Stephen Hertz Application PackageID MIAMI BEACH
NAME: Hertz Stephen
Last Name First Name
HOME ADDRESS: 565 North Shore Drive Miami Beach
Apt No. Home No./Street City
PHONE: (305) 868-4562 (305) 538-2344
Home Work
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
G
Middle Initial
Florida 33141
State Zip Code
sghatty@bellsouth.net
Email Address
Business Name: Law Offices Stephen L. Hertz Position: Attorney
Address: 565 North Shore Drive Miami Beach Florida 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:
Legal knowledge and prior experience
• 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 Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Visitor and Convention Authority
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
* 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 Issuance Date
License Number
License Expiration Date
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:
Child Name Age Program
• 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?
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
565 North Shore Drive Miami Beach, Fla. 33141
Gender: Male
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.
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 Stephen Hertz agreed to the following terms on
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
LAW OFFICES
STEPHEN G. HERTZ
767 Arthur Godfrey Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
GENERAL PRACTICE Telephone
TRIAL, PRACTICE - GENERAL Dade (305) 868-4562
TRIAL PRACTICE - PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH Fax (305) 868-1176
RESUME
RESIDENCE: 565 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33141
OFFICE: 767 ARTHUR GODFREY ROAD, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140
EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY
MIDDLE SCHOOL - NAUTILUS
HIGH SCHOOL - MIAMI BEACH HIGH SCHOOL (1958)
COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (BS -1962)
LAW SCHOOL - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (JD -1965)
OCCUPATION: ATTORNEY- PRIVATE PRACTICE OF LAW SINCE 1965
MARITAL: WIDOWER
CHILDREN: SCOTT; HOWARD; AND BRADLEY
PROFESSIONAL: FLORIDA BAR -MEMBER OF REAL PROPERTY, PROBATE & TRUST
SECTION; TRIAL LAWYERS SECTION; ELDER
LAW SECTION
MIAMI BEACH BAR ASSOCIATION - PRESIDENT 2003
DIRECTOR SINCE 1995 to Present
DADE COUNTY TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION PAST MEMBER
ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA PAST MEMBER
FLORIDA STATE GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION
1. Board of Directors AUGUST, 2010 - Present
2. Membership Chair 2003-2004
3. Convention Committee
4. By -Laws Committee
SOUTH FLORIDA GUARDIANSHIP ASSOCIATION -
1. Board of Directors from 2002 to present
2. SECRETARY of SFGA from 2002 to 2015
CIVIC DUTIES: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PLANNING BOARD (11/89-11/93)
NORMANDY SHORES HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION BOARD OF
DIRECTORS (1992 - Present)
Vice President 2006 to 2010
Treasurer 2010 to 2016
NORTH SHORE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD
(12/93 - 1998).
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD
(2/5/98 - 6/19/02) Co -Chairman
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH - VISITOR & CONVENTION AUTHORITY
(6/19/02 - 12/31/07)
(2/01/14 - Present
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH - CONVENTION ADVISORY BOARD
(1/1/08 - 12/31/08)
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(1/1/09 - 12/31/13
NORTH BEACH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEMBER
(9/23/03 - 12/31/08)
(7/19/05 - 09/06/06 Secretary)
(9/06/06 - 12/31/08 Vice President)
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PROCUREMENT DIVISION -8/23/04
Evaluation Committee Selection of Auctioneer
to sell 2620 Biarritz Drive, Miami Beach
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CULTURAL TOURISM PANEL 2006 &
2007
COMMUNITY SERVICE: KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, LODGE 195 (PAST CHANCELLOR)
NORTH MIAMI BEACH 195 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION -
BOARD MEMBER FROM 1999-2001
B'NAI B'RITH, L'CHAIM LODGE (PAST PRESIDENT)
TEMPLE EMANU-EL
TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM
RECOGNITIONS: Listed in Marquis Who's Who in American Law
STEPHEN G. HERTZ, ESQ.
Stephen Hertz has been a resident of Miami Beach since 1942. He is
a trial attorney with the Law offices of Stephen G. Hertz where he
has practiced since 1965. Steve's civic experience includes
serving on the City of Miami Beach Planning Board, the Nuisance
Abatement Board, the Visitor & Convention Authority (VCA), the
Convention Center Advisory Board & the Budget Advisory Board. He
is on the Board of Directors of the Normandy Shores Homeowners
Association, since 1992, and is currently its Treasurer and is a
past Director and Vice President of the North Beach Development
Corporation. Mr. Hertz was President of the Miami Beach Bar
Association from Dec 2002 - December 2003. He currently serves as
on the Board of Directors South Florida Guardianship Association,
a Director of the Florida State Guardianship Association, and is a
member of the Trial Lawyers, Real Property -Probate and Trust Law,
and Elder Law sections of the Florida Bar. He is also a travel
Agent with Global Travel International.
UPDATED 12/04/17