Lee Zimmerman Application PackageZimmerman Lee J
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
535 W 50th Street Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
(305) 866-1503(305) 773-3178
HomeWork
lee@tuscanystone.com
Email Address
(305) 773-3178
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
535 W 50th Street
City
Florida
State
33140
Zip Code
Project Materials, LLC.
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Contractor
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APPLICATION FORM
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Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:Yes
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
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b.
"Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10%
or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
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entity or business association.
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CCAB
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● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I am currently on the Convention Center Advisory Board & would like to continue serving
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BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459).
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(Miami Beach Code section 2-26)
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advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143.
Florida Statutes.
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
535 W 50th Street, MB, FL 33140
If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach:
● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b):
Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No
If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s):
No relative's information submitted.
BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with
Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2)
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.
One of the following forms must be filled 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;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or
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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¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant
to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the
County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach
City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However,
compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement.
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to
comply with City diversity reporting requirements.
WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories
What is your race?
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Gender:Male
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No
Physically Challenged:No
I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE
RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE,
ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND
ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.”
I Lee Zimmerman agreed to the following terms on 11/4/2020 3:25:55 PM
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June 1992 to September 1994
Lee Zimmerman
Executive Profile
Owner of Tuscany Stone Surfaces for 24 years in Miami. Tuscany Stone had an exclusive distributor
agreement with an Italian quarry and manufacturer of Travertine. Lee ran the office and
distributorship of these materials with being involved in sales,marketing and operating the entire
business. Lee traveled extensively selling the materials throughout the USA. Lee worked with sales
agents throughout the USA, where Lee oversaw all sales which resulted in sales of 3 million dollars
annually.
Lee's responsibilities included :
Hiring staff, reviewing and negotiating sales contracts with clients, involved with accounting aspects
of payables and receivables. Speaking with clients and vendor relations. All aspects of the business
were part of Lee's responsibilities. Tuscany Stone displayed their products in the annual trade shows
in the USA and Italy, of which Lee helped design, set up, and sell the products during the shows.
Through Lee's lengthly time in the industry and solid relationships with various factories around the
world, he was able to supply many projects other then supplying his travertine in his dealer
network..The Canyon Ranch, Jade Ocean, and De Sole hotel are 3 projects Lee supplied the flooring
which are located in the South Florida. The projects were extensive,very detailed and required a very
hands on approach. Each project was over $500,000.00 in sales. Lee traveled to Portugal,Italy, and
Israel to inspect the materials for these projects and secure the best material and prices with his
suppliers.
Skill Highlights
Licensed Sales Associate in Real Estate
Product development and procurement of
materials for projects.
expanded sales throughout the USA.
understanding construction plans.
value engineered specified materials for
owners which resulted in savings on costs of
goods.
Sales meetings with all reps to review sales
and marketing.
weekly meetings with Project Managers on
site of jobs.
Product line expansion for Tuscany Stone.
Business Network International member for
3 years.
Core Accomplishments
Supplied 3 very important projects in South Florida with no complaints on quality,timing,price.
Handled all functions of Wholesales Tile business from sales,marketing,sampling,accounting,imputing
orders,sales,working in the warehouse when needed.Sales from Tuscany annually averaged 3 million
dollars per year.
Professional Experience
Bobby Rubino's
Manager of the restaurant
San Francisco, Calif
worked every aspect of the business from cooking, waiting tables, greeting and seating
clients,overseeing all employees, balancing funds end of the day.
Education
535 West 50th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140 - 305 866 1503 (H) - 305 773 3178 (C) - lee@tuscanystone.com
1990Florida State University
Bachelor of Science : Political Science
Tallahassee, Fl, USA