 to Present
Liberty County, Florida, May 1992 to Present
Madison County~ Florida, April 1992 to Present
Florida Counties Foundation ~ Smali County Technical Assistance Program: Circuit Rider
providing technical management assistance for small counties, September 1993 to
Present.
Managing Govemrrmnt in Flor/da: (Certified Public Management), Florida Center for Public
Management, Tailahessee, Florida: Senior Management Trainer, August 1989 to present.
F/or/da Public Management Group: Vice President, June 1990 to present.
Lee County, Florida: May 1983 to November 1988.
County Administrator/Acting County Administrator, September 1986 :to November
1988.
Assistant County Administrator, May 1983 to September 1986.
City of Deerfield Beach, Flor~da: September 1979 to April 1983.
Assistant to the to October 1980.
City of Pompano Beach, Florida: December 1976 to September 1979.
Zoning Administrator, December 1976 to September 1979.
City of Deerfleld Beach, Florida: June 1974 to December 1976.
Senior Planner, October 1976 to December 1976.
Adminletrative Aesletant, May 1976 to October 1976.
As~i~tant to the Director of Planning, Zoning, and Inepection, June 1975 to May 1976.
Planning Technician, june 1974 to May 1975.
Resume James G. LaRus, A.I.C.P.
Education
M.A., Urban and Regional Planning, University of Iowa, 1974.
M.A., Political Science, Memphis State University, 1970.
B.A., Political Science, University of Texas, 1966.
Professional and Business Experience
As President of
manage
Florida communities, and proVides
schools, businesses
Specializes in all
counties,
rnent trainin;
including
for cities and
annexation, manage-
in afull service
tore
executive search, and
body.
administm-
Services include analysis of
aspects of the actual
assistanceto the new executive and/or the governing
As Senior Trainer, Florida Center for Public Management: Serving as a Certified Public
Management trainer for the Managing Government In Florida series. Jim conducts the
four day seminars covering current ~magement theory and job-related techniques in
order to develop middle and top level management teams.
As Chief Executive Officer, Acting CouMy Administrator, and C. ouniy Administrator for Lee
County=. Provided strong nT'anager~nt for a mpid~ growing, fUll'service growth County
with 1500 employees, an approved budget of $622.3 million, and:a population of 320,000.
Established and achieved County goals which resulted in positive changes in economic
diversiticatlon, an increased emphasis on customer service, a renewal in management
operational effectiveness and protection of the enwronment. Effected organizational
changes that greatly accelerated progress ~of capital improvement projects. Examples
include establishing a ~R_,e~_I Estate Acquisition Department and a Project Management
Section in the CoUps Department of Transportation. "DistinguiShed. Budget
Presentation Awards" fror were awarded
to Lee County County was also the recipient of twelve
National Association
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James G. LaRue, A.I.C.P.
Highlights of major accomplishments included:
Development of a viable and strong professional organization by creating and/or
reorganizing the functions of management and budget, real estate acquisition,
engineering, community development, human resources, data processing and
facility management.
businesses to Lee County.
Development
attraction of
Development and implementation of a performance measurement system
designed-to make the use of performance objectives a routine and meaningful
part of the County's. budgeting and management systems. This process involved
interviewing and assisting Assistant County Administrators and Department Heads
in developing performance objectives and implementing procedures for their
review/reviSion on a regular basis to ensure consistency with the County's
strategic goals.
Established a viable financial capital improvement program resulting in public
facility projects being built such as the parallel span bridge, the remodeling of the
existing courthouse, numerous roads, libraries, parks and cdminal justice facilities.
Initiated and established the County's Employee Participation and Information
Committee (EPIC), using Quality Management techniques. The committee used
these quality management tools to identify and recommend solutions to issues
which affected the entire County govemment organization.
As Assistant County Administrator of Lee County:. Set strategic planning goals and resolv~ed
growth management issues for the County. Wes the Administrator and Supervisor for the
activities of the Department of Community. Development, Lee County Utilities, the
Department of Transportation and' Engineering, and the Tourist Development Council.
The budgets forthese departments totaled over $100 million with a combined total of 850
employees. Aisc served as supervisor for all General Service Departments including
Facilities Management, Data Processing, Risk Management, and Emergency Management
Services. (1983-1986)
As Assistant City Manager for Deerfleid Beach: Secured several million dollars of state,
federal, and other funds as the City Grants Administrator, acted as the CDBG Director,
supervised the forrnulatlon of the City's Redevelopment Plan, initiated and implemented
the City's residential relocation program; served as Project Director for various capital
improvement projects; an,d_ assisted the City Manager in carrying out required operations
and activities. The City s population of 50,000 permanent residents (increasing an
additional 25% during the tourist season) was served by 500 City employees and a
budget of $25 million. (1979-1983)
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James G. LaRue, A.I.C;P.
As Zoning Administrator for Pompano Beach: Administered ali rezoning initiatives which
included presentations to the Zoning Board and the Cb Commission; responsibility for
all amendments to the Zoning Code, enforcement of zoning violations; and supervisory
responsibility for the City's Occupational :License Department. (1976-1979)
As Deerfield Beach
the Community
ic housing
Plan;
for
1976)
Professional Associations:
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