Joshua Robins Application PackageRobins Joshua
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
4316 Nautilus Dr MIAMI BEACH
Home Address City
FL 33140
State Zip Code
3056740600
HomeWork
joshua@robinscompanies.com
Email Address
3059153474
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
230 5th St
City
FL
State
33139
Zip Code
Scott Robins Companies, Inc.
Occupation:Business Name:
Real Estate
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that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City)
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Next Generation Council
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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
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
The Florida Bar 1019282 9/17/2019
Broker's License SL3476421 8/31/2020
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:South 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:
- have been a Beach resident all my life
- work on the beach and plan on living here for years to come
- I have experience watching my dad navigate the city and help it grow into what it has become today
- really eager to be active in the community
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?
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
4316 Nautilus Dr, Miami Beach, Fl 33140
4049 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, 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.
_____________________________
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 Joshua Robins agreed to the following terms on 3/30/2022 11:11:22 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.
Joshua Robins
(305) 915-3474 | joshua@robinscompanies.com | joshuaprobins@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Scott Robins Companies, Inc. Miami Beach, FL
Vice President / General Counsel January 2019- Present
• Handle the leasing, tenant interactions, and overall manage a portfolio of commercial real estate assets
• Oversee the legal aspects of the company including but not limited to leases, litigations, and other related agreements
• Spearhead acquisition and development efforts
Greenspoon Marder, LLP Miami, FL
Summer Associate May 2018- November 2018
• Conducted legal research, drafted memos, and attended a variety of legal proceedings
• Facilitated real estate closings by compiling documents and carrying-out due diligence
• Reviewed and cataloged discovery material to determine its relevancy to specific cases
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Miami, FL
Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge Zilber May 2017- July 2017
• Investigated legal issues for upcoming trials write bench memoranda regarding matters before the court
• Attended trials and aided Judge Zilber in determining the proper rulings, as well as discussed cases with him to gain insight on
the inner workings of the court
• Assisted the legal clerks with diverse legal issues and drafting orders
Dacra Miami, FL
Property Development Intern May 2015- July 2015
• Leveled bid-lists from contractors to ease comparison process in order to make a selection
• Facilitated correspondence with Path Intelligence to monitor foot traffic near company properties
• Examined all properties being purchased and sold to record a detailed database of competitor portfolios
• Edited the Special Area Permits (SAP) to finalize legal revisions prior to executive analysis
Bedrock Real Estate Solutions Detroit, MI
Leasing and Acquisitions Intern
• Analyzed potential leasing opportunities presented to the company
• Toured and evaluated properties that my employer was interested in
• Planned and set up promotional events to bring people to downtown Detroit
May 2014- August 2014
Philip Levine Mayoral Campaign Miami Beach, FL
Campaign Employee May 2013- August 2013
• Collaborated with fundraising team to maximize campaign donations through phone-call and e-mail
• Scheduled and coordinated public speaking events with prospective voters
• Organized initiatives, and went door-to-door, to obtain signatures to place Mayor Levine’s name on the ballot
Tate Capital Real Estate Solutions Miami, FL
Property Diagnostic Intern May 2012- July 2012
• Researched comparables of properties and utilized excel to determine appropriate market values
• Relayed building information and pitched financials to property managers and potential investors
• Synthesized information into sales presentations and presented them to senior executives
EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor/LL.M. in Real Property Development
Honors: Cum Laude
University of Miami Business Law Review
Deans Certificate of Achievement Award in Legal Comm. & Research II
Activities: Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Society
Coral Gables, FL
May 2019
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science, May 2016
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Activities: Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Secretary
Michigan Pre-Law Society, Secretary
Ann Arbor, MI
May 2016