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Berman, Stephanie 12/31/08 Cite of Miomi dwah, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Fbrida 33139, vvww.miamibeachfl.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, Ciy Clerk TEL: (305) 673-7411, FAX: (305j 673-7254 07-01-2008 Stephanie Berman 2850 Sheridan Ave. Miami Beach, Florida 33140 SUBJECT; ~:- Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission 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 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, Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Anna Parekh 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 commiRed to providing excellent public service and safey to oll who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropicol, historic community. City of IMiarni d~ach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beach, Fbrido 33139, www.miomibeochA.gov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Porcher, Ciy Clerk TEI: (305) 673-7411, FAX: (305) 673-7254 TO Stephanie J. Berman RE: Affordable Housing 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 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 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 year q~n which I have served. U~~ Stephanie J. Berman Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~~~ day of 00 ~'y~~~ via 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 committed to providing excellent public service and safey to al! who live, work, and pby in our vibrant, tropical, historic communiy. .-. *-,. ~~~t- \U~ NAME ~~~ D~~`t 1~~ y : Last~lName S ~ S ~ C / ~ ,gyp First ~ 1 ~ ~U n ~~~ y ` me ~ Ul ~I Middl~ejlnitial2 V QOM l/Y1 ~ `~ J ~ l ~ U HOME ADDRES : U No. PHONE C~ o `y~ SS ~1 ~ -1 J Street S~~ \~~ J~~~1' ~ ~~1~ City ~`1~` Q`~ ~ State Zip Code )~~-1~~ `-~~~ IY~(A ~ Gl VI ~ ~-O M : Home . . Fax Work Email address `~~ \U~~ B i N ~ ,,p S~ Ut~V ~ ~~~in~ iti n: n ~ )1~n+ P~rl us ness ame: os o . Add ~ C~cc>~? ~~0 ~a ~SUU 1~1Qf~t ~ J ~' -lam ress: ~ No. Street City State Zip Code Professional License (describe) Expires: 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 establist~d in llzg city. 0 ---t o • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes~(or No "'< ` ~L7 ;--, ~ ~ r • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yesn or~ ~~ cyo • 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 Bich • I am applying. for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list~~elove~~~.ni 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) Affordable Housin Adviso Committee ^ Health Facilities Authorit Board [-:! Art in Public Places Committee ^ His anic Affairs Committee ^ Beach Preservation Board ^ Historic Preservation Board" ^ Beautification Committee ^ Housin Authority ^ Board of Ad~ustment~ Loan Review Committee" ^ Bud et Advisor 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 Advisor " ^ Normand Shores Local Gov't Nei h. Im rovement _ ^ Communit Relations Board ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ^ Convention Center Advisor Board ^ Personnel Board'` ^ Cultural Arts Nei hborhood District Overla (CANDO ^ Plannin Board ^ Debarment Committee ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee ^ Desi n Review Board" ^ Production Industr Council I_] Disabilit Access Committee ^ Public Safet Adviso Committee ^ Fine Arts Board ^ Safet Committee ^ Ga Business Develo ment Ad Hoc ^ Trans arenc Reliabilit & Accountabilit Committee "TRAC ^ Golf Advisory Committee ^ Transportation and Parkin Committee i] Green Ad Hoc Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authorit "` ^ Health Advisor Committee ^ Youth Center Advisor Board " Board Required to Fite State Disclosure form 1 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 No~(. If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes or NoX. 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: Name: Title: . List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: a ~5~1 ~h~ ~ ~o~ PrnQ.~~~e iii a~ b e a can , ~ 33 ~ ~ ~ • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes or NoX 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): This section is "not required" but desired: Age: ~ years old Gender: Male ^ Female Ethnic Origin (Check one) White ^Rfrican-American/Black ^ Hispanic: ^ Asian or Pacific Islander ^ American Indian or Alaskan Native ^ "I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." nature ate Na a 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. Employment Status: Employed ^ Retired ^ H me-maker ^ Other ^ Received in City Clerk's Office by Date Name of Deputy Clerk ~ ~ ~ D ~~ Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office) Entered By . Date (/~ R vised 04/18/08 LH _ 2 Stephanie Berman 2850 Sheridan Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 33140 (786) 554-9579 EDUCATION: Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Ed.M. In Administration, Planning and Social Policy Brandeis University, Waltham, MA B.A. Summa Cum Laude in Sociology EXPERIENCE: Carrfour Supportive Housing, Miami, FL President/CEO February 2006 -present Vice President, Resident and Property Services March 2002 -February 2006 Responsible for all aspects of running organization which develops affordable supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals. Oversee 306 housing units in development and 484 housing units in operation. Fiscal oversight of $5 million operating budget and $70 million dollar construction budget. Responsible for fundraising, staff development, and new project development. Children's Home Society, Miami, FL Ju1y1998-March 2002 Program Supervisor, Emergency Shelter Services Planned and directed all aspects of comprehensive emergency shelter program serving 350 abused and neglected children per year. Ensured quality service provision and develop collaborative relationships with other service providers. Hired, trained, and supervised 28 employees. Supervised 23 licensed family shelter homes in the community. Ensured compliance with federal, state, and county statutes and contracts. Developed program budget of $1.8 million and ensure fiscal accountability. Devised instruments for tracking and analyzing performance outcomes and programmatic trends. Children's Home Society, Miami, FL November 1996 -July 1998 Program Supervisor/Team Leader, Project SAFE Coordinated the implementation and day-to-day operations of federally-funded grant designed to provide comprehensive services to HIV+ mothers and their children. Supervised professional and paraprofessional staff. Secured subcontractors and monitored their performance. Developed assessment protocol and monitoring system to satisfy outcome requirements mandated by the project's funding sources. Trained paraprofessional staff to administer the assessments utilizing the program's home-based service delivery model. Prepared detailed quarterly reports and yearly renewal applications. Collaborated with community agencies to ensure a seamless continuum of care. Children's Home Society, Miami, FL Case Manager, Targeted Case Management August 1995 -November 1996 Coordinated service delivery for abused children and their families. Facilitated medical, mental health, housing, vocational, and educational services for families involved with the Florida Department of Children and Family Services. Made placement recommendations to the dependency court system. Mujeres Unidas, San Jose, Costa Rica December 1992-August 1994 Program Coordinator Created programs to promote the educational and personal development of young girls within the Costa Rican public school system. Developed lesson plans designed to teach daily living skills and raise self-esteem. Recruited and trained volunteers to facilitate group sessions and to teach study skills. Investigated funding sources and prepared grant applications. Institute for Social Analysis, SUNY Stony Brook, NY Research Fellow Summer 1992 Designed interview instruments using life course history and standard format survey for a demonstration study of New York's homeless population. Conducted interviews, coded and entered data, and used SAS to run statistical reports. Authored and delivered a paper entitled "The Effect of Race on Affiliation and Efficacy of Social Networks" at the Stony Brook REU Symposium.