#173 Linsey Marie Lovell 09/16/2025FO R M 88 M EM O RA N D U M OF V OTING CONFLICT FOR
CO U N T Y,M U NIC IPA L,A ND OTHE R LOCA L PUB LIC OFFIC ERS
THE BOARD,COUNCIL,COMMISSION,AUTHORITY OR COMMITT EE ON
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WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
This form is for use by any person serving at the county,city,or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,council,
commission,authority,or committee.It applies to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of
interest under Section 112.3143,Florida Statutes.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with voting on a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position.For this reason,please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before
completing and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143,FLORIDA STATUTES
A person holding elective or appointive county,municipal,or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
would inure to his or her special private gain or loss.Each elected or appointed local officer also MUST ABSTAIN from knowingly voting on
a measure which would inure to the special gain or loss of a principal (other than a government agency)by whom he or she is retained
(including the parent,subsidiary,or sibling organization of a principal by which he or she is retained);to the special private gain or loss of a
relative;or to the special private gain or loss of a business associate.Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies (CRAs)under
Sec.163.356 or 163.357,F.S.,and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one-acre,one-vote basis are not prohibited
from voting in that capacity.
For purposes of this law,a "relative"includes only the officer's father,mother,son,daughter,husband,wife,brother,sister,father-in-law,
mother-in-law,son-in-law,and daughter-in-law.A "business associate"means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business
enterprise with the officer as a partner,joint venturer,coowner of property,or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation
are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange).
ELECTED OFFICERS:
In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above,you must disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are
abstaining from voting;and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting,who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above,you are not prohibited by Section 112.3143 from otherwise
participating in these matters.However,you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision,
whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE
TAKEN:
You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision)with the person responsible for recording the
minutes of the meeting,who will incorporate the form in the minutes.(Continued on page 2)
CE FO RM 8B-EFF 11/2013
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7.010(1)(f),F.A.C.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
APPOINTED OFFICERS (continued)
A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING
You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the
meeting,who must incorporate the form in the minutes.A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the
agency,and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed.
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DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTERESTLr-p bl\.e r «s o ..•1\\as16
(a)A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one or more)
inured to my special private gain or loss;
Inured to the Special gain or loss of my business associate,
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whom I am retained;or
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is the parent subsidiary,or sibling organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me.
(b)The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows:
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If disclosure of specific information would violate confidentiality or privilege pursuant to law or rules governing attorneys,a public officer,
who is also an attorney,may comply with the disclosure requirements of this section by disclosing the nature of the interest in such a way
as to provide the public with notice of the conflict.
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Date Filed s;,,.~
NOTICE:UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317,A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE
CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:IMPEACHMENT,
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFF ICE OR EMPLOYMENT,DEMOTION,REDUCTION IN SALARY,REPRIMAND,OR A
CIVIL PENAL TY NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.
CE FORM 8B -EFE 11/2013
Adopted by reference in Rule 34-7 010(1)(1),F.A C.
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Granado,Rafa el
From:
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Attachments:
Hi Ralph,
Please see attachment.
Thanks,
Freking,Jessica
Thursday,September 25,2025 11 :03 AM
Granado,Rafael
Sanchez,Carmen
FW:LUB Recusal
Lovell recusal HPB25-0662 09-16-2025.pdf
MIAMI BEACH
Jessica Freking,Clerk of Boards
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1700 Convention Center Drive.Miami Beach,FL 33139
Tel:305.673.7550 I www.miamibeachfl.gov
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From:Seiberling,James <JamesSeiberling@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent:Thursday,September 25,2025 9:57 AM
To:Freking,Jessica <JessicaFreking@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc:Tackett,Deborah <DeborahTackett@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject:RE:LUB
Hi Jessica,
Attached is a recusal that occurred at the September 16,2025 HPB hearing.
Thanks,
Jake
MIAMI BEACH
James 'Jake'Seiberling,Principal Planner
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Tel:786.394.4245 /www.miamibeachfl.gov
We are com m itted to pro viding excellent public serv ice and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
From:Freking,Jessica <JessicaFreking@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent:Wednesday,July 23,2025 10:20 AM
To:Sanchez,Carmen <CarmenSanchez@miamibeachfl.gov>;Belush,Michael <MichaelBelush@miamibeachfl.gov>;
Madan,Rogelio <RogelioMadan@miamibeachfl.gov>;Tackett,Deborah <DeborahTackett@miamibeachfl.gov>;
Seiberling,James <JamesSeiberling@miamibeachfl.gov>;Deschamps,Giselle <GiselleDeschamps@miamibeachfl.gov>;
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Garavito,Alejandro <AlejandroGaravito@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc:Mooney,Thomas <ThomasMooney@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject:RE:LUB
Hi all,
Please submit to me any forms that are received,so that I can submit to the City Clerk.
Thanks,
MIAMI BEACH
Jessica Freking,Clerk of Boards
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139
Tel:305.673.7550 I www.miamibeachfl.gov
MB magazine I MBTV I E-subscribe to newsletters
Facebook:CityofMiamiBeach I X:MiamiBeachNews I lnstagram:MiamiBeachNews I YouTube:CityofMiamiBeach
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community.
From :Sanchez,Carmen <CarmenSanchez@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent:Wednesday,July 23,2025 10:18 AM
To:Belush,Michael <MichaelBelush@miamibeachfl.gov>;Madan,Rogelio <RogelioMadan@miamibeachfl.gov>;
Tackett,Deborah <DeborahTackett@miamibeachfl.gov>;Seiberling,James <JamesSeiberling@miamibeachfl.gov>;
Deschamps,Giselle <GiselleDeschamps@miamibeachfl.gov>;Garavito,Alejandro
<AlejandroGaravito@miamibeachfl.gov>
Cc:Mooney,Thomas <ThomasMooney@miamibeachfl.gov>;Freking,Jessica <JessicaFreking@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject:LUB
Go o d m o rn ing,
M o ving fo rw ard please m ake sure you pro vide any m em ber of the board the att ached fo rm to be co m pleted in
the event they recuse them selves fr om voti ng on an item .This is a State requirem ent.
They can pro vid e in anti cipatio n to the vote or aft er the item is heard,but the fo rm has to be co llected befo re
the m e m b er leaves the cham ber.W e have to pro vide the fo rm to the City Clerk as required by law .
Thanks,
C
M IA M I BEACH
Carmen Sanchez
Planning Deputy Director
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach,Fl 33139
305.673.7550
www.miamibeachfl.gov
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