DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Recognition Of County Manager Matt Smith
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Recognition of Dakota County Manager Matt Smith for 17 years of service.
SUMMARY
Matt Smith joined Dakota County as Financial Services Director in 2008, building upon years of public service, including as Finance Director for the City of Saint Paul and Revenue Commissioner for the State of Minnesota. Matt was appointed to the position of County Manager in 2016 and oversees a team of 2,150 employees in 25 county facilities, including three major service centers and several satellite locations serving the County’s 447,000 residents.
As County Manager, Matt was responsible for all of the county’s work - from protecting public health to protecting the environment, maintaining roads to maintaining property and vital records, and providing premier parks and libraries. Matt has also worked closely with the County Sheriff and County Attorney to support public safety and justice systems. Working closely with the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, Matt oversaw the County’s COVID-19 response and the allocation of pandemic relief funds.
During Matt’s tenure, the County has maintained high financial ratings, earned State and National recognition for its services, improved mental health crisis programs, enhanced parks and libraries, and responded to a growing demand for services in the State’s third-largest county. As Matt retires, Dakota County is financially strong with a dedicated and highly skilled workforce and plans and strategies to ensure that the County continues to thrive as a premier place to live and work.
Matt Smith’s 17 years of dedicated service will continue to benefit the residents of Dakota County long beyond his tenure.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the adoption of a resolution in recognition of Matt Smith’s service and contributions.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Matt Smith joined Dakota County as Financial Services Director in 2008, building upon years of public service, including as Finance Director for the City of Saint Paul and Revenue Commissioner for the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Matt was appointed to the position of County Manager in 2016 and oversees a team of 2,150 employees in 25 County facilities, including three major service centers and several satellite locations, serving the county’s 447,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, as County Manager, Matt was responsible for all of the county’s work - from protecting public health to protecting the environment, maintaining roads to maintaining property and vital records, providing premier parks and libraries, and working closely with the county sheriff and county attorney to support public safety and justice systems; and
WHEREAS, by working closely with the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, Matt oversaw the County’s COVID-19 response and the allocation of pandemic relief funds; and
WHEREAS, during Matt’s tenure, the County has maintained high financial ratings, earned State and National recognition for its services, improved mental health crisis programs, enhanced parks and libraries, and responded to a growing demand for services in the State’s third-largest county; and
WHEREAS, as Matt retires, Dakota County is financially strong with a dedicated and highly skilled workforce and plans and strategies to ensure that the County continues to thrive as a premier place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, Matt’s 17 years of dedicated service will continue to benefit the residents of Dakota County long beyond his tenure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners formally acknowledges and pays tribute to Matt Smith for his exemplary leadership and service to Dakota County.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Mary Beth Schubert
Author: Jessica Johnson