2024 Lobbyist Registration Form - 400 Alton RD (Michele Merlo La Terrazza LLC) �Ss�/ - �x� �
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MIAMI BEACH o«��eof�he���Y��e�k � 2z zoz4
1700 Convention Cenler�rive
Miami Beach. FL 33139 �
3056737411 �
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM
Lobbyist means all persons employetl or retalned, whether paitl or not by a principal who seeks to encourage ihe passage,tlefeat or
modiFlcation ot any ordinance, resoWtion, action or decison of any commissioneq any aclion. tlecision, recommentlation of the City
Manager or any Ciry boartl or committee�,or any adion,decision or recommentlalion of any City personnel durirg[he time periatl of t�e
entire tlecision-making pmcess on such ac�ion, tlecision or recommendation thal foreseeabty will be heartl or reviewetl by t�e City
Commission, or a Ciry board or commitlee. The�erm specifically Includes the principal as well as any employee engagetl In lobbying
activities. The�ertn "LobbyisC has specifc exclusions. Please refer to Cily Cotle Chapler 2, Atlicle Vll, Division 3, enti�led "LobbyisLS'
foratltlitionalinlormation.
IngWclions: Please complete all seclions of�hls fortn antl submit the completed�orm.wi�h the applicable fee,�o the Office of the Ci�y
Clerk. If you neetl more space to wmplete an answer, use a separate sheet(s)of paper. If you have nothing�o report in a particular
section, you mus� wn�e "none' ar "nla' in Ihal sec�ion. Any change lo any info�ma�ion originalty tileQ or any atltlitional City
Commissioner or personnel w�o are also sought to be lobbietl shall require that Ihe lobbyis�file an amern)ment lo�he registretion krm
The lobbyist has a wntinuing tluty to supply information antl amentl [�e forms flled�hroughoot the period that [he lobbying ocw5.
Separale registra[ion forms s�all be requiretl for each principal representetl on each specific issue.
I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
GILLER IRA DEAN
NAME OF LOBBYIST (LasU (Firtp (M�idtlla Neme)
GILLER & GILLER, INC. 975 ARTHUR GODFREY RD. #600, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140
LOBBVISTBUSME93NAMEqNDAD�RE55 (Numberand$Ireel) (Cily) (91a1e) (ZipCotle)
(305)538-6324 (305)2053878 ira@gillerandgiller.com
LOBBYISTBUSINESSTELEPHONENUMBER CELLULARTELEPHONENUMBER EMAILADDRE55
II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: PROPERTY OWNER
BRANDT JOHN
NAMEOFPRMqPPL (Lasp (Flrsp (MqalaNema)
PIX REALTY LLP 1 W. ELM ST. GREENWICH, CT. 06830
PRINCIPnLeuslNEssNnMEnNonooaEss (NumoeeenasVeeq (cny> (sta�e) aiocoae)
(203)661-3300 (914) 523 -1339 john@brandtorg.com
PRINCIPHLBUSMESSTELEPHONENUMBER CELWLARTEIEPHONFNUM9ER EMAILH�DRE55
Pursuanl to Qry Code Seclion 2A82(h)(1)(a): A principel ot arry corpora�ion, paMers�ip,or aNer eMity who appears a a lo�byisl on behali of�hel
entity,vn�M1oul special compensalion or reimLursemen[for IOa appeararice,wbet�er dlrect Intlirttl orcon4ngen�,�oexpress suOPoR of or opposi(ion lo
an item s�all regis�er witn the Gerk a.s requiretl by Ihis su0section but shall not be repuiretl lo pay any iegisVafon fees.
If the principal is a Corporetlon, Partnership or Trust, the following information MUST 6e provided
pursuant to City Cotle Section 2-482(c�:
• NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFIpARV(if none,wrile NIA): �OHN BRANDT
• NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLV,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH
CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST(if none,wri[e NIA�: SEE ATTACHED
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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 pentling request for proposal, invitation to hid, or pu6lic hearing number.
PLANNING BOARD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INCREASE OCCUPANT LOAD OF THE
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IV. CITY AGENCIESIINDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED:
Pursuant to Ciry Code Section 2-482�a)�4�, list the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be
lobbietl, 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 generel nature oi the subject contrectual relationship.
Full Name of Intlividual and Coniractual Relationship(If yes,explain) vE5 NO
Title of Person to be Lobhied
PLANNING BOARD X
PLANNING DEPT. STAFF X
Pursuant [o City Code Section 2-482�g�, every registrant shall be required to s[ate Ihe extent of any
6usiness, 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 sough[to
he lohbied as identified on the lo6hyist registration (orm filed.
List any Business, Financial, Familial or Pro(essional Relationship, or olher relationship giving rise to an
a earance of im ro rie if none,wrile NIA :
NONE
V. DISC�OSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBVIST COMPENSATION —Be Specific, (Note that a
contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to City Code Sec. Y-485.3�:
FLAT FEE _ $10,000.
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T�e following six(6)puastions MUST be answered:
1) Pursuan[to Clty Code Section 2-488,entitletl'Prohibited Campaign ConVibuLons By Lobbyists On Pmcurement Issues'�.
Vas XNo: A g V I bb ' 1 d b'tl� d t o�on a t o�
oendina awartlforaootls eau'omentorsenlce7
2) Pwsuant to Ci�y Cotle Sec�ion Y�490, entitletl'ProhiDited Campaign CoNribWions ey Lobbyists On Real Estate Development
Issues"'.
Vea XNo: A I bb ' d I' C f U I t A t 'lh 1� CN I' f
f � f i tl tl h t ih pri' F t L d U M i
3) Pursuan� �o City Co�e Section Y�482�h). any pe�son (except Ihose exemptfrom ihe tlefini�ion of"lobbyisf' as se� fotlh in
$ection 2-481)who only appeare as a representalive ofa noFforpro(1 corporation orentiry withaut special compensation or
reimbursemenl for(he appearance,whether direct or indirect to express support ol or opposition lo any item,shall register with
�he ci�y clerk as requiretl by Ihis section,bu�shall no[be required to pay any regisVation fees.
Ves �Jo: A C t f f't 1' Ht 'th t ' I com U
reimbursemen@
4) Pursuant�o City Code Secfion 2-481, ihe term "IobbyisP speci(cally exGodes Ne following persons�. Expe�witnesses who
pmvide only scientific, lechnical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings�,any person who only appears
as a representative of a neighborhootl association withoutcompensalion or reimbursement for the appearance,w�ether tlired,
indirect o�contingent,ro express support of o�opposi�ion lo any item�,antl any person who only appears as a representative of
no4forvpmfit mmmunity basetl organization for the puryose of requesting a g2nt wi�hout special compensation or
reimbursement�or IDe appea�ance.
Yes XNo: A J' I ' �T [ h ' I N ' I' tl 'nlormation' a a
p t f f ' hb a d ' t' 'th t clal com C b reemenl or
p Y A t-f f't b d C f th o D f f nt tlhout
s i I f ' b rsement4
5) Pureuanl to Ci�y Code Seclion 2-691�i�, no campaign consultant shall lobby Ihe Ci[y Commission for a period of 12 monihs
following the swearing in o!any elecletl official�s) !or whom tne campaign consultanl pmvitletl campaign consulting services
wi�hin the pasi election cycle. See Sec�ion 2491 �or more Information.
V¢s XMo: H 'tl tl If t n'ncumbent member of the Cit Commiasion
'th' t� t I C I 91f I II lth 'ncumbantmemberlslo(theC'IVComm'ss'on'
Yes No: If has 't been less ihan 12 mont�s s'ne¢ ihe electetl official(sl whom vou orovitled cemoaion
consultna services was sworn In?
6) PursuaN lo CMy Cotle Section 2d8Y�a�(4)a., a lobbyisl who has within [he past elec�ion cycle provitletl campaign consW�ing
sarvices m an incumbent member of�he City Commission (which IobGying ac�iviry is not oNerwise pronibi�etl by Code seclion
2-49�) shall disclose such parlicular service on hislher la�byist regislration form and shall orallv dsclose such oaRcular
b f I bb ' ih Ct C t bl� eeCn .
Vea XNo: H v 'd d p 'p IC p t n' b nt b r of the Citv Comm'as on
Ith' [� t 1 tl I 41f pl I' t th ' b t E 1 1 f th CIN C I i n'
Yes No: If v ' tl or ditl vou rece've econom< cons'daret'on 'n exchanae for camoainn
consultinp services7
TO BE COMPL{E�TE��BY CITV CLERK'S STHFFONLY
AnnuelRegistre[ionfee: �fVes[ �No AmauntP`a1l`tlS�+�"'� MGRA �� DaMPai� I �L/
�'�. Lobbylst ReA�s����on iorm receivetl and veriiletl by:t/�
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VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH:
ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR. EACH LOBBYIST SHALL SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITV CLERK A
SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OATH. LISTING LOBBYING E%PENDITURES AS WELL AS COMPENSATION
RECEIVED FOR THE PREC LENDAR YEAR WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFIC ISSUE ON WHICH THE
LOBBVIST HAS BEEN EM AGED LOBBY. A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILEO EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO
E%PENDITURE OR COM NSAT DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.'
SlgnaWreofLobbyisf _�i Date ?7I��lIZ4"'
I do solemnty swear or aHi h �II of the foregoing facts. statements, and discicsures in this form are tme and correct,
and that I have read or a fa li with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Atl. VII, Division 3, entitled "Lob6yis�s" of
the Miami Beach Ciry Co a I rep fig requirements. I
Signatureof Lobbyist Date � ( � �/�
Signature of Principal'. Oate
VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL
Stateot FLORIDA Stateof
Counry ot MIAMI-DADE Counry of�.
Swom to(or aKirmedj and subsc�ibed before me, Sworn b(or affirmed)and subscribed before me,
by means of�.physical presence by means of 0 physical presence
or�online no�arization, or O online notarization,
�his�_day of YYIQ7�.� . 20�`�by lhis_tlay of .20_, by
IRA GILLER
NAME OF LOBBYIST NAME OF PRINCIPAL
_ProducetllD _ProduCedlD
FORM OF I�ENTIFlCFiION FORM OF IpENTIFlCATION
X Personall r aa n _Personally Known
Signa� e o�ary Public Signature of Notary Public
Fvav�K Gen7�rlef-
Name of Notary,Ty etl, Printed or Stamped Name of Nolary,TypeQ Printed or Stamped
�.�_ ' _ _ _ ' .
(NOTARY SEAL) "'µ"'F/; ��xxcoxutcE (NOTARY SEAL)
,'�, . ��t NOUryvuetla-sbholiloaaa
Commissiw p HX 18L98
`���� MVCamm.EVDFes�p5.301]
a�Eed IM1rou�M1 Ne[iwwl Not�ry Asm.
' Theterm"IobbyisP'speci
Expert witnesses who provide only scienlRic�echnical or other specialiretl information or testimony in public mce�ings; any person who
only appears as a representative of a neighborhootl associa�ion wilhou�compensation or reimbursement br the appearance,whether
direct, intlirect or contingenL lo express supporl of or opposition to any item; antl any person who only appears as a representative of
nob(or-pwlil community �asetl organizalion for ihe purpose of requesting a grant wilhoW special compensation or reimbursemeN !or
the appearence.
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VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH:
ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR EACH LOBBYIST SHALI SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CIN CLERK A
SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OA7H IISTING LOBBYINO EXPENDITURES AS WELL AS COMPENSATION
2LECEIVE4. FOR THE PRECEDIN9 CALENDAR YEAR WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFICJSSUE ON WHICH THE
1 nFiRVIST HAS BEEN EN AGED L089Y A STATEMENT 9HALL BE FILED E4EN IP THERE HAS BEEN NO
E%PENDI7UREORCOM NSAT DUAINOTHEREPORTINOPERIOD,' �
SigneWreofLobbyist �� �ate '�J�«I Z4" _ ..
I do solemnly swear or e1f II of lhe fo�egoinp facts, atatements, end disclosuras in this form ere true and correct,
antl Ihal l have read or a fa I� with the provislons contalned In Chapter 2, Ad. VII, �Nieion 3, antltled'Lohbyisls'of
the Mleml Beach City Co a I rep g requiraments. l
Signature ot Lobbylst: �ate 7 � 3 �
SignatureoFPrincipal; �ate g
VII, NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: � PRINCIP� .
Stateot FLORIDA Stateof // Gd �
MIAMI-DADE � �����
Counry ot County of. 'rLL/�"
Swom to(oreffimietl)end subscri6ed hefore me, SWom lo(orelfirmed)antl subscribed before me,
bymeansoF�,physlcalpresence bymeansof�physiwlpreaence
or�online noUnzation, or O online rolai¢atbn,
u�s�aay a�rmrth zo�'i bY this/,L day af /n�zsih za�,�lny
IRAGILLER �p{�� �/�B/y,/i�
NAME OF LOBBYIST NAME OF PRINCIPAL
Produced 10 _Producad ID
FORM OF IOENTIFICNTION fORM OF IDENTIFICATION
x Personall� ' a n ersonally Known , ... .
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Sipnat o atary Public ature of Notery - _
F�n�nk (ian2�lc�- i�:
Name ol Notary,Ty ed,Printetl or Stamped ame of Notary,Typed,Pdntetl or Sl mped ��- �
��" ' iµ^'��'��_ (NOTARV SEAL A�IBERE.BONFOEY
(NOTARVSFAL) (M �'n xor..Yweit�sw•airbne. � NOTMYPUBLICQFCONNECfICUT
`°�� uy��."Fow:,i�°i,'io:r MyCommNdonEzpkM4/J0I1021
db tMwryh Wlimd Nd�ryArm.
'The lertn'Ia6byisY speci
Experl wlNessea who provWe only aclen�ifiq�echnlcel or other speclalizetl Inbrmetlon o�Mftimony in public meatirgs�,any person who
only eppeare ae e represenlalive ol e nelg�borhoatl essoclalion wllhoul compenaetlono�rtlmEursemenl br lhe dOPearence,wliether
tliroq, IMirect or conUngen4�o eapresa auppoR ol or oppoelllon to eny Item',antl ern/parean wtio onry appaen aa e repesentaUve ol
rwidor{tta6t canmunily baeetl organizaiion lor the purpme ol raquesling e prenl wilAautepetisl compewelion or ielm�ureement br
the eppearence.
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami l�xh,V00 Con.renfon Cenrer Drive,Miami Baach,Flodda 39139,wHw.mlomlbeachlLgov
Office of�he Ciry Clerk
Rafael E. Gmnado,Ciy Clerk CilyClerk�miamibeachfl gov
Tel: 305.673J411, Fax: 305.6737254 .
NAME OF LOBBYIST: IRA GII.LER
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 Sta�ement
(Statement). In addition to any other penalties ihat may be imposed as provided in
Section 2-485.1, a fine of $50.00 a day shall be assessed for Statements filed aker 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) b file 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 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 conduded or I am no longer lobbying on
that issue, I shall immediately file a Notice of Withdrawal with the Office of ihe City Clerk.
3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REG�STRATION FEE
I understand annual registration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period
commenci October 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be
$500 pi, uant to Section 2-482 of ihe Miami Beach City Code.
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Signature of Lobbyist Date
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DIXlASURE OF INTEREST
CORPORAiION, PAR7NFRSHIP OR LIMI7FD LIA6ILITY COMPANY
If Ihe propary thal is the subjed of the oppli<alion is owned or leased by a corpomlion, padnership or limited liobiliy
company, list ALL of Ihe owners, shareholders, pariners, manogers and/or mambea,and Iha per(enldge of'ownenhip held
by ea<h. If tha owners mnsisl of one or more corporalions, parinerships, tmsts,parfnerships or olhar co/pomle enlilies, Ihe
opplicant shall furthar disclose iha idan�iy of 1ha individual�s) �naNrol persons� having the ultimate ownership inleresl in the
entiy.
FIX REhI.TY � LP
NAME OF CORPORATE EMITY
� NAMEANDADDRE55 �' � � %OFON%NEHSHIP�� �
J6F ATL'AGHt�-p
NAME OF CORPORATE ENTIiY
NAME AND ADDRESS Y OF OWNERSHIP
If�here are additional corpomle owners, lisl soch owners, induding corpamfe name ond Iha name, address and percenlage
of ownership ol each additional owneq on a sepamte page.
We are commined b prwid�g evicellem p�blic ea.<s o��d mlery�o oll wIw lae.wa�f anA dvy m au��Ib�mr,nopml,A�sronc communiYy.
PIX REALTY, L.P.
Name Percentape
Pix Realty, Inc. 1.000%
Robert Brandt 2005 Family Trust 24.750°/a
Trustees: Robed Brandt, Deborah Brabndt and Paul Barnett
Beneficiaries: Deborah Barnett-Brandt, Ryan Brandt and Austin Brandt
James Z. Brandt Revocable Trust 14.850°/a
Trustees: James 8randi and Josh Nordan
Beneficiaries: Zachary Brandt
James Brandt 2020 Trust 9.900°/a
Trustees: James Brandt and Josh Nordan
Beneficiaries: Zachary Brandt, Heather Nott, Nelson Brandt, Kathryn Nott, Eric Nott,
David Bence and Fred Rosenberg
Gary Brandt 2012 Pix Trust 19.675%
Trustees: Gary Brandt, Barbara Brandt and David Kovacs
Beneficiaries�, Barbara Brandt, Alexis Cistone, Taylor Saggar and Skylar Brandt
Gary Brandt 2012 GST Exempt Pix Trust 5.075°/a
Trustees: Gary Brandt, 8arbara Brandt and David Kovacs
Beneficiaries: Barbare Brandt, Alexis Cistone, Taylor Saggar and Skylar Brandt
John Brandt 2005 Family Trust 24.750°/a
Trustee�. John Brandt, Andrea Brandt and David Wald
Beneficiaries�, Andrea Brandt, Barrie Brandt, Dylan Brandt and Jesse Brendl
Pix Realtv. Inc. - Coroorate General Partner which rearesnts 1%
Name Parcentaae
Robert Brandt 2005 Family Trust 25.00%
Trustees: Robert Brandt, Deborah Brabndt and Paul Bamett
Beneficiaries: Deborah Barnetf-Brandf, Ryan Brandt and Austin Brandt
James Brendt 2020 Trust 25.00°/,
Trustees: James Brandt and Josh Nordan
Beneficiaries: Zachary Brandt, Heather Nott, Nelson Brandt, Kathryn Nott, Enc NoH,
David Bence and Fred Rosen6erg
Gary Brandt 2005 Fami�y Trust 25.00%
Trustees: Gary Brandt, Barbara Brandt and David Kovacs
Beneficiaries: Barbara Brandt, Alexis Cistone, Taylor Saggar and Skylar Brandt
John Brandt 2005 Family Trust 25.00°/
Trustee�, John Brandt, Andrea Brandt and David Wald
8eneficiaries: Andrea Brandt, Ba«ie Brandt, Dylan Brandt and Jesse Brandt