Adam Kravitz 12/31/2018MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado, City Clerk
Tek (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254
Email CityClerk@miamibeach.gov
November 15, 2016
Mr. Adam Kravitz
2982 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
SUBJECT: Police/Citizens Relations Committee
Congratulations! You have been reappointed by Commissioner Ricky Arriola to the above referenced,
board or committee named above, for a term ending: 12/31/2018.
Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Code Section 2-22 (5) a, "Notwithstanding any other provision of the
City Code or of any resolution, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2007, the term of
every board member who is directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically
expire upon the latter of: December 31 of the year the appointing City Commissioner leaves office or
upon the appointment/election of the successor City Commission member."
If you are unable to accept this appointment, or have any questions, please call the Office of the City
Clerk at 305.673.7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully.
Congratulations and good luck.
Regards,
Rafael Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Chief Daniel Oates, City Liaison
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, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 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.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael Granado, City Clerk
Tel: (305) 673-741 1, Fax: (305) 673-7254
Email CityClerk@miamibeach.gov
TO: Mr. Adam Kravitz
RE: Police/Citizens Relations 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: 12/31/2018.
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 Florida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment
and Code of Ethics for Public Officers 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 1st, following the closing
of the calendar year on which I have served.
Mr. Adam Kravitz
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13 day of ,DP.C., 2015
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Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and
Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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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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)
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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”
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)"
3. A Copy of your latest 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.
Signature Date
Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015
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income in descending order, with the largest source first. Examples of sources of income include: compensation for services, income from business, gains from
property dealings, interest, rents, dividends, pensions, IRA distributions, and social security payments. Also, include any source of income received by another
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Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Ordinance 2009-3632, the City is required to annually
prepare and present a report to the City Commission identifying the City's diversity
statistics. This form allows board and committee applicants and members to voluntarily
self -identify their race, ethnicity, disabled status and gender.
Please check the appropriate box for each category:
Gender: Male Female 0
Race/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
0 African-American/Black
Caucasian/White
Asian or Pacific Islander
0 Native-American/American Indian
0 Other — Print Race:
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(--4- MIAMIBEACH
NAME: Kravitz
Adam
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Last Name
First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 2982 Alton Road Miami Beach
FL 33140
Apt No.
PHONE: 3053350330
Home No./Street City
State Zip Code
adam@adamkravitz.com
Home
Work
Business Name: Kravitz & Co. PA Position: Lawyer
Address: 121 Alhambra Plaza, 10th Floor
Email Address
Coral Gables
FL
33134
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 Yes
• 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: 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:
Lawyer and Internet Entrepeneur
• 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: Police/Citizens Relations Committee
Choice 2: Transportation, Parking, Bicycle -Pedestrian Facilities Committee
Choice 3: Convention Center Advisory 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:
• 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: Yes
Police/Citizens Relations Committee
If yes, which board?
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Title
Miami Beach Bar Association Treasuer
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Member
Temple Beth Sholom Member
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
2982 Alton Road
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
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
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:
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."
I Adam Kravitz agreed to the following terms on 11/15/2016 11:50:18 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
ADAM KRAVITZ
2982 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140 USA
Tel: +1 305 335 0330
adam@adamkravitz.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Pennsylvania, USA
Florida, USA
England and Wales
Date of Birth:
EXPERIENCE:
2014 - Present
2013 - Present
2009-2012
2000 - 2005
1997-2000
1996-1997
1994 - 1996
Admitted to the Bar: December 1989
Admitted to the Bar: October 1993
Admitted as a Solicitor: August 1996
August 31, 1964 - US, UK, Israeli Citizenship
KRAVITZ & CO., PA, Coral Gables, Florida. My practice focuses on providing "Outside
General Counsel" services and advice for an international client base of technology and
Internet companies and hedge funds.
BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A., Coral Gables, Florida. Of Counsel (formerly Shareholder) in the
Corporate/Business Law Group of a 150 lawyer firm.
EVOTER, INC., Hollywood, Florida. CEO, Co -Founder and Director of eVoter.com, a voter
information website, which provided comprehensive voter information within a web 2.0
interface. Raised over $2.7 million in private capital, built an advisory board with top
figures in the Democratic and Republican parties, and entered into strategic partnerships
with Yahoo! and NBCUniversal.
SPARK NETWORKS, INC. (formerly MatchNet plc), London, England and Los Angeles,
California. Executive Director and General Counsel of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed
(market cap: €170 million at time of exit, now NYSE:LOV) owner and operator of some of
the world's largest online dating websites, including JDate.com and AmericanSingles.com.
I was responsible for all legal and administrative affairs, including Corporate, M&A, and
Securities Law, of a company with revenues of $65 million and 200 employees, offices in
the US, UK, Germany and Israel, as well as having principal administrative and strategic
responsibility for Spark's International offices and websites. In 2004, I sold my equity in the
company to The Capital Group.
ZELLERMAYER, PELOSSOF & SCHIFFER, London, England. Consulting lawyer to the London
office of a leading Tel Aviv, Israel, law firm. I advised a variety of clients in multi -national
transactional work (such as the purchase of a major hotel chain in Columbia for a French
investor and the financing of a Romanian shopping center for an Austrian bank), served as
lead counsel on several small -cap IPOs in both the UK and Germany, and served as a non-
executive director for several companies on behalf of clients. My areas of practice
included Corporate Finance, M&A, and Securities Law (including public offerings and
private placements).
MISHCON DE REYA, London, England. American and English Corporate Finance, Banking
and Company Lawyer (Assistant Solicitor). I handled my own case load including advising
clients on investments in US publicly traded companies. Advised firm clients on US
securities and corporate law, including handling all US filings for a fully quoted UK
company with a US (NASDAQ) listing and advising a UK company on its purchase of the
minority interest of a US subsidiary.
THE APPLETREE COMPANIES, INC., Boca Raton, Florida. General Counsel and Vice
President of Administration for a NASDAQ listed company (revenues: $35 million) in the
prepared foods industry. Responsible for all legal affairs, including negotiation of
acquisitions of two major companies; breakup and sale of a subsidiary; preparation and
filing of all reports and registration statements with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission under US Securities Law; negotiating and documenting over $27m in capital
funding through the placement of equity and debt; all corporate secretarial work; and
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1993 - 1994
1990 - 1993
1989 - 1990
overseeing outside counsel on litigation matters. Also responsible for human relations
department (over 400 employees).
COHEN, CHERNAY, NORRIS, WEINBERGER & HARRIS, North Palm Beach, Florida. Securities
lawyer with 15 lawyer firm. Handled purchase of control interest in US public company,
later advising president on all legal matters; and drafted numerous SEC filings of public
companies, including acting for Appletree (above). Also acted for clients in general
corporate matters (shareholders agreements, joint ventures, etc.).
ALBERT BARTOLOMEO & ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. General Corporate and
Litigation lawyer for small Center City firm. Acted for a major Philadelphia area real estate
developer in negotiations with vendors and several smaller companies in general
company commercial work. Also practiced criminal and family law.
AMERICAN DATA MANAGEMENT, Mountain View, California. Marketing Director of Voter
File Vendor based in Silicon Valley. Helped develop voter file databases and campaign
strategies using targeted voter data for political campaigns across the US, including
extensive work with the California and Florida Democratic Parties, with whom we had
exclusive contracts.
1987-1989 Independent Political Consultant for various campaigns in California, including Diane
Feinstein for Governor.
EDUCATION:
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, London, England - MSc. (with Distinction) in History of
International Relations, November 2006.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, Texas - Juris Doctorate, May 1988
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA/Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California -
Visiting Student, August 1987 to May 1988.
UNIVERSIDAD LA SALLE, Mexico City, Mexico - Certificate in Mexican Legal Studies,
July and August 1986.
McGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec - Bachelor of Arts, November 1985. Major in British
History and Economics.
HEBREW UNIVERSITY, Jerusalem, Israel - Summer Jewish Studies Programme, July
and August 1984.
ACHIEVEMENTS/MEMBERSHIPS:
Candidate for FL State House District 113 in 2012
President, Alton Road Homeowners' & Residents' Association (Miami Beach)
Board Member, Florida Association for Insurance Reform (a statewide insurance watchdog
association)
Member, Miami Beach Police Citizens' Relations Committee
Treasurer, Miami Beach Bar Association
Pillar Member, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
DEC Member, Miami -Dade Democratic Party
Extensive investment experience in real estate and start-up projects in Europe and Israel
INTERESTS: Scuba Diving, Classic Cars.
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