# Special City Commission Meeting - September 29, 2026

At the September 29, 2026, special meeting of the Sunny Isles Beach City Commission, commissioners considered a proposed resolution to suspend the city manager with pay while concerns about city records and payments were reviewed. The discussion included a consulting agreement with a former HR director at $125 per hour, capped at $49,000 and renewable month to month—just below the city’s $50,000 competitive-bidding threshold—and a report that an invoice under the agreement had been rejected by staff and later approved at the city manager’s direction. Commissioners also discussed a $20,990.40 separation payment and a $10,495.49 longevity award to the former HR director, as well as a 120-hour longevity benefit created by email. Officials emphasized that these matters were not findings of misconduct and would require further review.

The city manager offered his resignation effective November 19, 2026, under section 10, paragraph C of his contract. The commission accepted the offer by motion, with administrative leave and pay through that date, 20 weeks of severance, and customary eligible payouts; independent counsel is to draft an agreement for commission approval. The transcript does not show a roll-call vote on that motion. A separate resolution appointing Deputy City Manager Susan Simpson as acting city manager was approved 4–1, with Commissioner Joseph opposed; the deputy manager waived the 10% pay increase until the resignation takes effect. No contract award or new procurement was approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Special City Commission Meeting - September 29, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l4io1z5rsw) - City of Sunny Isles Beach