Joshua Blaize Application PackageBlaize Joshua
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
11680 NE 20th Dr North MIAMI
Home Address City
FL 33181
State Zip Code
3059841598
HomeWork
josh@ops-events.com
Email Address
3059841598
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
1900 Purdy Avenue
City
FL
State
33139
Zip Code
OPS
Occupation:Business Name:
OPS
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:
Production Industry 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?Yes
No Address in City Historic District submitted.
Professional License
No Professional Licenses Submitted.
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:
NoResident 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:N/A
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):Yes
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:
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?
No Organization Information Submitted.
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
No Owned Property Information submitted.
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.
Race/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 Joshua Blaize agreed to the following terms on 3/20/2024 9:26:40 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.
From:Josh Blaize
To:Mena Caceres, Keila
Cc:Granado, Rafael; Sommer, Daniel
Subject:RE: Production Industry Council
Date:Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:54:52 AM
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From: Mena Caceres, Keila <KeilaMenaCaceres@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:52 AM
To: Josh Blaize <josh@ops-events.com>
Cc: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>; Sommer, Daniel
<DanielSommer@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Production Industry Council
Good morning Josh,
The full-time employee option requires that the full-time employee applicant be based in an office of
the business is physically located in Miami Beach.
The business address listed on your application is not in Miami Beach.
Could you kindly confirm the address of your employment physically located in Miami Beach?
Thank you!
Respectfully,
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
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
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From: Mena Caceres, Keila
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:14 AM
To: Josh Blaize <josh@ops-events.com>
Cc: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>; Sommer, Daniel
<DanielSommer@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: RE: Production Industry Council
Thank you so much.
Please note that as a full-time employee only, your appointment will need to be approved by the
City Commission. We will add it for approval at the April 3, Commission Meeting.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
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
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,
O P E R A T I O N S &
P R O D U C T I O N
S P E C I A L IS T S
The following proposal provides an overview of the services Operations & Production Specialists (OPS) provides.
OPS is a full-service event experience & production company that has expertise in event conception, design,
development, and execution from start to finish. Making our home in Miami, OPS produces a multitude of events
including lifestyle, culinary festivals, and conferences.
OPS has the expertise and knowledge that is required to produce events of all sizes. We help our clients and partners
navigate through event logistics, building events, and operations, as well as developing one-of-a-kind experiences, to
ensure every event complies with County, City, and State permitting guidelines.
OUR COMPETITVE ADVANTAGE
OPS has a team of professionals with various
backgrounds that bring the required expertise and
knowledge to each job. With a diverse team, we work
together to ensure we are creating innovative
experiences for our clients.
We have worked with Miami Dade County and City of
Miami/Miami Beach for more than 10 years and have
become a trusted partner and event producer.
We have deep relationships with local vendors who
provide us with competitive pricing for quality products
that we provide to our clients.
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WHAT WE DO
PRODUCTION &
PERMITTING PRODUCTION:
•Venue Sourcing & Contracting
•Facilitate Venue Meetings, Walkthroughs, and Contract
Negotiations
•Sourcing and managing all vendors and rentals: Power,
lighting, staging, tenting, rentals, audio & visual and
heavy equipment/machinery , etc.
•Event Budgeting
•Site Surveying
•Security Sourcing and Plans
•Safety and Emergency Response planning
•Creation of on-site Electrical Plans
•Maintenance & Sanitation Plans
•Coordinate Parking Plans & Meter Rentals
•Identifying any specialty fees or surcharges
•Managing venue restrictions and needs
•Identifying liquor and catering vendor limitations
•Identifying Insurance and Permit Requirements
•Sourcing Insurance
PERMITTING:
Coordinating City/County/State Permitting Including but
not limited to:
•Special Event Application/ Permit
•Film Application/Permit
•Permitted Site Approval
•Staging
•Tenting
•Electrical
•Building
•Occupancy
•Plumbing
•Engineer Signoffs
Coordinating City/County Agency Involvement (Fire
Rescue, Police, Etc.)
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WHAT WE DO
SPONSOR
MANAGEMENT SPONSOR MANAGEMENT:
•Organizing and leading meetings and calls
•Identifying the goals of each individual sponsor
activation
•Working with sponsors vendors and agencies in order to
ensure a smooth experience from load in through event
and load out
•Sourcing local vendors to meet sponsor needs
•Streamlining vendors throughout multiple sponsors and
the overall event itself to alleviate unnecessary
deliveries
•Flushing out individual sponsor utility needs (i.e. Power,
internet, ice, staff, security, etc.)
•Creating load in schedules to promote a harmonious
load between individual sponsors and the event
•Onsite support
•Sponsor overviews to ensure no detail is missed when it
comes to what is to be provided by the event as
opposed to what sponsor is providing themselves
OPS is experienced in handling large scale events with
multiple sponsor activations. We strive hard to provide
excellent customer service and our approach has led to
successful events at all levels.
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From concept and pre-production to bringing it all to fruition, OPS manages all elements once onsite. Liaising with
all vendors, executing upon the various pre-planned schedules and activities, and mobilizing key players into
action are some of the vital ways OPS ensures both clients and guests have meaningful experiences that resonate.
ON SITE MANAGEMENT:
•Sponsor Activation Management
•Managing venue restrictions and needs
•Managing Vendor Load In/Load Out
•Stage Management
•Talent Management
•Coordinate Physical Site Build
•Bar Management
•Culinary Management
•Transportation Management
•Managing and liaising with ticketing solutions
•Labor & Subcontractor Management
•Event Staff Management
•Liaising with volunteer groups
•Guest and Staff Credential Management
•Liaising with City Police, Fire, Public Works, Parking, and all other local & state departments as needed
•Rider Fulfillment
WHAT WE DO
ON SITE MANAGEMENT
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WHAT WE DO
EVENT CONCEPTION,
DESIGN, AND
MARKETING
OPS is a full-service event experience & production company that has expertise in event conception, design,
marketing, development, and execution.
EVENT CONCEPTION/DESIGN
•Ideation for event experience, design and décor
•Concept and development of overall event design and flow
•Content and creative development
•Creating & developing site layouts
•CAD Design
•Program development
MEDIA:
•Video production
•Post-production
•Photography & time lapse services
MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Founder/CEO,
Joshua Blaize
Josh Blaize, founder and CEO of Operations
& Production Specialists has more than 15
years of experience in event production and
logistics. Starting his career planning one of
the largest wine & food festivals in the
world, Josh has found a passion for
producing one-of-a-kind event experiences.
He has trusting relationships with top-of-
the-line vendors and city officials to ensure a
quality and safe event. He’s produced events
large and small for clients such as: Food
Network & Cooking Channel South Beach
Wine & Food Festival, Scope Basel, 5 Star
New Years Eve, Food Network New York City
Wine & Food Festival, Volvo Ocean Race and
US Conference of Mayors, to name a few.
Josh’s motto is ”there is ALWAYS a way.”
Luis Munoz is a content creator with
more than a decade of experience in
media and film production, as well as
event coordination. He’s done
everything from working on major
motion picture sets to having his own
work featured in lifestyle, fitness and
glamour publications such as, Ocean
Drive, Muscle & Fitness and Maxim
Magazines. He founded and produced
international photography & model
workshops that traveled to the most
exotic destinations including African
Plains, Bali and Ibiza.
Luis’ motto is “you’re stronger than
you think.”
Media Director,
Luis Munoz
MEET THE TEAM
Event Manager, Kathryn WestonEvent Manager, Everett Lima
Everett Lima has a multifaceted skill set and extensive
experience make him a true force to be reckoned with. With a
decade of expertise in event production and logistics, he possess
an innate ability to bring visions to life and ensure seamless
execution. In addition to his event-related prowess, he is also a
skilled carpenter, capable of crafting exquisite designs and
transforming spaces with his creative touch. Beyond carpentry,
he is a proficient mechanic, capable of tackling complex
machinery with precision and finesse. With an unwavering work
ethic and dedication to excellence, Everett embodies the perfect
blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and logistical mastery.
Everett’s motto is "The only way to do great work is to love what
you do." - Steve Jobs
Kathryn Weston has been with OPS since it’s conception. Her global
experience has allowed her to contribute to a variety of marketing
initiatives in Canada, Czech Republic, Spain, United Arab Emirates
and the United States. As an Event & Account Manager, Kathryn
has created, marketed and executed events, meetings, tradeshows
and incentive programs for a broad range of corporate clients,
including; FIFA Beach Soccer, Nokia, BMW, Proctor & Gamble,
Volkswagen, Audi, Philip Morris, Lavazza and much more. Her area
of expertise ranges from event logistics & team management,
budget management & reconciliation, brand management &
content development and bespoke program development &
implementation.
Kathryn’s motto is “do more of what you love.”
EVENTS- PAST AND PRESENT
Longines Global Champions Tour – Miami Beach, FL
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