Jeffrey Graffm MIA~f~IBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305j 673-741 1, Fax: (305) 673-7254
06-25-2009
Jeffrey Graff
5080 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
iS{1:~.~ECT:~ Youth Center Advisory Board
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jerry Libbin
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2010.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
elected official leaves office.
If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City
Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Ellen Vargas
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543 -Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet -Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee
We are committed ro providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in ovr vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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City of Miomi Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-741 1, Fax: (305) 673-7254
TO Jeffrey Graff
RE: Youth Center Advisory Board
I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the
United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of
a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have
been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2010.
I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest
and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Pub/ic Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member
of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure'' require-
ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I hav served.
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J rey Graff
Sworn to and subscribed before me this~~ day of 200_.
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Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
We are committed io providing excellent public service and safely to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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NAME: Graff Jeffrey L
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 5080 Alton Road Miami Beach FL 33140
Apt No: House No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-588-7411 3D5-673-3707 305-673-6711 jgraff@wsgdevelopment.net
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: WSG Development Company Position: Executive VP -Development
Address: 200 400 Arthur Godfrey Road Miami Beach FL 33140
No. Street City State Zip Code
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a copy of ftiri !i ;ens;:
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (Ei) months: Yes
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
Children who participated in Youth Center sponsored teams for many years
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three f3)
choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Art in Public Places Committee Housin Authori
Beach Preservation Board Loan Review Committee
Beautification Committee 2 Marine Authorit
Board of Ad'ustment* Miami Beach Commission for Women
Bud et Adviso Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Ca ital Im rovements Pro'ects Oversi ht Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Pro tarn
Committee on the Homeless Normand Shores Local Gov't Nei h. Im rovement
Committee for Qualit Education in MB Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Communit Develo ment Adviso Personnel Board
Communit Relations Board Plannin Board*
Convention Center Adviso Board Police Citizens Relations Committee
Debarment Committee Production Indust Council
Desi n Review Board* Public Safet Adviso Committee
Disabilit Access Committee Safet Committee
Fine Arts Board Sin le Famil Residential Review Panel
Ga Business Develo ment Ad Hoc Sustainabilit Committee
3 Ga ,Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans ender GLBT
Golf Adviso Committee
Health Adviso Committee Trans arenc Reliabilit & Accountabilit Committee "TRAC"
Trans ortation and Parkin Committee
Visitor and Convention Authorit
Health Facilities Authorit Board 1 Youth Center Adviso Board
His anic Affairs Committee
* Board Required to File State Disclosure form
for Youth Advisory
your affiliation with the Scott Rakow
1, Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No
ages, and which programs. List below:
Child's name: ~3r I ~"~-~~.-, ~ ~ ~r~ .~ Age: j~
Child's name: Age:
If yes, please list the names of your children, their
Program: ,$ 4,i, ~ % ~ k ~`
Program:
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• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail:
. Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: No If yes, explain in detail
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes; which board?
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name: Title:
Name: Title:
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
5080 Alton Road -Personal Residence
• I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: No Which department?,
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s):
who is employed by the
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Mate Race: White
Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1)
White
Physically Challenged:
Employment Status: Employed Other:
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board/committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach City Code section 2-26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself ,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
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"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
I Jeffrey Graff agreed to the following terms on 6/16/2009 11:13:28 AM
Please'aftach acopy of your resume to this application
NOTE: Applicatigrts will remain on,file fora' period of one (1 calendar ear: (~
Received in the City Clerk's Office by: ~ Date: _/ _/ Control No. ~~- Date: ~ ~ /
Name of Depu Clerk
Jeffrey L. Graff, CPA
5080 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
(305) 588-7411
j effgraff@atlanticbb.net
Objective
A challenging and rewarduig position in the field of
Experience
2000 -Present Executive Vice President WSG Development Company Miami Beach, FL
2004 present served as the Executive Vice President of Development. Responsible for all aspects of the
development of the Company's commercial and residential projects. Successfully worked with architects
and engineers to design retail strip centers as well as liunuy high rise condominiums. Responsible for the
pernukting, wnstructing, leasing and financing of over 300,000 square feet of shopping centers. Further
responsible for permitting a twenty story high rise condominium project and afive-story mixed use project.
2000 through 2004 served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Responsible for securing and
negotiating the over $150 million in acquisition and development financing for real estate projects. Also
responsible for negotiating approximately $300 million in permanent conduit loans. Supervised accounting
staff for accurate and timely posting to the general ledger system. Prepared and analyzed month, quarter
and year end statements for review by Owners, lenders and external accountants. Other duties included
negotiating property and liability insurance polices for the Company's commercial property portfolio, as
well as health insurance for its employees.
1999-2000 Corporate Controller Braman Management Miami, FL
Responsible for consolidating and analyzing financial statements of seven automobile dealerships with
annual revenue in excess of $1 billion. Met with CFO and Owner on a monthly basis to discuss results.
Assisted the Dealership's Controller to update the general ledger and prepare month end journal entries.
Preformed limited internal audit procedures on a quarterly basis. Collaborated with outside accounting
firm to prepare year end financial statements and tax returns.
199G-1999 Intenial Audit AutoNation USA Ft Lauderdale, FL
Created internal audit program for a Fortune 500 company. Analyzed information, business processes and
new systems. Assisted in the assessment and management of business and risk, made recommendations on
improving intemal controls and provided bottom line oriented solutions.
1993-1996 Auditor Coopers and Lybrand Miami, FL
Served as auditor in charge of audits in a project management capacity. Wrote and presented reports.
Participated in audit conferences. Assisted in the assessment and management of business risk, made
recommendations on improving internal controls and provided bottom-line oriented solutions. Areas of
focus included real estate, automobile and hospitality industries.
1990-1993 Manager Barnett Bank of South Florida Miami, FL
Completed the Management Associate ira'ming pirogram. Worked as a loan officer in both the Commercial
and Commercial Real Estate Departments. Responsible for new loan production and servicing a loan
portfolio in excess of $75MM. Also managed a retail office with a staff of 17 and was responsible for
increasing profitability of the off[ce.
);location
Cerl>iied Public Accountant -1994 (License currently on inactive status)
Florida International University Miami, FL
Masters of Accounting -1992
Florida State University Tallahassee, Fl
B.S. Finance - I989
References
References are available upon request