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Walker C. Burttschell Board Application CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM NAME: Burttschell Walker C Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 212 435 21st Street Miami Beach FL 33139 Apt No. House No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 305 - 607 - 1175 305 - 444 - 8900 walker33139@aol.com Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: Position : Address: FL No. Street City State Zip Code P rofessional 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 ● Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business 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: South Beach ● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Extensive knowledge and experience as an activist for LGBT rights. ● 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 (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City) Affordable Housing Advisory Committe e Marine Authority Art in Public Places Committee Miami Beach Commission for Women Beautification Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council Board of Adjustment* [1] Miami Beach Human Rights Committee Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Normandy Shores Local Gov’t 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 [3] Sustainability Committee [2] 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: Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children 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: ● 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: ● I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: No Which department? ● who is employed by the Pursuant to City Code Section 2 - 25 (b): Do you have a City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): 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: Male Race: White Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1) Hispanic 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 limit ed to, the following: P rohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2 - 459). o P rohibition from contracting with the city (Miami - Dade County Code section 2 - 11.1). o P rohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami o Beach City Code section 2 - 26). R equirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami - Dade County Code section 2 - 11.1). o (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 w hom 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 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 Walker Burttschell agreed to the following terms on 2/17/2011 4:57:11 PM Please attach 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: __________________ ______ _______ Date: _ _ _/ __/____ Control No. __________ Date: _ __/__/_____ Name of Deputy Clerk WALKER BURTTSCHELL st 435 21 Street Apt. 212 Miami Beach, FL 33139 m. 305.607.1175 walker.burttschell@hines.com OBJECTIVE To serve on the Miam i Beach Human Rights Commission in an effort to serve my community and promote equal rights for a ll residents. COMMUNITY ACTIVISM EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organ ized a rally to promote LGBT and immigration rights at Miami Beach City Hall. This event was attended by local, elected officials and covered by all local media Spoke as a key note speaker and on panels , at all major univ ersities and colleges throughout Florida on the subject of Don t Ask Don t Tell and its implications on na tional defense and human rights Has s poke n on national and local n ews programs regarding Don t Ask Don t Tell Raised awareness on Don t Ask Don t Tell and put public pressure on Senator Webb of Virginia by walking more than two hundred and fifty miles from the navy base at Norfolk, Virginia to the U.S. Capital. The walk was covered by media both in Vir ginia and nationally. More than 10,000 letters were collected and delivered to the Senator s office, an effort that would eventually persuade the only undecided Democratic Senator to vote in favor of repeal Worked as a veterans orga nizer and consultant for the Human Rights Campaign, overseeing and organizing efforts for the entire state Led the Human Rights Campaign in t he Miami Beach Gay Pride parade Lobbie d on Capitol Hill with Congressional Leadership on numerous occasions for LGBT rights. Was the first veteran discharged because of the DADT p olicy , to meet with President Obama immediately after the repeal was s igned in to law PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HINES INTEREST S LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Miami, F L 2007 Present Property Manager Airport Corporate Center (1.1 million sq. ft.) 2525/2555 Ponce de Leon ( 350K sq. ft.) Responsible for the complex operations of Airport Corporate Center, a 52 acre, 11 bu ilding corporate campus in Miami and 2525/2555 Ponce de Leon , a Successfully managed the LEED O+M certification project for both 2525 and 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Prepare annual operating plans that meet specifications for both REITS and third party owners and provide monthly financi al statements as required by the various management agreements Oversee tenant build - outs and building improvements Act as the liaison between the owner and the management company in all areas relat ed to Risk Management Manage the 2525/2555 parking facilities and revenue streams UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Cam p LeJeune, NC 200 1 2003 Military Police and Corrections Specialist Honorable Discharge from Active Duty due to DADT policy Served as the youngest ranking Marine in a security operations team, overseeing internal affairs, testing of security and crisis r esponse Supervised military prisoners in a high security facility Operated multi - million dollar security systems EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA Pensacola, FL 2000 2002 SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS 2 Hines Best Practice Awards ( Emergency Man agement /Construction) LEED AP, O+M Bilingual (English/Spanish )