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Armando G. Martinez
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EDUCATION
Bachelors of Public Administration, Barry University, Miami Florida
Miami Dade College, Associate in Arts Degree, Miami, Florida
Certified Business Executive Manager, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification-Current
EXPERIENCE
City Manager and Director of Public Safety Bunnell, Florida
2008 – Present
Chief of Police 2007 – 2008
Miami Police Department 1981 – 2007
Rose from the rank of police officer to captain
BACKGROUND
The City of Bunnell is the County Seat of Flagler County, and considered the crossroads of the
county. The City is bordered by I95 and US1, and is located in the center of the County next to
the Flagler County Airport. In 2010, the City was involved in the largest annexation in the State
of Florida, when it added over 87,000 acres (approximately 136 square miles) making it the
second largest city geographically in the State. With only a population of 2,685 people, the City
is strategically located in one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Florida.
Although the level of service has dramatically increased in the City, both the operating General
Fund Budget of $4,002,173.00 and total City Budget of $13,386,711.00, (excluding Capital
Projects) have been gradually reduced and taxes not increased. While most cities have elected to
raise the millage rates to keep pace with the depreciation of property values and resulting taxes,
Bunnell has increased efficiency and services. For example, in 2011, the City created a Solid
Waste Department which is now generating an additional $125,000.00 annually in revenues,
while also creating needed jobs. A grant writer ($48,000 in salary) has generated over $13
million dollars for the City.
The three most significant issues facing Bunnell were:
Poor Infrastructure: In order to grow, and be ready for the economic recovery and
development that will come with it, the City needed to enhance its utility system. The
lack of planned, regular and gradual utility rate increases had left it with a deficit of
($300,000) and no reserves. Further, nothing had been set aside for renewal and
replacement or capital improvements. To overcome that situation a rate study was
immediately conducted through Florida Rural (at no cost to the City) and presented to the
community through educational workshops. The idea was to obtain their “buy in.” In
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