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City of Miami Beach Office of the City Clerk
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 2: 30
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.
Vargas Joaquin
NAME OF LOBBYIST: (Last) (First) (M.I)
Traf Tech Engineering, Inc. 8400 N. University Drive, Suite 307 Tamarac Florida 33321
BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
(954) 582-0988 (954) 582-0989 ioaquinl'a_traftech.biz
TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: EMAIL:
Please notify this office if your contact information changes: address, phone, or e-mail address.
I. LOBBYIST RETAINED BY:
David Smith
NAME OF PRINCIPAL/CLIENT:
ARRP Miami, LLC and Wells Fargo 2200 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Florida 33137
BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
(305) 374-5700
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:
ill Cl\a//
- IDENTIFY ALL PERSONS HOLDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,A 5%_OR NOR OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION,
PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST: S L"
II.SPECIFIC LOBBY ISSUE:.
r`Development Approvals and Permitting.Issues, including, but not limited to the Historic Preservation Board, Design Review
Board,—Plane ing`Board;Board of Adjustment, Land Use Development Committee, City Commission, and any City Workshops or
Committees, if necessaru, relating to the pronertu located ar 1212 Lincoln Road Miami Beach,Floridal
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 general 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
Planning Staff, PB, HPB, BOA, DRB, Commission None 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(g)Any Financial, Familial or Professional Relationship
NONE
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IV. DISCLOSURE OF TERMS AND AMOUNTS OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION(DISCLOSE WHETHER HOURLY,FLAT RATE OR OTHER):
A) LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE:(Required) at 1 OUT-
B) PRINCIPAL'S DISCLOSURE(OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION):$ ` Tc/
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 X No: Are you lobbying on a present or pending bid for good .eauipment or services.or on a present or pending
award for goods.eauipment or service?
2) Pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Section 2-490 Entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate
Development Issues":
_Yes X 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 City's Future Land Use Mao?
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 X No; Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or reimbursement
V. SIGNATURE UNDER OATH: f
ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR. EACH LOBBYIST SHA SUBMIT TO THE CITY C ERK A SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER
OATH. LISTING LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. AS WELL AS COMPENSATION - CEI EP. IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACE(
ma THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR. A STATEM NT SHALL BE ;ILED IF THERE HAVE BEEN NO
EXPENDITURES OR •►i • ■ • ■ ! : ■ -,_- ► - : • .
Signat e o Lobby-t ■i
I do solemnly swear that all of tp- foregoing facts are "ue a d o ect and that I have re or am familiar with the provisions contained
in Section 2-482 of the Miami B .ch C.ty Code al•• - repo g re s uirements.
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VI. LOBBYIST IDENT 1 ••TION: +i PRINCIPAL IDENTIFICATION:
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F•gym of Identification n Form of Identification
Personally known (Lobbyist) -3 m o Personally known(Principal)
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VII. SIGNATURE AND STAMP OF NOTARY: , o °D S
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State of FI rida Co my of Miami-Dade a State of Florida, County of Miami-Dade
Sworn bsc ibe• ••-f• e me ( I Sworn and subscribed before me
This h1 day o A ' , 2016 This day of ,2016
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Signature of P' blic Notary—State of Florida Signature of Public Notary—State of Florida
Notarization of Lobbyist's signature Notarization of Principal's signature
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY
Annual Registration fee: [ ]Yes[ No Amount Paid$ 35e , 0 0 MCR# 1-{Oq 6 Date Paid os -2q-;,
Lobbyist Registration Form receive and verified by:
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IV. DISCLOSURE OF TERMS AND AMOUNTS OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION(DISCLOSE WHETHER HOURLY,FLAT RATE OR OTHER):
A) LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE:(Required) ! I q{, /g3 //7(p v/-
B) PRINCIPAL'S DISCLOSURE(OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION):$ ' / ,v/-
(REQUIRED).
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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 X No: Are you lobbvina on a present or pendina bid for aoods.eauiament or services.or on a present or oendinq
award for goods.eauipment or service?
2) Pursuant to Miami Beach City Code Section 2-490 Entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate
Development Issues":
_Yes X No: Are you lobbvina on a pendina application for a Development Agreement with the City or application for
chance of zonina map desianation or chance 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 X No: Are you representina 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
EQ$ THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR. A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILED EVEN IF THERE HAVE BEEN NO
EXPENDITURES OR COMPENSATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.
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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 Beach City Code and all reporting requirements.
Signature of Lobbyist:
Signature of Principal/Client: i )
VI. LOBBYIST IDENTIFICATION. PRINCIPAL IDENTIFICATION:
Produced ID Produced ID
Form of Identification Form of Identification
Personally known (Lobbyist) 4ersonally known(Principal)
VII. SIGNATURE AND STAMP OF NOTARY:
State of Florida, County of Miami-Dade State of Florida CouatvaD�iwi2ade�
Sworn to and subscribed before me Sworn and su•„cri+- •:.,:fo'' e me
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Signature of Public Notary—State of Florida Sign:tu of Public Tot — ti+of vy
Notarization of Lobbyist's signature Notariza ion of - 'ic"•.lir<= = Y, T .
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY
Annual Registration fee: [ ]Yes[ ]No Amount Paid$ MCR# Date Paid
Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by:
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MIA/\A BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
CITY CLERK Office
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov
Tel: 305.673.7411 , Fax: 305.673.7254
LOBBYIST NAME Joaquin Vargas
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, 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 t a Statement or pay the assessed fines after notification.
Any to byist, who fails to file the required Statement by April 30th, 2012, shall be
autom tically suspended fro 1 lobbying until all fines are paid, unless the fine has been
appeal 'd to the Miami-Dade Bounty Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.
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SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Interests in 1212 Lincoln, LLC
Percentage of Interest
ARRP Miami, LLC 100%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Interests in ARRP Miami, LLC
Percentage of Interest
KGM Equities 2, LLC 95%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Beach R Holdings, LLC 5%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Interests in KGM Equities 2, LLC
Percentage of Interest
Sonny Kahn 2004 Irrevocable Trust 45%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Russell W. Galbut 2004 Irrevocable Trust 45%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Bruce A. Menin 2004 Irrevocable Trust 10%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Beneficiaries of Sonny Kahn 2004 Irrevocable Trust
Percentage of Interest
Elliott Kahn 20%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
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Joshua Kahn 20%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Naomi Kahn 20%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Rachel Kahn 20%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Avigail Kahn 20%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Beneficiaries of Russell W. Galbut 2004 Irrevocable Trust
Percentage of Interest
Marisa Galbut 50%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Jenna Galbut 50%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Beneficiaries of Bruce A. Menin 2004 Irrevocable Trust
Percentage of Interest
Maxwell Menin 33.33%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Mason Menin 33.33%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Lucas Menin 33.33%
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
Interests in Beach R Holdings, LLC
Percentage of Interest
Tomer Bitton 100_ %
2200 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami FL 33137
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