Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli Application PackageDiaz Buttacavoli Mayra
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
5985 Alton Road Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
HomeWork
fmb1208@aol.com
Email Address
305-319-0304
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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?Yes
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Real Estate Associate sl3523874 9/30/2021 9/30/2023
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 seen and experienced the changes on Miami Beach. Some I was a part of when I was Assistant City
Manager and others occurred as a result of others vision to improve our City. I am of the belief that a balance of
development and historic preservation , when possible, is a good blend.
As Assistant City Manager I lead the Publix on the Bay site purchase, bid/award, and development, the Bass
Museum expansion and renovation, the Regional Library, the Ballet Valet parking garage on Collins Avenue,
renovation of the golf courses and construction of a new clubhouse. These are examples of new and
preservation.
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
5451 Alton Road
5701 Collins Ave.
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:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.Yes
Physically Challenged:No
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND
THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE
A BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. 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
CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.
I Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli agreed to the following terms on 5/30/2023 6:24:05 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.
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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.
Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli
FMB1208@aol.com
305-319-0304 cellular telephone
OBJECTIVE
To provide consulting services in connection with employee grievances, collective
bargaining contract disputes and building and zoning matters.
EXPERIENCE
February 2009 to present
Consulting for private landowners and businesses concerning governmental matters.
Hearing Officer
Interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and grievances arising from labor
disputes between the administration and employees and unions when discipline is filed
against an employee. A report is prepared rendering the decision post hearing from
evidence obtained and research conducted.
City of Miami Beach
January 2004 – January 2008
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Department.
Oversight of the City’s Compensation, Recruitment, Employment Testing, Classification,
Audits, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Risk Operations, and Labor Relations for
negotiation sessions with Police, Fire, AFSME, and GSA unions.
April 1993 – December 2003
Assistant City Manager
Reported to five different City Managers over this time frame, during which I had oversight
of various departments including; Fire, Code Compliance, Internal Audit, Human
Resources and Risk Management, Hurricane and Emergency Operations, Information
Technology, Procurement, Fleet Management, Asset Management, Parks and Recreation,
Special Events, Convention Center, Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theatre, and Bass Museum.
As part of my functions I oversaw various capital projects including Fire Station
expansions and renovations, 21 Park and Recreation facilities, Miami Beach Golf Course
and Clubhouse Renovation, Bass Museum Expansion and Renovation, Convention Center
and Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theatre Convention Tax Development renovations, Cultural
Center Streetscape and Park planning renovation, and a New Regional Library.
I was staff liaison to various Boards and Committees including: Visitors and Convention
Authority, Police and Fire Pension Board Trustee, Convention Center Advisory Board,
Tourist Expansion Convention Development Tax Authority (TECCEA), Bass Museum
Trustee Board and renovation/expansion committee, Miami Beach Golf Course Ad Hoc
Committee, Collins Park Cultural Center Oversight Committee, Fire Station 2 Oversight
Committee, and Convention Center Capital Projects Oversight Board.
I was lead negotiator in several public/ private ventures including; FPL/Publix Supermarket
land sale, 7th street parking garage, South Beach Marina, Pavarotti Concert on the Beach
agreement, Smith and Wolenski Restaurant lease and the Miami Beach Golf Course
Management Agreement.
Miami Dade County
September 1991 – April 1993
Fiscal Management Bureau Commander – Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
Directed and supervised the Finance, Procurement, Property Room, Commissary,
Warehouse and Fleet operations for the Department. I supervised over 60 employees.
July 1989 – July 1991
Family Leave of absence
April 1984 – July 1998
Director of Administrative Services – General Services Administration Department
Administered one of the County’s largest departments consisting of seven divisions, 803
budgeted positions, a fiscal budget exceeding $160 million and 800 positions of which I
supervised 62. In this position I had oversight of Accounting and Fiscal Management,
Computer System Development and Maintenance, Personnel, Parking Operations, Security
Management, and Real Estate Management. In the County’s self insured trust fund yearly
rates were set and billings issued to county departments for worker’s compensation, general
liability, health, and police professional liability insurance coverage. I assisted with the
coordination of Miami-Dade special events, such as the Inter-American Development Bank
Conference (1987), Congressional Partnership Weekend (1987), and the Papal Visit (1987).
August 1981 – April 1984
Administrative Officer III – General Services Administration Department
Directed the Finance and Accounting functions for the Department.
October 1979 – August 1981
Accountant II – Parks and Recreation Department
Supervision of the financial reporting of the public revenue facilities of Vizcaya Museum,
Marinas, Campgrounds, Trail Glades Range, tennis courts, golf courses, snack bars, and
leases.
June 1978 – October 1979
Auditor I – Internal Audit Department
Audited the County’s Federally Funded programs and issued reports to the County
Manager.
EDUCATION
University of Miami, Graduate School of Business, Master of Science, June 1978.
University of Miami, School of Business, B.B.A. in Accounting, December 1977.
Society of Human Resource Management, Professional Resource Management Certificate,
January 2007.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.