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travel. It would be wise to add a line in future contracts that city-owned cars may be driven home
only if the employee lives in Flagler County.
Another issue with Martinez is his insistence on being certified as a Florida law enforcement
officer. Martinez was carrying a badge until January, when questions arose about holding two
offices. The Florida Constitution forbids that, and Martinez no longer is involved in law
enforcement.
But Martinez still collects $500 a month in hazard pay, which is in his contract. The extra
hazard pay also costs the city $6,000 in annual worker's compensation costs, officials said. This
arrangement is not in the public's interest.
Martinez is a well-paid city administrator. That's his job. He shouldn't be mixing public
administration with police work.
City commissioners like the overall job Martinez has done. He made budget cuts and kept
property taxes at reasonable rates. He has also tried to steer economic development toward
Flagler County's smaller cities.
But he should work within the customary boundaries of public administration. It appears that he
has enjoyed a little too much latitude in his job, and the City Commission needs to make a
resolution to exercise stricter oversight in the coming year.
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