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BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHECKLIST
APPOINTEE: Margaret (Peggy) Benua DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 6101)1)4
BOARD/COMMITTEE: Visitors Convention Authority Appointed by: u,k Corroillun
FOR SCANNER FOR CLERK STAFF ti I31 I1�r tz(�J1 �Z
Scan o Letter of Appointment rERM ENi TERM LIMIT:
Scan o Letter of Reappointment
o Copy of Letter of Appointment/Reappointment e-mailed to Committee Liaison on 2102,4
Scan • o Board and Committee Application (Completed on )
Scan o Resume/Curriculum Vitae
o Diversity Statistics Reporting (Completed on Z I1 14
Scan o o Oath
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS BOOK
✓ City Code Ordinance Section applicable to the agency, board or committee
REC .:;i' ✓ 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
FEB 6 amended through December 2010)
'-u 4 ✓ Amendments to the Code of Ethics Ordinance(September 2009 through July 2012)
I Highlights of the Miami-Dade County Ethics Code
CITY OF ► iAMI B`ACH ✓ Sunshine Law and Public Records—Frequently Asked Questions
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ✓ Memorandum- Solicitation by City Board and Committee Members
O Citywide Permit Application (Parking Department Form)
O Booklet—Guide to Sunshine Amendment&Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
Scan 0 0 Source of Income Statement
Scan 0 0 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.
NOTE: Members of the Land Use Boards will be removed upon failure to attend three of the regularly scheduled
meetings per calendar year; or upon abstaining from voting due to a conflict of interest on four different
applications within a calendar year. A member who is removed shall not be reappointed to membership on the
board for at least one year from the date of removal.
Received on: Z I U) Signed by X Margaret Benua
Date , r Board or Committee Member
Processed on: '6/ 1 1 {A-Lt By Employee: ¢v' "/ I
Date City Clerk's Office Staff Initials
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safer,to , t>ront, tropical historic community.
MIAMI BEAC H
City of Miami Beach, "./00 Convention Canter Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33 139 www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE Of THE CITY CLERK,Rafael E.Granada,City Clerk
Tel:305.673.7411,Fax:305.673.7254
Email:CityClerk'miomibeachfl.gov
February 07, 2024
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Benua
115 W. Sunrise Avenue
Coral Gables, Florida 33133
SUBJECT: Visitor and Convention Authority
Dear Ms. Margaret(Peggy) Benua:
Congratulations! You have been reappointed by the City Commission to the above referenced board or
committee, for a term ending: 12/31/2025.
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. Congratulations and good luck.
Respectfully,
721
Rafa Granado
City Clerk
cc: Monica Beltran, Parking Director
Marcos Grosette Roque, City Liaison
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter of Appointment
Oath
City Code/Ordinance section applicable to agency, board or committee
City Code Section 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 Ordinance
City Wide Permit Application -(Parking Department Form)
Booklet- Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees
il\A MA
City of Miami Beach, !/00 C; •nfion Aor Ikivo,Miami I'.,oal:h, I Ioitda 33139 www.miamibeacldLaov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Rafael l E.Gt.rt,.I),C lock
Tel:305.673.741 I,Fax 31A 6/31254
Email:CilyClark@miamiboc:I,Fc.gov
Oath of Office
Oath of Civility
and
Acknowledgements
TO: Ms. Margaret(Peggy) Benu:,
RE: Visitor and Convention Auth ,ity
I do solemnly swear or affirm to hear t' ,e faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United
States, the State of Florida, and the Ci+. of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the
above-mentioned b(H.rrd or comn,ittee ` the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a
term ending: 12/31/2025.
To my colleagues and to all of those 1 )resent and serve, I pledge fairness, integrity and civility, in all
actions taken and all communications 11 'e by me as a public servant.
I have been issued a copy of section -11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and
Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as i .arida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment
and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board
and/or Committee, I must comply with t financial disclosure* requirements of Miami-Dade County or the
State of Florida (depending on the boaari or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing
of the calendar year on which I have served.
7v7i74
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) Benua
.;worn ') and subscribed before me this u day of , 2024
Keil2 M na Caceres
Deputy Clerk
*Please visit the City of Miami nnnaach .ebsite at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and
Committees for additional inform 'a r arding the Financial Disclosure Requirements.
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City of Miami Beach cp,GH
1700 Convention Center Drive OF �t���M�8 CLERK
Miami Beach, Florida 33139 flF E oF Ei 1E Ga`t
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BCC imiamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.7411
AFFIDAVIT OF AFFILIATION WITH TFi CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
I am in compliance with the affiliation requirement of ftThami Beach City Code Sections 2-22 (4),
as (check (✓) all that apply):
I am a resident of the City of Miami Beach for six months or longer.
Home Address:
I have an ownership interest (for a r;Minimum of siv 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: Dream South Beach Hotel
Business Address: 1111 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
"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.
"Business"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.
Margaret Benua �� .. 02/08/2024
Signature Date
Margaret A Benua
Printed Name
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachfl,gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Email: BCr miamibeachfl.gov
Telephone: 305.673.741 1
DIVERSITY STATISTIC ; REPORT
Benua Margaret A
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
The following information is voluntary and has no bearing of your consideration for appointment. It is being
asked to comply with City diversity reporting req..iirements.
Gender:
❑ Male
El Female
Q Other
ED I prefer not to answer.
Race/Ethnic Categories:
What is your race?
❑ African American/Black
❑ Asian or Pacific Islander
❑✓ Caucasian/White
❑' Native American/American Indian
❑ Other— Print Race:
❑ I prefer not to answer.
Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino/a?
❑ Yes
No
❑ I prefer not to answer.
Do you consider yourself Physically Disabl.-'t~1?
CI Yes
L No
❑ I prefer not to answer this question,
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MAM BEACH
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: 305.673.741 1
BOARD & COMMITTEE \CKNOWLEi'�.:�EMENT STATEMENTS
Benue Margaret A
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)':" or
3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Da; 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 Corlr 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
ig ature Date
Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment vill be notified directly by the State of Florida,
pursuant to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financal 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 di'nlosure requirement does not satisfy the State
requirement.
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MIAMMCaADE SOURCE OF INCOM STATEMENT
COUNTY
Section 2-11.1(i)of the County Ethics Code requires that certain employ•ts and p,rbiic i.'i•Jals file a financial disclosure Statement on a yearly basis by July 1st
of every year.
Disclosure for Tax Year Ending Last Name First\lame Middle Name/Initial
2023 Benua Margaret A
Mailing Address—Street Number,Street Name,or P.O.Box
115 W Sunrise Avenue
City,State,Zip
Coral Gables, FL 33133
If your home address is your mailing address,and your home address is exempt from public records pursuant to Fla.Stat. §119.07, read
instructions on the following page and check here.❑
Filing as an Employee(check one)
❑ County ❑ Public Health Trust ❑ Municipal:
(Municipality)
Department
Position or Title Employee ID Number
Work address hone Employment began on/ended on
Filing as a Board Member(check one)
County 0 Munic ,.: (Municipality)
Board where serving
Miami Beach Visitors Convention Authority
Alternate address(if home address is exempt) -rk telephone Term began on/ended on
Jan , 2024
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 snurces of mcomri:rclude:compensation for services,income from business,gains from
property dealings, interest, rents,dividends, pensions,IRA distributions.and social secru ty payments.Also, include any source of income received by another
person for your benefit.However,the income of your spouse or any brrsrne ss partner c 'riot be disclosed.If continued on a separate sheet,check here.❑
Name of Source of Income Address Description of the Principal Business Activity
Dream South Beach Hotel 1111 Collins Aventu':. Miami Hotel
Beach,FL 33139
I hereby swear(or affirm)that the information above is a true RECEIVED BY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT:
Hardcopy
Electronic Copy
Sig u o rs n Disclosing
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City of Miami Beach,PARKING DEPARTMENT PARKING APPLICATION n s
1755 Meridian Avenue,Suite 200 Miami Beach,FL 33139/Ph:(305) 6/3-7505)r(305) 673-7000 ext.6200 PARKING
As a Board/Committee member you are entitled to a Citywide Parking Permit, which includes City Hall
garage (G7) parking access (Access Card), or a complimentary Citi Bike/Deco Bike Membership, Qr a
discounted MDC Monthly Transit Pass throughout your term.
Board Member Information
Date of Application: 02/08/2024
Applicant Name: Margaret A Benua
Board/Committee Name: MB VCA
Address: 115 W Sunrise Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33133
E-Mail Address: peggy.benua@dreamhotels.com
Work Phone: 305 423-6250 Home Phone: 305 793 7164
Cell Phone: 305-793-7164 Preferred Contact Method: Cell
Please Choose One (1) Option:
101 Citywide Parking Permit/G7 Access Card O Citi Bike/Deco. Bike Membership O MDC Monthly Transit Pass
Vehicle Information (For Citywide Parking Permit/Access Card Only)
Tag: DQLA34 Color: Black
State: FL ---+- ---
Year: 2016
Make: Mercedes Model: C300
A citywide (CW) parking permit is honored at metered narking 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". To avoid any
unnecessary enforcement actions, it is important that our records reflect the most current and
accurate information regarding your vehicle license of te. Inaccurate and/or outdated vehicle
information may lead to the issuance of parking citations\ 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 ensl.=r, 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.
Applicant Signature: AS /�i/'i4 '
Please provide signe form to the Parking Department located at 1 755 Meridian Avenue, 2^d floor.
Working hours are 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. or email to: ParkitigR-:eption@miamibeachfi.gov
e-mail subject: BOARD & COMMITTEE PARKING APPLICATION - APPLICANT NAME
/:\ping\$mon\rerVormt\cw 000ros&cor,omtfees parkrng!orrcr.n;c —�� form updated 1/18/2024