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AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b, and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be affiliated
with the City. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways:
a. Resident of the City for a minimum of six months: Yes~ or Lo
• lam a resident of: South Beach LI Middle Been North Beach Ll
Or
b. Demonstrates an ownership interest (for a minimum of six months) in a business established in the City (for a minimum
or sx months): es ho,LhNo
"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.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity or
business association.
Or
c. Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or other location of
the business that is ph ysically located in Miam i Beach (for a minim um of six month s): Yes L harp2h
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be approved by
a 417th vote of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City affiliation
requirements of sections 2-22 (4) a and bof the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit, stipulating that they
have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk
prior to being sworn in as a member.
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, and experience. Please list below:
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• Are you a registered active lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? Yes O or N~
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes O or No~ If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach Code? Yes O or No~ If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach money? Yes O or No~ If yes, please explain in detail:
• Are you currently sering on any City Board or Committee? Yes Lh bl ¡es, which Board/Committee?
• In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership?
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Name Position
• List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
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• Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach? Yes O or No~ so, which department and title?
• Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent O, spouse O, child O brother O or sister DI
who is employed by the city of Miami Beach? Yes L lore [D
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NO T E : IF A P P OI N T E D , Y O U W IL L B E R E Q U IR E D T O FO L LO W C E R T A IN LA W S TH A T A P P L Y T O C IT Y
B O A R D /C O M M ITT E E M E M B E R S . T H E S E LA W S IN C L U D E , B U T A R E NO T LI M IT E D TO :
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 the Board/Committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office.
(Miami Beach City Code Section 2-26)
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts. (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1)
o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding
open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to
most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or
authorities.
o Voting conflict Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an
appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and
non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes.
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 GONDUCT FOR CITY] FFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE
COUNT ÀNDIOR STATElWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY."
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Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
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6 have answered all questions fully.
~ have attached additional sheets, if necessary, to provide required information. · 1'1 have attached a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
LI have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgement Statement.
p I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
~ Submit complete application package.
Via Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov
Via U.S. Mail or in Person:
City of Miami Beach
Office of the City Clerk / Board and Committee Section
1700 Convention Center Drive, 1s Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or telephone:
305.673.7411.
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for your mailing address; 2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and 3) Do not attach a
photograph.
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City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachf].gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411
B OARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT
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(i) (2) Kae Mdl«ti
Last Name First Name
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Middle Initial
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 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;" or
2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)1;" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
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Failure to fil
of no more
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ese forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine
days in jail, or both.
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' 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.
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City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachf].gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7 411
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M itchell Paul Koru s
5757 LaGorce Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
Cell: 305 987.7774
Mitchellpkorus@gmail.com
Virtualusa@aol.com
Professional Summary
Broker/Pres/Realtor Virtual Realty USA 2014-Present
4770 Biscayne Blvd Miami FI 33137 active in Hospitality sales
Broker 2014-16 EWM Commerical
Broker 2010 -14 Keller Williams Realty Miami Beach 1680MeridianAve Miami Beach. Florida REALTOR
Motivated sales professional with 30 + years Real Estate Transactional experience. Self-motivated sales representative with
excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong computer and negotiation experience. Dedicated customer
service representative with motivation to maintain customer satisfaction and continue to contribute to company success.
Personable and responsible,years o experience and success working in fast paced environments. Solid team player with a
great positive attitude.
Broker/CEO 1994-2010 Vi rtu al Realty USA.Inc. 605 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach 33139 USA Boutique Style Real estate
firm est, 1994 with Melvin Korusdecea ses) Sales exceed $1 00m Award winning sales executive with commercial/hospitality. In
depth knowledge of all real estate brokerage and management operations at all levels. Demonstrated proficiency in staffing
training and development,budgeting and program management. Enthusiastic Owner/Operator with high integrity,strong
work ethic and great leadership qualities.
Owner/V-President 1991-1994 More Balls Th an Most,In c_Sunset Harbor Florida Meticulous(product Quality Supervisor)
excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Produced juggling balls and clubs,set up Kiosks in
shopping centers. Industry experience includes Finance and Legal(sold Company to SHARPER IMAGE).
Broker/President/Principal 1993-1994 Terra Firma Real Estate Inc. Coconut Grove Florida Brokerage and Sales Property
acquisitions.
Broker/Realtor/Vice -President 1987-1993 Streamline Properties Inc. Miami Beach Florida Visionary Director managing
all levels of sales,leasing,property management,and administration. Responsible for over $ 85M in sales.
Realtor-Associate 1980-1986 Keyes Companies Realtors Miami and Miami Beach,Florida Motivated sales intern with
limited sales experience but determined ,committed to work in the Real Estate profession. Completed all phases of extensive
training including "Fast Track"and three phases commercial training .Member of the "Million Dollar Sales !Club. Listed and
sold over $2M in commercial real estate,involved in warehouse development.
Core Qualifications
@ Excellent communication skills
Self-motivated
@@ Goal-oriented
@ Highly competitive
@ Persuasive communication expertise
@ Internet savvy
Meets deadlines
p Exceeds goals
Team building Project planning
Education
University Of M iami, 1982
Coral Gables,Florida
English/Communications
Bachelor of arts
€ Dean's List
President's list
Accomplishments/ Affiliations/Licenses
Florida Reg Real Estate Broker
President LaGorce/Pinetree Homeown ers Association 2017-2018
Comm ercial Real Estate Referral Group
Miami Beach Association of Realtors- President
Miami Beach Association of Realtors-Vice-President (four term s)
National Association of Realtors-Director
Internet Marketing for Realtors Group Member
National Association Of Realtors Group Member
Miami Association of Realtors
Florida Association of Realtors -Director (served over 15 term s) Social Media Marketing Group Member
RPAC- Chairm an Life Member
Safety Committee CMB (served multiple appointm ents)
Police/Citizens Committee( CMB SERVE D MU LTIPLE Appointm ents)
Pinetree-LaGorce Homeowner's Association -
PAST PRE SID ENT V-President, DIRE CTOR
MB DC
MD PL
Personal Information
Male/Comm itted Relationship
Children(Son 1 O years old -Daught er -9 years old)
Hobbies:most sports,Art ,travel, wr iting