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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, wvmw.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673 -7411, Fax: (305) 673 -7254
09 -15 -2011
Juan Rojas
3220 S. W. 25 St
Miami, Florida 33133
0(E T ; :1 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission to the agency,
board or committee named above for a term ending: 12 /31/2012.
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,
o / /s/
Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Richard Bowman
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.
MIAMIBEACH
Cit of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673 -7411, Fax: (305) 673 -7254
TO Juan Rojas
RE: Affordable Housing Advisory 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 appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2012.
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 theForida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine
Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public • ce -nd Employees, and understand that as a member
of a City of Miami Beach Board and /or Com l ittee, ust am. with the financial disclosure* require-
ments of Miami -Dade County or the State of • orida • epen • ing o the board or committee on which
I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the glen • :r yea • n w 'ch I have served.
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Juan Rojas
Sworn to and subscribed before me thi day of • , 2011.
Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City aerk/Board and Committees
for additional information regarding the Financial Disdosure 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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BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Rojas Juan E
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 3220 SW 25 ST Miami FL 33133
Apt No. House No. /Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305 - 613 -1699 305 - 476 -1982 305 - 447 -6250 jrojas@gibraltarprivate.com
Home Work Fax Email address
Business Name: Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Position: VP & Director of Community Development /CRA
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Address: 400 Arthur Godfrey Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
No. Street City State Zip Code
Professional License (describe) 1 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 ownershipfinterest 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 0 or No 0
• Demonstrate an ownership /interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes 0 or No 0
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes 0 or No 0
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach South Beach Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because, I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes 0 or No 0
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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 Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
C . 0 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ' 0 Marine Authority
❑ Art in Public Places Committee 0 Miami Beach Commission for Women
❑ Beautification Committee 0 Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
0 Board of Adjustment* ❑ Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
0 Budget Advisory Committee . 0 Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
0 Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee ❑ Normandy Shores Local Government Neigh. Improvement
0 Committee on the Homeless ❑ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
0 Committee for Quality Education in MB ! 0 Personnel Board
2 ❑ Community Development Advisory ! 0 Planning Board*
❑ Community Relations Board 0 Police Citizens Relations Committee
0 Convention Center Advisory Board ! ❑ Production Industry Council --- .....
0 Debarment Committee 0 Public Safety Advisory Committee -<
0 Design Review Board* 0 Safety Committee (-.) rrr rn
0 Disability Access Committee 0 Single Family Residential Review Panel ' v
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0 Fine Arts Board 0 Sustainability Committee ._ .-
0 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) 0 Transportation and Parking Committee '
0 Golf Advisory Committee ; 0 Visitor and Convention Authority L) -0 .
❑ Health Advisory Committee ❑ Waterfront Protection Committee - rn
❑ Health Facilities Authority Board ❑ Youth Center Advisory Board -" t =
0 Hispanic Affairs Committee x"'
0 Historic Preservation Board ',
0 Housing Authority
0 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 0 No 0 Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children YesO No 0. 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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•Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes 0 or No dt If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of Cit of Miami Beach codes: Yes 0 or No ®. If yes, please explain in detail:
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• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes 0 or No E. If yes, explain in detail
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• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ❑ or No CAS 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:
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• I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes 0 or NoCf. Which department?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2 -25 (b): Do you have a parent 0, spouse 0, child 0, brother 0, or sister 0 who is employed by the
City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s):
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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: 1 Male 0 Female
Ethnic Origin: Check one only (1)
❑ White (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
❑ African - American/Black (Not of Hispanic Origin): All persons having origins In any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
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® Hispanic: All persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
0 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.
0 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 0 or Noa I
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Employment Status: Employed 13 Retired 0 Homemaker 0 Other 0
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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: '
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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,
om having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Biodc Grant funds for either yourself ,
or ose with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Up • re • est, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I he = by \st ' , the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
ice \. 11 k i. the - -, Code "Standards o:l C nduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
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Phone 305 - 613 -1699
Fax 866 -891 -9932
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E -mail ' uaners.com
Juan E. Rojas
Education Florida International University (1996) Miami, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Certifications Certified NFCC: Consumer Credit Counselor, HUD Approved Housing Counselor, Certified
/Specific HQS Inspector
Training HUD Courses: Homebuyer Education- Train The Trainer, Loss Mitigation Training
Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute Courses: Advanced Foreclosure Prevention,
Delivering an Effective Homeownership Program, Compliance With State & Federal Regulations,
Fundamentals of Residential Lending, Affordable Housing Strategies in Hot Markets
Other: Setting Up Your Homebuyers' Club, Fair Housing, Compliance 101- Multifamily Programs
including HOME Investment Partnership Program, State Apartment Incentive Loan Program
(SAIL), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), Tax Credit, SHIP Income Certification,
Developing Successful Grants, Gold Coast Mortgage Broker Class
Professional 2007 - Present I Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, Coral Gables, FL
experience Vice President - Director of Community Development/CRA Officer
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• Earned 'Outstanding' Rating on CRA Performance Evaluation for 2 years ending
12/31/09 I
• Lead person in achieving bank's CRA plan
• Implement policies, programs and activities within the bank's assessment areas
• Originate lo to low to moderate income persons
• Serve on boards of various community organizations and Boards
• Helped bank achieve Outstanding CRA Rating from OTS in the 2007 — 2010 CRA
Performance Evaluation
2005— 2007 HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA) Miami, FL
Retail Mortgage Loan Consultant
• Originate loans in the South Florida market
• Apply for and coordinate subsidies for low- income buyers
• Counsel first time homebuyers and assist with affordability studies
• Present First Time Homebuyer Seminars in partnership with non - profits
1999 -2005 Miami Beach CDC Miami Beach, FL
Housing Officer
• Qualify and 1 process 1st time homebuyers for Community Lending loan products and
prepare comparative market analyses and offers for prospective homebuyers
• Coordinate rehabilitation lenders, owners, and contractors
• Prepare market analysis for real estate acquisition, contracts for multi - family projects
r , • Responsible, for obtaining pre - development and permanent financing for multi - family
projects, Fundraising
• Coordinate & Present English and Spanish Language First -Time Home Buyer Seminars
• Grant writing and follow -up reporting on grants
• Providing continuing education to counselors in Housing Counseling
• Pre - purchase, Delinquent/Default and Reverse Mortgage Counseling
• Manage community partnerships with lenders
1998 —1999 ; Consumer Credit Counseling Service Miami, FL
Housing Support Counselor
• Prepare prospective homebuyers for, mortgage qualification
• Coordinate & Present English and Spanish Language First -Time Home Buyer Seminars
• Grant writing and follow -up reporting on grants
• Designed and implemented reporting methods using MS Access and MS Excel
• Providing continuing education to counselors in Housing Counseling
• Pre - purchase, Delinquent/Default and Reverse Mortgage Counseling
• Manage all community partnerships with lenders, non - profits and government agencies
• Provide technical assistance to Community Development Corporations and other new
starting agencies /partnerships
1997 —1998 Consumer Credit Counseling Service Miami, FL
Credit Counselor
• Provide face to face and telephone credit counseling
• Assist clients in planning, goal setting and budgeting for financial success
• Establish Debt Management Accounts for clients
• Provided delinquent/default and reverse mortgage counseling assisting clients with mortgage
delinquencies by negotiating with both clients and lenders.
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Affiliations 2008 — Present HOMES Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2008 — Present Broward Alliance for Neighborhood Development (BAND), Broward
County, FL
2008 — Present South Florida Community Development Coalition, Miami -Dade County,
FL
2002 — 2009 City of Miami Beach Committee on the Homeless, Miami Beach, FL
2006 — Present City of South Miami Affordable Housing Advisory Board, South Miami, FL
2006 — 2008 Little Haiti Housing Association, Miami, FL
2007 — 2008 ; NANAY Inc & NANAY Housing Resource Center, N. Miami, FL
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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 Disclosure Code Provision
Code Section 2- 11.1(1) (2)
Board Member name: i4'941 ..%f ' "
_1 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 'meansthatthe
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 ofthefoilowing with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, Mby 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 a Chapter'I, 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
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