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Charles Sieger- TRG Alaska III LLC 2012-05-01 Charles Sieger For TRG Alaska Ill LLC Failure to identify Chief Person and 5% or More Ownership Interest(s) To achieve compliance, on September 29, 2014, we mailed a Certified Letter addressed to TRG Alaska III, LLC with a copy to Mr. Charles Sieger, requesting the above information. We received the signed Return Receipt #7012 3460 0003 5613 9303, but no response to our request has yet to be obtained. On December 11, 2014, a second letter was sent to Mr. Charles Sieger, with Return Receipt #7014 1200 0000 2403 3586, copying TRG Alaska Ill, LLC, once again requesting the information. Mr. Sieger has been asked to respond within five days of receipt of the second notice. Latest Update 2015-1-5: An email was received with the information on the 5% or more ownership of the officers of the corporation. Now, the file is complete. Update 2014-12-17: Signed Return Receipt #7014 1200 0000 2403 3586 was received on 12/12/14 by the Office of City Clerk, and acknowledged receipt of our second correspondence (dated 12/11/14) addressed to Mr. Charles Sieger. Update on 2014-12-15: A partial response to the first letter has been received, whereby the City was provided with a listing of the corporate officers. A follow up email was sent on December 15, 2015 to Ms. Susie Perez of The Related Group, after a telephone conversation, explaining they still need to identify all persons holding, directly or indirectly, a 5% or more ownership interest in such corporation, partnership or trust. • Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnersh�Partnership 05-Jan-15 City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach,Florida 33139 RE: Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership Lobbyist registration. Dear Mr.Granado: Per your request listed below are the officers of the corporation %Ownership Charles M. Sieger-President 50% Jose J. Suarez- Vice President 50% If you need anything else please give me a call . Sincerely, . It Ja 'er Henriques CFO jh/mlp 14121 S.W.119th AVENUE STREET MIAMI FLORIDA 33186 TELEPHONE(305)274-2702 LaRosa, Clara From: Bill Eager <Bill @siegersuarez.com> Sent: Monday,January 05, 2015 10:15 AM To: LaRosa, Clara Cc: Granado, Rafael;Javier Henriques Subject: RE: Lobbyists registration Attachments: EGS2 &Sieger%Ownership.pdf Dear Ms. LaRosa, Attached as requested please find the revised letter as requested outlining the percentage of ownership for both the Sieger Suarez and EGS2. If you have any additional questions please let me know. WILLIAM A. EAGER, A.S.L.A. PRESIDENT LA1187 14121 SW 119 AVENUE MIAMI FL 33186 (P)305 274 2702 EXT 15 (F)305 274 2887 BILL @SIEGERSUAREZ.COM WWW.SIEGERSUAREZ.COM THIS TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED,CONFIDENTIAL,COPYRIGHTED AND OR EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT,YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISCLOSURE,COPYING,DISTRIBUTION,OR USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN (INCLUDING ANY RELIANCE THEREON) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.IF YOU RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR,PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SENDER AND DESTROY THE MATERIAL IN ITS ENTIRETY,WHETHER IN ELECTRONIC OR HARD COPY FORMAT.ALTHOUGH EGS2 AND SIEGER SUAREZ ARCHITECTS OPERATES ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS,IT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE WHATSOEVER THAT IS CAUSED BY VIRUSES BEING PASSED.THANK YOU. From: LaRosa, Clara [mailto:ClaraLaRosa @miamibeachfl.gov] Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:58 AM To: Bill Eager Cc: Granado, Rafael; Javier Henriques Subject: RE: Lobbyists registration Dear Mr. Eager: Thank you for acknowledging receipt of my email. We will await your revised letter after the 5th. Happy Holidays!!! 1 NMI JIM! .41111111b. -i11•1111111••••■ '(�� IPIPOO l d...----"-_........�.W.._1.1 A I• Clara La Rosa, Office Associate 111 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7411/Fax:305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.ciov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. From: Bill Eager [mailto:Bill@siegersuarez.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:08 AM To: LaRosa, Clara Cc: Granado, Rafael; Javier Henriques Subject: RE: Lobbyists registration Dear Ms. La Rosa, I will have the letter revised and re-sent but unfortunately I don't know where it is in the computer and my assistant won't be back until the 5th so I will have it re-sent then. The letter we received had requested that we "identify all persons holding, directly or indirectly, a 5%or more ownership interest in such corporation, partnership or trust" .As such we listed all persons having such an interest on the letter sent to you via e-mail. We were not aware that we needed to state that the names listed held a 5%or greater interest.As I mentioned I will have the letter modified and sent to you on Monday the 5th Thank you and Happy Holidays. WILLIAM A. EAGER, A.S.L.A. PRESIDENT LA1187 14121 SW 119 AVENUE MIAMI FL 33186 (P)305 274 2702 EXT 15 (F)305 274 2887 BILL @SIEGERSUAREZ.COM WWW.SIEGERSUAREZ.COM THIS TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED,CONFIDENTIAL,COPYRIGHTED AND OR EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT,YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISCLOSURE,COPYING,DISTRIBUTION,OR USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN (INCLUDING ANY RELIANCE THEREON) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.IF YOU RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR,PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SENDER AND DESTROY THE MATERIAL IN ITS ENTIRETY,WHETHER IN ELECTRONIC OR HARD COPY FORMAT.ALTHOUGH EGS2 AND SIEGER SUAREZ ARCHITECTS OPERATES ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS,IT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE WHATSOEVER THAT IS CAUSED BY VIRUSES BEING PASSED.THANK YOU. From: LaRosa, Clara [mailto:ClaraLaRosa@ miamibeachfl.gov] Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 3:00 PM To: Bill Eager 2 Cc: Granado, Rafael Subject: FW: Lobbyists registration Dear Mr. Eager: Thank you for your email. What we are still awaiting is an answer to the second part of the request—if these are the principals, could you please identify anyone holding 5%or more interest. The correspondence we received articulates the request as follows: Failure to identify the 5% or More Ownership Interest(s). Therefore, we need for you to identify the person or person(s) holding 5%or more ownership interest. Thank you in advance for your help with this matter. ®�� 1 �'.9V y-5�.1i}'1 MI IJ C Clara La Rosa, Office Associate Ill CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7411/Fax: 305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. From: Granado, Rafael Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 2:04 PM To: LaRosa, Clara Cc: Granado, Rafael Subject: FW: Lobbyists registration ® . djr AP\ w r BEACH Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7411 www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. From: Bill Eager [mailto:Bilk siegersuarez.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 10:06 AM To: City Clerk's External Mail Subject: Lobbyists registration 3 Dear Mr.Granado, Attached please find the information you requested in your letters to Mr. Charles Sieger,The Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership and to myself, Bill Eager at EGS2 Corporation, copies of both letters attached.Also attached please find information as requested for both companies.We had previously provided this information to the client but it apparently never made it to you. If you have any questions or need anything additional please let me know. I would appreciate it if you could simply respond to the e-mail that it was received. Thank you. WILLIAM A. EAGER, A.S.L.A. PRESIDENT LA1187 C 00) 4 I_.At',4.1r .;APE AR :}'I1;fa:N.t.�k'± 14121 SW 119 AVENUE MIAMI FL 33186 (P)305 274 2702 EXT 15 (F)305 274 2887 BILL @SIEGERSUAREZ.COM WWW.SIEGERSUAREZ.COM THIS TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED,CONFIDENTIAL,COPYRIGHTED AND OR EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT,YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISCLOSURE,COPYING,DISTRIBUTION,OR USE OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN (INCLUDING ANY RELIANCE THEREON) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.IF YOU RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR,PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SENDER AND DESTROY THE MATERIAL IN ITS ENTIRETY,WHETHER IN ELECTRONIC OR HARD COPY FORMAT.ALTHOUGH EGS2 AND SIEGER SUAREZ ARCHITECTS OPERATES ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS,IT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE WHATSOEVER THAT IS CAUSED BY VIRUSES BEING PASSED.THANK YOU. 4 I f\A AAA B EAC 3 S City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov City Clerk's Office Telephone:305.673.7411 FAX: 305.673.7254 CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov December 11, 2014 Sent Certified Return Receipt#7014 1200 000 2403 3586 SECOND REQUEST Mr. Charles Sieger The Sieger Suarez Architectural 14121 SW 119th Avenue Miami, FL 33186 Subject: Lobbyists Registration for Charles Sieger dated May 1, 2012 for 801 South Pointe Drive Block 51 Dear Mr. Sieger: Pursuant to Miami Beach Code Section 2-482 (c), if a lobbyist represents a corporation, partnership or trust, the chief officer, partner or beneficiary shall also be identified. Without limiting the foregoing, the lobbyist shall also identify all persons holding, directly or indirectly, a five percent or more ownership interest in such corporation, partnership. On May 1, 2012, you were retained by TRG Alaska III, LLC to lobby the DRB and Planning Boards regarding a revision approval for Block 51 at 801 South Pointe Dr. The registration omitted the above referenced information required under Miami Beach Code Section 2-482(c). Please provide us the following information for TRG Alaska III, LLC: 1. Name of Chief Officer, Partner, or Beneficiary; and 2. Identify all persons holding, directly or indirectly, a 5%or more ownership interest in such corporation, partnership or trust. The information must be provided within five days of receipt of this letter. Attached please find a Respectfully SENDER'tCOMPLETE THIS,SECTION n,?a. r�,`' ;; COMPLETET-III SECTION ON DELIVERY15u.t 7 + ,ts • Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Sig, r 1141 item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ❑Agent ■ Print your name and address on the reverse /,� — ❑Addresses so that we can return the card to you. B. - eiv .y(Printed ) } . Printed Name) C. Dat of Deliver ® Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. l Rafael E. Granado D. Is delivery address different from item 1? Yes City Clerk 1. Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑ No Oaf ft.-0 c- cc: File � � �� TRG Alaska III, LLC y/2.1 W /19 d` fr.( vvvL 3. Sery pe 3 31 Q o Certified Mail® ❑Pri • ail Express'" P1; vi ', ❑ Registered eturn Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑Collect on Delivery 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes C:\Users\CLERLorC\Desktop\Charlei We are committed to providing excel!E 2. Article Number 7 014 1200 0000 2 4 0 3 3586 (Transfer from service label) I PS`Farm 3811;July 2013' • Domestic Return Receipt Granado, Rafael From: Susie Perez <sperez @RELATEDGROUP.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 10:55 AM To: Granado, Rafael Subject: Lobbyist Registration for 801 South Pointe Drive Block 51 Attachments: SKM_C754e14102016230.pdf; EGS2 &Sieger Officers.pdf Hello Rafael, Attached is a copy of our response to correspondence we received from your office date September 29, 2014. Please feel free to contact me if you require additional information. Sincerely, EEI RELATED - Susie Perez The Related Group 315 S. Biscayne Blvd. I Miami, FL 33131 P:305.460.9900 I D:305.533.0088 I F:305.460.9911 1 Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership 22-Oct-14 City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach,Florida 33139 RE: Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership Lobbyist registration. Dear Mr.Granado: Per your request listed below are the officers of the corporation Charles M. Sieger-President Jose J. Suarez-Vice President If you need anything else please give me a call . Sincerely, •vier Henriques I CF A• jh/mlp 14121 S.W.119th AVENUE STREET MIAMI FLORIDA 33186 TELEPHONE(305)274-2702 LaRosa, Clara From: LaRosa, Clara Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 1:53 PM To: 'sperez @relatedgroup.com' Subject: Lobbyist Registration for Mr.Charles Sieger dated May 1, 2012 for 801 South Pointe Drive Block 51 Dear Ms. Perez: To follow up on the information you sent the Miami Beach City Clerk's office on October 22, 2014, I would like to clarify that the requested information included two (2) separate questions: 1. Name of Chief Officer, Partner, or Beneficiary; and 2. Identify all persons holding, directly or indirectly, a 5%or more ownership interest in such corporation, partnership or trust. Your office has provided information answering question 1, but question 2 is still pending. Kindly, provide us with the pending information so we may update the file on the above Lobbyist Registration Form. ww-ri . v., At E AC H. Clara La Rosa, Office Associate III CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7411/Fax:305-673-7254/ www.miamibeachfl.gov We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical,historic community. 1 Qol M 0 City of Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM Lobbyist means all persons employed or retained, whether paid or not, by a principal who seeks to encourage the passage, defeat or modification of any ordinance, resolution, action or decision of any commissioner; any action, decision, recommendation of the City Manager or any city board or committee;or any action, decision or recommendation of any city personnel during the time period of the entire decision-making process on such action, decision or recommendation that foreseeably will be heard or reviewed by the city commission, or a city board or committee. The term specifically includes the principal as well as any employee engaged in lobbying activities. The term"Lobbyists"has specific exclusions. Please refer to Ordinance 2004-3435. 5 kea &AJe.I1S NAME OF LOBBYIST: (Last) (First) Ave (M.l) �[ Silk )jul� �rc�:k-6AI I412l SLJ 1 t 5`� A k .7 33►x�, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) aip Code) 3 b`5 �i. 11 30S Z74 2$A� ANWA t'?SI OCResiA/'ez: TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: EMAIL: Please notify this office if your contact information changes:address,phone, or a-mail address. I. LOBBYIST RETAINED BY: 1 L.LC NAME OF PRINCIPAUC TENT: r-- 2- t S S. i s Ne d. tt �— 3313 1 BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) 3 by•y L�.66 00 3�6 '+�tJ•q�i 11 01.2�v,�2.}�I`e�lA�2[x,►�t -ca►K TELEPHONE NUMBE : FAX NUMBER:(Optional) EMAIL:(Optional) Fill out this section if principal is a Corporation,Partnership or Trust[Section 2-482(c)] • NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY: • IDENTIFY ALL PERSONS HOLDING,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST: ii.SPECIFIC'L'OBBY ISSUE: &alt ���2D A� LS ��� S. ?3ijeb, (7,, C Issue to be lobbied(Describe in detail): nI.CITY AGENCIES/INDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED: Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)include the commissioner or personnel sought to be lobbied,and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contractual relationship (paid or unpaid) with said city commissioner or personnel from 12 months preceding such person's commencement of service with the ci to the resent date,stating the eneral nature of the subject contractual relationshi . Sec 2-482(a)(4)Full Name of Individual and Contractual Relationship(Explain) YES NO title f erson to be to ied Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(g)Every registrant shall be required to state the extent of any business,financial,familial or professional relationship,or other relationship giving rise to an appearance of an impropriety,with any current city commissioner or city personnel who is sought to be lobbied as identified on the lobbyist registration form filed. Sec 2-482 g An Financial,Familial or Professional Relationshi - I , F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Form.doc IV. DISCLOSURE OF TERMS AND AMOUNTS OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION(DI CLOSE WHETHER HOURLY,FLAT RATE OR OTHER): A) LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE:(Required) J�,/t ✓ t,fl, 'f`I f V � T� B) PRINCIPAL'S DISCLOSURE(OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION): (REQUIRED). The following information must be answered: 1) Pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Section 2-488 Entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues": _Yes Oo: Are you lobbyinq on a present or pending bid for goods,equipment or services,or on a present or pending award for goods,equipment or service? 2) Pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Section 2-490 Entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development Issues": _Yes)(No: Are you lobbying on a pending application for a Development Agreement with the City or application for change of zoning map designation or change to the Cit)(s Future Land Use Map? 3) Pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Section 2-482(h)Any person(except those exempt from the definition of"lobbyist"as set forth in Section 2-481 above) who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, or indirect, to express support of or opposition to any item,shall register with the clerk as required by this section but,shall not be required to pay any registration fees. _Yes bNo: Are you representing anot-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or reimbursement. V. SIGNATURE UNDER OATH: ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR, EACH LOBBYIST SHALL SUBMIT TO THE CITY CLERK A SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OATH LISTING LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, AS WELL AS COMPENSATION RECEIVED, IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR. A STATEMENT SHALL BEFUZD EVEN IF THEM HAVE BEEN NO EXPENDITURES OR COMPENSATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. 11A11k_* Signatur f Lo ylgt I do solemnly swear that all of the foregoing facts are true and correct and that I have read or am familiar with the provisions contained in Section 2-482 of the Miami Bea t e and all rep rting requirements. Signature of Lobbyist: / Signature of Principal/Client: VI. LOBBYIST IDENTIF ATION: I G PRINCIPAL IDENTIFICATION: �roduced ID ` i✓egS Li • Produced ID r !/,.Ptl1(✓WS/LAC For Form of Identification `• y ISABEL SATCHELL _* 1 MY COMMISSION#DD 879891 _Personally known(Lo pr EXPIRES:April 13,2013 _Personally known(Principal) ISABELSATCHELL of; Bonded Thru Notary Public underwriters f:,Y COMMISSION#DD 87589 i VII. SIGNATURE AND STAMP OF „' ;' E-{P't�ES:Apr l 13,2013 Gnd.d Thru Notary Publ; Undenvriiejs State of Florida, County of Miami-Dade State of Florida,County of Miami-Dade Sworn to a subscribed before me 12wprn and,subscrib 6efole me This —day of 201/2 Thi 41"d of 2012 Signa ur of Public o ry—State of Florida Signa re of Public ry—State of Florida Notariz tion of Lobbyist's signature Notar ation of Principal's signature TO BE COMPLETE BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY Annual Registration fee: [ ]Yes[ ]No Amount Paid$ - MCR# Date Paid Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by: F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Annual Registration Form.doc Revised 04/27/2012 F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Form.doc li f ij J �' C H1 City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov CITY CLERK Office Rafael E. Granada, City Clerk CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov Tel: 305.673.741 1 ,Fax:305.673.7254 LOBBYIST NAME: �1"1�•1'1-�`7 J�'(• ���G�� I understand that no later than February 28 of each year, I must file the following form, pursuant to Section 2-485 of the Miami Beach City Code, with the City Clerk's Office for all active lobbying issues. 1) LOBBYIST EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION FORM Failure to file these forms on a timely basis will result in my name being transmitted to the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and for code violation evaluation. In addition, once an issue I have registered to lobby on has been resolved, I am required to immediately notify the City Clerk's Office of lobbyist withdrawal in writing. Pursuant to Section 2-485 (d), the City Clerk shall notify any lobbyist(or principal) who falls to timely file a Statement and in addition to any other penalties which may be imposed as provided in Section 2-485.1, a fine of$50.00 a day shall be assessed for all Statement(s) filed after the due date. The City Clerk shall notify the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust of the failure of a lobbyist(or principal) to file the Statement or pay the assessed fines after notification. Any lobbyist, who fails to file the required Statement by April 30th,.2012, shall be automatically suspended from lobbying until all fines are paid, unless the fine has been appealed to the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. s �f Zolt Signa e: Date: F:\CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Form.doc