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Linda Kolko Application PackageKolko Linda B Last Name First Name Middle Initial 334 W 25 St #9 Miami Beach Home Address City FL 33140 State Zip Code HomeWork 127lkolko@gmail.com Email Address 1-301-785-1342 Cellular Miami Beach Business Address 334 W 25 St #9 City FL State 33140 Zip Code Flamingo Terrace Enterprises, Inc. Occupation:Business Name: President ( owner of nine-unit apartment building) 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: Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee 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 334 W 25 St #9 Miami Beach FL 1/3/2020 12/11/2022 Address From: Dates To: If you answered "Yes", please indicate: Professional License No Professional Licenses Submitted. 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:Yes 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? Yes. The City of Miami Beach Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee. ● 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 am a member of the City of Miami Beach Transportation, Parking & Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee since November 2021. I attend every meeting and contribute on issues related to bicycle and pedestrian safety as I have experience in that area. As an an avid cyclist, I am a member of Tran 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 Collins Park Neighborhood Association member Transit Alliance member Miami Beach Democratic Club Parliamentarian Miami Beach United member Miami Design Preservation League member Miami Beach Botanical Garden member ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: Property 334 W 25 St 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:Female 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 Linda Kolko agreed to the following terms on 12/11/2022 8:18:01 PM 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. YES YES YES YES 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. LINDA B. KOLKO 334 West 25 St. Apt. 9 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Cell: (301) 785-1342 E-mail: 127lkolko@gmail.com Originally from New York City, Linda Kolko retired in 2011 after a successful 40-year career as a federal executive, 33 years of which were managing international development assistance programs in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa. (Professional experience detailed below.) In 1989, Linda purchased a nine-unit Art Deco building, designed by L. Murray Dixon in 1936, in the Collins Park neighborhood of Miami Beach and established her business, Flamingo Terrace Enterprises, Inc. She has been visiting Miami Beach regularly since, passing through on her trips to Latin America. She became a fulltime resident of Miami Beach in 2020. With an on-site manager, Linda manages all financial and legal matters and oversees all renovations, including the 40-year recertification process. She is also a member of the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, the Collins Park Neighborhood Association, Miami Beach United, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and the Miami Design Preservation League. Linda is on the board of the Miami Beach Democratic Club and is the Treasurer of All Souls Episcopal Church of Miami Beach. She volunteers with Miami Beach Commissioner Richardson and SAVE/LGBT to distribute food to needy families. An avid cyclist since her childhood, Linda is an active member of Transit Alliance, a non-profit organization advocating for walkable streets, bike-able neighborhoods, and better public transit in Miami-Dade County. She has been biking around Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County for over 30 years and is very pleased with the bicycle infrastructure in Miami Beach and wants to see it continue to improve. As a resident of cities by choice (NYC, Belize City, San Francisco, Kingston, Washington, DC, and Miami Beach), Linda appreciates the value of viable public transportation. She served on the board of the Potomac Pedalers of the Washington, DC metro area, one of the largest recreational bicycle clubs in the United States. Linda currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board of the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights which advocates for the rights of African Descendants and LGBTQ Human Rights Activists in Latin America and the Caribbean. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Vermont. Linda was very active in the Maryland Democratic Party, serving as president of the Women’s Democratic Club of Montgomery County, where she received “Democrat of the Year Award”. She also served as the Takoma Park Maryland Neighborhood Team Leader for the 2012 Obama campaign. She is conversant in Spanish. Linda B. Kolko 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION 2002 to 2011 Vice President for Operations Managed all aspects of financial management and administration for the Inter-American Foundation (Foundation), ensuring the most cost–effective use of the Foundations’ resources (i.e. human, financial and material) and compliance with all relevant federal regulations and policies. Served as Acting President. In addition, managed the Foundation’s Evaluation and Information Management Services Programs. • Directed five offices: Budget, Evaluation, General Services, Information Management Services and Translation Services. • Developed and monitored entire annual agency budget of $29 million budget with oversight of 11 employees. Supervised production of annual budget submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). • Managed the Foundation’s franchise services with the Bureau of Public Debt, which provides the Foundation with accounting, budget, travel, information technology and procurement services. Also oversaw the Foundation’s franchise services with the Department of the Interior, which provides the Foundation with a variety of personnel services. • Served as the Foundation’s liaison with the Offices of the Inspector General of the Agency for International Development (OIG), OMB, and Office of Personnel Management. • Managed the Foundation’s Finances which entails the preparation of the annual budget presentations to OMB and the U.S. Congress. • Responsible for assigning budgets to the various Foundation offices; monitoring the budget expenditures, ensuring strict adherence to federal accounting principles; and providing advice to the Foundation President regarding budget and finance matters. Under her tenure, the Foundation received unqualified financial audits from the OIG, confirming that the Foundation has effective internal controls over finances and assets and its financial systems comply with federal laws and regulations. • Advised the President on all aspects of the Foundation’s operations. • Served as Interim President January –July 2005 and July 2010-presnt. • Organized the first regional capacity-building workshop on socio-economic development for African- descendent communities. This historic event, held in Honduras in February 2004, was attended by the major international donors and 160 community leaders from 18 countries in the Western Hemisphere. The event received extensive media coverage and the President of Honduras and the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras gave key note addresses. • Directed major renovations of the Foundation’s office space, completing all renovations under budget and within deadlines. 2000 to 2002 Vice President for Programs Managed the Foundation’s development assistance program in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean mandated with providing grassroots development assistance grants to non-governmental organizations throughout the region. In addition, managed the Corporate Outreach Program, formerly the Office of External Affairs, which mobilizes resources from corporations to support grassroots development initiatives; and the Office of Evaluation and Dissemination, which evaluates Foundation projects and disseminates the results of Foundation grants. • Directed three offices: two regional offices engaged in the identification, review, processing and monitoring of grants to community-based organizations working in grassroots development activities; and the Office of Evaluation and Dissemination, which oversees the evaluation of Foundation grants and programs and publishes materials on grassroots development that is disseminated to development professionals throughout the Americas. Linda B. Kolko 3 Vice President for Programs (continued) • Directed corporate outreach program to identify, negotiate and implement joint ventures with U.S. and multinational corporations. Joint ventures mobilize cash contributions (at least 50% of total program costs) to support self-help grassroots development initiatives. • Responsible for mobilizing over $1 million from corporate partners such as JP Morgan, Levi Strauss and Raytheon Corporation. • Developed and monitored $17 million annual budget with oversight of 22 employees. • Established, executed and monitored regional and country development assistance strategies to include innovative self-help approaches to solving economic and social development needs of poor communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Developed strategic plans for the Foundation’s Program based on the Government Performance and Review Act (GPRA) requirements. • Developed the Program Office’s submission to OMB, including reporting on results and establishing two- year program and budget plans related to the Program’s activities in grant management, corporate outreach, and evaluation and dissemination. • Reviewed and approved all grants that meet the Foundation’s funding criteria. • Represented the Program Office's interest to the Foundation, advising the President on critical issues and resource needs. • Represented the Foundation to foreign governments, other federal agencies, private sector and international organizations. 1996 to 2000 Vice President for External Affairs Established a new office within the Foundation to engage U.S. and multinational corporations in social investment in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Foundation’s mandate to mobilize new resources for grassroots development. This office’s functions were eventually integrated into the Office of Programs as described above. • Directed corporate outreach unit to identify, negotiate and implement joint ventures with U.S. and multinational corporations. All joint ventures mobilized cash contributions (at least 50% of total program costs) to support self-help grassroots development initiatives. • Responsible for mobilizing over $1.7 million from corporate partners such as BP-Amoco, Pillsbury, Levi Strauss and Company, Coca Cola, Coastal Technologies, Battle Mountain Gold Company, Newmont Gold Company, Dow Corning and FMC. • Established, executed and monitored resource mobilization strategies that included co-funding, technical assistance and the establishment of strategic alliances with American Chambers of Commerce, The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum, Latin American Centers for Philanthropy and Business for Social Responsibility. • Negotiated and managed the Foundation’s partnership with The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum, an international non-profit organization that promotes the practice of good corporate citizenship, as a natural part of successful business operations. Conducted training programs in corporate social responsibility trends and social investment for corporations, non-profit organizations and local governments. • Developed and monitored $2.3 million annual budget and supervised seven employees. • Developed marketing and public relations materials targeted to the U.S. corporate community outlining what the Foundation can offer U.S. corporations interested in developing community affairs programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. • Managed the Foundation’s Information Technology Services, including the development of the Integrated Program Management Information System (MIS). Linda B. Kolko 4 1991 to 1996 Vice President for Programs Managed the Foundation's development assistance programs in 22 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean mandated with providing grassroots development assistance grants to non-governmental organizations throughout the region. • Directed four regional offices engaged in the identification, review, processing and monitoring of grants to community-based organizations working in grassroots development activities. • Developed and monitored $28 million annual budget with oversight of 46 employees. • Established, executed and monitored regional and country development assistance strategies to include innovative self-help approaches to solving economic and social development needs of poor communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Developed strategic plans for the Foundation’s Program based on GPRA requirements. Annually developed the Program Office’s OMB submission, including reporting on results of the Program’s activities, and establishing two-year program and budget plans. • Represented the Program Office's interest to the Foundation, advising the President on critical issues and resource needs. • Hired over 30 employees. • Supervised Program staff management of 22 overseas contracts that provided technical assistance to Foundation grantees. Contracts ranged in size from $100,000 to $300,000. • Represented the Foundation to foreign governments, other federal agencies, private sector and international organizations. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 1990-1991 Group Leader, Mitigation and Natural Hazards Curriculum, Emmitsburg, Maryland Managed and developed training activities for the Emergency Management Institute, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) national training center for all federal, state and local emergency management personnel. • Managed the development, revision and presentation of training activities for all natural hazards, emphasizing earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, supervising two employees. • Evaluated training programs, identifying potential activities for revision and development based on FEMA’s priorities and the needs of field personnel. • Managed all aspects of the natural hazards training contracts, including the identification of need, reviewing technical proposals, negotiating and monitoring contracts ranging from $10,000 to $140,000. UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS 1986 to 1990 Chief of Operations, Africa Region, Washington, D.C. Managed daily operations of the Africa Region, including the administration of programs in 27 countries and the supervision of 34 employees based in Washington, D.C., 600 employees based overseas and 2,500 Peace Corps volunteers. • Developed and monitored $50 million annual budget. • Evaluated overseas programming, training and financial operations, which determined long range regional plans. • Designed, executed and monitored management and programming policy. • Initiated the development of a two-year $8 million resource allocation plan outlining the Africa Region's potential growth. • Hired over 70 headquarters and overseas staff. • Chaired panels that selected companies bidding for $800,000 training contracts. Linda B. Kolko 5 Chief of Operations (continued) • Coordinated two Africa Region Country Directors conferences and planned three staff development workshops. • Reorganized office operations and training program in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. • Represented Peace Corps to foreign governments and other international organizations. • Served as Acting Regional Director for eight months. 1982 to 1986 Programming and Training Officer, Kingston, Jamaica and Belize City, Belize Managed programming and training activities for 230 Peace Corps volunteers in Belize (1982 to 1984) and Jamaica (1984 to 1986). • Identified and developed volunteer projects in agriculture, health, education, business, community development, forestry and fisheries in conjunction with host country officials. • Supervised up to 12 host country staff and monitored annual budgets of $1 million. • Prepared yearly program, training and budget reports, and developed two-year implementation plans. • Negotiated and monitored individual and corporate training contracts totaling $300,000. • Designed and conducted all in-service training conferences. Managed workshops in appropriate technology, gardening and nutrition, small business development and special education. • Developed comprehensive emergency evacuation plan. Designed and conducted disaster preparedness workshops in Antigua, Grenada and Jamaica. • Served as Acting Country Director for eight months in Belize and for two months in Jamaica. ACTION 1978 to 1981 Placement Manager, Peace Corps/VISTA, New York, New York Managed office of seven employees responsible for evaluating 25,000 Peace Corps and VISTA applicants and selecting 350 VISTA volunteers annually for projects in ten northeastern states, in 1978 Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands. Developed and monitored annual budget of $152,000. 1974 to 1978 Evaluation and Placement Specialist, Peace Corps/VISTA, San Francisco, California and New York, New York Evaluated 5,000 Peace Corps and VISTA applicants annually and managed the placement of 350 VISTA volunteers in community service projects. Worked as a Peace Corps/VISTA Recruiter in New York City for one year, conducting recruitment and selection activities at universities and communities throughout the New York metropolitan area and Puerto Rico. Completed short-term special assignment as a Reservist with the Federal Disaster Assistance Agency. 1972-1974 Peace Corps Volunteer, Belize City, Belize Taught mathematics to 300 Junior High School students. Worked for six weeks as Training Assistant for the Peace Corps/Belize Training Program. Handled logistics for training program, assi sted in preparation of training manual and counseled trainees. EDUCATION 1972 University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont • Bachelor of Science in Education. • Cum laude • Major: Mathematics. Minor: Spanish. Linda B. Kolko 6 PUBLICATIONS “Development Notes: Encuentros: Where North Meets South”, Journal of Grassroots Development of the Inter- American Foundation, Volume 21, Number 1, 1997 “Corporate Social Responsibility: Examples from Our Hemisphere”, Directions, Volume 15, April 1998, Partners of the Americas “Development Notes: Encuentros III: Business and Development in Central America”, Journal of Grassroots Development of the Inter-American Foundation, Volume 21, Number 2, 1998 “Development Notes: Partnership Insights”, Journal of Grassroots Development of the Inter-American Foundation, Volume 22, Number 1, 1999 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS President and CEO of Flamingo Terrace Enterprises, Inc., a small real estate business based in Miami Beach, Florida since 1989. Treasurer of the Board of the International Institute on Race, Equality and Human Rights since 2015. Democrat of the Year of Montgomery County, Maryland (2016) Received 16 performance Awards from the Foundation for outstanding service (1993-95, 1999-2000, 2002-09) and three Special Achievement Awards from the Peace Corps, one for Special Service (1988) and two for Sustained Superior Performance (1981 and 1983). Miami Beach: Volunteer with SAVE/LGBT (2021-present) Member of Miami Beach Democratic Club (2020-present) Member of Transit Alliance (2019-present) Member of Miami Beach United since its inception (2018-present) Member of Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (2018-present) Member of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2012-present) Member of the Collins Park Neighborhood Association. (2012-present) Member of the Miami Design Preservation League (1990-present) Maryland: Action in Montgomery (2012-present) Women’s Democratic Club of Montgomery County (2012-prersent) Member of Friends of Sligo Creek ( 2000-present). Board member and Ride Leader for Potomac Pedalers Touring Club (1999-present). Volunteer Coordinator at Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen, Silver Spring, MD (1992-2000). Member of Mentor Team for a transitional housing program for low-income people (1996-97). Member of Takoma Park Citizen's Advisory Committee on Affordable Housing (1992). Member of Lioness Clubs of Belize City and Kingston (1982 to 1986), President of Belize City Club (1983). References available upon request.