Jean Marie Echemendia Application PackageEchemendia Jean Marie
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5396 N Bay Rd Miami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
+13059034050
HomeWork
jeankouri@yahoo.com
Email Address
+13059034050
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
Douglas Elliman - 1111 Lincoln Road
City
FL
State
33140
Zip Code
Self Employed
Occupation:Business Name:
Luxury Real Estate Broker
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 City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1:
Choice 2:
Choice 3:
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?Yes
934 16th Street 6/1/1987 8/1/1989
Address
From:
Dates
To:
If you answered "Yes", please indicate:
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Real Estate Brokers License Bk3004584
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):Yes
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 restored 16 historic homes on Miami Beach and 3 in Shenandoah. I have fine taste and well versed in all
forms of historic architecture. I definitely have a passion for historic homes and historic commercial buildings here
on Miami Beach, and believe they are all an integral part of the commu
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
North Bay Road Homeowners Association Officer
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
5396 N Bay Rd
5800 La Gorce Drive
5711 N Bay Rd
5619 N Bay Rd
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.
_____________________________
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:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.Yes
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 Jean Marie Echemendia agreed to the following terms on 12/1/2021 6:49:31 AM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date
Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or
reapplying to any Board and Committee.
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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.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the City Clerk via email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov or
telephone: 305.673.7411
Note: Florida Statutes 119.071: The role of the Office of the City Clerk is to receive and maintain forms filed as
public records. If your home address, telephone numbers, and/or photograph are exempt from disclosure and you
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.
Jean Marie Echemendia
5396 N Bay Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
305.903.4050
EXPERIENCE -
2021 - 1996
Real Estate Broker Associate, Douglas Elliman
Currently a Broker’s Associate with Douglas Elliman in Miami
Beach, I started my career in MIami Beach real estate at
Wimbish, the Sotheby’s affiliate, in 1996. I specialize in the
marketing and sale of single family historic homes on
Miami Beach.
1996 - 1992
Real Estate Sales Associate, The Halstead Property Company
I specialized in the leasing and sale of historic coop’s and
condominiums on the Upper East Side in New York City
1987 -1986
Assisted Barbara Capitman in saving historic landmark
hotels in South Beach
During University, I lived off-campus on South Beach. I would
help Barbara Capitman hand out flyers and protest the
demolition of our fine historic properties. She taught me about
the importance of our historic architecture and how special the
Art Deco movement was
SIGNIFICANT WORK
2021 - 1997
Historic Home Restorations, Miami Beach
I have personally bought and restored approximately 19 historic
homes in Miami Beach and Shenandoah, and 3
landmarked coops in New York City. They
include but are not limited to:
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5619 North Bay Road - 1933
5396 North Bay Road - 1934
5711 North Bay Road - 1939
4213 Nautilus Drive - 1938
4316 Nautilus Drive - 1936
5800 La Gorce Drive - 1929
6410 North Bay Road - 1949
5900 La Gorce Drive - 1944
2540 Sunset Drive - 1948
5200 La Gorce Drive - 1957
5191 Pinetree Drive - 1948
4515 Royal Palm Avenue - 1938
4568 Post Avenue - 1937
3722 Royal Palm Avenue - 1940
2012 North Bay Road (Russell Pancoast) - 1933
1646 SW 16 Street - 1938
2241 SW 19 Terrace - 1939
1600 SW 19 Avenue - 1941
2733 SW 19 Terrace - 1937
880 Fifth Avenue #2D (Emory Roth) - 1948
880 Fifth Avenue #10F (Emory Roth) - 1938
12 East 75 Street #2R - 1910
EDUCATION -
1989 - University of Miami
School of Communication - BS in Broadcast Journalism
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