HomeMy WebLinkAboutKutney, Mark - Resume 2009Mark A. Kutney, AICP
13627 Chatsworth Village Drive, Wellington, FL 33414-8956
H (561) 793-8512 W (561) 261-9946 C (561) 601-4632
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over thirty one years of local government experience with thirty plus years in a supervisory/management capacity, and a proficiency in the following areas:
Growth Management
Economic Development
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
Labor Relations/Collective Bargaining
Budgeting/Capital Budgeting
Project Management
Human Resources
Media Relations
Grantsmanship
A savvy leader with a commitment to the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). Versed in managing change and specializing in dealing with high pressure/demand activities in local
government. A dedicated team player with city (strong mayor and city manager forms of government) and county experience.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Deputy City Manager for the City of Belle Glade, Florida 2007-Present
The City of Belle Glade is located on the southeastern shore of Lake Okeechobee and is the largest city within the greater glades area of Palm Beach County. The City has a population
of 17,141 (2008 Florida BEBR estimate) and comprises 4.65 square miles. The City’s adopted total budget for fiscal year 2007-2008 is $28,093,190 (including operating and capital budgets).
The 2007-2008 budget provides for 168 full/part-time employee positions throughout the various funds. The Deputy City Manager, works under the direction of the City Manager and acts
as Chief Executive Officer during the City Manager’s absence. Also responsible for consulting and advising the City Manager about community/program needs and prepares/presents programs
for approval by the City Manager and City Commission.
Accomplishments:
Assisted the City Manager with the successful negotiation and development of a contract to outsource the management of the City’s golf course to a private management company.
Prepared and developed a new application format, procedures, and requirements related to the City’s program for future annexation efforts.
Assisted the City Manager in accomplishing the successful adoption and Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) notice of intent compliance finding for the EAR based amendment to
the comprehensive plan.
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Acting City Manager for the City of Belle Glade, Florida
September 3, 2008-November 2, 2008
I assumed the duties of Acting City Manager as a result of the City Manager being discharged.
Development Services Director for the Town of Davie, Florida 1999 to 2007
The Town of Davie known for its open space system and western theme development has a population of over 90,000 and an area of 35.6 square miles. Responsibilities included: the administration
and supervision of the Town’s Planning and Zoning; Building; Code Compliance; and Engineering Services Divisions. Was responsible for the management of eighty (80) employees and a total
department budget of $8,923,309 (FY 06-07). The Department served as staff support to the Planning and Zoning Board, Site Plan Committee, Unsafe Structures Board, and Special Magistrate
Code Hearing Process.
Specific functional duties included: the development of the Comprehensive Plan and Long Range Planning Program; Development Review and processing of Development Related applications
(i.e. rezoning, special permits, variances, site plan review and the like); code compliance process; permitting and inspections; economic development; special planning and design studies
and various other functions.
Accomplishments:
Successfully guided the preparation and adoption of the Town’s Housing and Transportation Elements Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Florida DCA found the Amendments in compliance.
Prepared, supervised and guided the adoption of the Griffin Road Corridor Zoning District. This project was a major planning and design effort resulting from condemnation of Griffin
Road Right of Way and the increase of a two (2) lane section into six (6) lanes.
Successfully updated and revised staff planning reports to withstand legal challenges associated with Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
Updated and revised code compliance mitigation guidelines for fairness and equity.
Successfully guided the preparation of the Citizens’ Action Plan for the State Road 7 Corridor.
In conjunction with my Supervisory Management Team, developed and guided the preparation of the Development Services Department Strategic Management Plan.
Principal author of the Town of Davie Customer Service Guidelines.
Principal author and successfully guided the adoption of the Town’s Cost Recovery Program related to Development Review Applications.
Director of Growth Management for the City of Hallandale, Florida 1995 -1999
The City of Hallandale had a population of 31,413 (1998 FL BEBR estimate) and comprised an area of 4.4 square miles during the time of my tenure. Responsibilities included: the administration
and supervision of the City’s Planning and Zoning, Building, and Code
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Enforcement Divisions. Was responsible for the management of twenty (20) employees and a total department budget of $1,152,040 (FY 98-99). The Department served as staff support to
the Planning and Zoning Board, Unsafe Structures Board and the Code Enforcement Board. Specific functional duties included the development of the Comprehensive Plan and Long Range
Planning Program; development review and processing of development related applications (i.e. rezoning, conditional uses, variances, major and minor development reviews and the like);
code enforcement process; permitting and inspections; neighborhood planning and design studies; special studies and projects and various other functions.
Accomplishments:
Supervised the preparation of the City’s 1995 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) as required by Florida Statute. The South Florida Regional Planning Council review staff promoted
the Report as a model for other cities to use.
*Prepared, supervised, and implemented a City-wide improvement program-A Comprehensive Approach to Code Enforcement.
Successfully amended, reformatted and guided legislation adopting a Minimum Property Maintenance Occupancy Code through the City Commission. The Project had languished for over 8 years
prior to my involvement.
Community Development Director for the City of Titusville, Florida 1991-1995
The City of Titusville known as “Space City USA” is located on Florida’s Space Coast, and had a population of 40,678 with an area of over twenty (20) square miles during the time of
my tenure. Reported directly to the City Manager as an Executive Department Head. Responsibilities included: the overall management and administration of the City’s Planning Program;
Community Development Block Grant; Development; Permitting and Inspections; and Code Enforcement functions. Coordinated Economic Development efforts with the City’s Economic Development
Director. Additionally, the Department was responsible for implementing all Planning and Development activities related to the City’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
Was responsible for the management of twenty-six (26) employees and a total Department budget of $1,653,376 (FY 94). The Community Development Department served as staff support to
the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Titusville Environmental Commission, Code Enforcement Board, Community Redevelopment Agency and several other boards
and commissions. Specific functional duties included: Long Range Planning and Development of the Comprehensive Plan; review of rezonings; conditional uses, variances, vacations, and
other developmental applications; site, building plan review and inspections; grant writing and administration of housing programs (HOME/SHIP); code enforcement; occupational licensing;
special studies and projects; design reviews; and various other functions.
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Accomplishments:
Successfully completed the City’s Land Development Regulations and guided this legislation as well as City-wide Administrative Rezonings through the City Council.
Supervised the completion of Titusville Commons Parking Facility and Sylvan Park Community Center.
Guided the successful completion of the planning phases for the Space Walk of Fame Riverwalk Project.
Planning and Development Director for the City of Greenacres, Florida 1984-1991
The City of Greenacres was one of the fastest growing cities in Florida. The City had grown from a population of 8,000 to over 27,000 prior to the 1990 Census point. As Director, my
responsibilities were the administration and management of seven (7) employees and the department budget of $341,658 (FY 90). Functional responsibilities included: Long Range Planning
and the development of the comprehensive Plan (with all growth management related implementation activities thereto); the coordination and execution of special studies and programs;
review of rezonings, special exceptions, site and development plans and other development applications for compliance with City codes; the preparation of the City Capital Improvement
Program; grant writing and grant administration; and administration, implementation and enforcement of zoning and occupational licensing programs. Additionally, the Department served
as staff support and liaison to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and Community Appearance Committee.
Managed and supervised the Building Division responsible for inspection of residential and commercial construction and code enforcement.
Accomplishments:
Successfully guided the passage of legislation that amended the majority of the Zoning Ordinance, initiated growth control measures and administratively rezoned the majority of the City.
During my tenure, was responsible for the review and site planning of over 1 million square feet of commercial and shopping center development.
Successfully completed the City’s Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the 1985 Growth Management Act. The Plan was completed almost entirely in-house.
Planning and Management Consultant, Diversified Planning Consultants, Lake Worth, Florida 1985-1991
Owner of consulting concern specializing in planning and management services. Clients included the Town of Lake Clarke Shores and Kohl & Mighdoll. Provided services to Barker, Osha
& Anderson, Inc. and Executive Management Consultants as a subcontractor. Scope of services included: Developing Comprehensive Plans; developing land development regulations; serving
as an expert witness; and the development of planned agreements.
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Senior Planner in the Current Planning Division of the Sarasota County Planning Department 1982-1984
Assistant Executive Director for the City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Department of Planning and Development 1978-1982
Research Analyst for the City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Department of Planning and Development 1977-1978
SPEECHES AND PRESENTATIONS
Presentation on “Local Government and Private Consultants Working Together” at the 2007 Florida Planning and Zoning Association Annual State Conference.
Presentations on “Visions and Realities; Let’s Make a Deal” Rethinking Redevelopment in a Changing Market at the 2007 Broward Alliance Redevelopment Conference.
Presentation on “Linking Land Use-Plans and Regulations” Classroom on Wheels seminar series, Sarasota Vocational Center.
Speech on “Small City Planner’s Perspective on Doing the Comprehensive Plan In-House” at the Florida League of Cities seminar on Comprehensive Planning-The Nuts and Bolts Problems.
Speech on “Architectural Review and Community Appearance Boards” at the Florida Planning and Zoning Association Annual Conference.
Numerous other presentations before various organizations bodies and social clubs.
ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Holder of 3rd class Radiotelephone Broadcast License through the Federal Communications Commission
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration with Honors, Florida Atlantic University
Master of Regional Planning, The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Affairs, Wilkes College (currently Wilkes University)
Continuing Education:
* The Certificate in Public Sector Human Resource Management
* The Certificate in Internal Investigations, Council on Education in Management in Association with the George Washington University, School of Business and Public Management
* Certificate in Process Management , University of Florida Leadership Development Institute
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OTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Numerous Certificates and Educational Units obtained can be furnished upon request.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
American Institute of Certified Planners, Certification No. 4501
International City/County Management Association (member number 247890)
Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association
Society for Human Resource Management
Urban Land Institute
Davie/Cooper City Rotary Club, member 1999-2007, Board of Directors member 2006-2007
Town of Davie, Elected member, Board of Trustees, Management & General Employees Pension, 2007