The Town of Surfside Commission has recognized longtime Parks and Recreation Director Tim Milian for more than two decades of public service. A proclamation presented at the July 8 Commission meeting honored Milian’s 21-year legacy of leadership, innovation and dedication to the community he helped shape.
Hired in July 2004, Milian quickly became a cornerstone of the department, guiding the expansion of programs for children, adults and seniors. His achievements include overseeing major Community Center renovations, launching beloved events like Family Fun Day, Winter Wonderland and the Fourth of July Spectacular, and leading the creation of Surfside’s first After School Program in 2014.
During the 2008–2011 Community Center renovation, he kept programs running from portable trailers. He showed resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, swiftly pivoting operations, and stepped up following the Champlain Towers South tragedy, working on-site for weeks to support emergency response efforts.
As Milian steps into retirement, Surfside honors a career defined by compassion, integrity and lasting impact. We will miss you!