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Facundo Yebne Application PackageYebne Facundo Last Name First Name Middle Initial 5601 Collins Ave, 404 Miami Beach Home Address City FL 33140 State Zip Code HomeWork fy@designsuitesmiami.com Email Address +17865380490 Cellular Miami Beach Business Address 5445 COLLINS Ave, CU14 City FL State 33140 Zip Code Design Suites Miami Inc Occupation:Business Name: CEO 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: LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Youth Commission Next Generation Council 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 FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE Y 150 252 78 381 0 10/11/2016 10/21/2024 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? ● 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: Entrepreneur and Owner of multiple successfull business in Miami Beach, Miami, North Bay Village, and Argentina. Born in Argentina, moved to Miami in 2007 when I was 27 years old. I moved to Miami with little savings and I was able to build a bright future, and set the bases to help others that didnt have my oportunities. Involved on the LGBTQI+ service Industry since 2003. Engineer in Business Management from one of the best Business University in Argentina. Bilingual Negotiator Accomplisher Go getter 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. o 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, each applicant must voluntarily agree that in the event the applicant files 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, and the member's automatic resignation shall thereby immediately create a vacancy in the agency, board, or committee. ● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name Position Greater Miami LGBT Chamber of Commerce Member ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: Property 1052 Ocean Drive, C303, Miami Beach, FL 33139 5225 Collins Ave, 814, Miami Beach, FL 33140 5445 Collins Ave, 417, Miami Beach, FL 33140 5445 Collins Ave, 430, Miami Beach, FL 33140 5445 Collins Ave, 1217, Miami Beach, FL 33140 5445 Collins Ave, CU14, Miami Beach, FL 33140 5601 Collins Ave, 404, Miami Beach, FL 33140 6801 Collins Ave, C216, Miami Beach, FL 33141 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. 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 Facundo Yebne agreed to the following terms on 2/10/2024 3:59:58 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. 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. YES I voluntarily agree to the resignation from the City agency, board, or committee, if I file a Statement of Candidate for a City Elective Office (1). (1) 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 must 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. Facundo Yebne – Engineer – Entrepreneur US Citizen, resident of Miami Beach since 2007. Owner of several Business, including Ser Clean Miami, a Hospitality Laundry servicing high end hotel, a coffee and liquor store, a Pilates Studio, several investment properties, and others business in Argentina. Always looking for ways to make thing better and help the ones in need. I was fortunate to have amazing people next to me, and learn the best from them. Here are a few words about me from my mentor and best friend, George Neary: As soon as Facundo arrived in Miami Beach he looked for ways to support his community. He became a generous donor to Pridelines, Miami’s premiere LGBTQ student welcome center & outreach program. He joined the Greater Miami Gay & Lesbian Chamber, became a partner with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and a member of the Miami Beach Chamber. He became actively involved in the newly produced Miami Beach Gay Pride parade sponsoring floats, driving the Gay Pride founder’s convertible, sponsoring parties and donating rooms for visiting dignitaries. He has played an important role in The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association and attended its annual meetings all over the world. Additionally, he helped to launch the Miami Beach LGBTQI+ visitors center which is the only one of its kind in the US. Personal Goals: After so many years successfully involved in several business, I decided to simplify my life and have more time to give back to the community and help others. At the end of 2021, I decided to retire of the Hotel Management Industry and focus on myself, to be able to help other and pay forward for all the help that I had since my arrival to Miami. Business Experience Ser Clean Miami LLC November 2020 - Present Hospitality Laundry Services - Owner Hospitality laundry services for high end hotels in Miami and Miami Beach. Acting as strategic partner to develop the customer base, research, financing and marketing. My goal for 2024 is to implement Sustainability concepts among our plant, and also with the hotels that we are servicing. Already got a Sustainability Certificate from OSOMTEX, who recycles fabrics and has a contract with Miami Dade for recycling items that were previously disposed. CEO of Design Suites Miami Inc June 2008 – January 2022 Condo Hotel Management Company - President and Owner With more than 20 years of experience in managing over 500 units in multiple destinations, such as Miami Beach, Hollywood Beach, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. I invented the Airbnb concept before Airbnb existed. On February 2011, started operations at the emblematic Castle Beach Club under the name of Design Suites Miami. The growth experienced in this new venture was unique. After only four years of operations, the number of units managed by the company in Miami Beach was over 165. In December of 2017, we took over the management of the Alexander Hotel, managing over 85 units with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. At the end of 2021 I decided to sell the company and focus on the Laundry and philanthropic projects. Friendly Apartments Buenos Aires March ´02 – July ´07 LGBTQI+ Vacation Rentals in Argentina - Owner I developed the first chain of apartments with hotel services in Buenos Aires, oriented to LGBTQI+ tourist visiting the country. This was at a moment that Argentina a greater demand of hotels, and not enough offer. Also the LGBTQI+ tourism was starting to demand a “different” service than the standard hotels offered. Passport Magazine, 2005: https://www.globalgayz.com/gay-argentina-buenos- aires/392/ Lucent Technologies December ´99 – March ´02 Cost controller and developer of internal websites Development of internal websites to show the cost information for the projects. Control of the costs for each project. Education Miami Dade Community College (January 2008 – November 2008) – Hospitality Management – GPA: 3.0 - Dean List Business Engineer (March 1997 – December 2001) – Honor Diploma – UADE - One of the most prestigious Business Universities of Argentina. Google Adwords Seminar – March 2008 – Carlos Gallego Entrepreneur Seminar at Universidad Austral Argentina – One of the most prestigious Business Universities of Argentina.