David Berger 12/31/2012 /
City of Miami'Beach, /n0Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33l39,
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OFFICE CF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Gmnodo, City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7411, Fox: (305)673-7254
1O-31-2O12
David Berger
1838VV. 23rd St, Sunset Island #3
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
- - — - "T Tennis Advisory
Congratulations! You have been appointed b« Commissioner Jorge Exposito
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 1, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of
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the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing
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elected official leaves office.
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If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the
City Clerk's Office at3O5-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
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Congratulations again and good luck.
Sincerely,
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Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Julio NYagrUsso
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter ofAppointment
Oath
CityCode/Ordinonoa section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 2-22. 2'23, 2-24. 2'25. 2'2O. 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2000-3543'Amendment to City Code Section 2'22
W1ianni'[Joda 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,emice and safety to all who live, work and play m our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk
Tel: (305)673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254
TO David Berger
RE: Tennis 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.
1 have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and
Code of Ethics Ordinanc e), as well as the Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amend-
ment 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 ithe 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.
David Berger
Sworn to and subscribed before me this C day of N 0 V. , 2012.
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Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Comm
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.
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Z� 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 bo-ard/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach City Code section 2-26).
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Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Date.--/ /2010 Control No. Date.,—1. /2010
Name of Deputy Clerk
DAVIT)J.BERGER
David J.Berger is the founder,president and principal shareholder of Mega Capital Corporation,a privately held
real estate and corporate investment and brokerage entity. All investment transactions originated by Mega Capital
are conducted through separate private investment entities.
By way of background,Mr.Berger is an attorney,real estate and corporate investor,real estate developer and
merchant and investment banker. Mr.Berger brings a broad base of talents and multi-dimensional experiences to
his ventures. For sixteen years,Mr.Berger practiced law as a prominent real estate and business attorney. He was a
senior partner in the statewide Florida law firm of Broad and Cassel,resident in the Miami office and a member of
its management committee and head of its real estate group in Miami. As a lawyer,Mr.Berger has extensive legal
experience in the areas of real estate,corporate business,finance, lending,government contracting and other areas.
While a practicing lawyer,Mr.Berger handled a great number of sophisticated and complicated projects and has
represented creditors,debtors,owners and government agencies involved with a multitude of real estate,
business,financing and financial matters in virtually every product type.
Mr.Berger has served as special counsel to the City of Miami Beach and to its Redevelopment Agency in
connection with a variety of transactions including various public private ventures,acquisitions,eminent domain,
RFPs and tax increment financing transactions. He has also served as member of the City's Health Facilities
Authority and Convention Center Capital Improvements Committee.
Mr.Berger left the practice of law and went into business full time in 1995 as an active business and real estate
investor as well as an investment and merchant banker. David is a founding member of a merchant banking and
investment banking business involved in debt and equity fundings,business and financial negotiations,strategy,
consulting and advisory services,business analysis,turnarounds,debt restructures and other matters.
David Berger has been a successful real estate and business investor and developer for more than thirty years
through a variety of entities and a myriad of product types. His projects include office,industrial,retail,multi-
family,leisure,government occupied,and other uses,including a variety of mixed uses,with primary focus on
industrial and office. Mr.Berger's real estate and business activities focus on value-creation where he and his
partners develop and implement strategic solutions and structures for his real estate business interests.
David Berger received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor Degree from the
University of Miami where he was an editor of the law review. Mr.Berger has an AV rating from Martindale-
Hubbell which represents the highest rating for legal skills and ethical considerations as determined by other lawyers
in Florida. David Berger is a licensed Florida real estate broker and Mega Capital Corporation is a licensed Florida
brokerage company. Mr.Berger is involved in,and has served on the boards and as chair of numerous charitable
and civic organizations.
Perhaps most relevant is that David Berger is an avid sportsman,with particular interest in tennis. He grew up in
Miami Beach where he continues to reside. He plays tennis at the various City parks(usually Flamingo Park)
several times per week and is familiar with the City's tennis centers and has insight into the needs of the tennis
sports community.
10/1/12
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.QOv
CITY CLERK Office CityClerk @m i amibeachfl.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: A.1Z
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 ofthe 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 fife, 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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