Mariana Garcia Application PackageGarcia Mariana NAME:
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1100 Washington Ave Miami Beach HOME ADDRESS:
Apt No.Home No./Street City
Florida 33139
State Zip Code
786-385-5339 305-673-7901PHONE:
Home Work
Marianagarcia@miamibeachfl.gov
Email Address
Miami Beach
Street
1100 Washington Ave
City
Florida
State
33139
Zip Code
Address:
Miami Beach police department Position:Business Name:Police officer
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.
No● Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months
● Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months:
● Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach:
● (Please circle one): I am now a resident of:
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?
No
No
South Beach
No
20 years in animal advocacy & rescue
21 years as a police officer who advocates & investigates animal cruelty investigations
Founder of an organization called "Miami Beach Animal Advocates (MBAA) which provides veterinary care & rehabilitation to
animals in need on Miami Beach
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choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Choice 2:
Choice 3:
Animal Welfare Committee
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1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board:
No Years of Service:
ages, and which programs. List below:
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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Yes Which department?
Name Department Relationship Type
Eric Garcia Miami Beach police department Spouse
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being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
FemaleGender:
Physically Challenged:No
none
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.Yes
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 Mariana Garcia agreed to the following terms on 2/18/2020 4:12:25 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
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Officer Mariana J. Garcia achievements, awards, & recognitions
February 2013: Became Animal control officer certified in the state of Florida
under FACA (Florida Animal Control Association)
October 29Th, 2014: Mayor Philip Levine recognized my work with rescuing
animals that I had been doing for over a decade on my own, greatly improving the
welfare of all animals in the city of Miami Beach. for my work rescuing and
advocating for animals Mayor Levine presented me with a “Key to the city of
Miami Beach” & a total amount of $10,000 collected in private donations to pay
off an existing vet bill in that sum at one of my local veterinary offices.
May 04th, 2017: Chiefs coin awarded in recognition of facilitating and helping
solve the case of “Lily” the Yorkshire canine who was beaten to death inside the
Publix parking garage at 1920 West Ave
July 26th, 2017: Secondary Chiefs coin awarded in recognition of facilitating and
helping solve the case of “Strushie” the cat who was shot twice with arrows to the
head and neck. Strushie died as a result of the injuries inflicted on him
July 26th, 2017: Received a proclamation from the city of Miami Beach for my
involvement in the case & this date was also declared “Strushie’ s day” in the city
of Miami Beach
August-October 2017: Was selected to teach a 90 minute block in QMR about
Animal cruelty and advocacy. This was my first time teaching and I put together
my own power point to facilitate this first of its kind class related to animals at
MBPD
October 20th, 2017: I was chosen and awarded by the Hispanic Heritage
committee as the recipient of “Outstanding Hispanic community member 2017”
for giving back to the Hispanic community and helping them with their animals.
February 05Th, 2018: Founded my own non-profit Animal welfare foundation,
“Miami Beach Animal Advocates (MBAA)”
March 21st, 2018: The city of Miami Beach declared this date officially, “Miami
Beach Animal Advocates day” and receives a proclamation.
July 25th, 2018: The first reading to establish a first of its kind “Animal welfare
committee” was passed at a city of Miami Beach commission meeting. Miami
Beach Animal Advocates will hold 1 of 9 seats created for this committee. The
committee will make recommendations to the city commission regarding animal
welfare programs and community solutions to issues affecting the well-being of
such animals.
October 17th, 2018: The “Animal welfare committee” was ratified and Miami
Beach Animal Advocates was awarded a seat on the committee.
For many years I have been covering the bulk of veterinary care
costs along with housing and feeding the rescue animals until
they find homes. In between there have been angels in our
community that have graciously donated very generous
amounts of funds to ease the burden and for this I am very
thankful. Animals needing rescue and care within our city is
never ending, therefore finding