Coral Springs City Commission Approves City Manager, Attorney Pay Raises

City Manager Frank Babinec and City Attorney John J. Hearn.

By Bryan Boggiano

The Coral Springs City Commission determined both City Manager Frank Babinec and City Attorney John Hearn exceeded job expectations in the previous year and granted each a salary raise in their annual evaluations.

The commission’s approval occurred at their Oct. 18 meeting, where they spoke highly of each’s achievements and continued progress.

In Babinec’s review, the commission praised the city manager for being innovative, forward-thinking, accountable, supportive of energy and creativity, transparent, and empowering to his colleagues.

According to a 14-page document, some of Babinec’s accomplishments in the past year include supporting the expansion and ongoing delivery of the behavioral health access program, rolling out the Safe Keepers program, maintaining aesthetics, making emergency response times shorter, and increasing athletic league participation.

“You are not merely a manager; you are truly a leader and truly a visionary,” said Mayor Scott Brook.

Commissioner Joshua Simmons praised Babinec as a “dream city manager,” while Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra praised Babinec for always leading by example.

The commission approved a market adjustment to Babinec’s base salary, increasing it from $288,114 to $307,000.

Following his evaluation, when the commission determined he exceeded expectations, the commission approved a five-percent salary increase from $307,000 to $322,250.

“Having a city commission that supports the city manager, city attorney, and staff is a blessing, and I don’t take it for granted,” Babinec said.

In Hearn’s review, Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen praised his “meaningful, ethical and effective legal representation,” while Cerra said Hearn is unafraid to tackle big issues.

Some of Hearn’s accomplishments in the past year include drafting 24 ordinances, 50 resolutions, and 350 contracts for bids and services.

Hearn also obtained 26 risk protection orders from the circuit court for people who might be a threat to themselves or others, helped demolish an unsafe condominium, and assisted in relocation.

The city commission determined Hearn exceeded expectations, too. As a result, Hearn will see a seven-percent base salary increase from $303,213 to $324,438.

“You’re working hard; you’re working smart,” Brook said.

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