LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT TO THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF AMY TOOTLE AS PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF PENSACOLA
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Amy Tootle as Public Works & Facilities Director of the City of Pensacola in accordance with the City Charter Section 4.01(a)(7).
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
City Charter Section 4.01 (a) (7) - Powers and Duties of the Mayor states:
(7) To appoint the head of each department, with the consent of the City Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of City Council Members.
With the recent retirement of Derrik Owens (previous Public Works & Facilities Department Director), and then recent promotion of Interim Public Works & Facilities Department Director, David Forte, to Deputy City Administrator - Community Development, the Mayor and City Administration has selected Ms. Amy Tootle to serve as the new director.
Amy has an impressive background in public works, construction, and civil engineering and the City of Pensacola will be very fortunate to have her services leading the Public Works & Facilities Department. Amy Tootle’s experience includes being the Public Works Director for Santa Rosa County, FL, and upon Council’s consent of her hiring, her anticipated start date with the City of Pensacola will be Monday, November 15, 2021.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this position is appropriated in the Public Works & Facilities budget.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
10/11/2021
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Amy Tootle Resume
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