Deena R. Bell board application �i CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI BEACH
_ BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
NAME: Bell Deena R
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 1960 SW 32nd Court Miami FL 33145
Apt No. Home No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-796-2576 305-774-9662 305-774-9652 deena @bell-la.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: Bell Landscape Architecture,Inc. Position: President
Address: 3360 Coral Way Suite 5 Miami FL 33145
Street City State Zip Code
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: No
•Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: No
• (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 FL licensed Landscape Architect and business owner in City of Miami who has been practicing 23 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(3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Design Review Board*
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
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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:
• 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 Miami 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?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in,which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
• 1 am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department? n/a
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
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino? Mark the "No"box if not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
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 Deena Bell agreed to the following terms on 9/22/2014 5:07:11 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
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RESUME
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DEENA R. BELL LLEWELLYN ,ASLA
President, Bell Landscape Architecture Inc. (Bell-la) LC26000465
Vice President, Frontier Improvements LLC-Certified Building Contractors CBC 1259128
Firm established October 9, 2012
3360 Coral Way, Suite 5- Miami, FL 33145
Email: deena @bell-la.com www.bell-la.com
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:
State of Florida, Landscape Architectural Registration#0001620—earned 1998
LEED AP- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction-Accreditation 2009
EDUCATION:
University of Georgia School of Environment and Design;Athens, Georgia
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, August 17, 1991; Magna Cum Laude(GPA 3.71)
Phi Kappa Phi; Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society May, 1990
EMPLOYMENT:
1988-1990- Robinson Fisher and Associates Landscape Architecture,Athens, Georgia
Architectural draftsman, model builder, office staff
1990-1991-Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia
Intern in site power substation design and management for rural areas
1991-1996-Susan Hall and Associates, Coral Gables, Florida
Landscape designer and office manager
1996-1998-Hall and Bell Landscape Architecture,Inc. Miami, Florida
Vice-President, Registered Landscape Architect, project manager
1998-2008-Hall, Bell,Aqui Landscape Architecture LLC
Vice- President, Registered Landscape Architect
2008-2012-Bell +Aqui Landscape Architecture LLC
President, Registered Landscape Architect
2012-Present- Bell Landscape Architecture Inc. (Bell-la)
President, Registered Landscape Architect
2012- Present- Frontier Improvements LLC
Vice-President, Project Manager
Bell Landscape Architecture Inc. / Frontier Improvements, LLC
LC 26000465/CBC 1259128
3360 Coral Way Suite#5, Miami, Florida 33145 Phone: 305/774-9662 Fax: 305/774-9652
www.bell-la.com
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CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
America Society of Landscape Architects(ASLA)
Membership 1993-Present
Miami- Dade and Monroe Section Chair 2014-2016
State Conference at Ocean Reef Club, Chair 2014
Rotary International-Coral Gables, Florida Club (RI)
Paul Harris Fellow 2008, Board of Directors 2008-present
Membership 2007- Present
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
South Florida Chapter, Membership 2008-present
Citizens for a Better South Florida-An environmental education non-profit organization.
Board of Directors 2008-2012;Advisory Board Member 2012-present
Church of the Little Flower, Coral Gables, Florida
Membership 2012- Present
"The Villagers"-Historic Preservation Organization
Membership 2013 - Present
AWARDS:
American Society of Landscape Architects
Florida Chapter 2006 Annual Design Award of Merit, Residential Design Category
American Institute of Architects
Florida Chapter 2008 Design Award, Un-built Category, Green Building Design Award
Rotary Club of Coral Gables
Distinguished Service Citation for Excellence in Community Service for District 6990, 2012.
References provided separately upon request.
Bell Landscape Architecture Inc. / Frontier Improvements LLC
LC 26000465/CBC 1259128
3360 Coral Way Suite#5, Miami, Florida 33145 Phone: 305/774-9662 Fax: 305/774-9652
www.bell-la.com
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