Saul Gross 12/31/2011• .
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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: (305( 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
12-15-2009
Saul Gross
2900 Flamingo Dr
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
SUBJECT ,~ ': Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2011.
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,
a~~ ~~°
Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Charles Carreno
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 to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, Ciy Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
TO Saul Gross
RE: Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee
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 atl 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: 12/31/2011.
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 Public 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.l?oard or committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on icty I hav serve .
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Saul Gros
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~Srday of ~~L , 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 ro providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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^ Affordable Housin Adviso Committee ^Housin Autho
^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Loan Review Committee
^ Beautification Committee ^ Marine Authori
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^ Health Faalities Authori Board ^ Visitor and Convention Authori
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^ Historic Preservation Board ^ Youth Center Adviso Board
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(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).
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Received in the City Clerk's Office by : ~,~,~d~'Ck~~~y~r~o Date: _1 /2009 Control No.71( Date: / /?OQ~ ` /~ !^j
ame of Depu y Clerk
Saul Gross
2900 Flamingo Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
E-mail: saul(c~stream-line.com
305-532-7368 ext. 321
PROFESSIONAL
07/1986 -Present STREAMLINE PROPERTIES, INC., Miami Beach, FL
President of real estate brokerage and management company. Pioneered
gut rehabilitation of residential and commercial buildings in the Art Deco
District.
12/1986 -04/1989 THE TROPICS INTERNATIONAL, Miami Beach, FL
Co-owner of one of the earliest bars on Ocean Drive.
07/1983 - 06/1986 THE URBAN GROUP, New York, NY
Vice President of real estate syndication company specializing in renovation
of historic properties.
07/1981 - 06/1983 MORGAN, LEWIS 8 BOCKIUS, New York, NY
Attorney. Represented real estate developers and institutional lenders.
09/1979 - 07/1981 BACHNER, TALLY ~ MANTELL, New York, NY
Attorney. Represented major midtown landlords and real estate investors.
EDUCATION UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL, J.D. 1979
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, B.A. 1976
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
I. City of Miami Beach
Commissioner- 2001-2009
Historic Preservation Board- 2001
Business Resolution Task Force 1999-2000
Design Review Board -1993-1998
II. Community Service and Affiliations
Temple Beth Sholom -Board of Directors (1998-2009), Chairman of Building Committee
(2002-2007)
Member Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Wolfsonian Museum
III. Awards
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce -Citizen of the Year -1993
Miami Beach Development Corporation -Outstanding Project Award (1986, 1988, 1989)
Miami Design Preservation League -Facade Renovation Award (1993)