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Joseph R. Furst Application package t 1AAA I BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM FURST JOSEPH R : Last Name First Name Middle Initial 570 NE 57th STREET MIAMI FL 33137 Home Address City State Zip Code 305-968-0877 305-576-3330 (same) josephf @goldmanproperties.com Home Telephone Work Telephone Cellular Telephone Email address Goldman Properties Real Estate Developer Business Name Occupation 804 Ocean Drive, #2 Miami Beach FL 33139 Business Address City State Zip Code Professional License(describe): Expires: Please attach a copy urrently effective professional license. C-7) sv Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4)a & b: Members of agencies, boards and committees shall be affiliated itith the-City; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a. An individual shall have been a resident of the City for`,a rn%un;ef six months;or b. An individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business establish��in the,City for a minimum of six months. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six(6) months: Yes ZI or No ED • Demonstrates ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six months: Yes or No • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes�or No a = • I am now a resident of: North Beach U South Beach U Middle Beach • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please'listbelow: real estate development expertise • Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?Yes lz�or 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. ❑Ad Hoc Charter Review and Revision Board ❑D barment Committee ❑Miami Beach Human Rights Committee ❑Ad Hoc Committee Centennial Celebration W6esign Review Board* ❑Miami Beach Sister Cities Program ❑Ad Hoc Committee Flooding Task Force ❑Disability Access Committee ❑Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement ❑Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ❑Fine Arts Board ❑Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ❑Art in Public Places Committee ❑Gay, Lesbian,Bisexual and Transgender ❑Personnel Board Enhancement Committee GLBT ❑Beautification Committee ❑Golf Advisory Committee ❑Planning Board ❑Bicycle-Pedestrian Adviso Committee ❑Health Advisory Committee ❑Police Citizens Relations Committee ❑Board of Adjustment* ❑Health Facilities Authority Board ❑Production Industry Council ❑Budget Advisory Committee ❑Hispanic Affairs Committee ❑Safety Committee ❑Capital Improvements Projects Oversight ❑Historic Preservation Board ❑Single Family Residential Review Panel Committee ❑Committee on the Homeless ❑Housing Authority ❑Sustainability Committee ❑Committee for Quality Education in MB ❑Loan Review Committee ❑Tennis Adviso Committee ❑Community Development Advisory Committee ❑Marine Authority ❑Transportation and Parking Committee ❑Community Relations Board ❑Miami Beach Commission for Women ❑Visitor and Convention Authority ❑Convention Center Advisory Board ❑Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ❑Youth Center Advisory Board ❑Waterfront Protection Committee * Board members are required to file Form 1—"Statement of Financial Interest"with the State. If you seek appointment to a professional seat(e.g., lawyer, architect, etc.) on the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Board or Planning Board, attach a copy of your currently-effectively license, and furnish the following information: Type of Professional License 13_0� License Number 00 V� v License Issuance Date ( �a / UE) \ License Expiration Date Page 1 of 4 F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\BOARD AND COMMITTEES\BC APPLICATION 46 BOARDS 12-16-2013.doc °O Note: If applying for Youth Center Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:Yes No Dates of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities b our children:Yes� No P P YY If yes, please list below the names of your children,their ages and the programs in which they participate: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: Age: Program: • Have you ever been convicted of a felony?Yes or No W If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s)of City of Miami Beach Code?Yes El or Noll If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money?Yes E�I or No W If yes,explain in detail: •Are you currently serving on any City Board or Committee?Yes Ea or No FX—h If yes,which board/committee? • In what organization(s)in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership? Name Position Name Position • List all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: FL- •Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach?Yes El or No E3 Which department and title? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent IZI, spouse Za, child E—:1 brother EZI or sister E-D who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?Check all that apply. If"Yes,"identify person(s)and 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 City diversity reporting requirements. Gender: Male Female Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Sul African-American/Black Caucasian/White Asian or Pacific Islander I�Native-American/American Indian �h Other—Print Race: Page 2 of 4 F:\CLER\$ALL\a FORMS\BOARD AND COMMITTEES\BC APPLICATION 46 BOARDS 12-16-2013.doc Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino/a? Mark the "No"box if not Spanish, Hispanic, Latino/a. i No Yes Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled? 15a No E:3 Yes NOTE: IF APPOINTED,YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS.THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • 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 the board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office(Miami Beach City Code section 2-26). • Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts(Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). • 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). • Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to most meetings of boards,commissions and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities. • Voting conflict—Form 813 is for use by any person serving at the county,city or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. 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 I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY C APTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED "STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, PLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES A C RDINGLY." 1 ( 'V 1 �. Applicant's g ature Date Name of Applicant(PL SE PRINT) /4/- Received In the City Clerk's Office by Name of Deputy Clerk Contr I No. D to PLEASE REMEMBER TO ATTACH A CURRENT RESUME, PHOTOGRAPH AND A COPY OF ANY APPLICABLE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE REQUIRED INFORMATION. Page 3 of 4 F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\BOARD AND COMMITTEES\BC APPLICATION 46 BOARDS 12-16-2013.doc M,I AAA I B EAC H City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov Telephone: 305.673.7411 Fax: 305.673.7254 Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami- Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision Code Section 2-11.1(i) (2) Board Member's 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 Financial 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 they may have been recently appointed. One of the following forms must be filed with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year. 1. A "Source of Income Statement" For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at: http://www.miamidade.gov/elections/Library/source of income statement.pdf 2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)" For your convenience, the form is attached. The form can also be downloaded at: http://www.ethics.state.fl.us/ethics/forms.htm1 3. A Copy of your 2013 Federal Income Tax Return Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no more than $500, 60 days in jail or both. I/ � / (311 �_\ Signatur Date Updated: Monday,December 16,2013 Page 4 of 4 F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\BOARD AND COMMITTEES\BC APPLICATION 46 BOARDS 12-16-2013.doc Joe serves as Managing Director of Goldman Properties'Wynwood portfolio. The Wynwood portfolio includes 25 properties,consisting of approximately 180,000 square feet of built space and 400,000 square feet of land. New development projects currently in the works will bring Goldman Properties' total built product to over 450,000 square feet. Joe oversees all development,financing, marketing,and leasing initiatives for the Wynwood portfolio and plays a significant oversight role in the day-to-day management of this property. His work in Wynwood is place-making:developing a vibrant urban arts center,fueled by dynamic retail, office,dining and entertainment. Joe serves as the Chair of the Wynwood Business Improvement District("BID"),which he played an instrumental role in creating through a grant received from Artplace. Joe previously served as a founding member of the Wynwood Arts District Association. He also serves as a trustee of the Dade Heritage Trust. In addition to his work in Wynwood,Joe advises Goldman Properties on strategic acquisitions and strategy in new markets and current holdings in Miami Beach, New York, and Philadelphia. Joe initially joined Goldman Properties in 2008 as legal counsel, before transitioning to real estate development. The founder of the company and former chief executive officer,Tony Goldman,was Joe's partner,friend and mentor and promoted him to the position he holds today. Joe was born and raised in Coral Gables. He graduated from Hamilton College in 2001 with a B.A. in political Science and Economics. He continued his studies at the University of Miami School of Law where he graduated in 2004. After two years of practice as a litigation associate with the Miami law firm of Ratzen &Alters,Joe returned to graduate school to obtain a Masters in Real Estate from the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida. He currently lives with his wife and daughter in the Miami Morningside neighborhood. - ti-. i _�' - N �i� f �. ,T' -_ f-� �_ I 1. 1i _ i '� - i i _�_ �� � � � _ .' ,�.' ,1�. _ _ ..�-'V. �\_,k _���-. I