Laura Veitia Application PackageVeitia Laura
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
1545 Bay Drive MIami Beach
Home Address City
FL 33141
State Zip Code
305-798-4646305-403-8686
HomeWork
laura@urbanresource.com
Email Address
3057984646
Cellular
Miami Beach
Business Address
1193 71st Street
City
FL
State
33141
Zip Code
Urban Resource
Occupation:Business Name:
Real Estate Broker
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:
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North Beach CRA 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
Real Estate Broker BK0620486 12/5/1994 9/30/2025
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:North 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):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 ,b or c of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit,
stipulating that they have met one or more 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:Yes If yes, which board?
GO Bond Advisory Committee term limited 12/31/2024
● 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:
Home owner, business owner and investment property owner in Miami Beach for 30 years.
Just completed my term representing North Beach on the GO Bond Advisory Committee, looking to continue
serving in my community.
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.
o If an appointee is engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected office,
or (2) a political committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against
candidates for City elected office, such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from such City
agency, board, or committee. (Miami Beach City Code Section 2-22)
● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
Name Position
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce member
Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce member
Normandy Fountain Business Association Member / sponsor
● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
1900 Sunset Harbour Dr 1701, MIami Beach, FL 33139
1545 Bay Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141 (homestead)
6969 Collins Av 1502, Miami Beach, FL 33141
117 S Shore Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141
1191 71st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141
1205 71st Street 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) and 2-448:
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 Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return.
Members of the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment must electronically file a “Statement of Financial
Interests (Form 1)¹” directly with the Florida Commission on Ethics.
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 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.
Acknowledgment to Comply with Miami Beach Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-22 (24)
I understand that if I am engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected
office, or (2) a political committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against
candidates for City elected office, such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency,
board, or committee.
_____________________________
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:Female
Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic /
Latino.
Yes
Physically Challenged:No
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING APPLICATION AND
THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE. ADDITIONALLY, I AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY
FALSE STATEMENTS OR FALSE INFORMATION SUBMITTED AS PART OF THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE A
BASIS FOR MY REMOVAL FROM A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE. 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
CITY, COUNTY, AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.
I Laura Veitia agreed to the following terms on 11/15/2024 11:37:16 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.
YES I understand that (2).
(2) If am engaged to provide services, for compensation, to either (1) a candidate for City elected office, or (2) a political
committee or electioneering communications organization expending funds for or against candidates for City elected office,
such engagement shall be deemed a tender of resignation from the City agency, board, or committee.
Laura Veitia 1545 Bay Drive Miami Beach, FL 33141 305-798-4646 lauraveitia@gmail.com
Born in Queens, NY 1970 Resident of Miami, FL since 1972
Resident of Miami Beach since 1995
Florida State University,
Bachelor of Science in Finance, 1993
Real Estate Career
Bret Taylor Real Estate 1995-1999 – 420 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach FL
EWM Realtors, 1999-2012, Broker-Associate 2004 – 419 Arthur Godfrey Rd Miami Beach FL
Awarded Chairman's club Saphire level 2001-2003
Highest # of closed transactions 2004- 2011
Awarded Chairman's club Emerald level 2004-2011
Recognized in top 1% of realtors nationwide
Urban Resource, 2012-present – 1193 71st Street, Miami Beach, FL
Vice President, Broker, Owner
Total Sales Volume: $242 M illion thru 2018
Community Service & Boards
Previous Member:
LGBT Advisory committee, C.M.B. 2008-2018 Lincoln West Resident Association (previous member)
Commission on the Status of Women, C.M.B 2008 Sunset Harbour Resident Association (previous member)
Graduate, MB Leadership Academy 2007 Miami Beach Gay Pride – 2008-2014
Graduate, MB Citizen's Police Academy 2010
Ownership interest or past resident:
South Beach: North Beach: 16 Island Av – homewner – 1995-1999 1826 Biarritz Dr – homeowner 1999-2001
1117 Meridian 1996 525 S Shore Dr – 2002 1361 Meridian 1996-1999 6969 Collins homeowner- investor 2003-present 1345 Lincoln Rd homeowner 2004-2008 1545 Bay Drive homeowner 2016-present
1900 Sunset Harbour 1701- homeowner 2004-2016, investor 2016-present Commercial Investments:
1191 & 1205 71st Street, 2015-present
117 S Shore Drive, 2007-present When I started my Real Estate Career in 1995 in Miami Beach, I focused on the sale of condos within the Art Deco District. I fell in love with MiMo Architecture & Danish Modern design through my first home purchase at Belle Towers. Early on, I volunteered for several local events, including Winter Party, and the Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. After residing in the Deco District for several years, I moved to North Beach from 1999-2003, then moved back to South Beach, and resided in Lincoln West, before moving to Sunset Harbour, where I resided for 14 years. I became a member of the Commission for Women in 2007, then joined the Mayor’s LGBT AdHoc committee in 2008. One of our main goals in this committee was to create Miami Beach Gay Pride. In 2008, my wife and I registered as Domestic Partners, and we married in 2013. We have been together for 15 years now, and have 2 children. We purchased our home in 2016 in Normandy Isle to give our family a unique quality of life that can be experienced in a single-family neighborhood located seaside. In my professional life, the majority of my sales have been within the boundaries of our great city. I’ve witnessed the birth of the South of Fifth neighborhood, the renovation of Lincoln Road (circa 1996), the creation of the Sunset Harbour neighborhood, and the public improvements in North Beach. In 2003, my brother and I began our team, Urban Resource, and focused in North Beach, primarily working with property owners who converted their buildings to condos. In 2008, we started offering property management services and opened our first office in Normandy Isle. In 2012, we started a full service real estate brokerage division in Urban Resource, where we help residents find their home in the area, either for rent or for sale, and assist investors purchase multifamily properties.
Melanie S. Griffin, SecretaryRon DeSantis, GovernorSTATE OF FLORIDADEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONDIVISION OF REAL ESTATETHE BROKER HEREIN IS LICENSED UNDER THEPROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 475, FLORIDA STATUTESVEITIA, LAURADo not alter this document in any form.1193 71ST STREETLICENSE NUMBER: BK620486EXPIRATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025This is your license. It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document.MIAMI BEACH FL 33141Always verify licenses online at MyFloridaLicense.comISSUED: 11/15/2024