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Rafael E. Andrade - RAS Investments, Corp.
1:)i se St e_eRe er—ove.ca Svcs � „,€' �.a ��t,„w \ Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach,FL 33139 'RE CEI VED 305.673.7411 LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM 2017 JUL 26 AM 8. 23 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, recom Manager or any City board or committee;or any action,decision or recommendation of any City personnel during • ..oL 'Ml BEACH entire decision-making process on such action,decision or recommendation that foreseeably will be heard or r=7t'" ••1..e i + CITY CLERK commission,ora City board or committee,The term specifically includes the principal as we':I as any employee engaged in lobbying activities.The term'Lobbyists'has specific exclusions.Please refer to City Code Chapter 2,Article VII,Division 3,entitled`Lobbyists,” for additional information. Instructions; Please complete all sections of this form and submit the completed form,with the applicable fee,to the Office of the City Clerk.If you need more space to complete an answer,use a separate sheet(s)of paper. If you have nothing to report in a particular section, you must write "none" or `Na" in that section. Any change to any information originally filed, or any additional City Commissioner or personnel who are also sought to be lobbied shall require that the lobbyist file an amendment to the registration form. The lobbyist has a continuing duty to supply information and amend the forms filed throughout the period that the lobbying occurs. Separate registration forms shall be required for each principal represented on each specific issue. I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION: Andrade,Rafael E. NAME OF LOBBYIST (Lest) (First) (Middle Name) Law Offices of Rafael E.Andrade,P.A. 1224 Washington Avenue Miami Beach FL 33139 LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) (305)531-9511 (305)216-2028 ralph,Arandradelaw.com LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: RAS Investments,Corp. NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (Middle Name) RAS Investments,Corp. 6955 NW 77th Avenue,St.204 'Miami FL 33166 PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) (786)371-8091 ppelaez )communitelusa.com PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS If the principal Is a Corporation, Partnership or Trust,the following information MUST,be provided pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c): I • NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY: Pedro R.Pelaez,President • NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST: Pedro R.Pelaez,Sergio Pereira and Alfredo Balsera III. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED: Describe with as much detail as is practical,including but not limited to a specific description where applicable of a pending request for proposal,invitation to bid,or public hearing number. Removal of Item C2 D(Disaster Recovery Services-REP 2017-148-JC)from July 26,2017 City Commission meeting agenda for purposes of referring the REP to a Commission Committee for review. IV.CITY AGENCIES/INDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED: Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4),list the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be lobbied,and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contractual relationship(paid or unpaid)with said City Commissioner or City personnel from 12 months preceding such commencement of service with the City to the present date,stating the general nature of the subject contractual relationship. Full Name of Individual and 1 Contractual Relationship(If yes,explain) 1 YES j NO . Title of Person to be Lobbied Mayor and City Commission,all City Boards and X i ICommittees,City Attorney and staff;and City Manager j X and staff. 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. List any Business, Financial, Familial or Professional Relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an appearance of 1 ! Impropriety: i j N/A V. DISCLOSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION—Be Specific. (Note that a contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-485.3): 51,000 flat fee The following flys(5)questions MUST be answered: 1) Pursuant to City Code Section 2.488,entitled'Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues x yes_No: Are you lobbying 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 City Code Section 2-480,entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development Issues' Yes xNo: 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 City Code Section 2-482(h), any person (except those exempt from the definition of-lobbyist' as set forth in Section 2-481)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 city clerk as required by this section;but shall not be required to pay any registration fees. _Yes xNo: Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special Compensation or reimbursement? 4) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481, the term"lobbyist"specifically excludes the following persons; Expert witnesses who provide only scientific,technical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings;any person who only appears as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct. indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item:and any person who only appears as a representative of not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. __Yes xNo: Are you providing only scientific, technical or other specialized information; appearing as a representative of a neighborhood association without special compensation or reimbursement or representing a not-for-profit based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement? 5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(eX4), a lobbyist who has within the past election cycle provicied campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission shall disclose such particular service on His/her lobbyist registration form gnd shall oraliv disclose such Particular service before lobbvinq the City Commission at a Public meeting. _Yes xNo: Have you provided campaign consulting services to en incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle?If yes.please list the incumbent members)of the City Commission: If yes,you must also orally disclose such particular service before lobbying the City Commission at a public meeting. VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH: ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR,EACH LOBBYIST SHALL SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK A SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OATH,. LISTING LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. AS WELL AS COMPENSATION RECEIVED.FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFJC ISSUE ON WHICH THE LOBBYIST HAS BEEN ENGAGED TO LOBBY.A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILED EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO EXPENDITURE OR COMPENSATI N DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.' Signature of Lobbyist Date 7/2,G///-7_, I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoing facts,statements,and disclosures in this form are true and correct, and that I have read or am familiar wi . the provisions contained in Chapter 2,Art,VII, Division 3,entitled'Lobbyists'of the Miami Beach City Code an. _ .rting rii laments. / Signature of Lobbyist: Date 2 6 / 2 Signature of Principal: f 4/ al` Date ' l / VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SE• : LOBBYIST:' � PRINCIPAL State of { 1`p+1' AState of clO t;id-. County of: tJ t,�Mt )r'I yyr��C County of: 14 AIM; ULL..14-- "i Sworr}tg,(or affirmed an.subscribed before m Sworn to(or affirm d)and subscribed before me � E y b_--- ? th; day of 20 by this u day of / 201 b a i-LL WACL At. iikbE eLdiv fL p 1, 7,_,,,z NAME OF LOBBYIST NAME OF PRINCIPAL =a m s _Produced ID Produced ID x coz FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FORM OF IDENTIFICATION � 0Q ' ' ,// s w V Personalty own Personally Known m '::::..• Signature of Notary Public Signat re otA4lf Notary Public `.se,C©Y. Vqr -'•9 i;pit•' Name of Notary,Typed.Printed or Stamped Name of Nota Typed, fFt : Notary. Printed or gtarriped 5 .� (NOTARY SEAL) (NOTARY SEAL) ^*.' tea, 1�,a ? •8. TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S T FON yp S,¢ u„r•" Annual Registration fee: 1 1 Yes( No Amount Paid$ J - - ✓/*:� Data Paid 7-4 6-17 Lobbyist Registration Foran rand verified by: .• 1� •t r.'ICLi•R %A Lt ronMsILCAdlY s-r FORKS',imbayIst 4 egis„rtymm fern,anvi ee oe"is-16 kvr.i.i Revised 08/18/2016 'The term"lobbyist'specifically excludes the following persons Expert witnesses who provide only scientific,technical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings;any person who only appears as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct,indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item;and any person who only appears as a representative of not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. City of Miami beach,1700 C,50venlio5;Cenrer i)r;ve;Mlarm 3eocn riwidn 33139,www.r iamibecchH.gov Office of the C sty Clerk kofoel E.Granada;City Clerk Ci tyClerktOm'sorribeochh.r3ov lel:.305.673.74!i,Foe 305.673,/254 NAME OF LOBBYIST: Rafael E.Andrade 1) LOBBYIST FEE EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION STATEMENT Pursuant to City Code Section 2-485(d), the City Clerk shall notify any lobbyist (or principal)who fails to file timely a Lobbyist Fee Expenditure and Compensation Statement (Statement). In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed as provided in Section 2-485.1, a fine of$50.00 a day shall be assessed for Statements 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 of each year, 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. I hereby acknowledge that on February 28 of each year, I shall submit to the City Clerk a signed Statement under oath listing all lobbyist expenditures, as well as compensation received,for the preceding calendar year with regard to the specific issue on which I have been engaged to lobby. 2) LOBBYIST WITHDRAWAL Once an issue I have registered to lobby has concluded or I am no longer lobbying on that issue, I shall immediately file a Notice of Withdrawal with the Office of the City Clerk. 3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEE I understand annual registration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period commencing October 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be $500.0.-rant to Section 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code. 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