Akil Lester 12.31.25MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHECKLIST
APPOINTEE: Akil Lester ----------------- DATE OF APPOINTMENT. 1/18/2024
BOARD/COMMITTEE. Transportation, Parking and P! Appointed by:. Pav"duao
FOR SCANNER
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RECEIVED
JAN 22 2024
FOR CLERK STAFF
o Letter of Appointment
o Letter of Reappointment
o Copy of Letter of AppointmenUReappointment e-maile~qn:,mqe Liaison on
o Board and Committee Application (Completed on 11 · 1 1- )
o Resume/curriculum vitae _f_%
o Diversity Statistics Reporting (Completed on] @[Q%_
o Oath
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CITY OF IVI IAM I BEA CH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS BOOK
✓City Code Ordinance Section applicable to the agency, board or committee
✓City Code Sections 2-21, 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
✓County Code Section 2-11.1 - Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance (as
amended through December 2010)
✓Amendments to the Code of Ethics Ordinance (September 2009 through July 2012)
✓Highlights of the Miami-Dade County Ethics Code
✓Sunshine Law and Public Records - Frequently Asked Questions
✓Memorandum - Solicitation by City Board and Committee Members
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o Citywide Permit Application (Parking Department Form)
o Booklet - Guide to Sunshine Amendment & Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
o Source of Income Statement
o Acknowledgment Statement
o Board and Committees Liaison Responsibilities
o Diversity Statistics Reporting
□I acknowledge that pursuant to Sec. 2-22(9) of the Miami Beach Code of Ordinances, I will be removed
from my board/committee upon failure to attend 33% of the regularly scheduled meetings.
Sec. 2-22(9) If any member of an agency, board or committee fails to attend 33 percent of the regularly scheduled
meetings per calendar year, such member shall be automatically removed. To calculate the number of absences
under the 33 percent formula, .4 or less rounds down to the next whole number and .5 or more rounds up to the
next whole number.
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WVe are committed to providing excellent public ser vice and salely to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
M IA M I BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1/00 Convonfion Canter Drivo, Miami Boach, Florida 33 139 yyywy _miaIibga chllgoy
OFFICE OF THE CITY CIERK, Rafaol E. Granado, Cy Clerk
Tel: 305.673.7411, Fa€ 305.673.7254
Email: CiyClerk @miamibeachll.gov
January 19, 2024
Mr. Akil Lester
6580 Indian Creek Dr ,Unit 205
Miami, Florida 33141
R E: Transportation , Park ing an d Bi cy cle-P ed estrian Facilities Com m ittee
Dear Mr. Akil Lester:
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Com m issioner David Suarez to the above-referenced
Board or Committee, for a term ending: 12/31/2025.
Pursuant to City of Miami Beach Code Section 2-22 (5)a:
Notwithstanding any other provision of the City Code or of any Resolution, commencing with
terms beginning on or after January 1, 2007, the term of every board member who is directly
appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically expire upon the latter of:
December 31 of the year the appointing City Commissioner leaves office or upon the
appointmenUelection of the successor City Commission member.
If you are unable to accept this appointment, or have any questions, please call the Office of the City
Clerk at 305.673.7411.
Please read the enclosed materials carefully as they concern your duties, responsibilities, and
requirements as a board or committee member.
Congratulations again and good luck.
Regard
Ra el
City Clerk
cc: Monica Beltran, Parking Director
Monica Beltran, City Liaison
ENCLO SURES:
Oath of Office/Oath of Civility/Acknowledgements
City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Sections 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459
Ordinance No. 2006-3543 - Amendment to City Code Section 2-22
Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 - Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics
City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form)
Booklet - Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
M IA M I BEACH
City of Miami Beach, I/O0 Convention Contor Drive, Miami Boch, Florida 33 139 yyywy.miamibgachll.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CIERK, Rolf0ol E. Granado, Ci ty Clerk
Tol: 305.673.7411, Fax. 305.673.7254
Emai l: CiNyCl erk@mi amibeach fl.gov
Oath of Office
Oath of Civility
and
Acknowledgements
T O : M r. A kil Lester
R E: T ranspo rt atio n, Parking and Bicycle-P edestrian Facilities Com m ittee
I do so lem n ly sw ea r or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Govern m ent of the U nited
States, the State of Florida, and the C ity of M iam i Beach, and to perform all the duties of a m em ber of the
above-m entione d board or com m ittee of the C ity of M iam i B each to w hich I have been appointed fo r a
term ending : 12/31/2025.
T o m y co llea gues and to all of those I represent and serve, I pledge fairn ess, integrity and civility, in all
actio ns taken and all com m unications m ade by m e as a public serv ant.
I ha ve be en issu ed a copy of section 2-11.1 of the M iam i-D ade C ounty C ode (C onflict of Interest and
C ode of Ethics O rdinance), as w ell as Florida C om m ission on Ethics G uide to the Sunshine Am endm ent
and C o de of Ethics fo r Public O fficers and understand that as a m em ber of a C ity of M iam i Beach Board
and/or C o m m itt ee , I m ust com ply w ith the financial disclosure" requirem ents of M iam i-Dade C ounty or the
State of F lorida (d e pending on the board or com m ittee on w hich I serv e) on July 1st, fo llow ing the cl osing
of the calenda r yea r on w hich I have serv ed.
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"P lea se visit the C ity of M ia m i Beach w ebsite at w w w .m ia m ibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and
C om m itt ee s fo r additional info rm ation regarding the Financi al D isclosure Requirem ents.
M IA M I BEA C H
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RECEIVED
JAN 22 2024
CI T Y OF MIAM I BEA CH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7 411
AFFIDAVIT OF AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
I am in compliance with the affiliation requirement of Miami Beach City Code Sections 2-22 (4),
as ( check ( ✓) all that apply):
D I am a resident of the City of Miami Beach for six months or longer.
Home Address: 6580 Indian Creek Dr, Unit 205. Miami Beach 33141
D I have an ownership interest (for a minimum of six months) in a business established in the
City of Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months).
Name of Business: -------------------------
Business Address: ------------------------- □I am a full-time employee of 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).
Name of Business: -------------------------
Business Address: -------------------------
"Ownership Interest" means the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the
ownership of 10% or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business.
"B u siness" means any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company,
or other entity or business association.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing document and that the facts
stated in it are true.
Akil Lester
Oigit ally signed by kul Lester
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OU6580 Indian Creek, CN=kl Lester
ate. 2024 01.20 14.09 02 0500'
01/20/24
Signature Date
Printed Name
M IA M I B EA C H
City of Miami Beach
1 700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeach[l.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7 411
DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT
Lester Akil AM
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
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.
Gender:
LZ] Male
Ll Female
D Other
D I prefer not to answer.
Race/Ethnic Categories:
What is your race?
[] African American/Black
0 Asian or Pacific Islander
D Caucasian/White
D Native American/American Indian
D Other- Print Race: _
D I prefer not to answer.
Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino/a?
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0No
D I prefer not to answer.
Do you consider yourself Physically Disabled?
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D I prefer not to answer this question.
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Updated: June 2020
M IA M I B EA CH
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachfl,gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BC@miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411
Lester
BOARD & COMMITTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENTS
Akil AM
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
Acknowledgment of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-
Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Provision 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 filed 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.
Acknowledgment to Comply with Miami Beach Code of Ordinances Division 1 Sec. 2-22 (23)
I understand that commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1, 2024, and as a condition of applying
for appointment to a City agency, board, or committee, I voluntarily agree that in the event I file with the City
Clerk a Statement of Candidate formally announcing candidacy for City elective office, such filing with the City
Clerk shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee
Akil ly signed by Akil Lestor Le Ste =US, E=alostor174@gmail.com, O=Lostor
, OU=6580 Indian Creek, CN=Akil Lester
2024.01.20 141021.0500
01/14/2024
Signature Date
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.
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Updated: Jan uary 9, 2023
M IA M l·DAD E- Em SOURCE OF INCOME STATEMENT
Section 2-11.1(i) of the County Ethics Code requires that certain employees and public officials file a financial disclosure Statement on a yearly basis by July 1st
of every year.
Disclosure for Tax Year Ending 'Last Name First Name Middle Name/Initial
2023 Lester Akil AM
Mailing Address - Street Number, Street Name, or P.O. Box
6580 Indian Cre ek Dr, Unit 205
City, State, Zip
M iam i Beach, Florida, 33141
If your hom e addre ss is your m ailing addre ss, and your hom e addre ss is exem pt fro m public records pursuant to Fla. Stat. $119.07, read
instru ctions on the follow ing page and check here.[l
Filing as an Employee (check one)
□County [] Public Health Trust [] Municipal:
(Municipality)
Department
Position or Title Employee ID Number
Work address I Work telephone Employment began on/ended on
Filing as a Board Member (check one)
E] county [] Municipal:
(Municipality)
Board where serving
M iam i- Dade
Alternate address (if home address is exempt) I Work telephone I Term began on/ended on
List below every source of income you received, along with the address and the principal activity of each source. Include your public salary. Place the sources of
income in descending order, with the largest source first. Examples of sources of income include: compensation for services, income from business, gains from
property dealings, interest, rents, dividends, pensions, IRA distributions, and social security payments. Also, include any source of income received by another
person for your benefit. However, the income of your spouse or any business partner need not be disclosed. If continued on a separate sheet, check here.[]
Name of Source of Income Address Description of the Principal Business Activity
A rcadis Florida 701 W aterford W ay Suite 420, A rchitecture & Engineering
M iam i, FL 33126 Consulting
I here by sw ear (or affi rm ) that the inform ation above is a true and corre ct statem ent.
Digitally signed by Akl Lester
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Ak'I L t E=~lesler1°74@gmail.com, I eSel o«noon», ov-oso o woo
Creek, CN=Akl Lester
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Signature of Person Disclosing
[01/2or2024
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1755 M eridi a n A venue, Suite 200/Miami Beach , FL 33139/Ph: (305) 673-7505 or (305) 673-7000 ext. 6200 PARKING
A citywide (CW) parking permit is honored at metered parking spaces and restricted residential zones
parking spaces. A CW parking permit IS NOT honored in prohibited areas. An Access Card will be
provided to you for City Hall Garage (G7) access.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your vehicle license plate serves as your "parking permit". In order to avoid
any unnecessary enforcement actions, it is important that our records reflect the most current and
accurate information regarding your vehicle license plate. Inaccurate and/or outdated vehicle
information may lead to the issuance of parking citation(s) and/or the towing of your vehicle.
Please note that this new access card CANNOT be hole-punched or perforated in any manner. To use
the new card please hold the card at close proximity to the reader until the gate opens. You may need
to try the other side of the card. Please ensure you hold the entire surface of the card against the reader
until the gate opens.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that should my access card be lost, stolen or
damage, I will be responsible to pay a $10.00 replacement fee.
Board Member Information
D ate of Application: 01/20/2024
A pplicant N am e: Akil Lester
Board/Com m ittee Name: Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities
A ddress: 6580 Indian Creek Dr, U nit 205. M iam i Beach 33141
E-M ail Address: alester17 4@ gm ail.com
W ork Phone: 240-423-3050 Hom e Phone N/A
Cell Phone: 240-423-3050 Preferred Contact M ethod: Cell Phone
Vehicle Information
Tag: Color: Black
State: Florida Year: 2017
M ake: BM W M odel: 435i l Qlg;tally sigaed by Akil Lester Akil Lester DN: C=US, E=alester1 74@gmait.com, O=Lester House, OU=6580
Applicant Siana ture : e Indian Creek, CN=Akil Lester
Date: 2024.01.20 14:18.06-0500
Please pro vid e signe d for m to th e Parking Depa rtm en t located at 1755 M eridian Aven ue, 2d floor . W orking
hours are 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. or em ail to: ParkingReception@miamibeachfl.gov
e-mail subject: BOARD & COMMITTEE PARKING APPLICATION - APPLICANT NAME
P, ·ki D rt ts ar' mna epa men ection
PERMIT SYSTEM GARAGE ACCESS
Expiration Date: ID Card Serial #:
Issued By Print Name: Print Name:
Signature: e Signature:
Date Issued: Date Completed: