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Eric Lawrence 12/31/2009,. 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 12-21-2007 Eric Lawrence 6917 Collins Ave. apt # 601 Miami Beach, Florida 33141 SUBJECT: ' Community Development Advisory Committee Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Saul Gross to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2009. 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, 1 Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director John Quade 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 all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. 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 Eric Lawrence RE: Community Development Advisory 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 pertorm 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: 12/31/2009. 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 Amendmentand Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with t financial disclosure* require- ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on th b rd or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calend r on whi I ave served. Eric Lawrence p~ Sworn to and subscribed before me this a day of S~(IGG , 2000. ~~~>,~ Deputy Clerk *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. ~"' ° ~~ ~~~ 3"~ V ti? f tl V ~ . . r ~, f ^ ~ `'~ ~ ) NAME: La (m~e ~ ~ ~ j 1 ~O ~~~ ~ F'rs`t,Name ~ ~ Mi a Initial ~D ~ ~M C~ t HOME ADDRESS: ~~/ y ' ~ ~ p~ No Q [~ ~y~r(J~7~ ~~ E (S~tr~eet (~ ~lJ~' 1~ Q Q']., 'O ~~J _/ City !~ ~,p State,~y~ Zip Code ~~~(J~l. ~-C©~ 1 331 ~ ~ PHON : Home r\ ~ Work„ ~ • . „ ~ , ~ ~~ 1 Email address Business Address: Professional License (describe) U~~~ ~ ~1 Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be afi'+Ifated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the sty 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 L1~6r No ^ • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [l~br No ^ • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes t9'or No ^ • (Please check one): I am now a resident of: North Beach L~'5outh 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. P choices will be observed by the City Clsrk's Office. (Regular Boarcls of City) ^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Beach Preservation Board ^ Housing Authority* ^ Beautification Committee ^ Loan Review Committee* ^ Board of Adjustment* ^ Marine Authority* ^ Budget Advisory Committee ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Committee on Homeless ^ Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women ^ Committee for Quality Education in MB ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities q ommunity Development Advisory* ^ Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improvement ommunity Relations Board ^ Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond nvention Center Advisory Board ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ebarrnent Committee ^ Personnel Board* n ^ Design Review Board* ^ Planning Board* .:, c ^ Disability Access Committee ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee -~ Q ~ ^ Fine Arts Board ^ Production Industry Council c's r ~ " ~~ ^ Golf Advisory Committee ^ Public Safety Advisory Committee n -, ~ ~ ^ Heafth Advisory Committee ^ Safety Committee ~~ '' `~ CJ '- ^ Health Facilities Authority Board Transportation and Parking Committee u> : -,,,, ^ Hispanic Affairs Committee (~^ isitor and Convention Authority* p ~ ^ Historic Preservation Board* ^ Youth Center Advisory Board `i; , ;: i * Board Required to File Stabs Disclosure form t'; ~ 1 o ~~ 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 ^ Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes^ 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 N . If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes 0 or No If yes, explain in detail • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No ~(. If yes; which board? ~~~aJQ- . I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or 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): This sectio is "not required" but desired: Age: ~ years old Gender: Male p/ Female ^ Ethnic O ' in (Check one) White frican-American/Black ^ Hispanic: ^ Asian or Pacific Islander ^ American Indian or Alaskan Native ^ Employment Status: Employed ^ Retired ^ Home-maker ^ Other ^ "I hereby attest the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Art VII - of t e ity Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." ~- ~ Q ~c' i G Pl Q . Applicant's 'nature a e 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 ,yam ~ ~ ~cTC. ~ Date t ~~.. I D ~ Name of Deputy Clerk Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Cleric's Office) ~ ~ Entered By Date , R sea tr1 7 jo • What organization in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold embership in? Name: ~\ ~~ c dC1 Title: Name: ~ ~ ~ Title: ~` ERIC LAWRENCE 6917 COLLINS AVENUE -Arr. 601, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141 • EMAIL: ELAw2S(a~,AOL.COM QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Uniquely balanced experience in the real estate and hospitality industries. Successful track record of managing high profile and complex organizations, transactions and deals. Strategic thinker with strong people, communication and entrepreneurial skills. • Principal Owner/Devloper: Historic `Anglers' Boutique Resort Hotel -Miami Beach. • Principal Owner/Developer of 42-room condo-conversion of MIMO apartment building in Miami. • Project coordinator responsible for the successful financing of Ty Warner's hospitality and lodging assets valued at over S500 million. • Lead negotiations with ground lease holders at Four Seasons New York Hotel resulting in significant savings to ownership. • Leadership responsibility for re-negotiation of Four Seasons New York Hotel Management contract" PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March OS -Present Principal: Owner/Developer Anglers Resort, LLC/The Anglers Boutique Resort Hote1634 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, Fl Represented ownership to perform full fmancial due diligence related to the acquisition and development of abandoned historic Mediterranean Revival hotel and adjacent land parcels. • Lead and managed all activities related to construction and permanent loan financing. • Negotiated and structured Management and Operating agreement with Hotel and Food and Beverage Operator. • Maintained construction and capital budgets and oversaw loan requisition process with lenders. • Participated in the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies. January 06 - Augast 07 Principal: Owner/Developer LB Pelican, LLC/'The Boutique Apartments" 8000 NE Bayshore Ct. Miami, Fl • Converted and entirely redeveloped MIMO style 42-room rental apartment building into condominium units. • Successfully negotiated sale of entire building (Fall 2007). May 99 -March OS Asset Manager Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, LLC /Four Seasons Hotel New York, NY • Spearhead analysis and reporting of annual hotel operating/capital budget on behalf of ownership. • Coordinate owner/manager meetings to review fmancial and operational performance, capital projects, and strategic direction of hotel, and report results directly to ownership. • Extensive experience in due diligence of other hotel and resort properties. • Development of strategic operational `contingency' plans to optimize revenues during prolonged downturns in business due to acts of terrorism, war and/or recession. • Coordinate and implement standard reporting policies and procedures for owners other properties. • Performed numerous market and feasibility studies related to rooms, food and beverage and spa. • Responsible for lease negotiations with retail tenants. • Coordinate annual review with outside auditors. May 99 -August 00 Controller/Analyst JRM Development Company/156 West 56'~ Street New York, NY ^ Preparation of corporate tax returns for several real estate holding, development, and management • Preparation of private equity/debt offering memorandum for potential investors. • Analyze and review current and prospective leases for retail and office space owned by JRM. • Maintain all company books and records. January 98 -May 99 FuU Time StudendConsukant • Provide accounting and bookkeeping services to the architectural and design industry. September 95 -January 98 Controller Castro-Blanco, Piscioneri and Associates, P.C. / 62 Cooper Square New York, NY • Responsible for preparation of offering memorandum and negotiations leading to the eventual sale of the firm. • Implement new 401(k) plan and set up automated payrolUdirect deposit. • Prepare and maintain project budgets and provide timely budget versus actual project reports utilizing Harper and Shuman accounting and job costing software. • Maintain books and records and coordinate annual review with outside auditors. September 94 -August 95 luniorAccountant David Berdon and Company, Certified Public Accountants / 46~' street & Madison Avenue New York, NY • Extensive audit and review of various public and privately held real estate entities. • Preparation of corporate and individual tax returns. August 93 -August 94 Staff Accountant-Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution Group KPMG Peat Marwick / 345 Park Avenue New York, NY • Prepare reports and analysis on cash, fixed assets, liabilities, and inventory, debt and disclosure notes during audit engagements. • Utilize computerized auditing techniques and teach senior staff and management to use the computer to facilitate efficient audit engagements. AFFILIATIONS &~SKILLS • Active member of both Washington Avenue and Flamingo Park Neighborhood Association • Graduate of City of Miami Beach Leadership Academy. • Recipient of Dade Heritage Trust Award (2007) for Excellence in Historic Renovation (for Anglers Hotel). • Extensive skills in Microsoft ExceUWord/PowerPoint/PublishinglArgus and most accounting and tax programs • Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants: Member of the Real Estate Committee and Member Functions Committee. • Member of Hospitality Asset Manager Association (HAMA). • New York University Real Estate Alumni Club. EDUCATION • New York iniversity -The Real Estate Institute / (Master of Science in Real Estate Investment and Asset Management), August 2002 • Long Island University, GW. Post Campus / (B.S. Public Accounting) Cum Laude, May 1993