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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
12/28/2010
Judith Berson - Levinson
900 Bay Dr PH -1
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
'> Fine Arts Board
Congratulations! You have been reappointed by Commissioner Jerry Libbin
to the above referenced agency, board or committee for a term ending: 12/31/2011.
If you are unable to accept this appointment, please notify the City Clerk's Office at
(305) 673 -7411.
Please read the enclosed material carefully. Again, congratulations and good luck.
Sincerely, 4
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Gary Farmer
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 -2458, 2 -459
Ordinance 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
Employees
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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Cit 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
TO Judith Berson - Levinson
RE: Fine Arts 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: 12/31/2011.
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 theFlorida 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 • • - • • r committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on w,' - served.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me ■ s I t Tay , 201 � a of ki1 .
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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 to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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Professional License (describe) Expires: Attach a copy of the license
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 or No
• Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business i Miami Be for a minimum of six (6) months: Yer)(or ! ,�,
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes o - 0
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: orth Beach So Beach Middle Beach _"4"
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• I am applying for an appointment because I ha - . - . - . • I Ies, knowledge and experience. Please list beloy6 m
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes or No n F •
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please notfagnly flee (3)
choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) c _
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Marine Authority - r' 4-
Art in Public Places Committee Miami Beach Commission for Women m co
Beautification Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Board of Adjustment* Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Normandy Shores Local Govemment Neigh. Improvement
Committee on the Homeless Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Committee for Quality Education in MB Personnel Board
Community Development Advisory Planning Board*
Community Relations Board Police Citizens Relations Committee
Convention Center Advisory Board Production Industry Council
Debarment Committee Public Safety Advisory Committee
Design Review Board* Safety Committee
Disability Access Committee Single Family Residential Review Panel
Fine Arts Board Sustainability Committee
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Transportation and Parking Committee
Golf Advisory Committee Visitor and Convention Authority
Health Advisory Committee Waterfront Protection Committee
Health Facilities Authority Board Youth Center Advisory Board
Hispanic Affairs Committee
Historic Preservation Board
Housing Authority
Loan Review Committee *Board Required to File State Disclosure Form
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes No Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes 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:
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• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes or NO. If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes or No ,(,' If yes, explain in detail
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes or No,)' If yes; which board?
• What or izations in the City of iliami _ Beachh do u c urrently hold mem in?
Name: 1 I Alti 1 / 1 �11C4 ) / h Title: 1� P - AS U - ?—
Name: Title:
• List all pro rties ow ed or have a Interest in, which are I ted within the ity of Miami Beach:
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• 1 am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes or NoXWhich department?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2 -25 (b): Do you have a parent , spouse , child , brother , or sister who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): A I A _
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 - • .al opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Male 41100. -
Ethn' Origin: Check one only (1)
Cf Ite of of H ispanic Origin): All pe having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
can - American/Black (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
Hispanic: All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
Asian or Pacific Islander: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, on
the Pacific Islands. This area includes, for example, China, India, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands and Somoa.
American Indian or Alaskan Native: All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain
Cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
Physically Challenged: Yes oi,
Employment Status: Employed R etir Homemaker 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.
"I hereby a = to • e accuracy - nd truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
Article VII - •- the • ity Code " r ndards of C ct for City Officers, Employees nd Agency Mem rs."
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Applica •�: '"r
Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT)
Please ch a copy of your resume to this application
NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year.
Received in the City Clerk's Office by : ..1.,..nrite. Sokitdi4 Date: d/ / ///2� /Control No. Date: / /z010
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Judith Berson - Levinson, Ed.D.
900 Bay Dr PH 1, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Tel 305- 796 -7380 Fax: 305- 868 -8703 jsberson @aol. com
Education
EdD., Adult Education/Human Resource Development
Florida International University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1997
Doctoral World Public Administration
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.,
M.A., Counseling, Human Services and Guidance
Montclair State College, Upper Montclair, NJ, 1973
B.A., Business Administration, Major: Business Management Minor: Psychology
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ, 1966
Professional Experience
Normandy Bay Corp, Miami Beach, FL, Vice President and Controller, October 1994 -2007
Edison Hotel South Beach, Vice President and General Manager, February 2000 -2004
Royal South Beach Hotel, Vice President and General Manager, 2001 -2005
Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (Interim Vice President 1997), 1991 -2000
Director of Student Financial Services and Veterans Affairs, 1981 -1991
Equipment Enterprises, Inc., Miami, FL President and Controller, 1984 -1991
Miami -Dade Community College - Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL
Director of Financial Aid 1975 -1981
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL Director of Financial Aid Operations, 1974 -1975
Also employed as Assoc. Director of Student Financial aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University,
Teaneck, NJ 1973 -74 and Kean College of New Jersey, Union, NJ 1972 -73; Placement Counselor/
Job Developer, Job Services of New Jersey 1967 -72; and Junior Accountant 1965 -67.
Professional Accomplishments
City of Miami Beach
• Fine Arts Board, 2009 -2010
•Beautification Committee, 2006 -2008, Chair 2008
• Historic Preservation Board Member 2001 -2006, Vice Chair 2006
• North Beach Development Corp, Vice President 2004 -2006
• Miami Beach Historical Association, Treasurer 2004 -2006
• Woman Worth Knowing Award 2003
• Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) Chair 2001
• Sand in Our Boots: Miami Beach WW2 Veterans Reunion, Coordinator, 1999 -2006
• Miami Design Preservation League, Board Member 2001 -2003
Professional
Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FASFAA), President, 1988 -89, Spring
Conference Chair, 1991, Board Member/Newsletter Editor, 1983 -88
The College Board- Member of Various Committees, 1987 -92
Greater Miami Women in Communications- Vice President for Scholarships and Awards, 1995 -97
Florida Council of Student Financial Aid Advisors- Member, 1988 -93
National Council of Resource Development Federal Funding Task Force- Member, 1993 -95
Published Books
The Life and Times of a Deco Dowager: The Edison Hotel (2000).
How to Add Hours to Your Day Using ESP (1995).
Earn While You Learn: A Guide to South Florida Employer Tuition Assistance Programs (1989).
Dr Judi Berson - Levinson
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Current Memberships
President—Royal South Beach Condominium Association
Treasurer— Miami Beach Historical Association Board
Partial List of Presentations and Published Articles
"Camp Miami Beach WW2: Miami Beach 1942 - 1945" for various audiences i.e. Elder Hostels, Miami -
Dade Public Library, Miami Beach Historical Assn, Miami Memorabilia Collectors Club, etc.
"Building Bridges to Student Success through Service - Leaming" Nail Assn of Student Personnel Admins.
"How to Find Dollars in Tight Budget Times" for various non -profit organizations.
"Integrating Service - Learning into the Curriculum," The College Board
"Volunteers: Growing through Giving" Florida Career & Educational Opportunities, 1995
"Win- Win -Win with a Service - Learning Program" Journal of Career Planning and Employment, 1993.
"Part -time Students: How Financial Aid Misses the Mark," American Association of Higher Education.
"How to Survive the Future," National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
"Want to Go to College? Get Your Boss to Pay!" Spare Time Magazine.
"Student Perceptions of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at a Community College" (ERIC Document)
Foundation Board Memberships
Founder, Berson Family Community Service Scholarship at Broward Community College
Coordinator, C. N. McCune Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee
Grants Authored and Administered
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Sand in Our Boots WW2 Veterans Reunion, 1999.
US Dept of Education, Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs, 1972 -2000.
US Dept of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, 1988 -1995.
Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps Broward Coalition.
The Philip Morris Companies, an innovative student community service program.
The Pepsi -Cola Bottling Company, multi year funding for scholarships and athletic equipment.
Florida Dept of Education, vocational education grants and Public Service Internship Program.
Broward Community Foundation, HIV /AIDS awareness prevention programs.
Albert & Birdie Einstein Foundation, scholarships for at -risk students.
Awards /Accomplishments
• Florida Assn. of Student Financial Aid Administrators Honorary Lifetime Membership Award.
• Cuban Lions Club Jose Marti Community Service Award.
• FASFAA Certified Professional Financial Aid Administrator.
• Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) Student Affairs Exemplary Practice Award for
multi -media program to provide job skills training for student assistants.
Adjunct Faculty Positions
Higher Education Finance — Florida International University Doctoral Program, Miami, FL
Business Studies — Miami -Dade Community College - Wolfson Campus, Miami, FL
Rev. Jan 2011
CA MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.gov
CITY CLERK Office CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Tel: 305.673.7411 , Fax: 305.673.7254
Acknowledgement of fines /suspension for Board Members for failure to comply with Miami -
Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2- 11.1(i) (2)
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I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of
Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami -Dade County
Disclosure Requirements. This means that the members of City Advisory Boards, whose sole or primary
responsibility is to recommend legislation or give advice to the City Commission, must file, even though you
may have been recently appointed.
You must file one of the following with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida, by July 1 each year.
1. A "Source of Income Statement" (attached) or
2. A "Financial Statement" (attached( or]
3. A Copy of the person's current Federal Income Tax Return
Failure to file, according to the Miami -Dade County Code Chapter 1, General Provision,
Section 1 -5 may subject the person or firm to a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment
in the county jail for a period not to exceed sixty days, or both.
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