Robert J. Bartolotta Phone: Home 941-***-****

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Sarasota, FL 34236 E mail abo9qe@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

M.P.A. Public Administration. University of Southern California

B.A. Political Science. California State University, Fullerton

Graduate Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government.

Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sarasota, Florida. City Manager, 2007 to 2012. Chief Executive Officer responsible for the

administrative functions of a community of 53,000 population and 595 employees. Also serve as

Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency. Major accomplishments,

activities or responsibilities:

Financial Management. Over a period of 4 years steered the organization through

a major downsizing. 13 departments were reduced to 9 and the workforce was

reduced from 777 to 595 (nearly a 25% reduction). During this period of time,

property tax revenues were down nearly 43%

Utilities Management. Maintained competitive water and sewer rates while

increasing capital infrastructure accounts. Negotiated major sewer effluent

agreement whereby sewage effluent will be sold for lawn irrigation.

Initiated management challenge teams for pensions and healthcare reform. OPEB

liability fund initiated and partially funded. Steered the city from a defined benefit

to a defined contribution pension plan. Estimated savings over $100 million over the next

30 years

Engaged in the negotiated Major League Baseball Spring Training contracts.

Eliminated city subsidies completely to baseball.

CRA. The Community Redevelopment Agency was instrumental in stimulating

downtown growth with the addition of a new 750 space parking garage, new round-

a-bout and extensive downtown park improvements

Savannah, Georgia. 2004-2007. I resigned my position as Town Manager of Jupiter Florida after

nearly 4 years in 2004 and moved to Savannah, GA to care for my terminally ill wife who

subsequently passed away within two years. Over this period of time I served as an appointee to

the Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors where I served as Vice Chairman. I was also an

elected member of the Board of Directors of Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center. I have

also contributed time and talent to the parish church/school.

Town of Jupiter, Florida. Town Manager, 2000 to 2004. As Chief Executive Officer responsible

for all administrative functions of the community of 45,000 population and 400 employees.

Served as Executive Director of the Town Community Redevelopment Agency. Major

accomplishments, activities or responsibilities:

Planning. Extensively involved in all planning activities including site plans, planning

and zoning, and redevelopment efforts. Initiated major transportation analysis efforts on

the town s major transportation corridors. Major 4 mile $25 million riverwalk project

along the Intracoastal Waterway begun with the establishment of a CRA. Quality criteria

utilized in all development efforts.

Financial Management. Capital Improvements Plan initiated and fund balances increase

to over 20% of the General Fund, Bond ratings for General fund and Utilities all

increased.(AA)and Aa2). Base tax rates maintained for 4 consecutive years at one of the

lowest rates in Palm Beach County 2.8424 (4.5929 with fire). Certificate of Achievement

for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Government Finance Officers Association 2000-

2004. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Government Finance Officers

Association 2001-2004.

Intergovernmental Relations. Negotiated a major seven year intergovernmental contract

with Palm Beach County for the provision of fire protection services with a savings equal

to one mill on the tax rate. Maintained an excellent working relationship with the County

Manager and the County Commissioner representing the area.

Utilities Management. Received EPA awards for best operated plant in the region with

excellent water quality and water rates lower than the average in the region

Human Resources. New pay plan implemented thereby making town-wide salaries

competitive. Pension disparity problems resolved. Major training and development

efforts resulted in employee overall job satisfaction increasing from 73% in 1999 to 90%

in 2004.

City of Savannah, Georgia. Assistant City Manager, 1989 to 2000. Assisted the City Manager

in directing the operations of 2000 employees and a $188 million budget. Direct responsibility

for the Management and Financial Services Bureau (eleven departments). Major

accomplishments, activities or responsibilities:

Financial Management. Savannah received awards from the Government Finance

Officers Association for both excellent budget reporting and excellent financial reporting

in each of the eleven years. The City's current bond rating was AA. The city maintained

a general fund balance of over $10 million.

Human Resources. In 1998 the HR department received the International Personnel

Management Association award for the best HR department of its size in the country.

Initiated innovated strategies in health care and employee development.

Research Analysis. Major studies on efficiency and effectiveness conducted city-wide.

Examples include: curbside cart systems; city/county service consolidations; financial

condition analysis; annexation studies; productivity improvements; fire station location

studies; crime control strategies; trunked 800 radio systems; and sanitation disposal.

Quality. Co-chaired, executive steering committee which was responsible for the

implementation of the City's quality management program. This TQM process

emphasized customer service, continuous improvement, employee empowerment and

fact-based decision making.

City of Dover, Delaware. City Manager, 1982 to 1989. Directed the operations of the city's

major departments, a $47 million budget and 240 employees. Dover is a full service city of 22

square miles with a utility service area of 88 square miles. The city operates electric, water and

sewer utilities. Major accomplishments, activities or responsibilities:

Public Works. Initiated major system changes to the refuse collection system which

resulted in a 79% reduction in staff. A comprehensive street survey program was

developed and the street resurfacing program upgraded. Long- term water supply plans

were developed to double the system water supply for the future. A thirty- year sewer

plan was approved and financing mechanisms including impact fees were approved.

New preventive maintenance programs were initiated in both water and sewer utilities.

Capital Improvements. Developed the city's first five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

The plan was revised yearly and outlined all capital improvements in the city along with

need, source of funds, operating impact and priority.

Electric. Re-negotiated and implemented a major interconnection agreement with an

investor owned utility which allowed for the city to buy and sell energy to the power grid.

Also negotiated a separate interconnection agreement with a co-generation facility.

During the period 1983 to 1989 rates were reduced and system outages curtailed.

City of Ames, Iowa. Assistant City Manager, 1977 to 1982. Assisted the City Manager in

directing the operations of 14 departments, a $55 million budget and 450 employees.

Responsible for the day-to-day problem solving of six departments: Police; Public Works; Fire;

Planning and Housing; Parks and Recreation; and Sanitation. Major accomplishments and

responsibilities:

Labor Relations. For four years served as chief spokesman of the city negotiating teams.

Responsible for preparing, organizing and conducting negotiations with five municipal

unions. Human Services. Developed joint budget process for the funding of 23 human

services agencies. Coordinated major revisions to the city funding process which called

for joint hearings with the County and United Way. Also assisted in major consolidation

and federation of these agencies to increase accountability and streamline costs.

Utilities Management. As Acting City Manager and as Assistant City Manager,

exercised general responsibility for monitoring the activities of the electric, water, and

sewer and resource recovery utilities. During this period of time the city doubled the size

of its electric generating plant and sought site approval for a new wastewater treatment

plant. As Acting City Manager, I was responsible for arranging interim financing for $26

million for completion of the generating plant.

Transportation. Assisted in the development of a comprehensive planning effort that

eventually resulted in a major consolidated transportation authority which was funded

jointly by the City, the University and the Student Body.

International City Management Association, Washington D. C. Assistant Director, Management

Development Center, 1973 to 1977. Responsible for directing, planning and managing a variety

of contract projects.

Project Director, Solid Waste Management Project. Provided information and assistance

to local governments on collection, disposal, and resource recovery.

Labor Relations. Organized, planned and conducted collective bargaining seminars on

negotiations skills, grievance administration and arbitration.

Project Director, Personnel Management Project. Assisted city managers in dealing with

difficult and time-consuming personnel problems.

City of Anaheim, California, Administrative Intern 1972 to 1973. Research and Budget section

of the City Managers Office. Involved in the budget process and general research.

Peace Corps/Micronesia, 1970 to 1972. Served as a volunteer on the Island of Rota in the

Mariana Island Chain. Math teacher-trainer.

County of Orange, California, Administrative Intern 1969 to 1970 Employed in the Personnel

and Purchasing Departments.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Vice Chairman, Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors-2007

President, East Georgia Chapter American Society for Public Administration 1992

President, Delaware Association of City Managers 1985-86

Assistant Professor, University of Delaware- Municipal Management 1987, 1988

Board of Directors, Southside Communities Fire Protection 1989 to 1998

Secretary/Treasurer 1995-96, Savannah Business Group on Health Care Cost Management

Member, International City/County Management Association

Member, Board of Directors, Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center- 2007

Member, Board of Directors, Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness 2011-12

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