2024 Lobbyist Registration Form - Commercial Vessel Operations (Michael Simpson) Lomme�t : o,l
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Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.6737471
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM .� � '
Lobbyist means all persons employetl or relainetl, whether paitl or not. by a pnncipal who seeks lo encourege ihe passage, defeat or
motlifcation of any ordinance, resoWtion, action or decision of any commissioner, any action, decisioq recommentlation of the City
Menager or any Ciry boartl or committee;or any action,tlecision or recommendation of any City personnal dunng Ihe time penod of the
entire decision-making pmcess on such ac�ion, tlecision or recommentlation ihal foreseeabry will be heard or revlewed by iha City
Commission, or a Ciry board or committee.The term specifcally indutlas ihe pnncipal as well as any employee engagetl in lobbying
activiGes.The term'LobbyisY has specifc exclusions. Please refer lo City Cotle Chapler 2, Article VII, Division 3, entitled"Lobbyisis,"
foradditionalinfortnatlon.
Inslruetions: Please complete all secfions of Ihis form antl submit�he completed form,wiN the applicable fee,to the ORica of the City
Clerk. If you neetl more space ro complete an answer, use a separete shee[(s)of paper. if you have nothing lo report in a particular
section, you must write "none" or "nla" in that section. Any change lo any information originalry fled, or any addilional City
Commissioner or personnel who are also sought to be lobbied shall require that Ihe lobbyist file an amerWment to ihe regist2tion form.
The lobbyist has a continuing tluty to supply information anE amenE the fortns fled ihroughout tha periotl that ihe lobbying occurs.
Separate registration fonns shall be requiretl for each principal represented on each specific issue.
I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
Penelas Chrislopher
NAME OP LOBBYIST (last) (Firs�) (Mitldle Name)
Akeiman LLP 98 SE]Street,Suite 1100 Miami FL 33131
IOBBYIST BUSINESS NAMEANO ADDRE55 (Numberand Sveet) (Ciry) (Stete) (LP COEe)
305 982 5fi�8 chnsSopher.penelasQakertnan.com
LOBBVISTBUSINESSTELEPHONENUMBER CELLUTARTELEPHONENUMBER EMAILADDRE55
II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
Simpson Michael
NAMEOFPRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (MitltlkName)
Sightseeing Tours Management Inc. 3050 Biscayne Bouleva�d,Suile 403 Miami FL 33137
PRMCIPAL BUSINE55 NPME Ml�ADDRESS (NumEerend Slreet) (Ciry) (SWle) (Zip COCe)
305379-5119 mikeQlslantlqueenc(uises.com
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLUTAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
Pursuan�to City Code Sectlon 2-C82(h)(iNa): A p�indpal of erry coryaa�lon.parNe�slilp,a oMer entity w�o appecis es a lobbylet an be�elf of Ihet
entiy.wlNaut epaciel compensetlon or reimbursement tar Ne appeerznce,whetlier tllreG,intli�eq,or contingen4���aupporl ot a opposiUon W
an I[em sMA regislxwitli tl�e CIeM as rapuiretl by lhis subseclion Wl shell not pe requireE M pay aery reglsVation fee%.
If the principal is a Corporetion, Partnership or Trust, the following information MUST be provided
pursuant to City Code Section 2�82(c):
. NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY(if none,wrila N/A): Michael Simpson
. NAME OF ALL PERSONS XOLOING,OIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLV,A SNo OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH
CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST(it none,wrile N/A): Michael Simpson
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III. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED:
Describe with as mueh tletail as is practical,lncluding but not Iimited to a specifle deseription where
applicable of a pending request for proposal, invitatlon to bid,or public hearing number.
commercial vessel operations in Miami Beach,FL
IV. CITY AGENCIESflNDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED:
Pursuant to City Code Saction 2-482(a)(4), list the City Commissioner or City pereonnel sought to be
lobbied, and whethe�the lobbyist has entered Into any contractual ralaUonship (paid or unpaid) wHh
said City Commissioner or City personnel from 12 months preceding such commencement of service
with the City to the present date,stating the generel neture of the subject contradual relationship.
Full Name of Indivitlual antl Contractual Relatlonship(If yes,explain) YES No
Title of Pe�son to be Lobbied
CiryAdministration None X
City Commiwioners None x
Pureuant to Ctty Code Section 2-482(g), every registrent shall be required to state the extent of any
business, financial, familfal or professional relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an
appearence of an impropriety, with any current City Commissioner or City personnel who is sought to
be Iobbied as idenfified on the IobbyisS registretion form flled.
Lis! any Business, Financial, Familial or Professional Relationship, or other relaUonahip giving rise to an
a earanee of im ro rie If none write N/A :
none
V. DISCLOSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION —Be Speciflc. (Note that a
contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to Ciry Code Sec. 2-085.3):
$525 hou�y
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The following six(6)questions MUST be answered:
1) Pureuant to Ciry Code Section 2-088,en�itled"Pmhibitetl Campaign Contdbutions By Lobbyists On Procuremenl Issues":
Ves XNo: A I bb ' t o di b'd f d b t or serv'eas or on a present or
o d' a d f tl lo nt or service?
2) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-090,enlitled"Prohibited Campaign Coniributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development
Issues":
Yes xNo: I bb ' o d' a a II f f D I 1 A t wlth the GIN or aoolication
f h i I tl i tl h t th CIN's Puture LanC Usa Mao9
3) Pursuant ro City Code Sectlon 2-082(h�, any person (except Ihose exempt (rom ihe deMition of "lobbyist" as sel forih in
Seclion 2-481)who only appeare as a representative of a noFfor-pro�t mrporation or entity without special compansation or
reimbursemenl far the appearance,whether tlirect or intlirect lo ezpress support of or opposi�lon lo any item,shall register with
the ciry derk as 2quiretl by this section,but shall no�be requireC to pay any re9isVa6on fees.
Y¢s x No: A p H t t o ft mo <� Ctv ilh t soec'al eomoensallon or
reimbursement7
4) Pursuant to Ciry Cotle Section 2-081, the tertn "lobbyisl" specifcally excludes lhe following permns: Expert witnesses who
provide only scientifc,technical ar ofher speciaiized informaGon or testimony in public meetings;any person who only appeare
as a representative of a neighborhood association without wmpensa[ion or reimbursemenl forthe appea�ance,whether dlred,
intlirect or con�ingent,to express support of or opposi[ion to any item;and any person who only appears as a representalive of
not-for-proft community basetl organizalion for the puryose of requesling a grant without special compensalion or
reimbureement for the appearance.
_Ves yNo: A o �tli n I I t'fl t h i I th ce � I' tl ' formalion� aooearinc as a
o tati oi f hb a d I ❑ 'lh t I I mcensaHon or reimbursement or
H t T ft b d i ti f M a f astlna a arant without
' I m t'on or reimbursemenl7
5) Pursuanl lo Ciry Code Section 2d97('1�, no campaign consWtant shall lobby the Ciry Commiuion for a perio7 of 12 months
following the swearing in of any electetl offcial(s)(or whom�he campaign wnsulhant prwided campaign consulting services
within the past election cycle.See Section 2-491 for more informafion.
_Yes�Na: H itl d IH t I be t b fth CNvGommission
Ith th t I f 1 7 If I e I" t th i mb t mbe f 1 of N C N Comm sslon.
_Yes�No: h 't b les th 12 �h I th iec[etl tll 'al( 1 wh m vou orovided camoalan
HI servieas was swom in7
6) Pursuant to Ciry Code Secfion 2�82(a)(4)a., a lobbyist who has within the pasl election cyGe pravi0etl campaign consNting
services lo an incumbent member of the City Commission (which IoEbying activity is not othenvise prohibitetl by Cotle seclion
2-091) shall Oisdase such patlicular service on hislher lobbyist registration (orm tl h II II d'sclose suc� oarticular
E f I bb ' th CNC t bf 1n4.
Ves%No: H o �d d Daiq nsult' a&e ' S t 'nt b nt member of the Giri Commission
thi th a t i cti v I 71f ol II tth ' b t b rt lo(theCllvCommisslon:
_Yes xNo: e ro i d did Iva nomi nsitl rati n in ha t � camoalan
consullina sarvlees7
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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 7HE PRECEDING CALENDAR VEAR WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFIC ISSUE ON WHICH THE
LOBBYIST HAS BEEN ENGAGED TO LOBBY. A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILED EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO
EXPENDITURE OR COMPENSATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.'
' .—------' Date 3/12/24
Signature of Lobbyist ' —
I do solemnty swear or affrm that all of the foregoing facts,statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct,
and that I have read or am familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Ad.VII, �ivision 3, entitled "Lobbyists" of
the Miami Beach City Code and all reporting requiremenls.
�"��� ' -- - - Date 3I72/24
Signalure of Lobbyisl: - � `T
3/12124
Signature of Principal: �� � Date
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VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL
State of Florida Slate of �'U�'�(�LJ�
County oF: Miami-Datle COUnty of:������
Swom to(or affirmed)and subscri6ed before me, Swom ro(or affirmed)and subscribed before me,
by means of L�physical presence by means of O physical presence
or O online notarizafion, or O online notanzation,
this �Z day of Mamn 20z4, by this LLday of M��h .Z��, bY
Chnsropher Penelas �� ^� ���i �
NAME OF LOBBVIST NAME OF PRINCIPAL
Produced ID _Produced ID
FOftM OF IDENTIFICATION � �
FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
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SignaNre of Nolary Public SignatY e of4lotary Public - -
Diana Perez-Gata
Name of Notary,Typed, Printed or Stamped Name of Notary,Type �/ �obry
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(NOTARY SEAL) :,� �r�����n ��� �Qyayppy
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'The tertn 9obbyist"specifcally excludes the following persons:
Expert witnesses w�o pmvide only scienfifc,technical or other specialized information or testimony in public maetings:any personewh�o
only appears as a representative af a neighborhootl association withoul compensation or reimbursemenl for lhe appearence,
direcQ intlirect or conlingent,to ezpress support of or opposition ro any item:antl any person who only epDears as a representaHve of
not-forvproft community based organiza�ion for the purpose o(repuesling a grant without spacial compensation or reimbursement for
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Ciy of Miami Bea<h, I�00 Convention Cemer Dme,MIaM Beach,Flondo 33139,www.miomibeachFl.go.
Office of ihe Ciy Clerk
Ra(ael E.Gwnado, City Clerk CiryClerk�miami6eachfl.gav
Tel: 305.6737411, fax:305.6737254
NAME OF LOBBYIST: Christophe�Pene�as
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 fled 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 fle the Statement or pay the
assessed fines after notification.
Any lobbyist, who fails to file the required Statement by April 30'" of each year, shall be
automatically suspended from lobbying until all fines are paid, unless the fine has been
appealed to the Miami-Dade Couniy 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 OTfice of ihe City Clerk.
3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRAT�ON 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
$500.00 pursuant to Section 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code.
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Signature of Lobbyist Date
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