2013 ELECTION PACKAGE
City of Miami Beach,
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Tel: 305.673.7411 Facsimile: 305.673.7254 Email: RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov
TO
: PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS
FROM
: RAFAEL E. GRANADO, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT2013 CANDIDATE HANDBOOK
:
______________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your interest in becoming a candidate for the November 5, 2013 City of Miami Beach
General Election. Enclosed you will find information and materials needed to answer most of your
question.
As a candidate for public office, it is imperative that you and your campaign staff abide with all
applicable Florida Statutes and Miami Beach Ordinances. In order to assist prospective
candidates in complying with local and State election laws, we have created this handbook with
useful information and forms. I strongly suggest that you familiarize yourself with Chapter 106 of
the Florida Statutes, entitled “Campaign Financing,” Sections 2-487 through 2-490 of the Miami
Beach Code, entitled “Campaign Finance Reforms,” and Sections 138-133 through 138-136 of the
Miami Beach Code, entitled “Signs,” before commencing your campaign. You are also being
provided with a Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook, dated November 2011, (latest
version available) and a Compilation of the Election Laws of the State of Florida, dated September
2012, which includes Chapter 106 of the Florida Statutes. Any changes to the Florida Statutes
made in 2012 or 2013 will be reflected online at www.leg.state.fl.us.
While we attempt to provide accurate information, candidates are legally responsible to ensure that
their actions comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
For ease of use, all the forms included in this handbook are also available online at:
http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/cityclerk/elections/scroll.aspx?id=31214#Nov2013.
For additional information, please refer to the City Clerk’s Election Webpage located at
http://miamibeachfl.gov/cityclerk/elections/scroll.aspx?id=31214
The City of Miami Beach is here to serve you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
call the City Clerk’s Office for assistance at 305.673.7411.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General Municipal Election Information
2. Section 6.03 of the Charter of Miami Beach, Florida entitled “Qualifying.”
3. Important Dates and Deadlines
4. FORMS:
Form DS-DE 9 – Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign
Depository for Candidates
Form DS-DE 84 – Statement of Candidate
Form DS-DE 12 – Campaign Treasurer’s Report Summary
Form DS-DE 13 – Campaign Treasurer’s Report – Itemized Contributions
Form DS-DE 14 – Campaign Treasurer’s Report – Itemized Expenditures
Form DS-DE 14A – Campaign Treasurer’s Report – Itemized Distributions
Form DS-DE 87– Waiver of Report
Form DS-DE 25 – Candidate Oath - Nonpartisan Office
Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interest
Form 9 – Quarterly Gift Disclosure
5. Pertinent Sections of the Code of Miami Beach, Florida relating to Campaign Finance
Reform:
Section 2-487 – Prohibited campaign contributions by vendors.
Section 2-488 – Prohibited campaign contributions by lobbyists on procurement issues.
Section 2-489 – Prohibited campaign contributions by real estate developers
Section 2-490 – Prohibited campaign contributions by lobbyists on real estate development
issues
6. Letter from Code Compliance regarding political signs
7. Pertinent Sections of the Code of Miami Beach, Florida Relating to Signs, Sections 138-
133 through 138-136
8. City of Miami Beach Petition in Lieu of Qualifying Fee
9. Declaration for Candidates Not Automatically Covered by the Miami-Dade Ethical
Campaign Practices Ordinance (Optional)
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION INFORMATION
November 5, 2013
Date of Election: General: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Runoff:Tuesday, November 19, 2013,if necessary
Pursuant to City Charter 6.03, a candidate must reside within the City and be a qualified
elector for at least one year prior to qualifying.
Offices and Incumbents:Term of Office
Mayor
Matti Herrera Bower (Term Limited)Two (2) years
City Commissioners:
Group I
Jerry Libbin(Term Limited)Four (4) years
Group II
Jorge ExpositoFour (4) years
Group III
Michael GóngoraFour (4) years
Salary:
Mayor:
$10,000 per year and $6,000 vehicle allowance
Commissioner
:$6,000 per year and $6,000 vehicle allowance
QualifyingPeriod:
Date:
Tuesday, September 3, 2013through Friday, September 6, 2013
Hours
:8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where
:Miami Beach City Hall, First Floor, City Clerk’s Office
Total Qualifying Fee:
Mayor:
$1,360
Commissioner
:$1,020
The total qualifying fee is comprised of a Municipal Qualifying Feeof 7.5% of salary of office
candidate seeks (See Charter §6.03),plus a1.0% ofState AssessmentElection Fee (See
§99.093, Florida Statutes).
THE FIRST TWO DOCUMENTS A PERSON MUST FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK TO
BECOME A CANDIDATE ARE:
Appointment Of Campaign Treasurer & Designation of Campaign Depository
FORM DS-DE 9 -
Statement Of Candidate
FORM DS-DE 84-
The candidate must file form DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate, with the City Clerk within ten
(10) days after the candidate files form DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and
Designation of Campaign Depository.
The Candidate must file Form 1, Statement of Financial Interest; Form 9, Quarterly Gift
Disclosure and Form DS-DE25,Candidate Oathat the same time he/she files their qualifying
papers.
NOTE
: Campaign account must be opened before qualifying. The qualifying fee MUSTbe paid
Prior to qualifying as a candidate
by a check drawn on the candidate’s campaign account. , it
will be necessary for each candidate to go to the Police Station, 1100 Washington Avenue, for
the purpose of being fingerprinted and photographed as required by Article VI, Section 6.03 of
the City Charter.
Qualifying by Petition:
Petition in lieu of paying the Municipal Qualifying Fee shall be filed with the City Clerk no later
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than noon of the 14day prior to the first day of qualifying as a candidate for such office. A
petition approving his/her candidacy must be signed by sufficient qualified and registered voters
to constitute not less than 2% of the number of voters as the same shall be on the date sixty (60)
days prior to the first day of qualifying as a candidate for office.(See Section 6.03 of the City
Charter).
For additional information, please refer to the City Clerk’s Election Webpage located at
http://miamibeachfl.gov/cityclerk/elections/scroll.aspx?id=31214
If you have any questions, please contact Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk, at 305.673.7411.
Sec. 6.03. - Qualifying.
The City Commission shall cause to be placed on the ballot to be used in the general election the
name of any qualified elector of the City residing within the City at least one year prior to
qualifying and who, within the four (4) consecutive days immediately following the first Monday of
September prior to said general election, shall have paid to the City Clerk of the City of Miami
Beach the sum equal to seven and one-half percent (7 ½%) of the annual salary of the office to
which he/she seeks election as a qualifying fee and shall have been photographed and
fingerprinted by the identification bureau of the Police Department of the City, unless such person
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shall file with the City Clerk no later than noon of the 14 day prior to the first day of qualifying as
a candidate for such office, a petition approving his candidacy signed by sufficient qualified and
registered voters to constitute not less than two percent (2 %) of this number of such voters as
the same shall be on the date sixty (60) days prior to the first day of qualifying as a candidate for
office, and shall have taken, signed and subscribed to an oath or affirmation in writing in which
he/she shall state (1) the title of the office for which he/she is a candidate; (2) that he/she is a
qualified elector of the City of Miami Beach, Florida and has resided in the City at least one year
prior to qualifying; (3) his/her legal residence, by street and number; (4) that he/she is qualified
under the ordinances (including Miami Beach City Code Chapter 38 governing "Elections") and
Charter of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, to hold the office for which he/she is a candidate.
Such oath or affirmation shall be substantially in the following form:
STATE OF FLORIDA )
SS:
COUNTY OF DADE )
Before me, an officer authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared to me well known who,
being sworn, says that he/she is a candidate for the office of City Commissioner (Group No.
____________ (or Mayor) for the City of Miami Beach, Florida; that he/she is a qualified elector of
said City residing within the City at least one year before qualifying for City of Miami Beach
elected office; that his/her legal residence is: ____________, Miami Beach, Dade County,
Florida; that he/she is qualified under the ordinances (including Miami Beach City Code Chapter
38 governing "Elections") and Charter of said City to hold such office; and that he/she has paid
the required qualification fee.
_____________________________
Signature of Candidate
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of _______________ A.D., 20____
______________________________
Authorized Officer
The City Commission shall, by ordinance, prescribe the manner of holding general and special
elections not inconsistent with the provisions hereof, and shall, by ordinance or resolution,
prescribe polling places in the various voting precincts in the City.
(Res. No. 2003-25290, 7-30-03; Res. No. 2003-25391, 7-30-03; Reso No. 2012-27964
Referendum Nov. 6, 2012, Reso No. 2012-27965, Referendum Nov. 6, 2012)
November 5, 2013
Important Dates and Deadlines
GeneralElection:11/05/2013Voter Registration Book Closing:10/07/2013
RunoffElection, if necessary:11/19/2013Voter Registration Book Closing:10/21/2013
Qualifying Period:
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 through Friday, September 6, 2013
Hours: 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
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Where: City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1Floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139
DUE DATEREPORTCODE/TYPEPERIODCOVERED
FROM/TO
10/10/2012Q3-12 -ThirdQuarter ReportJuly 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012
01/10/2013Q4-12 -FourthQuarter ReportOctober 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
04/10/2013Q1-13-First Quarter ReportJanuary 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013
07/10/2013Q2-13-Second QuarterApril 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013
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10/04/2013G2-13 -32Day Prior to General July 1, 2013 to September 27, 2013
Election
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10/18/2013G3-13 -18Day Prior to General September 28, 2013 to October 11, 2013
Election
10/31/2013Last day to accept contributions prior to theGeneral Election.
(See Florida Statutes §106.08(3)(a))
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11/01/2013G4-13 -4Day Prior to General October 12, 2013 to October 31, 2013
Election
11/05/2013GeneralElection
11/15/2013R1-13-4 Days Prior to RunoffNovember 1, 2013 to November 14, 2013
11/14/2013Last day to accept contributions prior to the Runoff (See Florida Statutes
§106.08(3)(a))
11/19/2013Runoff Election
TR-13 -90 Days Termination July 1, 2013 to December 5, 2013
12/05/2013Report After qualifyingfor
candidates who are unopposed
or do not qualify, following the
last day of qualifying for office
02/03/2014TR-13 -90 Days After General November 1, 2013 to February 3, 2014
Electionfor candidates elected or
eliminated on the General
Election
02/17/2014TR-13 -90 Days After Runoff November 15, 2013 to February 17, 2014
Electionfor candidates elected or
eliminated on the Runoff Election
Dates are subject to change. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk for possible updates.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safet, historic community.
FORMS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST TWO DOCUMENTS A PERSON MUST FILE
WITH THE CITY CLERK TO BECOME A CANDIDATE ARE:
1.FORM DS-DE 9 –THE APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND
DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY
2.FORM DS-DE 84 –STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE
THE CANDIDATE MUST FILE FORM DS-DE 84, STATEMENT OF
CANDIDATE, WITH THE CITY CLERKWITHIN TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE
CANDIDATE FILESFORM DS-DE 9, THE APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN
TREASURERAND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY.
The Candidate must file Form 1, Statement of Financial Interest;Form 9,
Quarterly Gift Disclosureand the Candidate Oath at the same time he/she files
their qualifying papers.
For additional information, please refer to the City Clerk’s Election Webpage
located at http://miamibeachfl.gov/cityclerk/elections/scroll.aspx?id=31214
APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER
AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN
DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES
(Section 106.021(1), F.S.)
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
NOTE: This form must be on file with the qualifying
officer before opening the campaign account.OFFICE USE ONLY
1.CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX(ES):
Initial Filing of FormRe-filing toChange:Treasurer/DeputyDepositoryOfficeParty
3. Address (include post office box or street, city, state, zip
2.Name of Candidate(in this order: First, Middle,Last)
code)
4. Telephone5. E-mail address
()
6.Office sought(include district, circuit, group number)7.If a candidate for anonpartisanoffice, check if
applicable:
My intent is torun as aWrite-Incandidate.
8.If a candidate for a partisanoffice, check block and fill in name of party as applicable:My intent is to run as a
Write-InNo Party AffiliationParty candidate
_________________________________________.
Campaign TreasurerDeputy Treasurer
9.I have appointed the following person to act as my
10. Name of Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
11. Mailing Address12. Telephone
()
13. City14. County15. State16. Zip Code17. E-mail address
Primary DepositorySecondary Depository
18.I have designated the followingbank as my
19. Name of Bank20.Address
21. City22. County23. State24. Zip Code
UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING FORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND
DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE.
25. Date26. Signature ofCandidate
X
27.(fill in the blanks and check the appropriate block)
I,, do hereby accept the appointment
(Please Print or TypeName)
designated above as:Campaign Treasurer Deputy Treasurer.
X
DateSignature of Campaign Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
Rule 1S-2.0001, F.A.C.
DS-DE 9 (Rev. 10/10)
OFFICE USE ONLY
STATEMENT OF
CANDIDATE
(Section 106.023, F.S.)
(Please print or type)
I,,
candidate for the office of;
have been provided access toread and understand the requirements of
Chapter 106, Florida Statutes.
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Signature of CandidateDate
Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed. Willful
failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign
Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1,000, (ss. 106.19(1)(c), 106.265(1), Florida
Statutes).
DS-DE 84 (05/11)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT SUMMARY
(1)OFFICE USE ONLY
Name
(2)
Address (number and street)
City, State, Zip Code
(3)ID Number:
CHECK IF ADDRESS HAS CHANGED
(4)Check appropriate box(es):
Candidate (office sought):
Political Committee
CHECK IF PC HAS DISBANDED
Committee of Continuous Existence
CHECK IF CCE HAS DISBANDED
Party Executive Committee
Electioneering Communication
CHECK IF NO OTHER ELECTIONEERING
COMMUNICATION REPORTS WILL BE FILED
(5) REPORT IDENTIFIERS
Cover Period:From//To//Report Type
Original Amendment Special Election Report Independent Expenditure Report
(6)CONTRIBUTIONS THIS REPORT(7)EXPENDITURES THIS REPORT
Monetary
$Expenditures$
Cash & Checks
$
LoansTransfers to Office
$
Account
$
Total MonetaryTotal
$
Monetary
$
In-Kind
(8)Other Distributions
$
(9)TOTAL Monetary Contributions To Date(10)TOTAL Monetary Expenditures To Date
$$
(11) CERTIFICATION
It is a first degree misdemeanor for any person to falsify a public record (ss. 839.13, F.S.)
I certify that I have examined this report and it is true,I certify that I have examined this report and it is true,
correct, and complete.correct, and complete.
(Type name)
(Type name)
Individual Treasurer Deputy Treasurer Candidate Chairperson
(only for(only for PC, PTY &
electioneering commun.)electioneering commun. organization)
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SignatureSignature
DS-DE 12 (Rev. 08/04)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT SUMMARY
(1)
Type full name of candidate, political committee, committee of continuous existence, party executive
committee,or individual or organization filing an electioneering communication report.
(2)
Type the address (include city, state, and zip code). You may use a post office box.
If the address has changed since the last report filed, check the appropriate box.
(3)
Type identification number assigned by the Division of Elections.
(4)
Check one of the appropriate boxes:
Candidate (type office sought - include district, circuit, or group numbers)
Political Committee
Committee of Continuous Existence
Party Executive Committee
Electioneering Communication
If PC or CCE has disbanded and will no longer file reports, check appropriate box.
If individual or organization will no longer file electioneering communication reports, check appropriate box.
(5)Type the cover period dates (e.g., From 07/01/03 To 09/30/03)
Enter the report type using one of the following abbreviations (see Calendar of Election and Reporting
special election
Dates). If report is for a , add “S” in front of the report code (e.g., SG3).
Quarterly ReportsGeneral Election Reports
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January Quarterly...........................................................Q446 Day Prior.................................................................G1
nd
April Quarterly................................................................Q132 Day Prior................................................................G2
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July Quarterly.................................................................Q218 Day Prior.................................................................G3
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October Quarterly...........................................................Q34 Day Prior...................................................................G4
Primary Reports
nd
90-Day Termination Reports (Candidates Only)
32 Day Prior..................................................................F1
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18 Day Prior..................................................................F2TerminationReport........................................................TR
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4 Day Prior....................................................................F3
Check one of the appropriate boxes:
Original (first report filed for this reporting period)
Amendment (an amendment to a previously filed report)
Special Election Report
Independent Expenditure Report (see Section 106.071, F.S.)
(6)Type the amount of all contributions this report:
Cash & Checks
Loans
Total Monetary (sum of Cash & Checks and Loans)
In-kind (a fair market value must be placed on the contribution at the time it is given)
(7)
Type the amount of all expenditures this report:
Monetary Expenditures
Transfers to Office Account (elected candidates only)
Total Monetary (sum of Monetary Expenditures and Transfers to Office Account)
(8)
Type the amount of other distributions (goods & services contributed to a candidate or other committee by
a PC, CCE or PTY).
(9)
Type the amount of TOTAL monetary contributions to date (parties keep cumulative totals for 2 year
periods at a time (e.g., 01/01/02 – 12/31/03). Candidates keep cumulative totals from the time the
campaign depository is opened through the termination report).
(10)Type the amount of TOTAL monetary expenditures to date (parties keep cumulative totals for 2 year
periods at a time (e.g., 01/01/02 – 12/31/03). Candidates keep cumulative totals from the time the
campaign depository is opened through the termination report).
(11)Type or print the required officer’s name and have them sign the report:
Candidate report (treasurer & candidate must sign)
PC report (treasurer & chairperson must sign)
CCE report (treasurer must sign)
PTY report (treasurer & chairperson must sign)
Electioneering Communication report (individual or organization’s treasurer & chairperson must sign)
AMENDMENT REPORTS: An amendment report summary should summarize only contributions, expenditures,
distributions, & fund transfers being reported as additions or deletions. Read the instructions for the sequence
number & amendment type fields on the back of forms DS-DE 13, 14, 14A and 94. The Division will summarize all
reports submitted for each reporting period and for the filer to date.
CAMPAIGN TREASURER’S REPORT – ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS
(1) Name (2) I.D. Number
(3) Cover Period
//through //(4) Page of
(5)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)
DateFullName
(6)(Last, Suffix, First, Middle)
Sequence Street Address & ContributorContribution In-kind
Amendment
Number City, State, Zip Code Type Occupation Type Description Amount
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
DS-DE 13 (Rev. 08/03) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAMPAIGN TREASURER’S REPORT – ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS
(1)Type candidate’s full name or name of the political committee (PC), committee of continuous existence (CCE) or
party executive committee (PTY).
(2)Type the identification number assigned by the Division of Elections.
(3)Type cover period dates (e.g., 7/1/03 through 9/30/03 ). (See Calendar and Election Dates for appropriate year
and cover periods.)
of 3 ).
(4)Type page numbers (e.g., 1
(5)Type date contribution was RECEIVED (Month/Day/Year).
Sequence Number
(6) – Each detail line shall have a sequence number assigned to it. Sequence numbers are to be
assigned within each reporting period and for each type of detail line. Thus the report type, detail line type, and
sequence number will combine to uniquely identify a specific contribution, expenditure, distribution or fund transfer.
This method of unique identification is required for responding to requests from the Division and for reporting
amendments.
For example, a Q1 report having 75 contributions would use sequence numbers 1 through 75. The next report
(Q2), comprised of 40 contributions would use sequence numbers 1 through 40. Contributions on amended Q1
reports would begin with sequence number 76 and on amended Q2 reports would begin with sequence number
41. See the Amendment Type instructions below.
(7)Type full name and address of contributor (including city, state and zip code).
(8)Enter the type of contributor using one of the following codes:
Individual = I
Business = B (also includes corporations, organizations, groups, etc.)
Committees = C (includes PC’s, CCE’s and federal committees)
Political Parties = P (includes federal, state ad county executive committees)
Other = O (e.g., candidate surplus funds to party, etc.)
contributions over $100 only
Type occupation of contributor for . (If a business, please indicate nature of
business.)
(9)Enter Contribution Type using one of the following codes: DESCRIPITIONCODE
NOTE: Cash includes cash and cashier’s checks.
Cash CAS
Check CHE
In-kind INK
Interest INT
LoanLOA
Membership dues DUE
Refund REF
(10) Type the description of any in-kind contribution received.
Candidate’s Only – If in-kind contribution is from a party executive committee and is allocable toward the
contribution limits, type an “A” in this box. If contribution is not allocable, type an “N”.
Amendment Type
(11) (required on amended reports) – To add a new (previously unreported) contribution for the
reporting period being amended, enter “ADD” in amendment type on a line with ALL of the required data.
The sequence number for contributions with amendment type “ADD” will start at one plus the number of
contributions in the original report. For example, amending an original Q1 report that had 75 contributions, means
the sequence number of the first contribution having amendment type “ADD” will be 76; the second “ADD”
contribution would be 77, etc. When amending an original Q2 report that had 40 contributions, the sixth “ADD”
contribution would have sequence number 46.
To correct a previously submitted contribution use the following drop/add procedure. Enter “DEL” in amendment
type on a line with the sequence number of the contribution to be corrected. In combination with the report number
being amended, this sequence number will identify the contribution to be dropped from your active records. On
the next line enter “ADD” in amendment type and ALL of the required data with the necessary corrections thus
replacing the dropped data. Assign the sequence number as described above.
Committees of continuous existence ONLY:
(12) Type amount of contribution received. Any contribution which
represents the payment of dues by a member in a fixed amount pursuant to the schedule on file with the Division
of Elections need only list the aggregate amount of such contribution, together with the number of members paying
such dues and the amount of membership dues.
CAMPAIGN TREASURER’S REPORT – ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES
(1) Name ______________________________________________________
(2) I.D. Number _____________________
(3) CoverPeriod ______/______/______ through ______/______/______
(4) Page ____________ of_____________
(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)
(5)
Date
Full NamePurpose
(Last, Suffix, First, Middle)(add office sought if
(6)
Expenditure
Street Address &contribution to a
Sequence
Type
Amount
City, State, Zip Codecandidate)
Amendment
Number
DS-DE 14 (Rev. 08/03)
SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT - ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES
(1) Type candidate's full name or name of the political committee (PC), committee of continuous existence (CCE) or
party executive committee (PTY).
(2) Type identification number assigned by the Division of Elections.
(3) Type cover period dates (07/01/03 through 09/30/03). (See Calendar and Election Dates for appropriate cover
periods.)
(4) Type page numbers (e.g., 1 of 3).
(5) Type date of expenditure (Month/Day/Year).
Sequence Number
(6) - Each detail line shall have a sequence number assigned to it. Sequence numbers are to be
assigned within each reporting period and for each type of detail line. Thus the report type, detail line type, and
sequence number will combine to uniquely identify a specific contribution, expenditure, distribution or fund transfer.
This method of unique identification is required for responding to requests from the Division and for reporting
requirements.
For example, a Q1 report having 40 expenditures would use sequence numbers 1 through 40. The next report
(Q2), comprised of 30 expenditures would use sequence numbers 1 through 30. Expenditures on amended Q1
reports would begin with sequence number 41 and on amended Q2 reports would begin with sequence number 31.
SeeAmendment Type instructions below.
(7) Type full name and address of entity receiving payment (including city, state and zip code).
(8) Type purpose of expenditure (if expenditure is a contribution to a candidate, also type the office sought by the
PLEASE NOTE
candidate).: This column does not apply to candidate expenditures, as candidates cannot
contribute to other candidates from campaign funds. However, PCs (supporting candidates), CCEs and party
executive committees contributing to candidates must report office sought (Section 106.07, F.S.).
(9) Enter Expenditure Type using one of the following codes:
DESCRIPTIONCODE
Disposition of Funds (Candidate)DIS
MonetaryMON
Petty Cash WithdrawnPCW
Petty Cash SpentPCS
Transfer to Office AccountTOA
RefundREF
Amendment Type
(10) (required on amended reports) - To add a new (previously unreported) expenditure for the
reporting period being amended, enter "ADD" in amendment type on a line with ALL of the required data.
The sequence number for expenditures with amendment type "ADD" will start at one plus the number of
expenditures in the original report. For example, amending an original Q1 reports that had 75 expenditures, means
the sequence number of the first expenditure having amendment type "ADD" will be 76; the second "ADD"
expenditure would have sequence number 39.
To correct a previously submitted expenditure use the following drop/add procedure. Enter "DEL" in amendment
type on a line with the sequence number of the expenditure to be corrected. In combination with the report number
being amended, this sequence number will identify the expenditure to be dropped from your active records. On the
next line enter "ADD" in amendment type and ALL of the required data with the necessary corrections thus
replacing the dropped data. Assign the sequence number as described above.
(11) Type amount of expenditure.
CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT - ITEMIZED DISTRIBUTIONS
(1)Name(2)I.D. Number
(3)Cover Period //through//(4)Pageof
(5)(11)
(7)(8)(9)(10)
DateFull Name Purpose
(Last, Suffix, First, Middle) (add office sought if
(6)
Street Address & contribution to a Related
Sequence
City, State, Zip Code candidate)Expenditures Amendment Amount
Number
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
//
SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES
DS-DE 14A (Rev. 12/07)
CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT - ITEMIZED DISTRIBUTIONS
THIS FORM IS USED TO REPORT DISTRIBUTIONS OF GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRIBUTED TO A CANDIDATE OR
COMMITTEE, INDIRECT EXPENDITURES AND REIMBURSEMENTS.
(1) Type name of the entity.
(2) Type identification number assigned by the Division of Elections or other filing officer.
(3) Type cover period dates (e.g., 04/01/03 through 06/30/03). (See Calendar and Election Dates for appropriate cover periods.)
(4) Type page numbers (e.g., 1 of 3).
(5) Type date of distribution (Month/Day/Year).
Sequence Number
(6) - Each detail line shall have a sequence number assigned to it. Sequence numbers are to be assigned
within each reporting period and for each type of detail line. Thus the report type, detail line type, and sequence number will
combine to uniquely identify a specific contribution, expenditure, distribution or fund transfer. This method of unique
identification is required for responding to requests from the Division and for reporting amendments.
For example, a Q1 report having 40 distributions would use sequence numbers 1 through 40. The next report (Q2), comprised
of 30 distributions would use sequence numbers 1 through 30. Distributions on amended Q1 reports would begin with
sequence number 41 and on amended Q2 reports would begin with sequence number 31. See Amendment Type instructions
below.
(7) Type full name and address of entity receiving distribution (including city, state and zip code).
(8) Type purpose of distribution (if distribution is a contribution to a candidate, also type the office sought by the candidate).
(9) For each distribution that is related to an itemized expenditure previously listed on Itemized Expenditures (Form DS-DE 14),
enter the Year, Report Type and Sequence Number associated with the expenditure.
*PARTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES ONLY - If distribution is allocable toward the contribution limits, type an "A" in
this box. If distribution is nonallocable, type and "N".
Amendment Type
(10) (required on amended reports) - To add a new (previously unreported) distribution for the reporting period
being amended, enter "ADD" in amendment type on a line with ALL of the required data.
The sequence number for distributions with amendment type "ADD" will start at one plus the number of distributions in the
original report. For example, amending and original Q1 report that had 75 distributions, means the sequence number of the
first distribution having amendment type "ADD" will be 76; the second "ADD" distribution would be 77, etc. When amending an
original Q2 report that had 30 distributions, the ninth "ADD" distribution would have sequence number 39.
To correct a previously submitted distribution use the following drop/add procedure. Enter "DEL" in amendment type on a line
with the sequence number of the distribution to be corrected. In combination with the report number being amended, this
sequence number will identify the distribution to be dropped from your active records. On the next line enter "ADD" in
amendment type and ALL of the required data with the necessary corrections thus replacing the dropped data. Assigns the
sequence number as described above.
(11) Type amount of distribution.
DISTRIBUTION EXAMPLE
On November 30, 2003, your committee purchased $10,000 in direct mail services from ABC Direct Mailing Company. This
monetary expenditure was previously listed on the January Quarterly report (Q4), sequence number 75. On February 2, 2004,
the mail services were then distributed to several candidates. Therefore, pursuant to Section 106.07(4)(a), F.S., you must
report the distributions in the following manner:
(5)
(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)
DateFull Name Purpose
(Last, Suffix, First, Middle) (add office sought if
(6)
Street Address & contribution to a Related
Sequence
City, State, Zip Code candidate)ExpendituresAmendment Amount
Number
Campaign Account of John Doe Mailouts2003
222 South Street (Senate District 2) Q4$500.00
02/02/04
Tallahassee, FL 32432 75
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WAIVER OF REPORT
(Section 106.07(7), F.S.)
(PLEASE TYPE)
OFFICE USE ONLY
NameOffice Sought
AddressCityStateZipCode
CandidateCommittee of Continuous Electioneering Communication Organization
Existence
Political Committee Party Executive Committee
Check box if address has changed since last report.Check here if PC, CCE, or ECO has DISBANDED
and will no longer file reports.
TYPE OF REPORT (Check Appropriate Box)
QUARTERLY REPORTSPRIMARY ELECTIONGENERAL ELECTION
January 32nd day prior 46th day prior
April 18th day prior 32nd day prior
TERMINATION REPORT
July 4th day prior 18th day prior
SPECIAL ELECTION
October 4th day prior
NOTIFICATION OF NO ACTIVITY IN CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT FOR THE REPORTING PERIOD OF
THROUGH
X
SignatureDate
Candidates
SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR:
Candidate, Campaign Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer (s. 106.07(5), F.S.)
Political Committees
Chairman, Campaign Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer (s. 106.07(5), F.S.)
Committees of Continuous Existence and Electioneering Communication Organizations
Treasurer (s. 106.04(4)(c), F.S.)
Party Executive Committees
Treasurer or Chairman (s. 106.29(2), F.S.)
In any reporting period when there has been no activity in the account (no funds expended or received) the filing of the
required report is waived. However, the filing officer must be notified in writing on the prescribed reporting date that no report
is being filed.
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FORM 1 STATEMENT OF 2012
FINANCIAL INTERESTS
Please print or type your name, mailing
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
address, agency name, and position below:
LAST NAME -- FIRST NAME -- MIDDLE NAME :
MAILING ADDRESS :
CITY : ZIP : COUNTY :
NAME OF AGENCY :
NAME OF OFFICE OR POSITION HELD OR SOUGHT :
You are not limited to the space on the lines on this form. Attach additional sheets, if necessary.
CHECKONLY IF CANDIDATE OR NEW EMPLOYEE OR APPOINTEE
**** BOTH PARTS OF THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED ****
DISCLOSURE PERIOD:
THIS STATEMENT REFLECTS YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS FOR THE PRECEDING TAX YEAR, WHETHER BASED ON A CALENDAR
YEAR OR ON A FISCAL YEAR. PLEASE STATE BELOW WHETHER THIS STATEMENT IS FOR THE PRECEDING TAX YEAR ENDING
EITHER (must check one):
DECEMBER 31, 2012SPECIFY TAX YEAR IF OTHER THAN THE CALENDAR YEAR:_____________
OR
MANNER OF CALCULATING REPORTABLE INTERESTS:
THE LEGISLATURE ALLOWS FILERS THE OPTION OF USING REPORTING THRESHOLDS THAT ARE ABSOLUTE DOLLAR VALUES, WHICH
REQUIRES FEWER CALCULATIONS, OR USING COMPARATIVE THRESHOLDS, WHICH ARE USUALLY BASED ON PERCENTAGE VALUES
(see instructions for further details). CHECK THE ONE YOU ARE USING:
COMPARATIVE (PERCENTAGE) THRESHOLDSDOLLAR VALUE THRESHOLDS
OR
PART A -- PRIMARY SOURCES OF INCOME [Major sources of income to the reporting person - See instructions]
(If you have nothing to report, you must write "none" or "n/a")
NAME OF SOURCE SOURCE'SDESCRIPTION OF THE SOURCE'S
OF INCOME ADDRESSPRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY
PART B -- SECONDARY SOURCES OF INCOME
[Major customers, clients, and other sources of income to businesses owned by the reporting person - See instructions]
(If you have nothing to report, write "none" or "n/a")
NAME OF NAME OF MAJOR SOURCES ADDRESSPRINCIPAL BUSINESS
BUSINESS ENTITY OF BUSINESS' INCOME OF SOURCE ACTIVITY OF SOURCE
PART C -- REAL PROPERTY [Land, buildings owned by the reporting person - See instructions]
FILING INSTRUCTIONS for
(If you have nothing to report, you must write "none" or "n/a")
when and where to file this
form are located at the bottom
of page 2.
INSTRUCTIONS on who must
file this form and how to fill it
out begin on page 3.
. (Continued on reverse side) PAGE 1
CE FORM 1 - Effective: January 1, 2013. Refer to Rule 34-8.202(1), F.A.C
PART D — INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY [Stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, etc. - See instructions]
(If you have nothing to report, you must write "none" or "n/a")
TYPE OF INTANGIBLE BUSINESS ENTITY TO WHICH THE PROPERTY RELATES
PART E — LIABILITIES[Major debts - See instructions]
(If you have nothing to report, you must write "none" or "n/a")
NAME OF CREDITOR ADDRESS OF CREDITOR
[Ownership or positions in certain types of businesses - See instructions]
BUSINESS ENTITY # 1 BUSINESS ENTITY # 2 BUSINESS ENTITY # 3
NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY
ADDRESS OF BUSINESS ENTITY
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY
POSITION HELD WITH ENTITY
I OWN MORE THAN A 5%
INTEREST IN THE BUSINESS
NATURE OF MY
OWNERSHIP INTEREST
IF ANY OF PARTS A THROUGH F ARE CONTINUED ON A SEPARATE SHEET, PLEASE CHECK HERE
SIGNATURE (required): DATE SIGNED (required):
FILING INSTRUCTIONS:
WHAT TO FILE:WHERE TO FILE:WHEN TO FILE:
If you were mailed the form by the Commission Initially, each local officer/employee,
After completing all parts of this form,
on Ethics or a County Supervisor of Elections state officer, and specified state employee
including signing and dating it,
send back
for your annual disclosure filing, return the must file within 30 days of the date of
only the first sheet (pages 1 and 2) for filing.
form to that location. his or her appointment or of the beginning
of employment. Appointees who must be
If you have nothing to report
in a particular
Local officers/employeesfile with the
confirmed by the Senate must file prior to
section, you must write "none" or "n/a" in that
Supervisor of Elections of the county in
confirmation, even if that is less than 30
section(s).
which they permanently reside. (If you do not
days from the date of their appointment.
permanently reside in Florida, file with the
NOTE:
Supervisor of the county where your agency Candidatesfor publicly-elected local office
has its headquarters.)must file at the same time they file their
MULTIPLE FILING UNNECESSARY:
qualifying papers.
Generally, a person who has filed Form 1
or
State officers specified state employees
for a calendar or fiscal year is not required
file with the Commission on Ethics, P.O. Thereafter, local officers/employees, state
to file a second Form 1 for the same year.
Drawer 15709, Tallahassee, FL 32317-5709. officers, and specified state employees
However, a candidate who previously filed
are required to file by July 1st following
Candidatesfile this form together with their
Form 1 because of another public position
each calendar year in which they hold their
qualifying papers.
must at least file a copy of his or her original
positions.
Form 1 when qualifying.To determine what category your position falls
Finally, at the end of office or employment,
under, see the "Who Must File" Instructions on
each local officer/employee, state officer, and
page 3.
specified state employee is required to file a
final disclosure form (Form 1F) within 60 days
Facsimiles will not be accepted.
of leaving office or employment. However,
filing a CE Form 1F (Final Statement of
Financial Interests) does not relieve the filer
of filing a CE Form 1 if he or she was in their
position on December 31, 2012.
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CE FORM 1 - Effective: January 1, 2013. Refer to Rule 34-8.202 (1), F.A.C.
NOTICE
Annual Statements of Financial Interests are due July 1. If the
an automatic fine of $25 for each day late will be imposed, up t
[Sec. 112.3145, Florida Statutes - applicable to non-judicial of
by one or more of the
In addition, failure to make any required disclosure constitutes
following: disqualification from being on the ballot, impeachme
demotion, reduction in salary, reprimand, or a civil penalty not
WHO MUST FILE FORM 1:
All persons who fall within the categories of "state officers,"
for elective local office, are required to file Form 1. Position
disclosure (Form 6) and officers of the judicial branch do not f
STATE OFFICERS
coordinator; county or municipal pollution control director; cou
include:
municipal environmental control director; county or municipal ad
1) Elected public officials not serving in a political subdivisi
with power to grant or deny a land development permit; chief of
state and any person appointed to fill a vacancy in such office,
chief; municipal clerk; appointed district school superintendent
required to file full disclosure on Form 6.
college president; district medical examiner; purchasing agent (
2) Appointed members of each board, commission, authority, or
of title) having the authority to make any purchase exceeding $2
council having statewide jurisdiction, excluding members of sole
the local governmental unit.
bodies, but including judicial nominating commission members; Di
5) Officers and employees of entities serving as chief administr
of Enterprise Florida, Scripps Florida Funding Corporation, and
officer of a political subdivision.
Florida; and members of the Council on the Social Status of Blac
6) Members of governing boards of charter schools operated by a
Boys; and Governors and senior managers of Citizens Property Ins
city or other public entity.
Corporation and Florida Workers' Compensation Joint Underwriting
SPECIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES
include:
Association.
1) Employees in the office of the Governor or of a Cabinet membe
3) The Commissioner of Education, members of the State Board of
who are exempt from the Career Service System, excluding secreta
Education, the Board of Governors, and the local Boards of Trust
clerical, and similar positions.
Presidents of state universities.
LOCAL OFFICERS/EMPLOYEES
2) The following positions in each state department, commission,
include:
board, or council: Secretary, Assistant or Deputy Secretary, Exe
1) Persons elected to office in any political subdivision (such
Director, Assistant or Deputy Executive Director, and anyone hav
municipalities, counties, and special districts) and any person
power normally conferred upon such persons, regardless of title.
fill a vacancy in such office, unless required to file Form 6.
3) The following positions in each state department or division:
2) Appointed members of the following boards, councils, commissi
Director, Assistant or Deputy Director, Bureau Chief, Assistant
authorities, or other bodies of county, municipality, school dis
Chief, and any person having the power normally conferred upon s
independent special district, or other political subdivision: t
persons, regardless of title.
body of the subdivision; community college or junior college dis
4) Assistant State Attorneys, Assistant Public Defenders, Public
of trustees; boards having the power to enforce local code provi
Counsel, full-time state employees serving as counsel or assista
boards of adjustment; planning or zoning boards having the power
to a state agency, administrative law judges, and hearing office
recommend, create, or modify land planning or zoning within a po
5) The Superintendent or Director of a state mental health insti
subdivision, except for citizen advisory committees, technical c
established for training and research in the mental health field
committees, and similar groups who only have the power to make
state institution or facility established for corrections, train
recommendations to planning or zoning boards; pension or retirem
rehabilitation.
boards empowered to invest pension or retirement funds or determ
6) State agency Business Managers, Finance and Accounting
entitlement to or amount of pensions or other retirement benefit
Directors, Personnel Officers, Grant Coordinators, and purchasin
3) Any appointed member of a local government board who is
(regardless of title) with power to make a purchase exceeding $2
required to file a statement of financial interests by the appoi
7) The following positions in legislative branch agencies: each
or the enabling legislation, ordinance, or resolution creating t
employee (other than those employed in maintenance, clerical, se
4) Persons holding any of these positions in local government:
or similar positions and legislative assistants exempted by the
mayor; county or city manager; chief administrative employee of
officer of their house); and each employee of the Commission on
municipality, or other political subdivision; county or municipa
county or municipal building inspector; county or municipal wate
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM 1:
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION PUBLIC RECORD: The disclosure form and everything attached to it
(At Top of Form):
is a public record. Your Social Security Number is not required
If your name, mailing address, public agency, and position are a
should redact it from any documents you file. If you are an acti
printed on the form, you do not need to provide this information
former officer or employee listed in Section 119.071(4)(d), F.S.
should be changed. To change any of this information, write the
home address is exempt from disclosure, the Commission is requir
information on the form, and contact your agency's financial dis
to maintain the confidentiality of your home address
if you submit
coordinator. Your coordinator is identified in the financial di
Persons listed in Section
a written request for confidentiality.
portal on the Commission on Ethics website: www.ethics.state.fl.119.071(4)(d), F.S., are encouraged to provide an address other
their home address.
NAME OF AGENCY: This should be the name of the governmental unit
DISCLOSURE PERIOD: The tax year for most individuals is the calen-
which you serve or served, by which you are or were employed, or
dar year (January 1 through December 31). If that is the case fo
which you are a candidate.
then your financial interests should be reported for the calenda
OFFICE OR POSITION HELD OR SOUGHT: Use the title of the office
2012; just check the box and you do not need to add any information
or position you hold, are seeking, or held during the disclosure
this part of the form. However, if you file your IRS tax return based on
even if you have since left that position. If you are a candidat
a tax year that is not the calendar year, you should specify the
or are a new employee or appointee, check the appropriate box.
your tax year in this portion of the form and check the appropri
This is the time frame or "disclosure period" for your report.
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MANNER OF CALCULATING REPORTABLE INTEREST
As noted on the form, the Legislature has given filers the optio
(usually, based on percentage values) or thresholds that are basg
pages specifically describe the different thresholds. Check the pe
of threshold you have chosen for each part of the form. In other
thresholds, you cannot use a percentage threshold on any part of
You are a 20% partner in a partnership that owns a shopping
mall and your partnership income exceeded the thresholds listed
above. You should list each tenant of the mall that provided mor
than 10% of the partnership's gross income, the tenant's address
and principal business activity.
are sufficient.
PART D INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)3 or (b)3, F.S.]
Provide a general description of any intangible personal propert
that, at any time during the disclosure period, was worth more t
$10,000 and state the business entity to which the property rela
Intangible personal property includes such things as money, stoc
bonds, certificates of deposit, interests in partnerships, benef
interests in a trust, promissory notes owed to you, accounts rec
by you, assets held in IRAs, Deferred Retirement Option account
Florida Prepaid College Plan accounts and bank accounts. Things
like automobiles, houses, jewelry, and paintings are not intangi
property. Intangibles relating to the same business entity may
aggregated; for example, certificates of deposit and savings acc
with the same bank. Property owned as tenants by the entirety or
joint tenants with right of surviorship should be valued at 100%
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PART E LIABILITIES
companies; credit unions; small loan companies; alcoholic bevera
licensees; pari-mutuel wagering companies, utility companies, en
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)4 or (b)4, F.S.]
controlled by the Public Service Commission; and entities grante
franchise to operate by either a city or a county government.
In this part of the form, list the name and address of each
creditor to whom you owed more than $10,000, at any time during
You are required to disclose in this part of the form the fact t
disclosure period.
you owned during the disclosure period an interest in, or held a
of certain positions with, particular types of businesses listed
You are not required to list the amount of any indebtedness. You
You are required to make this disclosure if you own or owned (ei
do not have to disclose any of the following: credit card and re
directly or indirectly in the form of an equitable or beneficial
installment accounts, taxes owed (unless reduced to a judgment),
any time during the disclosure period more than 5% of the total
indebtedness on a life insurance policy owed to the company of
or capital stock of one of the types of business entities listed
issuance, or contingent liabilities. A contingent liability is
You also must complete this part of the form for each of these t
will become an actual liability only when one or more future eve
businesses for which you are, or were at any time during the dis
occur or fail to occur, such as where you are liable only as a g
period, an officer, director, partner, proprietor, or agent (oth
surety, or endorser on a promissory note. If you are a co-maker
resident agent solely for service of process).
have signed as being jointly liable or jointly and severally lia
this is not a contingent liability; if the total amount of the d
If you have or held such a position or ownership interest in one
$10,000 it should be reported.
these types of businesses, list the name of the business, its ad
and principal business activity, and the position held with the
PART F INTERESTS IN SPECIFIED BUSINESSES
(if any). If you own(ed) more than a 5% interest in the business
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(5), F.S.]
must indicate that fact and describe the nature of your interest
The types of businesses covered in this disclosure include: stat
and federally chartered banks; state and federal savings and loa
(End of Dollar Value Thresholds Instructions.)
associations; cemetery companies; insurance companies; mortgage
IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN COMPARATIVE (PERCENTAGE) THRESHOLDS
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY
PART A PRIMARY SOURCES OF INCOME of property (not just the selling price), then you should list a
source of income the name of the purchaser, the purchasers
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)1 or (b)1, F.S.]
address, and the purchaser's principal business activity. If the
purchaser's identity is unknown, such as where securities listed
Part A is intended to require the disclosure of your principal s
on an exchange are sold through a brokerage firm, the source of
of income during the disclosure period. You do not have to discl
income should be listed as "sale of (name of company) stock," fo
amount of income received, and you need not list your public sal
example.
received from serving in the position(s) which requires you to f
form, but this amount should be included when calculating your g
If more than 5% of your gross income (or, alternatively,
income for the disclosure period. The income of your spouse need
$2,500) was in the form of interest from one particular financia
be disclosed; however, if there is joint income to you and your
institution (aggregating interest from all CDs, accounts, etc.,
from property you own jointly (such as interest or dividends fro
that institution), list the name of the institution, its address
bank account or stocks), you should include all of that income w
principal business activity.
calculating your gross income and disclose the source of that in
if it exceeded the threshold.
PART B SECONDARY SOURCES OF INCOME
Please list in this part of the form the name, address, and prin
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)2 or (b)2, F.S.]
business activity of each source of your income which exceeded 5
of the gross income received by you in your own name or by any o
This part is intended to require the disclosure of major custome
person for your benefit or use during the disclosure period.
clients, and other sources of income to businesses in which you
an interest. It is not for reporting income from second jobs, et
"Gross income" means the same as it does for income tax
kind of income should be reported as a "Primary Source of Income
purposes, even if the income is not actually taxable, such as in
if it meets the reporting threshold. You will have anything to report
not
on tax-free bonds. Examples include: compensation for services,
during the disclosure period:
unless
income from business, gains from property dealings, interest, re
(1) You owned (either directly or indirectly in the form of an
dividends, pensions, IRA distributions, social security, distrib
equitable or beneficial interest) more than 5% of the total asse
of partnership gross income, and alimony, but not child support.
capital stock of a business entity (a corporation, partnership,
Examples:
limited partnership, proprietorship, joint venture, trust, firm,
doing business in Florida);
If you were employed by a company that manufactures
and
computers and received more than 5% of your gross income
(2) You received more than 10% of your gross income from that
(salary, commissions, etc.) from the company, you should list
business entity;
and
the name of the company, its address, and its principal business
(3) You received more than $1,500 in gross income from that
activity (computer manufacturing).
business entity.
If you were a partner in a law firm and your distributive shar
If your interests and gross income exceeded these thresholds, th
of partnership gross income exceeded 5% of your gross income,
for that business entity you must list every source of income to
then you should list the name of the firm, its address, and its
business entity which exceeded 10% of the business entitys gros
principal business activity (practice of law).
income (computed on the basis of the business entitys most rece
If you were the sole proprietor of a retail gift business and
completed fiscal year), the sources address, and the sources p
your gross income from the business exceeded 5% of your total
business activity.
gross income, then you should list the name of the business, its
Examples:
address, and its principal business activity (retail gift sales)
You are the sole proprietor of a dry cleaning business, from
If you received income from investments in stocks and
which you received more than 10% of your gross incomean
bonds, you are required to list only each individual company fro
amount that was more than $1,500. If only one customer, a unifor
which you derived more than 5% of your gross income, rather
rental company, provided more than 10% of your dry cleaning
than aggregating all of your investment income.
business, you must list the name of the uniform rental company,
If more than 5% of your gross income was gain from the sale
its address, and its principal business activity (uniform rental
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PART E LIABILITIES
You are a 20% partner in a partnership that owns a shopping
mall and your partnership income exceeded the thresholds listed
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)4 or (b)4, F.S.]
above. You should list each tenant of the mall that provided mor
than 10% of the partnerships gross income, the tenants address
In this part of the form, list the name and address of each cred
and principal business activity.
to whom you owed any amount that, at any time during the disclos
period, exceeded your net worth.
PART C REAL PROPERTY
You are not required to list the amount of any indebtedness or
your net worth. You do not have to disclose any of the following
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)3 or (b)3, F.S.]
card and retail installment accounts, taxes owed (unless reduced
In this part, list the location or description of all real prope
a judgment), indebtedness on a life insurance policy owed to the
Florida in which you owned directly or indirectly at any time during
company of issuance, or contingent liabilities. A "contingent li
the previous tax year in excess of 5% of the propertys value. Y
is one that will become an actual liability only when one or mor
are not required to list your residences and vacation homes.
future events occur or fail to occur, such as where you are liab
Indirect ownership includes situations where you are a
as a guarantor, surety, or endorser on a promissory note. If you
beneficiary of a trust that owns the property, as well as situat
a "co-maker and have signed as being jointly liable or jointly
where you are more than a 5% partner in a partnership or
severally liable, then this is not a contingent liability.
stockholder in a corporation that owns the property. The value o
Calculations: In order to decide whether the debt exceeds
property may be determined by the most recently assessed value
your net worth, you will need to total all of your liabilities (
for tax purposes, in the absence of a more current appraisal.
promissory notes, mortgages, credit card debts, judgments agains
The location or description of the property should be sufficient
you, etc.). Subtract this amount from the value of all your asse
enable anyone who looks at the form to identify the property. A
calculated above for Part D. This is your "net worth." You must
description of the property may be used, but is not required. Si
on the form each creditor to whom your debt exceeded this amount
descriptions, such as "duplex, 115 Terrace Avenue, Tallahassee"
unless it is one of the types of indebtedness listed in the para
or "40 acres located at the intersection of Hwy. 60 and I-95, La
above (credit card and retail installment accounts, etc.). Joint
County" are sufficient.
liabilities with others for which you are "jointly and severally
meaning that you may be liable for either your part or the whole
PART D INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
the obligation, should be included in your calculations at 100%
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(3)(a)3 or (b)3, F.S.]
the amount owed.
Provide a general description of any intangible personal propert
Examples:
that, at any time during the disclosure period, was worth more t
You owe $15,000 to a bank for student loans, $5,000 for credit
10% of your total assets, and state the business entity to which
card debts, and $60,000 (with spouse) to a savings and loan for
the property related. Intangible personal property includes such
a home mortgage. Your home (owned by you and your spouse)
things as money, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, interes
is worth $80,000 and your other property is worth $20,000. Since
partnerships, beneficial interests in a trust, promissory notes
your net worth is $20,000 ($100,000 minus $80,000), you must
to you, accounts receivable by you, assets held in IRAs, Deferr
report only the name and address of the savings and loan.
Retirement Option accounts, Florida Prepaid College Plan account
and bank accounts. Things like automobiles, houses, jewelry, and
PART F INTERESTS IN SPECIFIED BUSINESSES
paintings are not intangible property. Intangibles relating to
same business entity may be aggregated; for example, CDs and
[Required by Sec. 112.3145(5), F.S.]
savings accounts with the same bank. Property owned as tenants
The types of businesses covered in this disclosure include: stat
by the entirety or as joint tenants with right of survivorship s
and federally chartered banks; state and federal savings and loa
be valued at 100%.
associations; cemetery companies; insurance companies; mortgage
Calculations: In order to decide whether the intangible property
companies; credit unions; small loan companies; alcoholic bevera
exceeds 10% of your total assets, you will need to total the val
licensees; pari-mutuel wagering companies, utility companies, en
of all of your assets (including real property, intangible prope
controlled by the Public Service Commission; and entities grante
and tangible personal property such as automobiles, jewelry,
franchise to operate by either a city or a county government.
furniture, etc.). When making this calculation, do not subtract
You are required to disclose in this part of the form the fact t
liabilities (debts) that may relate to the propertyadd only the
you owned during the disclosure period an interest in, or held a
fair market value of the property. Multiply the total figure by
of certain positions with, particular types of businesses listed
to arrive at the disclosure threshold. List only the intangibles
You are required to make this disclosure if you own or owned (ei
exceed this threshold amount. Property that is only jointly owne
directly or indirectly in the form of an equitable or beneficial
property should be valued according to the percentage of your jo
at any time during the disclosure period more than 5% of the tot
ownership. Property owned as tenants by the entirety or as joint
assets or capital stock of one of the types of business entities
tenants with right of survivorship should be valued at 100%. Non
above. You also must complete this part of the form for each of
of your calculations or the value of the property have to be dis
types of businesses for which you are, or were at any time durin
on the form.
disclosure period, an officer, director, partner, proprietor, or
Example:
(other than a resident agent solely for service of process).
You own 50% of the stock of a small corporation that is
If you have or held such a position or ownership interest in
worth $100,000, the estimated fair market value of your home
one of these types of businesses, list the name of the business,
and other property (bank accounts, automobile, furniture, etc.)
address and principal business activity, and the position held w
is $200,000. As your total assets are worth $250,000, you must
the business (if any). If you own(ed) more than a 5% interest in
disclose intangibles worth over $25,000. Since the value of the
business, you must indicate that fact and describe the nature of
stock exceeds this threshold, you should list "stock" and the
interest.
name of the corporation. If your accounts with a particular bank
exceed $25,000, you should list "bank accounts" and banks
(End of Percentage Thresholds Instructions.)
name.
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CE FORM 1 - Effective: January 1, 2013. Refer to Rule 34-8.202(1
Sec.2-487.-Prohibitedcampaigncontributionsbyvendors.
A.
General.
(1)
(a)
Novendorshallgiveacampaigncontributiondirectlyor
indirectlytoacandidate,ortothecampaigncommitteeofa
candidate,fortheofficesofmayororcommissioner.
Commencingontheeffectivedateofthisordinance,all
proposedcitycontracts,purchaseorders,standingorders,
directpayments,aswellasrequestsforproposals(RFP),
requestsforqualifications(RFQ),requestsforlettersof
interest(RFLI),orbidsissuedbythecity,shallincorporate
thissectionsoastonotifypotentialvendorsofthe
proscriptionembodiedherein.
(b)
Nocandidateorcampaigncommitteeofacandidateforthe
officesofmayororcommissioner,shalldepositintosuch
candidate'scampaignaccountanycampaigncontribution
directlyorindirectlyfromavendor.Candidates(orthose
actingontheirbehalf)shallensurecompliancewiththiscode
sectionbyconfirmingwiththeprocurementdivision'scity
records(includingCityofMiamiBeachwebsite)toverifythe
vendorstatusofanypotentialdonor.
(2)
Afineofupto$500.00shallbeimposedoneverypersonwho
violatesthissection.Eachactofgivingordepositingacontributionin
violationofthissectionshallconstituteaseparateviolation.All
contributionsdepositedbyacandidateinviolationofthissectionshall
beforfeitedtothecity'sgeneralrevenuefund.
(3)
(a)
Disqualificationfromservingasvendor.
1.
Apersonorentityotherthanavendorwhodirectlyor
indirectlymakesacontributiontoacandidatewhois
electedtotheofficeofmayororcommissionershall
bedisqualifiedforaperiodof12monthsfollowingthe
swearinginofthesubjectelectedofficialfromserving
asavendorwiththecity.
2.
i.
Avendorwhodirectlyorindirectlymakesa
contributiontoacandidatewhoiselectedto
theofficeofmayororcommissionershallbe
disqualifiedfromservingasavendorwiththe
cityforaperiodof12monthsfromafinal
findingofviolation,orfromactiononawaiver
requestbytheMiamiBeachCityCommission
(persubsectionBhereinbelow)intheeventa
waiverofsaidviolationissought.
ii.
Intheeventsuchwaiverrequestfora
particulartransactionisgranted,theaffected
vendorshallnonethelessbedisqualifiedfrom
servingasavendorwiththecityastoallother
vendorprojectsforthestated12-month
period.Intheeventsuchwaiverrequestis
deniedforaparticulartransaction,the12-
monthdisqualificationperiodshallapplyto
boththeparticulartransactionwhichwasthe
subjectofthewaiverrequest,aswellasall
othervendorprojectsduringthat12-month
period.
(b)
Definition.Forpurposesofthissection,theterm"disqualified"
shallbedefinedtoinclude:
1.
Terminationofadonor/vendor'sexistingcontractwith
thecity,subjecttothewaiverprovisionsof
subsectionsB(1)(d)andB(2)herein;and
2.
Disqualificationofadonor'sresponsetosolicitation
requestsforprospectivevendorcontractswiththe
city,subjecttothewaiverprovisionsofsubsections
B(1)(a),(b)and(c)herein.
(4)
Asusedinthissection:
(a)
1.
A"vendor"isapersonand/orentitywhohasbeen
selectedbythecityasthesuccessfulcontractorona
presentorpendingsolicitationforgoods,equipment
orservices,orhasbeenapprovedbythecityona
presentorpendingawardforgoods,equipmentor
servicespriortooruponexecutionofacontract,
purchaseorder,standingorder,directpaymentor
purchasingcardpayment.Theterm"vendor"shallnot
includethosepersonsand/orentitieswhoprovide
goods,equipmentorservicesnotexceeding
$10,000.00inaCityofMiamiBeachfiscalyear
whereincitycommissionactionisnotrequired.
2.
"Vendor"shallincludenaturalpersonsand/orentities
whoholdacontrollingfinancialinterestinavendor
entity.Theterm"controllingfinancialinterest"shall
meantheownership,directlyorindirectly,often
percentormoreoftheoutstandingcapitalstockin
anycorporationoradirectorindirectinterestoften
percentormoreinafirm.Theterm"firm"shallmean
acorporation,partnership,businesstrustoranylegal
entityotherthananaturalperson.
3.
Forpurposesofthissection,"vendor"statusshall
terminateuponcompletionoftheagreementforthe
provisionofgoods,equipmentorservices.
(b)
Forpurposesofthissection,theterm"services"shallmean
therenderingbyavendorthroughcompetitivebiddingor
otherwise,oflabor,professionaland/orconsultingservicesto
thecity.
(c)
Thetermcontributionshallhavethemeaningascribedto
suchterminF.S.ch.106,asamendedandsupplemented
(copiesavailableincityclerksoffice).
B.
Waiverofprohibition.
(1)
Conditionsforwaiver.Therequirementsofthissectionmaybe
waivedbyafive-seventhsvoteforaparticulartransactionbycity
commissionvoteafterpublichearinguponfindingthat:
(a)
Thegoods,equipmentorservicestobeinvolvedinthe
proposedtransactionareuniqueandthecitycannotavail
itselfofsuchgoods,equipmentorserviceswithoutentering
intoatransactionwhichwouldviolatethissectionbutfor
waiverofitsrequirements;or
(b)
Thebusinessentityinvolvedintheproposedtransactionis
thesolesourceofsupplyasdeterminedbythecity's
procurementdirectorinaccordancewithprocedures
establishedinsubsection2-367(c)ofthisCode;or
(c)
Anemergencycontract(asauthorizedbythecitymanager
pursuanttosection2-396ofthisCode)mustbemadein
ordertoprotectthehealth,safetyorwelfareofthecitizensof
thecity,asdeterminedbyafive-seventhsvoteofthecity
commission;or
(d)
Acontractfortheprovisionofgoods,equipmentorservices
existswhich,ifterminatedbythecity,wouldbeadversetothe
besteconomicinterestsofthecity.
(2)
Conditionsforlimitedwaiver.Notwithstandingthedenialbythecity
commissionofawaiverrequestregardinganexistingcontractper
subsectionB(1)(d)above,uponafive-seventhsvoteofthecity
commissionatapublichearing,alimitedwaivermaybegrantedon
anexistingcontractuponafindingthatinordertoprotectthehealth,
safetyandwelfareofthecitizensofthecity,continuationofsaid
contractforalimitedperiodoftime(nottoexceedsixmonths)is
necessaryinorderforthecitytoobtainareplacementvendor.
(3)
Fulldisclosure.Anygrantofwaiverbythecitycommissionmustbe
supportedwithafulldisclosureofthesubjectcampaigncontribution.
C.
Applicability.Thissectionshallbeapplicableonlytoprospectivetransactions,
andthecitycommissionmayinnocaseratifyatransactionenteredintoin
violationofthissection.
(Ord.No.2000-3244,§1,5-10-00;Ord.No.2003-3389,§1,1-8-03;Ord.No.2004-3446,§1,5-
26-04;Ord.No.2005-3486,§1,6-8-05;Ord.No.2006-3544,§1,12-6-06)
Sec.2-488.-Prohibitedcampaigncontributionsbylobbyistson
procurementissues.
(1)
Nolobbyistonapresentorpendingsolicitationforgoods,equipmentor
servicesoronapresentorpendingawardforgoods,equipmentorservices
priortooruponexecutionofacontract,purchaseorder,standingorder,
directpayment,orpurchasingcardpaymentshallsolicitfororgivea
campaigncontributiondirectlyorindirectlytoacandidate,ortothecampaign
committeeofacandidate,fortheofficesofmayororcommissioner.Theterm
"lobbyist"shallnotincludethoseindividualswholobbyonbehalfofpersons
and/orentitiesinconnectionwiththeirprovisionofgoods,equipmentsor
servicesnotexceeding$10,000.00inaCityofMiamiBeachfiscalyear
whereincitycommissionactionisnotrequired.
(a)
Commencingontheeffectivedateofthisordinance,allproposedcity
contracts,purchaseorders,standingorders,directpayments,aswell
asrequestsforproposals(RFP),requestsforqualifications(RFQ),
requestsforlettersofinterest(RFLI),orbidsissuedbythecity,shall
incorporatethissectionsoastonotifylobbyistsoftheproscription
embodiedherein.
(b)
Nocandidate,orcampaigncommitteeofacandidatefortheofficesof
mayororcommissioner,shalldepositintosuchcandidate'scampaign
accountanycampaigncontributiondirectlyorindirectlyfroma
lobbyistsubjecttotheprovisionsofthisordinance.Candidates(or
thoseactingontheirbehalf)shallensurecompliancewiththiscode
sectionbyconfirmingwiththecityclerk'srecordstoverifythelobbyist
statusofanypotentialdonor.
(2)
(a)
Apersonotherthanalobbyistonaprocurementissueassetforthin
subsection(1)above,whodirectlyorindirectlysolicitsforormakesa
contributiontoacandidatewhoiselectedtotheofficeofmayoror
commissionershallbedisqualifiedforaperiodof12monthsfollowing
theswearinginofthesubjectelectedofficialfromlobbyingthecity
commissioninconnectionwithapresentorpendingbidforgoods,
equipmentorservicesoronapresentorpendingawardforgoods,
equipmentorservices.
(b)
Alobbyistonaprocurementissueassetforthinsubsection(1)
above,whodirectlyorindirectlymakesacontributiontoacandidate
whoiselectedtotheofficeofmayororcommissionershallbe
disqualifiedfromlobbyingthecitycommissioninconnectionwitha
presentorpendingbidforgoods,equipmentorservicesorona
presentorpendingawardforgoods,equipmentorservicesfora
periodof12monthsfromafinalfindingofviolation.
(3)
Afineofupto$500.00shallbeimposedoneverypersonwhoviolatesthis
section.Eachactofsoliciting,givingordepositingacontributioninviolation
ofthissectionshallconstituteaseparateviolation.Allcontributionsreceived
byacandidateinviolationofthissectionshallbeforfeitedtothecity's
generalrevenuefund.
(4)
Theterm"contribution"shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuchterminF.S.
ch.106,asamendedandsupplemented.
(Ord.No.2003-3393,§1,2-5-03;Ord.No.2005-3486,§2,6-8-05;Ord.No.2006-3544,§2,12-
6-06)
Sec.2-489.-Prohibitedcampaigncontributionsbyrealestatedevelopers.
A.
General.
(1)
(a)
Norealestatedevelopershallgiveacampaigncontribution
directlyorindirectlytoacandidate,ortothecampaign
committeeofacandidate,fortheofficesofmayoror
commissioner.CommencingontheFebruary15,2003,all
applicationsfordevelopmentagreementsandforchangesin
zoningmapdesignationaswellasfuturelandusemap
changesshallincorporatethissectionsoastonotifypotential
realestatedevelopersoftheproscriptionembodiedherein.
(b)
Nocandidate,orcampaigncommitteeofacandidateforthe
officesofmayororcommissioner,shalldepositintosuch
candidate'scampaignaccountanycampaigncontribution
directlyorindirectlyfromarealestatedeveloper.Candidates
(orthoseactingontheirbehalf)shallensurecompliancewith
thiscodesectionbyconfirmingwiththecityplanning
department'srecords(includingcityofMiamiBeachwebsite)
toverifytherealestatedeveloperstatusofanypotential
donor.
(2)
Afineofupto$500.00shallbeimposedoneverypersonwho
violatesthissection.Eachactofgivingordepositingacontributionin
violationofthissectionshallconstituteaseparateviolation.All
contributionsdepositedbyacandidateinviolationofthissectionshall
beforfeitedtothecity'sgeneralrevenuefund.
(3)
(a)
Apersonorentityotherthanarealestatedeveloperwho
directlyorindirectlymakesacontributiontoacandidatewho
iselectedtotheofficeofmayororcommissionershallbe
disqualifiedforaperiodof12monthsfollowingtheswearing
inofthesubjectelectedofficialfrombecomingarealestate
developer.
(b)
1.
Arealestatedeveloperwhodirectlyorindirectly
makesacontributiontoacandidatewhoiselectedto
theofficeofmayororcommissionershallbe
disqualifiedfrombecomingarealestatedeveloperfor
aperiodof12monthsfromafinalfindingofviolation,
orfromactiononawaiverrequestbytheMiami
BeachCityCommissionintheeventawaiverofsaid
violationissought.
2.
Intheeventsuchwaiverrequestforaparticularreal
estateprojectand/orlanduseapplicationisgranted,
theaffectedrealestatedevelopershallnonetheless
bedisqualifiedfromservingasarealestatedeveloper
withthecityastoallotherrelevantrealestate
projectsand/orapplicationsforlandusereliefreferred
toinsubsectionA(4)(a)(1)belowforthestated12-
monthperiod.Intheeventsuchwaiverrequestis
deniedforaparticularrealestateprojectand/orland
useapplication,the12-monthdisqualificationperiod
fortheaffectedrealestatedevelopershallapplyto
boththeparticularrealestateprojectand/orlanduse
applicationwhichwasthesubjectofthewaiver
request,aswellasallotherrelevantrealestate
projectsand/orapplicationsforlandusereliefreferred
toinsubsectionA(4)(a)(1)belowduringthat12-month
period.
(c)
Arealestatedevelopershallnotmakeacontributionwithin
12monthsafterterminationofitsstatusasarealestate
developer.
(4)
Asusedinthissection:
(a)
1.
A"realestatedeveloper"isapersonand/orentity
whohasapendingapplicationforadevelopment
agreementwiththecityorwhoiscurrentlynegotiating
withthecityforadevelopmentagreement,or,who
hasapresentorpendingapplicationwiththecityfora
changeofzoningmapdesignationorachangetothe
city'sfuturelandusemap.
2.
"Realestatedeveloper"shallincludenaturalpersons
and/orentitieswhoholdacontrollingfinancialinterest
inarealestatedeveloperentity.Theterm"controlling
financialinterest"shallmeantheownership,directly
orindirectly,oftenpercentormoreoftheoutstanding
capitalstockinanycorporationoradirectorindirect
interestoftenpercentormoreinafirm.Theterm
"firm"shallmeanacorporation,partnership,business
trustoranylegalentityotherthananaturalperson.
3.
Forpurposesofthissection,"realestatedeveloper"
statusshallterminateuponthefinalapprovalor
disapprovalbythecitycommissionoftherequested
developmentagreement,and/oruponfinalapproval
ordisapprovalofthesubjectapplicationfortheland
userelief,referredtoinsubsection(4)(a)1.above.
(b)
Theterm"developmentagreement"shallhavethemeaning
ascribedtosuchterminF.S.ch.163,asamendedand
supplemented.Forpurposesofthissection,theterm
"developmentagreement"shallincludeanyamendments,
extensions,modificationsorclarificationsthereto.
(c)
Thetermcontributionshallhavethemeaningascribedto
suchterminF.S.ch.106,asamendedandsupplemented.
B.
Conditionsforwaiverofprohibition.Therequirementsofthissectionmaybe
waivedbyafive-seventhsvoteforaparticularrealestateprojectand/orland
useapplicationbycitycommissionvoteafterpublichearinguponfindingthat
suchwaiverwouldbeinthebestinterestofthecity.
Anygrantofwaiverbythecitycommissionmustbesupportedwithafull
disclosureofthesubjectcampaigncontribution.
C.
Applicability.Thissectionshallbeapplicableonlytoprospectiverealestate
projectsand/orapplicationsforlanduserelief,andthecitycommissionmay
innocaseratifyadevelopmentagreementand/orapplicationforlanduse
reliefenteredintoinviolationofthissection.
(Ord.No.2003-3394,§1,2-5-03;Ord.No.2005-3486,§3,6-8-05)
Sec.2-490.-Prohibitedcampaigncontributionsbylobbyistsonrealestate
developmentissues.
(1)
Nolobbyistonapendingapplicationforadevelopmentagreementwiththe
city,orapplicationforchangeofzoningmapdesignationorchangetothe
city'sfuturelandusemapshallsolicitfororgiveacampaigncontribution
directlyorindirectlytoacandidate,ortothecampaigncommitteeofa
candidate,fortheofficesofmayororcommissioner.
(a)
Commencingontheeffectivedateofthisordinance,allapplications
fordevelopmentagreementsandforchangesinzoningmap
designationorfuturelandusemapchanges,shallincorporatethis
sectionsoastonotifyaffectedlobbyistsoftheproscriptionembodied
herein.
(b)
Nocandidate,orcampaigncommitteeofacandidatefortheofficesof
mayororcommissioner,shalldepositintosuchcandidate'scampaign
accountanycampaigncontributiondirectlyorindirectlyfroma
lobbyistsubjecttotheprovisionsofthissection.Candidates(orthose
actingontheirbehalf)shallensurecompliancewiththiscodesection
byconfirmingwiththecityclerk'sandplanningdepartment'srecords
toverifythelobbyiststatusofanypotentialdonor.
(2)
(a)
Apersonotherthanalobbyistonarealestatedevelopmentissueas
setforthinsubsection(1)above,whodirectlyorindirectlysolicitsfor
ormakesacontributiontoacandidatewhoiselectedtotheofficeof
mayororcommissionershallbedisqualifiedforaperiodof12months
followingtheswearinginofthesubjectelectedofficialfromlobbying
thecitycommissioninconnectionwithapresentdevelopment
agreement,inconnectionwithadevelopmentagreementthatis
currentlybeingnegotiated,orinconnectionwithapresentorpending
applicationwiththecityforachangeofzoningmapdesignationora
changetothecity'sfuturelandusemap.
(b)
Alobbyistonarealestatedevelopmentissueassetforthin
subsection(1)above,whodirectlyorindirectlymakesacontribution
toacandidatewhoiselectedtotheofficeofmayororcommissioner
shallbedisqualifiedfromlobbyingthecitycommissioninconnection
withapresentdevelopmentagreement,inconnectionwitha
developmentagreementthatiscurrentlybeingnegotiated,orin
connectionwithapresentorpendingapplicationwiththecityfora
changeofzoningmapdesignationorachangetothecity'sfuture
landusemapforaperiodof12monthsfromafinalfindingof
violation.
(3)
Afineofupto$500.00shallbeimposedoneverypersonwhoviolatesthis
section.Eachactofsoliciting,givingordepositingacontributioninviolation
ofthissectionshallconstituteaseparateviolation.Allcontributionsreceived
byacandidateinviolationofthissectionshallbeforfeitedtothecity's
generalrevenuefund.
(4)
Theterm"contribution"shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuchterminF.S.
ch.106,asamendedandsupplemented.
(5)
Theterm"developmentagreement"shallhavethemeaningascribedtosuch
terminF.S.ch163,asamendedandsupplemented.
(6)
Theterm"lobbyist"asusedhereinshallexcludeanypersonwhoonly
appearsasarepresentativeofanonprofitcorporationorentity,without
specialcompensationorreimbursementfortheappearance,whetherdirect
orindirect,toexpresshis/hersupportoforoppositiontothesubjectitem.
(Ord.No.2003-3395,§1,3-5-03;Ord.No.2005-3486,§4,6-8-05)
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.mi
BUILDING DEPARTMENT Code Compliance Division
Tel: 305.673.7555 , Fax: 305.673.7012
Dear Candidate:
Thank you for taking the time out of your busycampaign schedule to learn about the rules and
regulations regarding the placementof elections signs within the City of Miami Beach. There
are different regulations for public property, private property, and for your Miami Beach
campaign headquarters. We urge you to review these rules with your campaign volunteers.
Public Property –
The Miami Beach City Codestrictly prohibits the placing of signs on public
It shall be unlawful for any person to paste,glue, print,
property. Section 138-134(e) states: “
paint or to affix…to the surface of any public street, sidewalk, way or curb or to any property of
any governmental body or public utility any political sign, poster, placard or automobile bumper
strip designed or intended to advocate or oppose the nomination or election of any candidate or
the adoption or rejection of any political measure
.”Code Compliance Officers will remove the
sign from the illegal location (whenever possible, theywill attempt to contact the adjacent
property owner and request that the illegally placedsign be moved to a permitted location). If
that is not possible, signs placed in violation will be pickedup and brought to the Code
Compliance office. Illegally placed signs collected by Code Compliance Officers will be
available for retrieval from that office.
Private Property –
Signs on private property must meet the sign area limitations pursuant to
Section 138-134 of the Miami Beach City Code. The maximum sign area for election signs in
the single-family zoning districts is four (4)square feet (e.g., 2feet by 2 feet; 1 foot by 4 feet,
etc.). The sign area for all other zoning districts shall not exceed one square foot per three
linear feet of street frontage, with a maximum sign area of not more than75 square feet.
Owners of properties that have elections signs thatexceed the maximum allowed area will first
be issued warning notices. Failure to reduce the sign area to the allowable amount will result in
a citation and the case being forwarded to the Special Master for a hearing. The Special Master
may impose fines of up to $1,000.00 per day per violation or in the case of a repeat violation, up
to $5,000.00 per day per violation.
Campaign Headquarters –
The sign
The Miami Beach City Code,Section 138-134(c)reads: “
area in commercial or industrial districts for campaign headquartersshall not have a sign area
limitation. Each candidate may have four campaign headquarterswhich shall be registered with
the City Clerk. Other commercial or industrial district locations shall have the same requirements
as for construction signs or real estate signs, whichever is larger. The sign area in residential
districts shall be the same as for construction signs.”
In residential districts there shall be no
more than one sign per residential building or lot, and the sign shall not exceed four squarefeet.
Removal of Election Signs
Election signs shall be removed seven days following the election to which they are applicable.
[See Section 138-134 (d)].
Thank you for your attention in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the Code Compliance Division at (305) 673-7555.
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, t, historic community.