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Home My WebLink About2019 04 22 Consent 304 - Resolution 2019-08 in recognition of former City Manager Kevin L. Smith's service to the City of Winter Springs CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 304 . 1959 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I APRIL 22, 2019 1 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Resolution 2019-08 in recognition of former City Manager Kevin L. Smith's service to the City of Winter Springs SUMMARY The City Commission is very appreciative of all of the employees who faithfully serve the citizens and City Commission of the City of Winter Springs. The City Commission has expressed their interest in presenting such employees with a Resolution at a City Commission Meeting. In such cases, a Resolution is submitted first to the City Commission on the Consent Agenda for approval. Upon approval of such Resolution by the City Commission, the applicable individual is usually presented with a Resolution at a future City Commission Meeting during the "Awards and Presentations" portion of a meeting. Mr. Smith began his career with the City of Winter Springs on November 28, 2005, as the Director of General Services. On January 12, 2009, he was appointed as Interim City Manager, and then on May26,2009, he was appointed as City Manager. The following highlights under Mr. Smith's leadership are just a few of his many outstanding contributions to the City of Winter Springs as City Manager: • balanced the budget each year without raising property tax rates (lowered 5 out of 10 years) while preserving reserves • maintained or improved service levels during this 10-year period as evidenced in part by increased funding in several key service areas including the establishment of a multi-million dollar Perk Up Parks Initiative • doubled the funding to our annual road infrastructure maintenance program • provided multi-million dollar improvements to our Water/Sewer Utility System • remodeled the Commission Chambers at City Hall • renovated the City's website In 2014, Mr. Smith was named the "Municipal Executive of the Year" by the Tri- County League of Cities. Mr. Smith is to be applauded for his incredible contributions to the betterment of the City of Winter Springs in guiding the City to unparalleled success. PXSOLUTIOR Mimm 2019-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KEVIN L. SMITH FOR HIS 13 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS ONE OF THE MOST VALUED, IMPRESSIVE, AND EXTRAORDINARY EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND EXPRESSING OUR GREAT APPRECIATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND PROVIDING FOR ``�\A�N EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, KEVIN SMITH has provided the residents of the City of Winter Springs with 13 years of excellent, dedicated, and distinguished service, since joining the City of Winter Springs on November 28, 2005 as the Director of the General Services Department, overseeing the Human Resources Division,Risk Management Division,and the Purchasing Divisions;and in addition to these responsibilities,he often stepped in for the City Manager and led numerous special initiatives and budget related projects,to include the unparalleled intensive task of speaking with many, many, many hundreds of Winter Springs residents about a complicated change to the Fire Impact Fee which was an immense undertaking to say the least;and WHEREAS, KEVIN SMITH was Appointed as Interim City Manager on January 12, 2009 and then City Manager on May 26, 2009;and from the beginning and throughout his outstanding tenure with the City of Winter Springs,he has been an incredible asset to the Mayor and City Commission and the numerous citizens,and has been the driver of promulgating many innovative and progressive ideas;and WHEREAS, KEVIN SMITH was responsible for a many impressive fiscal initiatives,to include balancing the Budget each year without raising property tax rates(lowered 5 out of 10 years)while preserving reserves;improved the City's debt position via a 36%reduction in total outstanding debt; provided outstanding community events via partnerships and sponsorships rather than tax dollars;reduced the City's health care costs by 29%;increased the City's credit rating from AA to AA+;and improved the City's Pension(letter)grade from F to B;and WHEREAS, KEVIN SMITH,in concert with our fiscal advances,commensurately maintained or improved service levels during this 10-year period as evidenced in part by increased funding in several key service areas including the establishment of a multi-million dollar Parks Improvement Program;doubled the funding to our annual road infrastructure maintenance program; and provided multi-million dollar improvements to our Water/Sewer Utility System-all helping to set the City of Winter Springs far and above other municipalities;and WHEREAS,KEVIN SMITH during his tenure,has been a valued employee,a high achiever,very intent on doing things differently -all for the betterment of the City of Winter Springs and to that regard,led a drive for top-notch quality service to our Elected Officials,customers, and citizens alike;led a new culture of transparency in government;and through these efforts and so much more,the City of Winter Springs is all the more a better place to work and a fabulous place to call home;and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs,Florida as follows: ,ADECTION I—Upon the occasion of KEVIN SMITHS departure,the Mayor and Commission,and Staff of the City of Winter Springs wish to recognize and honor him for his many contributions and accomplishments through his 13 years of significant and phenomenal public service. ADECTION II—That this Resolution commending the services of KEVIN SMITH be recorded upon the official Public Records and Minutes of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs,Florida. ADECTION III —That a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to KEVIN SMITH with our earnest and sincere gratitude for the innumerable and significant contributions he has imparted on the City of Winter Springs. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, IN A REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED ON THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2019. ccvfiize�ut/reo ��iaue�ieocarzta-bet m�lraiirdacacc6ed�Zi6 aeaGtr Awd CHARLES LACEY,MAYOR ATTEST: CrrY CLERK DATE: