Jeff Feldman Application PackageFeldman Jeffrey M
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
20 Island Ave #1006 Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33139
State Zip Code
305-542-5400305-709-3000
HomeWork
jeff.feldman201@icloud.com
Email Address
305-542-5400
Cellular
Miami
Business Address
1444 Biscayne Blvd. #305
City
FL
State
33132
Zip Code
The Rinaldi Group of Florida
Occupation:Business Name:
Construction
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Planning Board
Historic Preservation Board
BOARD AND COMMITTEE
APPLICATION FORM
Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below
questions:
Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?No
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
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Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of
your currently effective corresponding professional license.
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:
YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months:
Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No
AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
a.
● I am resident of:Middle Beach
Or
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.
"Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other
entity or business association.
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 physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No
Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be
approved by a 4/7th 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 section 2-22 (4) a and b of 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 filled
with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member.
Or
No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony: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?
● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No
● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
I have served MB for several years in search of solutions to the affordability crisis. As the Vice Chair of the
Planning Board, I was appointed in 2016 to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. During my time on this
committee I have played an important role in sending potential legislation up t
NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY
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).
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).
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 equality to members of
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?
Name Position
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Pillar Board Member
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation Vice-Chair - Board of Directors
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
20 Island Ave #1006
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?
No details providedOther Description:
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 Jeffrey Feldman agreed to the following terms on 12/16/2020 11:26:14 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
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Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
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I have answered all questions fully.
I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license.
I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement.
I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report.
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telephone: 305.673.7411
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do not wish your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph to be made public, please:
1) Use your office or other address for your mailing address;
2) Use your office or other telephone number for your contact number; and
3) Do not attach a photograph.
Jeffrey M. Feldman
1444 Biscayne Blvd, #305, Miami, FL 33132
(305) 542-5400
jfeldman@rinaldiflorida.com
Professional Experience
The Rinaldi Group of Florida, LLC M iami, FL
Chief Operating Officer / Principal 2019-Present
• Oversight of the TRG Florida Division operations
• Manage executive-level relationships with sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers
• Business development and contract negotiations
• Political advocacy and government relations
• Implementation of corporate strategic planning and smart growth program
• Management oversight of all construction projects
Uribe Construction, Inc. Miami, FL
Vice President / Partner 2013-2019
• Construction project management maximizing cost controls, effective use of resources and sub-contractor management • Lead and supervise projects to timely completion, while overseeing day-to-day operations of the business • Management of budget and schedules for commercial and residential projects resulting in highly profitable outcomes • Tracking activities against detailed project plans, budgets and schedules • Providing regular updating and reporting from project team(s) to client / owner
S&J DeSoto, LLC (DeSoto Development)
Miami, FL President / Development Consultant
• Leverage extensive professional network to identify new opportunities for commercial and residential development or
consultancy • Provided project analysis for proposed 110-unit apartment development and 30-unit condo development for foreign owner • Completed development analysis for proposed 110-unit apartment development leading to the sale of 0.86 ac site for
$4.5MM • Conducted project evaluations including hard cost analysis, budget estimation and market research for 8-unit and 23-unit
condos • Retained by owner of 2,000 ac site in Port-au-Prince to determine feasibility of mixed-use development including 30,000+
homes
Steven J. Feldman, Inc. Miami, FL
Managing Director / Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM) 2002 – 2012
• Management of various residential and commercial associations throughout South Florida
• Lowered operating expenses an average of 15% across portfolio by changing vendors, renegotiating existing contracts,
preventative care of property and maintaining low corporate overheads • Provided detailed review of each association’s vendor contracts and operating efficiencies
Associate Developer / Project Manager • Co-developed innovative business strategy and implementation of business plan for 43-unit Eco-Village in Costa Rica
• Raised $3.2MM of private investment capital for acquisitions, entitlements, permitting and development • Management of daily field operations from land acquisition through development (for three properties in Costa Rica) • P&L management of $2MM operating budget including, five full-time direct reports and 42 on-site employees • Daily coordination and management of general contractors, sub-contractors and vendors
• Developed and maintained strong personal relationship with seller throughout complex 19-mo negotiation to acquire
2,887 acres • Successfully raised $90MM in committed acquisition capital
• Established and maintained critical political and bureaucratic relationships and improved competitive market
positioning throughout rigorous entitlement process in an anti-growth county • Unanimously awarded future site of Florida Gulf Coast University campus after Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) process
against four other large-scale regional developers • Communicated, negotiated and coordinated with general contractors, subcontractors and material vendors
Miami, FL
2012-2013
Customer Relations, Warranty Services & Land Scout
• Created and established relationships with regional brokerage professionals to source new acquisition opportunities in
four major markets throughout Florida (Naples/Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa) • Researched, located and studied land parcels for acquisition throughout the state for development, home-building,
flipping and off-book land banking opportunities • Planned, coordinated and executed developer-controlled homeowners association’s special projects
• Resolved complex customer issues as a liaison between residents and developer during construction through turnover
Education
University of Florida – Bachelor of Science in Management / Minor in Business Administration Gainesville, FL
Community Involvement
Board of Governors – Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Fmr. Vice. Chairman - City of Miami Beach Planning Board City of Miami Beach Affordable Housing.Committee
Fmr. Chairman – City of Miami Beach Waterfront Protection Committee Co-Founder – 1st & Atlon (for Haiti) 501(c)3
Vice Chairman – Miami Beach Community Development Corporation
Executive Board – Haiti Empowerment Mission 501(c)3 Co-Founder / Producer – Haiti Art Expo
Member - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) City of Miami Beach Citizen’s Police Academy
Advisory Council – Hand in Hand for Haiti 501(c)3 City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy
1994-1998
Association of Builders & Contractors
City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy