Gary Twist 12/31/2014 WAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeocLfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
Email CiyClerk @miamibeach.gov
4/1/2013
Gary Twist
4180 Nautilus Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
1S.UBJECT = Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Congratulations! You have been reappointed by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
to the above referenced agency, board or committee for a term ending: 12/31/2014.
If you are unable to accept this appointment, please notify the City Clerk's Office at
(305) 673-7411.
Please read the enclosed material carefully. Again, congratulations and good luck.
Sincerely,
R ael E. Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Diana Fontani
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, 2-2458, 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)
Booklet- 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.
MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.Qov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granada,City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305)673-7254
Email CityClerk @miamibeach.gov
TO Gary Twist
RE: Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
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: 12/31/2014.
1 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 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 corfflmittee on which I serve)on
July 1, following the closing of the calendar year on which I hav s ed.
G Twist
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of R rt I , 20 3.
Silvia Prieto
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfi.gov under City Clerk/Board and Comm
for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirement
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safely to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
MIAMI BEACH CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Twist Gary R
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 4180 Nautilus Dr Miami Beach FL 33140
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-898-9741 305-672-4820 305-672-4819 priorityappr @earthlink.net
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Priority Appraisals,Inc. Position: Chief Appraiser/Owner
Address: Miami Beach FL
No. Street City State Zip Code
Professsional License(describe): Certified Residential Appraiser Expires: 11/30/2014 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: Yes
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
•(Please circle one): I am now a resident of: Middle Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
City wide expierence over 40 years.
•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(3L
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office.(Regular Boards of City)
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Loan Review Committee
Art in Public Places Committee Marine Authority
Beautification Committee Miami Beach Commission for Women
[3] Board of Adjustment' Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Budget Advisory Committee Miami Beach Human Rights Committee
Capital Improvements Projects Oversight Committee Miami Beach Sister Cities Program
Committee for Quality Education in MB Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh.Improvement
Committee on the Homeless Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
Community Development Advisory Personnel Board
Community Relations Board [1] Planning Board`
Convention Center Advisory Board Police Citizens Relations Committee
Debarment Committee Production Industry Council
[2] Design Review Board' Safety Committee
Disability Access Committee Single Family Residential Review Panel
Fine Arts Board Sustainability Committee
Gay,Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender(GLBT) Tennis Advisory 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 Youth Center Advisory Board
Housing Authority
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board,please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
AM APh
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 chiI rdnathe#j
ages,and which programs.List below:
Child's name: Age: Program:
Child's name: Age: Program:
• Have you ever been convicted of a fell No If yes,please explain in detaV
• 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: Yes If yes,which board?
I am currently on the SCI 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:
4180 Nautilus Dr,430 N Shore Dr,others.
• 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: Male
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:
• 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 Gary Twist agreed to the following terms on 1/9/201312:44:22 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Date: / /2013 Control No. Date: / /2013
Name of Deputy Clerk
QUALIFICATIONS OF GARY R.TWIST
EDUCATION
Miami Dade Community College,Miami Fla.(1988-1990)Degree AA
University Of Florida-Gainesville,FL. (1990-1991)
Florida International University, (1991-1992)BS,Major—Real Estate Finance
Courses in:
Real Estate Appraising
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Principal and Practices
Real Estate Feasibility Analysis
Real Estate Law
Mckissock&Gold Coast School of Real Estate:
Course AB - FREAB Licensed Residential Appraising
Course AB2- Certified Residential Practice Appraising
Course A13213-Certified Residential Principle Appraising
Continuing Education Courses—McKissock School of Real Estate
Florida Laws&Regulations Gold Coast School of Real Estate
USPAP Review
Mortgage Fraud
Expert Witness Testimony
Appraisal Experience
President—Priority Appraisals,Inc.
Miami,FL.,October 1997 to Present
Appraiser Associate—Appraisal Works,Inc.
Miami,FL.
September 1992 to December 1998
Real Estate Sales/Appraiser Leoni Real Estate
Miami,FL.
January 1991 to September 1992
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member—Miami&Miami Beach Board of Realtors
Better Business Bureau
LICENSES
State Certified Res.Appraiser,#RD2750,State of Florida
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson,#SL0585188,State of Florida
FHA approved
TYPES OF PROPERTY APPRAISED
Single Family Homes
1-4 Family Residences
Multifamily Residences
Condominiums
Land
Commercial
Cooperative
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Junior Achievement Sponsor
Sister Cities Miami Beach
COURT EXPERIENCE,expert witness
Federal
Civil
Specific data furnished upon request and permission of Judge.
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.gov
CITY CLERK Office CityClerk @miamibeachfl.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: 7
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 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, 2010.
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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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Signa e: Date:
M I A M I-DADE
e SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT
Please Print or Type First Name Middle Name/Initial Last Name
Disclosure
For Tax Year
Name: Ending:"v
Mailing Address:
City/State/Zip:
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Filing as a: ® County Employee:
® Municipal Employee of:
Position held or sought:
Board where servin S� S f �t�Es Term or Employment ^
J ( Began on:
Department where employed:
Work Address:
If your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to
Florida Statutes§119.07 please check here(read instructions): ® Work Telephone:
Home Address:
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Street Address i
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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
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I hereby s ear(or irm) that the aforesaid information is a true and correct statement.
Signature person disclosing Date signed
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