Carmen Browne 12/31/2018MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 331 39 www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Tel: 305.673.741 1, Fax: 305.673.7254
Email: CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
February 16, 2017
Ms. Carmen Browne
575 North Shore Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33141
SUBJECT: Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement
Dear Ms. Carmen Browne:
Congratulations! You have been reappointed by the City Commission to the above referenced board or
committee, for a term ending: 12/31/2018.
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.
Respectfully
Rafael Granado
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Cintya G. Ramos, 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 E. Granath), City Clerk
Tel: 305.673.741 1, Fax: 305.673.7254
Email: CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
TO: Ms. Carmen Browne
RE: Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement
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.
I 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.
Ms. Ca - n Browne
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this Z day of H.eL , 2017
amon Quezada
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.
al MIAMIBEACH
NAME: Browne
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Carmen M
Last Name
First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 575 North Shore Drive Miami Beach
PHONE:
FL 33141
Apt No. Home No./Street
City
State Zip Code
carmenmbrowne@gmail.com
Home
Business Name: NoBe Ventures LLC
Work
Address: 530 North Shore Drive
Position: Investor
Miami Beach
Email Address
FL
33141
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: Yes
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of: North Beach
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I have lived and worked in this community since November 2003. I also serve on the board of our HOA and am familiar with the
• 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: Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
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
Normandy Shores Local Government Neighborhood Improvement Board
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:
• 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: 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:
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 Carmen Browne agreed to the following terms on 11/11/2016 9:28:09 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
Carmen M. Browne
575 N. Shore Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305-793-4445
Education:
1975 Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's of Social Work from Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA
1983 Graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver College of Law,
Denver, CO
Past Work Experience:
1975 — 1977: Social worker with Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, PA
1978 — 1980: Foster care worker with the Fairfax Department of Social Services in Fairfax, VA
1983 — 1995: Attorney. Practiced law in Denver, CO
1995 — 2003: Assistant manager for Strategic Asset Management, LLC in Denver, CO
Current Occupation:
2012 to present: One of two managing members of NoBe Ventures LLC, a Florida limited
liability company in Miami Beach, FL
MIAMI•DADE
COUNTY
SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT
Section 2-11.1(1) of the County Ethics Code requires that certain employees and public officials file a financial disclosure Statement on a yearly basis by July ist
of every year.
Disclosure for Tax Year Ending
2016
Last Name
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First Name Middle Name/Initial
Mailing Address — Street Number Street Name, or P.O. Box
City, State, Zip
If your home address is your mailing address, and your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to Fla. Stat. §119.07, read
instructions on the following page and check here. ❑
Filing as an Employee (check one)
Filing as a Board Member (check one)
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Alternate address (if ho a address is exempt) Work telephone Term began on/endedon
List below every source of income you received, along with the address and the principal activity of each source. Include your public salary. Place the sources of
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
person for your benefit. However, the income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet, check here.❑
Name of Source of Income
Address
County Public Health Trust Municipal:
(Municipality)
Department
Position or Title
Employee ID Number
Work address
Work telephone
Employment began on/ended on
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List below every source of income you received, along with the address and the principal activity of each source. Include your public salary. Place the sources of
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
person for your benefit. However, the income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet, check here.❑
Name of Source of Income
Address
Description of the Principal Business Activity
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Date si ned
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Hardcopy
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OFFICE USE ONLY Accepted: Y / N Deficiency: Processed Date/Initials:
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City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139,
www.miamibeachfl.eov
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(1) (2)
Board Member's l\lame: f- e-1-1 w h 0
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.
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