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Alfredo J. Gonzalez - Jeffrey Lawson (2) r.( t bl-b E S MIAMI BEACH 7_6 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. Gonzalez Alfredo J. NAME OF LOBBYIST: (Last) (First) (M.1) Greenberg Traurig,P.A. 333 SE 2nd Ave,#33 Floor Miami FL 33131 BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) 305-579-0588 305-961-5588 gonzalezaj @gtlaw.com TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: EMAIL: Please notify this office if your contact information changes:address,phone, or e-mail address. I. LOBBYIST RETAINED BY: Jeffrey Lawson NAME OF PRINCIPAUCLIENT: Art Fairs Unlimited, LLC 99 Nesbit Street Punta Gorda FL 33950 BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) 1-212-268-6148 1-212-409-8495 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 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: Art Fairs Unlimited.LLC II.SPECIFIC LOBBY ISSUE: Special Event Permit Issues with City of Miami Beach Issue to be lobbied(Describe in detail): III.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 city to the present date,stating the eneral nature of the subject contractual relationship. Sec,2-482(a)(4)Full Name of Individual and Contractual Relationship(Explain) YES NO title of person to be lobbied Board of Adjustment,Dept.of Public Works,Historic Preservation Board X City of Miami Beach Commissioners, City Manager,City Attorney X Planning Board, Design Review Board. Fire Mashall X 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 Any Financial,Familial or Professional Relationship f. C:\Userslclerhatl\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook183LGQDDH\Libbby 'in\4 Formrevised 5-30-2012.doc IV. DISCLOSURE OF TERMS AND AMOUNTS OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION(DISCLOSE WHETHER HOURLY,FLAT RATE OR OTHER): A) LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE:(Required) $450,00 Hourly B) PRINCIPAL'S DISCLOSURE(OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION): (REQUIRED). $450.00 Hourly 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": _YesX_No: Are You lobbvina 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 jjNo: 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 City'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 )Vo: Are you representing a not-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 BE FIkXD EVEN IF THERE HAVE BEEN NO EXPENDITURES OR COMPENSATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. Si nat I do solemnly swear that all of the for oing facts re true and correct and that I have read or am familiar with the provisions contained in Section 2-482 of the Miami Bea iV_ggj jWd all reporting requirements. Signature of Lobbyist: Signature of Principal/C lent: VI. LOBBYIST IDENTIFICATION PRINCIPAL IDENTIFICATION: Produced ID Produced ID Form of Identification Form of Identification Personally known(Lobbyist) /Personally known(Principal) VII. SIGNATURE AND STAMP OF NOTARY: , State of Florida, County of Miami-Dade State of Florida,County of Miami-Dade Sworn to and subscribed before me NO PUBLIC-STATE OFFLORIDA Sworn and subscribed before me This 81 h day of ,t ,20 Shani M. Wy8A� This�hday of 1, ,20193 :Commission#EE017124 NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF FLORIDA c f/�. tiyo/7 '••,,� Expires: AUG.15,2014 -0-4 C ��• r!�� n t fb.•��"''y Shani M. Wyant Signature of Public Notary—State of TEIRUATLM-ncsormirraca,= Signature of Public Not ry—State of Commission#EE017124 Notarization of Lobbyist's signature Notarization of Principal's signaturb,,,,,,P Expires: AUG.151 2014 BONDED IM13 a ayrcc B0NDWO CO,,IXQ TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY Annual Registration fee: [ ]Yes[ No Amount Paid$ MCR# ` Date Pa Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by: C:\Users\clerhatKAppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\83LGQDDH\Lo byist egistration Formrevised 5-30-2012.doc F:\CLEI listration Form.doc Revised 04/27/2012 MIAMIBEACH . I - City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov CITY CLERK Office Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov Tel: 305.673.741 1 ,Fax:305.673.7254 LOBBYIST NAME: Alfredo J. Gonzalez I understand that no later than February 23 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, or I am no longer lobbying on that issue or for that principal, 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 fails 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 automaticp4ly suspended from lobbying until all fines are paid, unless the fine has been appeals o Pe Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. .7. I r Date: C:\Users\clerhatl\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\83LGQDDH\Lobbyist Registration Formrevised 5-30-2012.doc • ;:1•__r� :�Ti,�'P.:_'.'F_°j.v v-f;:.0:= _ - _a:y1;�• !�ti?:v .:rte ;r-i-:.i- - •�'t`.�:.' 1'.'•Sri -�`i`��.7!�•;r_. ".y. .\;'_. 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Gonzalez Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 333 Avenue of the Americas Suite 4400 Miami, FL 33131 Tel 305.579.0588 Fax 305.961.5588 gonzalezag@gtlaw.com<mai Ito:gonzalezaiOa gtlaw.com> www.gtlaw.com<http://www.gtlaw.com> Sent from I-phone On Sep 19, 2013, at 4:30 PM, "Prieto, Silvia" <SilviaPrietoa-miamibeachfl.gov<mai Ito:Silvia Prietoa-miamibeachfl.gov>> wrote: Alfredo as per your memo below, your Lobbyist Registration on Art fairs unlimited, LLC has been "amended" to add the VCA Board to the list of City Agencies/Individuals to be Lobbied. MIAMI BEACH Silvia Prieto, Administrative Aide I CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: 305-673-7000 ext. 6269 / Fax: 305-673-7254 www.miamibeachfl.gov<blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::bloc ked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::blocked::BLOCKED::BL OCKED::BLOCKED::blocked::blocked::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::BLOCKED::http://www mi amibeachfl.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: GonzalezAJCaD-gtlaw.com<mai Ito:GonzalezAJ@gtlaw.com> fmailto:GonzalezAJCa_gtlaw.com] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 3:14 PM To: Prieto, Silvia Cc:_de la Cuesta, Eileen Subject: Lobbyist Registration Clarification. Hello Silvia, i I wanted to follow up our phone conversation as I explained I am currently representing Art fairs unlimited for their Special Event during Art Basel. As part of it I will be required to attend a VCA meeting and needed to add them to the City departments and agencies I will be lobbying. Please confirm when you have added the Miami Beach Visitors Convention Authority. Thank you. Alfredo Alfredo J. Gonzalez Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 1 333 S.E. 2nd Avenue I Miami, FL 33131 Tel 305.579.0588 1 Fax 305.961.5588 GonzalezAJa-gtlaw.com<mailto:GonzalezAJa-gtlaw.com> I www.gtlaw.com<http://www.gtlaw.com/> <image001.jpg> If you are not an intended recipient of confidential and privileged information in this email, please delete it, notify us immediately at postmasters-gtlaw.com<maiIto:postmasterCaD-gtlaw.com>, and do not use or disseminate such information. 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