Adam Kravitz 12/31/2013 7-7
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada, City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254
September 5, 2012
Adam Kravitz
2982 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
SUBJECT: Community Relations Board
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson to the
agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2013.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1, 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.
Sincere
Raf I E. Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Lynn Bernstein, Board Liaison
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
City Wide Permit Application -(Parking Department Form)
Booklet-Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 vwwv.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Tel: 305.673.741 1, Fax: 305.673.7254
Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
TO: ADAM KRAVITZ
RE: COMMUNITY RELATIONS 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 12/31/2013.
1 have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Code of
Ethics Ordinance), as well as the Florida 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* requirements of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or
committee on which I serve) on July 1, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have
served.
Adam Kravitz
Sworn to and subscribed before met 's day of , 2012.
Liliam R. Hatfield
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfi.gov under City Clerk/Board and
Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirement.
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® MIAMI BEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Kravitz Adam
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 2982 Alton Road Miami Beach FL 33140
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 3053350330 adam @adamkravitz.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Position:
Address: Miami Beach FL
No. Street City State Zip Code
Professsional License(describe): Florida Bar Expires: N/A Attach a copy 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: No
•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:
I am a Florida Lawyer with significant business experience and was a candidate for State Repr
•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 13)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office.(Regular Boards of City)
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Housing Authority
Art in Public Places Committee Loan Review Committee
Beautification Committee Marine Authority
Board of Adjustment' Miami Beach Commission for Women
Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Committee for Quality Education in MB Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Committee on the Homeless Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh.Improvement
Community Development Advisory Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
[1] Community Relations Board Personnel Board
Convention Center Advisory Board Planning Board'
Debarment Committee Police Citizens Relations Committee
Design Review Board' Production Industry Council
Disability Access Committee Safety Committee
Fine Arts Board Single Family Residential Review Panel
Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender(GLBT) Sustainability Committee
Golf Advisory Committee Transportation and Parking Committee
Health Advisory Committee Visitor and Convention Authority
Health Facilities Authority Board Waterfront Protection Committee
Hispanic Affairs Committee Youth Center Advisory Board
Historic Preservation Board
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: 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:
• 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 Money Beach any money: No If yes, please 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: Miami Beach Bar Association Title: Member
Name: Miami Beach Design Preservation Title: Member
League
• List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
2982 Alton Road,Miami Beach,FL 33140
• 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 relative who is employed by the
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: F t� ale
Ethnic Orgin: Check one only(1)
White
Physically Challenged: No
Employment Status: Retired Self-Employed Lawyer
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:
• Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel(Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
• Prohibition from contracting with the city(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1).
• Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office(Miami
Beach Code section 2-26).
• 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 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 Adam Kravitz agreed to the following terms on 9/4/2012 7:24:55 PM
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Received in the City Clerk's Office by: i/1, DateC: / /2012 Control No'" / / Date: jl /2012
Nameof Deputy Clerk
ADAM KRAVITZ
2982 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140 USA
Tel:+1 305 335 0330
adkrav@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Pennsylvania, USA Admitted to the Bar: December 1989
Florida, USA Admitted to the Bar:October 1993
England and Wales Admitted as a Solicitor:August 1996
Date of Birth: 31 August 1964
EXPERIENCE:
2009 - Present EVOTER, INC., Hollywood, Florida. CEO, Co-Founder and Director of eVoter.com, a voter
information website, which provided comprehensive voter information within a web 2.0
interface. Raised over$2.7 million in private capital, built an advisory board with some of
the top figures in the Democratic and Republican parties, and developed strategic
partnerships with Yahoo! and NBCUniversal.
2000-2005 SPARK NETWORKS, INC. (formerly MatchNet plc), London, England and Los Angeles,
California. Executive Director and General Counsel of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed
(market cap: €l 70 million at time of exit, now NYSE:LOV) owner and operator of some of
the world's largest online dating websites, including JDate.com and AmericanSingles.com.
I was responsible for all legal affairs, including Corporate, M&A, and Securities Law, of a
company with revenues of $65 million and 200 employees, with offices in the US, UK,
Germany and Israel, as well as having principal administrative and strategic responsibility
for Spark's International offices and websites.
1997-2000 ZELLERMAYER, PELOSSOF & SCHIFFER, London, England. Consulting lawyer to the London
office of a Tel Aviv, Israel, based firm. I advised a variety of clients on American and
English law and was the lead attorney on several small-cap IPOs in both the UK and
Germany, and served as a non-executive director for several companies on behalf of
clients. My areas of practice included Corporate Finance, M&A, and Securities Law
(including public offerings and private placements).
1996-1997 MISHCON DE REYA, London, England. American and English Corporate Finance, Banking
and Company Lawyer (Assistant Solicitor). I handled my own case load including advising
clients on investments in US publicly traded companies. Advised firm clients on US
securities and corporate law, including handling all US filings for a fully quoted UK
company with a US (NASDAQ) listing and advising a UK company on its purchase of the
minority interest of a US subsidiary.
1994- 1996 THE APPLETREE COMPANIES, INC., Boca Raton, Florida. General Counsel and Vice
President of Administration for a NASDAQ listed company (revenues: $35 million) in the
prepared foods industry. Responsible for all legal affairs, including negotiation of
acquisitions of two major companies; breakup and sale of a subsidiary; preparation and
filing of all reports and registration statements with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission under US Securities Law; negotiating and documenting over$27m in capital
funding through the placement of equity and debt; all corporate secretarial work; and
overseeing outside counsel on litigation matters. Also responsible for human relations
department (over 400 employees).
1993- 1994 COHEN, CHERNAY, NORRIS, WEINBERGER & HARRIS, North Palm Beach, Florida. Securities
lawyer with 15 lawyer firm. Handled purchase of control interest in US public company,
later advising president on all legal matters; and drafted numerous SEC filings of public
companies, including acting for Appletree (above). Also acted for clients in general
corporate matters (shareholders agreements,joint ventures,etc.).
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1990- 1993 ALBERT BARTOLOMEO & ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. General Corporate and
Litigation lawyer for small Center City firm. Acted for major Philadelphia area real estate
developer in negotiations with vendors and several smaller companies in general
company commercial work. Also practiced criminal and family law.
1989- 1990 AMERICAN DATA MANAGEMENT, Mountain View, California. Marketing Director of Voter
File Vendor based in Silicon Valley. Helped develop voter file databases and campaign
strategies using targeted voter data for political campaigns across the US, including
extensive work with the California and Florida Democratic Parties, with whom we had
exclusive contracts.
1987-1989 Independent Political Consultant for various campaigns in California, including Diane
Feinstein for Governor.
EDUCATION:
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, London, England - MSc. (with Distinction) in History of
International Relations, November 2006.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston,Texas-Juris Doctorate,May 1988
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA/Hastings College of the Law,San Francisco,California-
Visiting Student,August 1987 to May 1988.
UNIVERSIDAD LA SALLE, Mexico City, Mexico-Certificate in Mexican Legal Studies,
July and August 1986.
McGILL UNIVERSITY, Montr6al, Qu6bec - Bachelor of Arts, November 1985. Major in British
History and Economics.
HEBREW UNIVERSITY, Jerusalem, Israel - Summer Jewish Studies Programme, July
and August 1984.
INTERESTS: Scuba Diving,Classic Cars.
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City of Miami Beach,
1 700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach,Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.gov
CITY CLERK Office CityClerk@miann ibeachfl.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)"
Board Member name: AoA'-'f
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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