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Jeremy Waks Application PackageWaks Jeremy LNAME: Last Name First Name Middle Initial 5 Island Ave 8E Miami BeachHOME ADDRESS: Apt No.Home No./Street City FL 33139 State Zip Code 3052409232 3052409232PHONE: Home Work Jeremywaks@gmail.com Email Address Miami Beach Street 350 Lincoln Road City FL State 33139 Zip Code Address: Oak Ventures Position:Business Name:Entreprenuer 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. YesƔ5HVLGHQWRI0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ'HPRQVWUDWHDQRZQHUVKLSLQWHUHVWLQDEXVLQHVVLQ0LDPL%HDFKIRUDPLQLPXPRIVL[PRQWKV Ɣ$UH\RXDUHJLVWHUHGYRWHULQ0LDPL%HDFK Ɣ3OHDVHcircle one): I am now a resident of: Ɣ,DPDSSO\LQJIRUDQDSSRLQWPHQWEHFDXVH,KDYHVSHFLDODELOLWLHVNQRZOHGJHDQGH[SHULHQFH3OHDVHOLVWEHORZ Ɣ$UH\RXSUHVHQWO\DUHJLVWHUHGOREE\LVWZLWKWKH&LW\RI0LDPL%HDFK" Yes Yes South Beach No Seeking to utilize my Environmental Science degree, sustainable business experience, and non-profit leadership to make Miami 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: Choice 2: Choice 3: Sustainability Committee No2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children 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: ages, and which programs. List below: if yes, please list the names of your children, their CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM * 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_______________________________ License Number ______________________________ License Issuance Date ___________________________________ License Expiration Date _______________________ NoƔHave you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔDo you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ƔAre you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board? ƔWhat organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? ƔList all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: ƔI 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. MaleGender: Physically Challenged:No White Race/Ethnic Categories What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. Other Description: Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.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 Jeremy Waks agreed to the following terms on 11/17/2017 3:41:08 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Jeremy Waks (305)240-9232 | Jeremy@GroveArbor.com 5 Island Avenue, Apt. #8E, Miami Beach FL, 33139 Seeking to utilize my Environmental Science degree, sustainable business experience, and non-profit leadership to make Miami Beach a more resilient city by serving on the City of Miami Beach Sustainability Committee. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Debris Free Global, Inc. d/b/a Debris Free Oceans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Co-Founder and Board member, March 2014 – present - Manages a team that develops marine debris-focused education, research and policy projects - Partners with the Biscayne National Park to implement marine debris education programs in Miami-Dade County - Develops local community partnerships and organizes beach clean ups and eco-related events to increase awareness of the risks of single-use plastics. Oak Ventures L.L.C Principal, May 2015 – present - Real estate development firm which builds communities with a focus on environmental sustainability. - Currently developing ARBOR, a 52 unit Eco boutique development located in the heart of Coconut Grove. ARBOR is a 5 story condo project focusing on livability, within walking distance to parks, dining, schools and the bay. - Development includes electric car charging stations, solar arrays, eco irrigations systems and energy efficient lighting and appliances. Treehouse Miami L.L.C Principal, October 2011 – June 2017 - Designed, built and operated the local Miami Beach F & B establishment on 23rd Street for 6 years. - The establishment hosted dozens of events for local nonprofits and foundations as well as private organizations including but not limited to; the Surfrider Foundation, Debris Free Oceans and summit series entrepreneurial community. - Created a community culture enhancing the local neighborhood. Green Key Solutions L.L.C Principal, June 2011 – April 2015 - Electronics Recycling company operating throughout Florida - Serviced private companies and government entities including Miami Dade Community college and Collier County. - Specialized in remediating electronic waste. EDUCATION University of Florida, 2004-2007 Majored in Environmental Science -Studied Environmental Policy, Sustainability and Development Miami Palmetto Senior High School, 1999 – 2002 - All American Lacrosse Player - Awarded Bright Futures Academic Scholarship COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS Forward Thinkers Award for Better Beach Citizens Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 2017 Miami Palmetto Senior High School Assistant Lacrosse Coach 2011- 2013 ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONS Avid Surfer, Scuba and Free Diver, Spear fisherman and wake surfer PADI open water scuba certified. Free Diver 1 Course certification