2024 Lobbyist Registration Form - 400 Alton RD (Michele Merlo La Terrazza LLC) yc� 1���on IZo�
MIAMI BEACH OffceoflheCityClerk i 2r '
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139 ''�'H
305.673.7411 '
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM
Lobbyist means all persons employed or retaineQ whelher paid or not, by a pnncipal who seeks to enmurage�he passage, tlefeat or
modifcation of any ordinance, resolution, action or tlecision af any commissioner, any action, tlecision, recommentlation af the Ciry
Manager or any City boaN or committee:or any action,Cecision or rcmmmentlation of any Ciry personnel during the time period af ihe
entire tlecisioo-making pmcess on such action, decision or recommendation that fo2seeabty will be heartl or reviewetl by ihe City
Commission, or a Ciry boartl or committee The�erm specifcalty inclutles ihe pnncipal as well as any employee engaged in lobbying
activities. The lerm "LobbyisP' has specific exclusions. Please refer ro City Cotle Chapter 2, ANcle VII, Division 3, enlitletl "Lobbyis[s,"
for atltlitional information.
Instmclions: Please complele all sections of ihis form antl submit the mmpletetl form,with the applicable fee, to ihe Office of�he Ciry
Clerk. If you neetl more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet(s)of paper. If you have nolhing to report in a particular
section, you must wdte "none" or "nla" in t�al section. Any change lo arry information originally fletl, or any atltlitional City
Commissioner or personnel who are also sought to be lobbietl shall require�hat[he lobbyist file an amendmenl to the registralion fortn.
The lobbyist has a mntinuing tlury �o supply information antl amend the fortns filed �hmughout the period lhat ihe lobbying occurs.
Separate registration forms shall be requiretl for each pnncipal represented on each specific issue.
I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
RAUH JAMES
NAMEOFLOBBVIST (LasQ (Firs�) (Mitl4leName)
GREENSPOON MARDER 600 BRICKELL AVENUE,SUITE 3600 MIAMI FLORIDA 33131
L06BVISTBUSMESSNAMEANDA�DRESS (Num�eraM5�ree1) (Ci�y) (Sta�e) (ZiOCode)
(305)789-2732 N/A JAMES.RAUHQGMLAW.COM
LOBBVISTBUSMESSTELEPHONENUMBER CELWLARTELEPHONENUMBER EMAILAODRE55
II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
LATERRPZZALLC: MERLO MICHELE
NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Lasl) (Frst) (Mltltlle Neme)
100 SOUTH POINTE DRNE,#16W MIAMI BEACH FL 33139
PRINCIPALBUSINESSNAMEANDA��RESS (NumCerantlS�reet) (Ciry) (State) (ZipCotle)
N/A N/A NIA
PRINQPALBUSINESSTELEPHONENUMBER CELLULARTELEPHONENUMBER EMAILADORE55
Pursuan��o Ciry Cotle Section 2>82(�)(1Hap A pnncipal of any coryoa�ioq patlnership, or o�her enlity wbo appears as a lobbyisl on�e�alf of tha�
enlity,wi�M1ON special compensation or reimbursemeM fot IM1e appearance,wM1e�M1e�tli�ect InClmct,or mn�ingent,lo express suppoh of or opposilion�o
an i�em s�all regis�er with Ihe Cle'k as requiretl�y t�is subseclion CW sM1all not be requi�etl lo pay any mgislration fees.
If the principal is a Corporation, Partnership or Trust, the following information MUST be provided
pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c):
. NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARV(d none,write N/A�: MICHELE MERLO, MANAGING MEMBER
• NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLOING, OIRECTLV OR INDIRECTLV,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH
CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST(if none,write N/A�:MICHELE MERLO�00%
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III. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED:
Describe with as much detail as is practical, including 6ut not limited to a specific description where
applicable of a pending request for proposal, invitation to bid, or public hearing num6er.
ANV AND ALL LAND USE, DEVELOPMENT,ZONING, DESIGN, OR LICENSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROPERN LOCATED
AT400ALTON ROA�, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA33'139.
IV. CITY AGENCIESIINDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED:
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-462(a)(4�, list the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be
lobbied, and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contrectual 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 Contrac[ual Relationship (If yes, explain) VES No
Ti[le of Person to be Lobbied
PLANNING/PARKING DIRECTOR AND STAFF x
PLANNING BOARD X
BOARD OFADJUSTMENT X
MAYOR AN�COMMISSIONERS X
CIiY MANAGER'S OFFICE 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 iden[ified on the lobbyist registration fortn filed.
List any Business, Financial, Familial or Professional Rela[ionship, or other relatio�ship giving rise to an
a earence of im ro rie if none,write N/A :
NONE
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):
$635/HOUR
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The following six(6)queslions MUST be answered:
1) Pursuantto City Cotle Sec�ion 2-488,entitled"Pmhibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Pmcurement Issues":
_Yes�No: A I bb ' a t o tl' q b"d t q tl t s or on a resent or
p d' q df q tl q 'o t rvice�
2) Pursuant to Ciry Cotle Section 2-490, entitled"Prohibiled Campaign Contributions By Lobbyisis On Real Estate Development
Issues".
VesX No: A Y I bb � 9 P d a oPl' C t 0 I tAn e t 'thlh Cri ool' £on
f h A � � 4 P d �9 f h q t lh CN' F t L d U M p�
3) Pursuant to City Code Section 2d82(h�, any person (except those exempt (mm the tlefinition of "lobbyisf' as set forth in
Section 2-481) who only appears as a representative of a nobfor-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or
reimbursement for the appearence,whe�her direct or indirec[to express support of or opposition ro any item,shall register with
the city clerk as required by this section, but shall not be required to pay any registration fees.
VesXNo: A a f tf !t p f tl 'th t p ' I mo f r
reimbursemenl?
4) Pursuant lo City Code Section 2d8'I, the term "lobbyisC' specifically exclutles lhe (ollowing persons Expert wiNesses who
pmvide only scientifq 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,wheNer direc[,
indirecl or contingent,to express support of or opposition lo any item�,and any person who onty appears as a represen�ative of
nobfor-pmft communiry based organizalion for �he purpose of requesting a grant wilhoul special compensation or
reimbursement for�he appearance.
Yesx No: A o �d I Cf t h ' I lh o � f d ' t f D � 9
p faf f 'ahb a d ' f 'lh t so � I ensation or reimbursemenl or
p f t f p ft b tl ' t f th D ( ¢stinq q nl w[hout
' I omo f norreimbursement�
5) Pursuant to Ciry Code Section 2-497�1), no campaign consWtant shall lobby �he City Commission for a period of 12 months
following Ihe swearing in of any elected official(s) for whom ihe campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services
within the past election cyde. See Section 2-491 for more information.
Ves X No: 'd d �n If t be t b f Ih C'N Comm'ss'on
'th' theo t I f 1 71f I f tlh 'ncumbentmembeAs)oftheCiriCommission:
Yes No: °�•�� h 't b I tha 12 ih s' th I ted off'c"allsl whom vou orovidetl camoaian
consultino services was sworn in9
fi) Pursuant to Ciry Code Section 2d82�a�(4�a., a lobbyist who has within ihe past eleclion qcle provided campaign consulting
services lo an incumbent member of the City Commission(which lobbying activi�y is not otherwise prohibited by Code section
2-091) shall disclose such particular service on hislher lobbyist registration form tl hall orallv dsclose such oarticular
servi ce before lobbvino ihe CiN Comm�ss'on a[a publ'c meetina.
Ves X No: H 'd d if t b t b f ih C'N C
'th' lh t I C I �Ifv ol I'stlhe'ncumbentmemberlslottheCiNCommission:
Yes No: � ••^= v tl d'd onom'c cons'deraYon 'n exchanqe for camoainn
consultinq services?
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VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH:
ON FEBRUARV 28 OF EACH YEAR EACH LOBBYIST SHALL SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITV CLERK A
SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OATH LISTING LOBBYING EXPENDITURES A$ WELL AS COMPENSATION
RECEIVED FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR 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 COMPEN3ATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.'
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Signature of Lo66yi�T. ���' "n� Date L- � Z � �l"�"�
I do solemnly swear or aYfiF.1�'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, Art. VII, Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists" of
the Miami Beach City Code and-a I reporting requirements.
Signature of Lobbyist
%! � Date -� � 2'I ' ZGa �/
Signature of Principal�. ate
VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL
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Swom to (or affy� med) and subscribed before me, Sworn to(or affirtned)and subscribed before me,
by means of�physical presence by means of O physical presence
ar❑.Qn�l�in�otarization, ,,� or 0�oynli.n�e notarization,
�his�'/Yl day o( ���� 24�by lhis 1 uay of DECEMBER 20 23, by
JAMES E. RAUH MICHELE MERLO
NAME OF L09BVIST NAME OF PRINCIPAL
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FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FORM OF IDENTIFlCATION
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'The term"IobbyisP specifcalty exdudes Ihe following persons:
Expert witnesses who provide only scien�ifiq technical or other specialized informalion or�es�imony in public meetings; any person who
only appears as a representalive of a neighborhood association without compensa[ion or reimbursemen� for the appearance, whether
direct. indirecl or contingent, to express support of or opposition lo any item', antl any person who only appears as a representative of
noFfor-pmft community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for
the appearance.
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Ciry of Miami eaaah, V00 Convenfion Center Drive,Miami Beach,Flonda 33139,www.mlomibeachlLqo.
OHice of the Ciy Clerk
Rafael E. Gmnado, Ciy Clerk ClyClerk@miomibeachfLgov
Te6 305.6737411, Fax: 305.673 7254
NAME OF LOBBYIST:�AMEs e. Rnun
1) LOBBYIST FEE EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-485(d), lhe 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 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 fnes are paid, unless the fne 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
thal 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
$500.00 pursuant to Section 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code.
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