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Cif)- of Miomi Bwch, 1700 Convenfion Center Drive, Miami Beach, florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
TEL: (305) 673-741 1, FAX: (305~ 673-7254
06-26-2008
David Gorson
1561 Lenox Ave. #3
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Community Development Advisory Committee
Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Ed Tobin
to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2008.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after
January 1 st, 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,
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Robert Parcher
City Clerk
cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director
Mercedes Rovirosa
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 excellen~ public service and sofety lo all who live, work, ond play in our vibronl, tiopical, historic communily
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Cif)- of Miami Bsath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Fbrida 33139, www.miamibeachA.gov
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk
TEI: (305) 673-741 1, FAX: (305) 673-7254
TO David Gorson
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 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: 12/31/2008.
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 ofEthics fo~ Public Offcers and Employees, 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 1 st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have served.
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David Gorson
Sworn to and subscribed before me thi~~ ~~day of ~ , 200~
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Silvia Prieto
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 commined ro providing excellent public service and safety lo all who live, work, ond play in our vibrant, ~ropicol, historic community
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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 ~Lor No ^
• Demonstrate an ownershiplinterest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes ~r No ^
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes ~or No ~
•(Please circle one): i am now a resident of: North Beach South Beach Middle Beach
. I am applying for an appointment because I haue special abilities,_knowledge, experience. Please list below:
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Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that onlv three (3)
choices will be observed bv the Citv Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
~:.Affordable Housin Adviso Committee 0 Heaith Facilities Authorit Board
^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ His anic Affairs Committee
^ Beach Preservation Board o Historic Preservation Board*
^ Beautification Committee ^ Housin Authorit '`
^ Board of Ad'ustment~ ^ Loan Review Committee~
^ Bud et Adviso Committee ^ Marine Authorit "
^ Ca ital Im rovements Oversi ht ^ Miami Beach Commission for Women
^ Committee on Homeless ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
^ Committee for Qualit Education in MB ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities
^ Communit Develo ment Adviso * ^ Normand Shores Local Gov't Nei h. Im rovement
^ Communit Relations Board ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board
^ Convention Center Advisor Board ^ Personnel Board~
0 Cultural Arts Nei hborhood District Overla CANDO ^ Plannin Board
^ Debarment Committee ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee
^ Desi n Review Board~ ^ Production Industr Council
^ Disabilit Access Committee ^ Public Safet Advisor Committee
^ Fine Arts Board ^ Safet Committee
^ Ga Business Develo ment Ad Hoc ^ Trans arenc Reliabilit & Accountabilit Committee "TRAC
^ Golf Advisor Committee ^ Trans ortation and Parkin Committee
^ Green Ad Hoc Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authorit "`
^ Health Adviso Committee ^ Youth Center Adviso Board
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Note: if applying for Youth Advisory Board,
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory
2. Present participation in Youth Center acti~
ages, and which programs. List below:
Child's name:
Child's name:
eHave you ever been convicted of a felony:
indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
d: Yes _ No - Years of Service:
by your children Yes : No _. If yes, please list the names of your children, their
Age: Program:
Age: Program:
^ or No 5~f yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes D or No ~If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes 0 or No 6~ If yes, explain in detail
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No t,~ If yes; which board?
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
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• Pursuant to City Code Section Z-25 (b): Do you have a parent :, spouse -, child -, brother --, or sister who is employed by the
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Ethnic Origin (Check one)
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"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2,
Article VII - of e Gity Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
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David H. Gorson
1561 Lenox Ave #3 • Miami Beach, FL 33139 •(305) 915-7618 • david@tdgfl.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE DEVELOPMENT GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Miami Beach, FL
Manager, May 2006-Present
• Manage real estate developments including sales, marketing, accounting, oversight of contractors, customer service, permitting.
• Analyze potential investment/development opportunities including affordable housinE opportunities.
• Perform legal tasks including oversight of litigation, negotiating deais, and drafting agreements.
• Work together with an affiliate company, the Related Group, which has its roots in the affordable housing market.
CIM GROUP, Los Angeles, California
Intern, October 2005-May 2006
• Analyzed potential investment/development opportunities in southern California, including public/private partnerships with local governments
to build residences with affordable housinQ components.
• Assisted in drafting contracts for various real estate investments and developments.
GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP, Los Angeles, California
SummerAssociate, Summer 2005
• Drafted purchase and security agreement and wrote memorandum regarding choice of law with respect to usury rates in 24 states for clients
selling timeshare interests in Mexico.
• Created loan documents and lease abstracts for large institutional real estate lender.
• Participated in real estate client conference calls and worked closely with top partners in the real estate department.
RELATED GROUP OF FLORIDA, Miami, Florida
Assistant Developer, Summer 2003
• Carried out extensive comparative market analysis of loft projects in downtown Miami to determine feasibility of The Lofts, LLP.
• Negotiated and executed contracts to purchase signage, sound systems, and gym equipment for marketing of rental apartments.
• Participated in weekly meetings where CEO and project managers discussed the progress of each development in the local pipeline.
RELATED CAPITAL COMPANY, New York, New York
Analyst, Summer 2002 (Tax Credit Acquisitions Group)
• Performed IRR analysis on low-income housinE tax credit proiects using Excel models to determine expected returns on potential
investments.
• Composed executive summaries and assembled committee books of acquisitions for use in sales presentations.
EDUCATION
UCLA SCHOOL OF LAW, Los Angeles, California
Juris Doctor 2006
Related Course Work: Advanced Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Finance, Land Use, Deals, Urban Planning, Property, Bankruptcy
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction in Economics (minor in Spanish), December 2002
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WORKFORCE HOUSING COMMITTEE
• Recently became a member to get more involved in the effort to provide affordable housing for the people that support Miami's local economy.
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) MEMBER and UNITED WAY YOUNG LEADER
• Attend events to educate myself and form relationships with professionals in the local business community.
• Make annual contributions.
EI CENTRO LEGAL VOLUNTEER CLINICS, Los Angeles, California - Umbrella organization containing nine (9) legal clinics which
provide UCLA law students with the opportunity to gain practical legal experience while performing a public service for the local community.
Ezecutive Director, Spring 2005 - Spring 2006
• Created an official web site to improve communication to the public about EI Centro's history, services & accurate contact information.
• Spearheaded recruitment drives and fundraisers resulting in the ability to reach more people in need of legal aid than in the previous year.
Chairman ofDowntown Housin~ Clinic and Executive Board Member, Spring 2004 - Spring 2005
• Headed organization which provides legal assistance to residents of the Single Room Occupancy Hotels that may have been wrongfully evicted,
charged illegal guest fees, unjustly harassed, or reduced to living in substandard conditions of habitability.
• Initiated an outreach program which helped publicize the clinic and allow it to grow from 2 volunteers to 12 volunteers in its inaugural year.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
• Mentar an 11 year old boy from Colombia whose father is separated from the family.
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