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Daniel Novela 12/31/07 City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 10-15-2007 Daniel Novela 5242 Pinetree Dr Miami Beach, Florida 33140 SUBJECT: Hispanic Affairs Committee Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Michael Gongora to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2007. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing elected official leaves office. If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully. Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, :, C .p s Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Nannette Rodriguez 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 Employee We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to al! who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. ` t 1~' /' '~ ~' f q City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 TO Daniel Novela RE: Hispanic Affairs Committee I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2007. I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public ~cers and Emp/ogees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure" require- ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar r on hich I have serve ii~ Sworn to and subscribed befo *Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements. We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. Deputy Clerk ' ', t. d NAME: Novela Daniel Last Name First Name Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS: 5242 Pinetf ee Drive Miaml Beahh, FL ~~~ an No. Street City State Zip Code PHONE: (305) 867-5321 (305) 371-6711 (3n5~ 371-5541 DNo-vela(~Novelalaw eom Home Work Fax Email address Business Name: Novela & Associates P.A. Position: President Address: 1390 Brickell Avenue, Suite 200 Miami. FL 33131 No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe) Florida Bar/Attorney Expires: rerieWS each year Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes G~or No ^ . Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes ^ or No ^ • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes ~ or No f • (Please check one): I am now a resident of: North Beach -' South Beach ^ Middle Beach ~ • I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list below: Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City) ^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Beach Preservation Board ^ Beautification Committee ^ Board of Adjustment" ^ Budget Advisory Committee ^ Committee on Homeless ^ Committee for Quality Education in MB ~ Community Development Advisory" ^ Community Relations Board ^ Convention Center Advisory Board ^ Debarment Committee ^ Design Review Board" ^ Disability Access Committee ^ Fine Arts Board ~ ^ Golf Advisory Committee ^ Health Advisory Committee ^ Health Facilities Authority Board ^ Hispanic Affairs Committee ^ Historic Preservation Board" "Board Required to File State Disclosure form Please note that only three (3 c-~ '''w .-{ J "'~ -.C -,~ ^ Housing Authority* " c`% ~''~ '~ ^ Loan Review Committee ~ W ^ Marine Authority' ~ v'+ `-~~ ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ~ ~. ^ Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities -,~ ~ ~ ^ Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improveme$ ^ Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bo n' ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ^ Personnel Board* ^ Planning Board' ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee ~ Production Industry Council ^ Public Safety Advisory Committee ^ Safety Committee ^ Transportation and Parking Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authority'' ^ Youth Center Advisory Board _ 11 s ~~c~cc Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ^ No i7 Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yesl:. No ^. If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: Age: Program: .Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes -' or No ~ If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ~ or Nom. If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes ^ or No ~. If yes, explain in detail . Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes _~' or No ~. If yes; which board? • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: Title: Name: Title: • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: 5242 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach; 1045 Lenox Avenue, Unit 104, Miami Beach • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or Nom Which department? • 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? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): None This section is "not required" but desired: Age: 38 years old Gender: Male ~: Female ^ Ethnic Origin (Check one) White ^Rfrican-American/Black ~ Hispanic: ^ Asian or Pacific Islander ^ American Indian or Alaskan Native ^ Employment Status: Employed ~1 Retired ^ Home-maker ^ Other ^ "I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article - of the City Code " tandards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and'Agency Members." lica 's Sig ature Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT) Please attach a copy of your resume to this application NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year. Received in City Clerk's Office by t Date~~ me of Deputy C erk Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Offic Entered By Date ~ ~ Revised DANIEL NOVELA (305) 371-6711 5242 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach Florida 33140 dnovela@novelalaw.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: NOVELA & ASSOCIATES, P.A., Miami, FL Founding Partner -- October 2002 -Present Novela & Associates focuses on corporate, entertainment and real estate transactional law. Experience: Over ten years of experience negotiated, drafting and closing large transactions in the corporate, entertainment and real estate areas of law. STEEL HECTOR & DAMS, Miami, FL Associate -- Corporate, Apri12001 -October 2002 Corporate Experience: Prepared all material agreements fora $7 million asset purchase, acted as outside general counsel for astart-up aircraft manufacture, acted as outside general counsel for a fish processing company in Nicaragua, acted as securities counsel for an investment company, negotiated and drafted numerous general corporate agreements including stock purchase agreements, security agreements, licensing agreements, letter agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements and stock option agreements. TVG (TELEVISION GAMES NETWORK), Los Angeles, CA Senior Corporate Counsel --August 2000 -March 2001 As the sole attorney for a cable television startup in the Los Angeles office, prepared all necessary entertainment and corporate agreements and documents relating to the TVG cable network including talent agreement, licensing agreement, anchor agreements, and negotiation with cable carries and sister cable companies at Fox Television and 20`h Century Fox Pictures. Corporate Experience: Prepared a bid for the privatization of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation for in excess of $200 million, prepared numerous term sheets regarding possible spin-offs and alliances concerning TVG's wagering aspects; drafted agreements related to the TVG web site including licensing agreements, Internet merchandizing agreements, privacy policies, web marketing agreements; drafted and negotiated cable distribution agreements, TV commercial agreements, direct on-air sales programming agreements, simulcast agreements, on- airtalent agreements, voice-over agreements and managed outside counsel. CHRISTENSEN, MILLER, FINK, JACOBS, GLASER, WEIL & SHAPIItO, LosAngeles,CA Associate -- Corporate, December 1998 -August 2000 Entertainment and Corporate Experience: Drafted and negotiated film finance, production and distribution agreements, film merchandising agreements, licensing agreements, Internet service agreements, security and pledge agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements, shareholder agreements, stock option agreements, charter documents for corporations and LLCs, and numerous other related corporate and entertainment industry agreements and documents. Securities and M&A Experience: Drafted S-1/prospectus for an Internet company IPO and prepared, reviewed and negotiated related offering agreements including the underwriting agreement and registration rights agreement, prepared numerous S-3 registration statements including shelf registrations, prepared an S-4/proxy statement in relation to a merger, drafted a merger agreement with regards to a merger transaction for equity and debt assumption in excess of $6 billion, drafted and reviewed numerous 34 Act filings for seasoned and startup clients. MILBANK, TWEED, HADLEY & MCCLOY, Los Angeles, CA Associate -- Corporate, July 1997 -December 1998 M&A Experience: Drafted and negotiated asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, contribution agreements and security agreements and deeds of trusts, drafted agreements for a substantial investment in a power generation project in Argentina and Guatemala and coordinated with local counsel. Securities Experience: Drafted 144A high-yield related documents including a registration rights agreement and sections of an offering memorandum; prepared sections of a Form 10, S-1 and S- 11 for a corporation converting into a REIT; drafted an S-4/Proxy for a reincorporation merger; drafted 34 Act filings including IOKs, IOQs, 13Ds, 13Gs, and Form 3, 4, & Ss; and conducted due diligence on several 144A high-yield transaction. ARMSTRONG, TEASDALE, SCHLAFLY & DAMS, Kansas City, MO Associate --Corporate and Real Estate, August 1996 -June 1997 General Corporate Experience: Drafted deeds of trust, security agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements, charter documents far -corporations and LLCs, and other related general corporate documents. BAR MEMBER: Missouri 1996, California 1998, Florida 2002 EDUCATION: TULANE LAW SCHOOL, New Orleans, LA Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1996 Honors: Selected as a "1995 National NHSF Scholar" by the NHSF/National Hispanic Bar Association; Recipient of the "Joseph Bostick Merit Scholarship" Activities: Committee Chairman, La Alianza Del Derecho; Student Advocate, The POPS Program (Program for Older Prisoners); Tutor for corporate law; Phi Delta Phi FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL Bachelor of Business Administration, 1993 Majors: International Business; Marketing Honors: Academic Honors 1993 Activities: Chairman, Inter-Fraternity Council; Vice-President, FIU Law Association; 1992 Honor Delegate, Phi Delta Theta Leadership College Self-Financed Undergraduate Education L' UNIVERSITA' LORENZO DE MEDICI, Florence, Italy Area of Concentration: Early Renaissance Architecture and Design, 1991 INTEREST: Sailing, furniture design, music and travel (traveled extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Morocco) LANGUAGES: Fluent in Spanish, conversational in Italian Member Search http://www.floridabar.org/names.nsf/All/FF56ADE2C354D1028525 Inside the Bar Find a Lawyer Daniel Novels Member in Good Standing Eligible to practice in Florida ID Number: - 562351 Firm: Novels & Associates,P.A. 1390 Brickell Ave Ste 200 Miami Florida 331313322 Phone: 305.3716711 Fax: 305.3715541 E-Mail: dnovela@novelalaw.com County: Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted : 04/18/2002 Sections: Entertainment Arts and Sports Law Real Property Probate and Trust Law Young Lawyers Division [Updated: 06-26-2006 ] © 2005 The Florida Bar 1 of 1 2/2/2007 4:11 PM