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Eric Lawrence 12/31/2010MIAMI BEACH -City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convenfion Center Drive, Miami Bedch; florida:33 P39, www.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, Ciy Clerk ~ ~ .- Tal: (305( 673-7411, Fax: (305( 673-7254 02-04-2010 Eric Lawrence 6917 Collins Ave. Apt # 601 Miami Beach, Florida 33141 ~UB~JE.C~ ~.~~ Loan Review Committee Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Michael Gongora 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, ~0~ IaT%~LIAlL Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director 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 . .. a.~.: We are committed ro providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, hopiccl, historic communiy. m MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beath;,Florida 33:139, www-m'am'beachA aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, Ciy Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: 1305) 673-7254 TO Eric Lawrence RE: Loan Review 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 all the duties of a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointedforaterm 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 Amendmentand Code offbyics for Public r7fficers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply wit he financial disclosure" require- ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending oboard or committee on which I serve) on July tst, following the closing of the calendayyeaf on hi 1 have served. v - - EEric Lawrence Sworn to and subscribed before me th's ~ day of ~~f'^~t^1 s 20Qj~ \ ~ Silvia Prieto Deputy Clerk *Please visit the City oP Miami Beach website at www.miamibearhfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees for additional information regarding the financial Disclosure Requirements. We are committed ro providing excellent public service and sahry ro oll who live, work and play in our vibrant, hopical, historic community. ®~ M I AM I BE!~tC H ~ CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Lawrence Eric T Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 001 Apt No. House No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 3054018787 3004018787 erlc~theanglereresort.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: Anglers Boutique Resort Hotel Position: Owner Address: 860 Washington Avenue Mlaml Beach FL 33139 No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe): Expires: Attach a copy o/the license Pursuant to Clty 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~nterest 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 abusiness in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes • (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Experienced Real Estate developer, Candidate for Certified Public Aeeontant Llseense, Excellent communication skills • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No Please list your preferences in order of ranking [t] first choice [2j second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three 131 choices will be observed by the Ciri Clerk's Office (Regular Boards of City) Art in Public Places Committee 2 Loan Review Committee Beautification Committee Marine Authori Board of Ad'ustment" Miami Beach Commission for Women 3 Bud et Adviso Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Ca ital Ira rovements Pro'ects Oversi ht Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities P ram Committee on the Homeless Normand Shores Local Gov't Nei h. Ira rovement Committee for Quali Education in MB Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Communi Develo meet Adviso Personnel Board Communi Relations Board Plannin Board" Convention Center Adviso Board Police Citizens Relations Committee Debarment Committee Production Indust Council Desi n Review Board' Public Safe Adviso Committee Disablli Access Committee Safe Committee Fine Arts Board Sin le Famil Residential Review Panel Ga lesbian, Bisexual and Tran ender GLBT Sustainabili Committee t GoH Adviso Committee Trans aren Reliabili & Accountabili Committee "TRAC° Health Adviso Committee Trans ortation and Parkin Committee Health Facilities Authori Board Visitor and Convention Authori His anic Affairs Committee Waterfront Protection Committee Historic Preservation Board Youth Center Adviso Board ' Board Required to File State Disclosure form rvo[e: it applying Tor route Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: ~~ Child's name: Age: Program: Cf • Have you ever been convicted o~lony: No If yes, please explai.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: Washington Avenue Neighborhood Association Title: Member Name: Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce Title: Pillar Member • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: Anglers Boutique Resort Hotel. 660 Washington Ave • 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. his being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements. Gender: Male Race: White Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1) White Physically Challenged: No Employment Status: Emoloved 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 gips (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 tles (CFR 570.611). Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk. "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." 1 Eric Lawrence agreed to the following terns on 7/12/2010 3:48:32 PM Please altacha copy of your resume to this application NOTE:_Applleatio_ns will remain on file for a period of one(7) calendar year Received in the City Clerk's Office by: ~~ ~- - -l. ^ Date~~~~ Control No,`~~a Date: L_// / ~/~ O ERIC LAWRENCE 6917 COLLINS AVENUE-APT. 601, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141 • EMAIL: ELAw25(a~AOL.COM QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Uniquely balanced experience in the real estate and hospitality industries. Successful track record of managing high profile and complex organizations, transactions and deals. Strategic thinker with strong people, communication and entrepreneurial skills. • Principal Owner/Developer: Historic `Auglers' Boutique Resort Hotel -Miami Beach. • Principal Owner/Developer of 42-room condo-conversion of MIMO apartment building in Miami. • Project coordinator responsible for the successful financing of Ty Warner's hospitality and lodging assets valued at over $500 million. • Lead negotiations with ground lease holders at Four Seasons New York Hotel resulting in significant savings to ownership. • Leadership responsibility for re-negotiation of Four Seasons New York Hotel Management contract. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March OS -Present Principal: Owner/Developer Anglers Resort, LLC/The Anglers Boutique Resort Hote1660 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FI Represented ownership to perform full financial due diligence related to the acquisition and development of abandoned historic Mediterranean Revival hotel and adjacent land parcels. • Lead and managed all activities related to construction and permanent loan fmancing. • Negotiated and structured Management and Operating agreement with Hotel and Food and Beverage Operator. • Maintained construction and capital budgets and oversaw loan requisition process with lenders. • Participated in the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies. January06-August07 Principal: Owner/Developer LB Pelican, LLC/'The Boutique Apartments" 8000 NE Bayshore Ct. Miami, Fl • Converted and entirely redeveloped MIMO style 42-room rental apartment building into condominium units and successfully negotiated sale of entire building (Fa112007) May 99 -March OS Asset Manager • Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, LLC /Four Seasons Hotel New York, NY • Spearhead analysis and reporting of annual hotel operating/capital budget on behalf of ownership. • Coordinate owner/manager meetings to review fmancial and operational performance, capital projects, and strategic direction of hotel, and report results directly to ownership. • Extensive experience in due diligence of other hotel and resort properties. • Development of strategic operational `contingency' plans to optimize revenues during prolonged downturns in business due to acts of terrorism, waz and/or recession. • Coordinate and implement standazd reporting policies and procedures for owners other properties. • Performed numerous mazket and feasibility studies related to rooms, food and beverage and spa. • Responsible for tease negotiations with retail tenants. • Coordinate annual review with outside auditors. May 99 -August 00 Controller/Analyst JRM Development Company/156 West 56'" Street New York, NY • Preparation of corporate tax returns for several real estate holding, development, and management companies. • Reorganize debt structure with lenders for several properties. • Preparation of private equity/debt offering memorandum for potential investors. • Analyze and review current and prospective leases for retail and office space owned by 1RM. • Maintain all company books and records. January 98 -May 99 Full Time Student/Consultant • Provide accounting and bookkeeping services to the architectural and design industry. September 95 -January 98 Controller Castro-Blanco, Pisciooeri and Associates, P.C. / 62 Cooper Square New York, NY • Responsible for preparation of offering memorandum and negotiations leading to the eventual sale of the firm. • Implement new 401(k) plan and set up automated payrolVdirect deposit. • Prepare and maintain project budgets and provide timely budget versus actual project reports utilizing Harper and Shuman accounting and job costing software. • Maintain books and records and coordinate annual review with outside auditors. September 94 -August 95 Junior Accountant David Berdon and Company, Certified Public Accountants / 46th street & Madison Avenue New York, NY • Extensive audit and review of various public and privately held real estate entities. • Preparation of corporate and individual tax returns. August 93 -August 94 Staff Accountant-Manujacturing, Retai! and Distribution Group KPMG Peat Marwick / 345 Park Avenue New York, NY • Prepare reports and analysis on cash, fixed assets, liabilities, and inventory, debt and disclosure notes during audit engagements. • Utilize computerized auditing techniques and teach senior staff and management to use the computer to facilitate efficient audit engagements. AFFILIATIONS & SKILL8 • Appointed to Miami Beach Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) • Elected to Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Pillar Trustee Board of Directors • Active member of both Washington Avenue and Flamingo Pazk Neighborhood Association • Graduate of City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy. • Recipient of Dade Heritage Trust Award (2007) for Excellence in Historic Renovation (for Anglers Hotel). • Extensive skills in Microsoft ExceVWord/PowerPoint/Publishing/Argus and most accounting and tax programs • Associate Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants: Past member of the Real Estate Committee and Member FunMions Committee. • Member of Hospitality Asset Manager Association (I-IAMA). • New York University Real Estate Alumni Club. EDUCATION • New York University -The Reo! Estate Institute / (Master of Science in Real Estate Investment and Asset Management), August 2002 • Long Island University, C W. Post Campus / (B.S. Public Accounting) Cum Laude, May 1993 Street Address City State Zip Code (or affirm) that the aforesaid information is a true and correct statement. MI A M FDADE ~~ SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT Please Print or Type First i Name: Mailing Address: ~ City/State/Zip: Social Severity Number: Filing as a: Disclosure For Tax Year Ending: a06 Position held or sought: Board where serving: L,p~,~ ~V;e~ (~ (Term or Employment Began on: Department where employed: Work Address: IP your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to 3,N`~g~ Ronda Statutes § 119.07 please check here (read inseructlons): ~ Work Telephone. `~~JJ Home Address: Please list below in descending order witlt the largest source first;, the name, address and prlndpal business activity of every source of your income including pubik salary you received or any person received for your benefit or use during the disclosure period. The income of your spouse or any business partrrer need not be disclosed. 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