Saul Gross Application PackageGross Saul K
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
2900 Flamingo Dr Miami Beach
Home Address City
Florida 33140
State Zip Code
3055352900(305) 532-7368
HomeWork
saul@stream-line.com
Email Address
3053210597
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
2900 Flamingo Drive
City
Florida
State
33140
Zip Code
Streamline Properties, Inc.
Occupation:Business Name:
Owner
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:
Ad Hoc Permitting Process Improvement 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
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
License Number Issuance Date Expire Date
Broker License BK566597 9/23/2023 9/30/2025
CAM License 11553 10/1/2022 9/30/2024
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:
Own and manage properties in the historic district
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
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Member
Washington Avenue BID Executive Committee Member
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
1121-1141 Washington Ave
2900 Flamingo Dr
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.
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 Saul Gross agreed to the following terms on 3/12/2024 1:29:49 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.
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.
Saul Gross
2900 Flamingo Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
E-mail: saul@stream-line.com
305-532-7368 ext. 321
PROFESSIONAL
07/1986 - Present STREAMLINE PROPERTIES, INC., Miami Beach, FL
President of real estate brokerage and management company. Pioneered gut
rehabilitation of residential and commercial buildings in the Art Deco District.
12/1986 – 04/1989 THE TROPICS INTERNATIONAL, Miami Beach, FL
Co-owner of one of the earliest bars on Ocean Drive in the Edison Hotel.
07/1983 – 06/1986 THE URBAN GROUP, New York, NY
Vice President of real estate syndication company specializing in renovation
of historic properties.
07/1981 – 06/1983 MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS, New York, NY
Attorney. Represented property owners, lenders and investors in all legal
aspects of ownership of commercial real estate.
09/1979 – 07/1981 BACHNER, TALLY & MANTELL, New York, NY
Attorney. Represented major midtown landlords and real estate investors.
EDUCATION UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL, J.D. 1979
CORNELL UNIVERSITY, B.A. 1976
CONSTRUCTION Permitted and renovated 150 apartments and 25 stores in South Beach.
Regular user of Civic Access over the last five years for permitting
improvements to properties I own or manage.
EXPERT WITNESS Expert witness for various South Beach landlords in connection with tenant
disputes.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
I. City of Miami Beach
Commissioner- 2001-2009
Historic Preservation Board – Chairman (Jan-Feb 2001)
Design Review Board - Chairman (1993-1998)
Business Resolution Task Force on permitting- Chairman (2000-2001)
II. Community Service and Affiliations
Temple Beth Sholom –Chairman of Building Committee (2000 – 2007)
Member Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Jewish Museum of Florida, Wolfsonian Museum
III. Awards
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce – Citizen of the Year – 1993
Miami Beach Development Corporation – Outstanding Project Award (1986, 1988, 1989)
Miami Design Preservation League – Facade Renovation Award (1993)
Mena Caceres, Keila
From:
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Subject:
Saul Gross <saul@stream-line.com>
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:50 PM
Mena Caceres, Keila
Granado, Rafael
RE: Ad Hoc Permitting Process Improvement Advisory Committee
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Keila
Thank you for letting me know that the Commission voted to appoint me to the Ad Hoc
Permitting Process Improvement Advisory Committee.
I am confirming that I have built/made improvements to my own properties in Miami Beach
within the past five years.
Sincerely
Saul
From: Mena Caceres, Keila <KeilaMenaCaceres@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 3:27 PM
To: Saul Gross <saul@stream-line.com>
Cc: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Ad Hoc Permitting Process Improvement Advisory Committee
Good afternoon Mr. Gross,
Congratulations! The City Commission has voted to appoint you to the committee.
To process your appointment and in accordance with the qualifications for the resident seat on the committee, could
you kindly confirm that you have built/made improvements to your own properties in Miami Beach within the past five
years?
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you!
Respectfully,
MIAMIBEACH
Keila Mena, Assistant City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7411 / www.miamibeachfl.gov
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