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Cindy Brown 12/31/2013 E w .16A City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado,City Clerk Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254 August 31, 2012 Cindy Brown 1873 NE 154 Street Miami, FL 33162 SUBJECT: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson to the above referenced agency, board or committee for a term ending: 12/31/2013. Pursuant to Ordinance 2006-3542, 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 material carefully. Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, 1,fae'l E. Granado City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director City Liaison, Alex Fernandez Enclosure: 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) 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. 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 TO: Cindy Brown RE: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender(GLBT) 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 06/30/2013. 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. Cindy Brown Sworn to and subscribed before me this!� ay of 2012. , Silvia Prieto 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. We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. MIAMI A EI C"'ITY OF 11,MAMI BEACH NAME: Brown Cindy Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 1873 NE 154 Street Miami FL 33162 Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code PHONE: 786.210.0613 305.673.7256 305.535.8083 cbrown @mbgarden.org Home Work Fax Email Address Business Name: Miami Beach Botanical Garden Position: Executive Director Address: 2000 Convention Center Miami Beach FL 33139 Drive No. Street City State Zip Code Professsional License(describe): Expires: Attach a U 0y,ttte 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: No • 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: No •(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: I am a well established and very active member or the LGBT Community with a national reputa •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 Committee Housing Authority [3] Art in Public Places Committee Loan Review Committee [2] 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 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 [1] 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: • Ha-ve 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: 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? • 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: Female Ethnic Orgin: Check one only(1) White Physically Challenged: No Employment Status: Employed 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 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 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." ,�V) j �� ►� I Cindy Brown agreed to the following terms on 8/30/2012 1:30:12 PM PA o/ � l Received in the City Clerk's Office by: late: / /2012 Control No. (j V Date: e//201 Name of Deputy Clerk Cindy Brown 786.210.0613—fax 305.944.2268 cindy_(a),thecenergysolution.com Objective -To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong community building and organizational skills while working in an environment that fosters growth&creativity that will result in meaningful change for the community and those in it. Profile • Over 20 years experience in event based project management, planning&development and fundraising. • Ability to direct complex projects and events from concept to execution. • Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. • Team Builder • Organized, highly motivated,and detail-directed problem solver. • Proven ability to work in unison with staff,volunteers, and boards of directors. • Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. • Outstanding reputation with community influencers • Successful in building mutually beneficial relationships Education • Awarded a Fellowship for Graduate work in Sociology, University of Miami Graduate School • B.A., Psychology and Criminology, University of Miami • AA, Music Education, Miami Dade College Relevant Experience&Accomplishments Man agement/Supervision • Ran operations including facility for Miami-based contemporary performing arts organization • Worked directly with Board of Directors on strategic& long-term planning • Supervised and tasked all interns and non-senior staff • Recruited volunteers with necessary skill sets to achieve goals • Trained, supervised and evaluated staff,coached improvement management skills. • Managed and developed a number of volunteers into goal-oriented,cohesive group. • Coordinated multiple volunteer committees to achieve specific goals • Successfully refined and implemented new projects. Finance/Budgeting/Funding • With Finance committee,developed and oversaw budget for$850,000 organization • Developed and ensured compliance with$200,000+budget for brand new event • Managed day to day finance and accounting including grant development and compliance • Wrote and presented corporate and foundation proposals&grants • Solicit in-kind vendors to address budget line items Event Management&Logistics • Planning&execution of events ranging in scope from large scale outdoor events to fundraising dinner w/silent auctions • Development and adherence to detailed budgets • Development of private,corporate&foundation proposals • a • Managing multiple components and individuals to present a cohesive event • Vendor recruitment and management • Full Silent Auction management&production Events: (not comprehensive) • Miami Gay&Lesbian Film Festival-2012 • Miami Beach Gay Pride—2009,2010, 2011 • DASH Taste of Design—2010, 2011 • Tigertail Annual Fundraiser—2010, 2011,2012 • SAVE Dade—Halloween 2010&2011 Champions of Equality 2011 • MDGLCC Annual Gala—2009, 2010,2011, 2012 • Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Annual Dinner Gala—2009, 2010 • NGLTF Recognition Dinner-2004,2005, 2006,2007, 2008 • DH RF Recognition Dinner—2000, 2001,2002, 2003 • Aqua Girl—2000, 2001, 2002,2003 • GLSEN by Design-2000 • Dining By Design(DIFFA)—1999,2000, 2003 • White Party—1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 • AIDS WALK MIAMI—1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997 Employment Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Executive Director 7/2012-Present Cenergy,LLC, President&CEO 7/2008—Present Clients include Miami Beach Gay Pride, SAVE Dade, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, Tigertail Productions, Cancer Community Center, Miami Dade Gay&Lesbian Chamber of Commerce,Alliance for Gay Youth, Youth L.E.A.D, Miami Gay&Lesbian Film Festival MDGLCC FoundationlLGBT Visitor Center Executive Director 8/2011 —7/2012 Miami Light Project,Managing Director 10/2001 —8/2008 Cenergy Productions,President&CEO 1/2000—10/2001 Clients include DIFFA, GLSEN, Dade Human Rights Foundation, Aqua Girl Weekend SAVE Foundation,Lambda Conference Director 1/2000—9/2000 United Foundation for AIDS 6/1997—12/1999 Care Resource/Health Crisis Network 1992—1995, 1997-1998 Honors&Awards Fellowship for Graduate Studies—University of Miami Leadership Miami Class of 1994 SoBeOut Award 1995 United Foundation for AIDS Humanitarian Award-1999 Women's Community Fund(Aqua Foundation)Award 2001 National Gay&Lesbian Task Force Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award-2010 References supplied upon request MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, _www.miamibeachrl.pov CITY CLERK Office CityClerkCm i amibeachfl.gov Tel: 305.673.741 1 , 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: 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 Ile 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 lax 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. /J. ac Z 'Signature. Date: MIAMI- E M SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT Please Print or Type First Name Middle Name Initial Last Name Disclosure For Tax Year Name: 1u Ending: Mailing Address: 1 13 �� t tz\-� i� City/State/Zip: )U V1&3 `�- \ 3 HO Z Social Security Number: - Filing as a: ® County Employee: ® Municipal Employee of: Position held or sought: r11. oklI, L�y3 -i3 vs i ,,� �';,�Va P\,Ce v-,&- ('0-,,,,,L`' C Board where serving: Term or Employment Began on. 13 il2o I Z Department where employed: Work Address: If your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to 3 r b 73_7 Z 5-r Florida Statutes§119.07 please check here(read instructions): ®- Work Telephone: �O Home Address: Street Address City State Zip Code Please list below in descending order with the largest source first, the name, address and principal business activity of every source of your income including public salary you received or any person received for your benefit or use during the disclosure period. The income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet,check here: Description of the Principal Name of Source of Income Address Business Activity .VA a t t tw� Z mo-0 Cam► L I hereby s r affirm)that the aforesaid information is a true and correct statement. Si atu of person disclosing Date signed