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Home My WebLink AboutJavier E. Fernandez - Mighty Seawall Inc. (Anya Freeman)s~'\J",~\ f. re,("nO.l'd-e,,2 -N,3h.\~ Seow°'\\ j'.'f\C. MI AM I BEACH (Pi"' '1 <>-.P-=,n--o.n J Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305 .673.7411 lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov RECEIVED FEB 1 7 2026 LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM CITY OF MIAMI BEACH This form is required under Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 3 of the City Code for individuals wh~~~~a~~fn ~~5b9,~ij ~bfi.mfes before the City of Miami Beach. Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481 , a "lobbyist" means any person employed , retained, or designated, 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, or recommendation of the City Manager or any City board or comm ittee; or any action, decision , or recommendation of any City personnel1 during the time period of the entire decision-making process on such action , decision, or recommendation that foreseeably will be heard or reviewed by the City Commission, or a City board or committee. The term specifically includes the principa l as well as any employee engaged in lobbying activities. The term "lobbyist" specifically excludes the following persons: expert witnesses who provide only scientific, technical , or other specialized information or testimony in publ ic meetings; any person who only appears as a representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association without compensation or re imbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, solely to express support of or opposition to any item; and any person who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit community-based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. Any person excluded from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2- 481 is not required to register as a lobbyist but must complete and submit a written disclosure form for each issue on which they appear, identifying their name, address, and the principal on whose behalf they are communicating, as req uired by Section 2-483(b) of the City Code. Note: A separate form titled "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative Registration Form" is available from the Office of the City Clerk for representatives of neighborhood or homeowner associations. Other individuals excluded from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481 may utilize this form and complete the relevant sections. 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 "n/a" 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 provide information and amend the forms fi led throughout the period during which lobbying occurs. A separate registration form must be submitted for each principal represented and for each specific issue on which the lobbyist is engaged. Lobbyist Registration Fees: Pursuant to Section 2-482 of the City Code, a registration fee of $350. 00 per issue is required at the time of filing th is form. In addition , an annual registration fee of $500.00 is required fo r each 12-month period commencing October 1 of each year. These fees must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk along with the completed registration form . However, a principal of any corporation, partnership, or other entity who appears as a lobbyist on behalf of that entity, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, is not required to pay registration fees. No fee is required for filing a notice of withdrawal. The City Commission may, in its discretion , waive the reg istration fee upon a find ing of financial hardship. Public Records Notice and Address Disclosure: Forms filed with the Office of the City Clerk are public records under Florida law. If your home address is exempt from disclosure or if you prefer it not be made public, you may provide an office or alternate mailing address instead. Florida Statutes Section 119.071 (4)(d) provides public records exemptions for certain individuals and their families. If you believe you qualify , please consult the statute or contact the Office of the City Clerk for guidance. 1 City personnel include advisory personnel, autonomous personnel, departmental personnel, and quasi-judicial personnel. Departmental personnel means the city manager, all assistant city managers, all department heads, all assistant and deputy department heads, employees of the police department with the rank of captain, major or ch ief, bu ilding and zoning inspectors, the city attorney, chief deputy city attorney and all assistant city attorneys; however, all departmental personnel when acting in connection with administrative hearings, and any employee of a city department or divis ion with the authority to participate in procurement matters, when the communication involves such procurement, shall not be included for purposes of this division. Page 1 of ? I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION: Fernandez Javier Enrique NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (Flrst) (Middle Name) SMGQ Law, 201 Alhambra Circle, Ste. 1205 Coral Gables Florida 33134 LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) (305) 377-1000 (305) 761-2274 jfernandez@smgqlaw.com LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: TY't'e#l-a '1 NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) Mighty Seawall Inc. (d/b/a Kind Designs 3007 NW S. River Dr. Miami PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) - (Middle Name) Florida (State) EMAIL ADDRESS 33142 (Zip Code) (305) 851-1133 anya@kinddesigns.com PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h)(1)(a): A principal of any corporation, partnership, or other entity who appears as a lobbyist on behalf of that entity, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, to express support of or opposition to an item shall register with the Clerk as required by this subsection but shall not be required to pay any registration 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 BENEFICIARY (if none, write NIA): Anya Freeman • NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A 5% OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST (if none, write N/A): ______________ _ Ill. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED: Describe the specific matter you are lobbying on. Include as much detail as possible, such as the title or subject of the item, relevant ordinance or resolution numbers, RFP or 1TB numbers, or the date and topic of any public hearing, if applicable. Public and private seawall projects -specification requirements for public project and legislative incentives for private projects. Page2 of? IV. DISCLOSURE OF CONSIDERATION PROVIDED BY LOBBYISTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD OR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS: Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(k), any lobbyist who provides, directly or indirectly, consideration, whether monetary or non-monetary, of $1.000 or more to a neighborhood or homeowner association or its designee, for purposes of supporting or withholding its objection concerning a matter before the City Commission, or any City board, or committee must disclose such consideration. C]ves~No: Have you provided, directly or indirectly, any consideration, monetary or non-monetary, of $1,000 or more to a neighborhood or homeowner association or its designee, in connection with the matter for which you are lobbying? If yes, please describe: V. 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 Contractual Relationship (If yes, explain) YES NO Title of Person to be Lobbied Alex Fernandez, Commissioner □ [ZI Eric Carpenter, City Manager □ [Z] David Gomez, Director, Capital Improvement Projects □ [ZI Amy Knowles, Chief Resiliency Officer D IZI Ricardo Dopico, City Attorney □ [Z] D IZI 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 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 aooearance of improprietv (if none, write NIA): N/A Page 3 of? VI. DISCLOSE RA TE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION -BE SPECIFIC. Contingency fees are strictly prohibited under Section 2-485.3 of the City Code. This prohibition applies to all lobbyists and to individuals excluded from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481. If compensation is not monetary, describe the form of consideration (e.g., services, goods, etc.). Monthly retainer -$7,500 The following six (6) questions MUST be answered: 1) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-488, entitled "Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues•: □ Yes l!!!I 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 services? 2) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-490, entitled "Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development Issues": □ Yes l!!!I No: Are you lobbying on a pending application for a Development Agreement with the City or an application for a change of zoning map designation or a change to the City's Future Land Use Map? 3) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h), any person (except those exempt from the definition orlobbyist" 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 ta pay any registration fees. □Yesl!!!INo: Are you representing a not.for:0rofit corporation or entity without special compensation or reimbursement? Note: If you are exempt from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481 and are required to submit a written disclosure pursuant to Section 2-483{b), representatives of neighborhood or homeowner associations should use the "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative Registration Form." Other exempt individuals may utilize this Lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the applicable sections. 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 or homeowner association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, indirect, or contingent, solely to express support of or opposition to any item; and any person who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit community-based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. Individuals who qualify for these exclusions are still required to submit a written disclosure form for each appearance, as required by Section 2-483(b) of the City Code. □ Yes !!!I No: Do you qualify for one of the exclusions listed above under Section 2-481? If yes, please check the applicable category: □ Expert witness providing only scientific, technical, or other specialized information or testimony in a public meeting. □ Representative of a not-for-profit community-based organization requesting a grant without compensation or reimbursement. □ Representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association appearing without compensation or reimbursement. Note: Representatives of neighborhood or homeowner associations should use the "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative Registration Form.• Other exempt individuals may utilize this Lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the applicable sections. Page4of7 6) Pur uant to C11y Code Section 2-491(1}, no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for penod of 12 mon hs following the sweanng in of any elected official(s) for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services w1th1n the past election cycle See Section 2-491 for more information D es o: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an Incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes, please list the incumbent memberts) of the City Commission: □Yes D o: If ves, has it been less than 12 months since the elected official(sl whom you pro ided campaign consulting services was sworn in? Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)a., a lobbyist who has within the past election cycle provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission (which lobbying activity is not otherwise proh1brted by Code sect~on 2-491) shall disclose such particular service on his/her lobbyist registration form and shall orally disclose such particular service before lobbying the City Commission at a public meeting 0 Yes ■ No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes, please list the incumbent member(sl of the City Commission: D Yes No: If yes. were you promised or did you receive economic consideration in exchange for campaign consulting services? If yes, please describe the nature and amount of any economic consideration received or promised in exchange for campaign consulting services. IMPORTANT. Annual Requirements for Registered Lobbyists: As a registered lobbyis , I ac nowledge and agree to the ollo ing yearly obligations. An annual registration fee of $500.00 must be paid by October 1 o each fiscal year o a1 tain my lobbyis status active. A new issue registration fee of $350.00 is due when submi ting any ne issue reg1stra o a d is a one-time ee per issue. Additionally, I am required to file an Expenditure and Compensation Form ann ally by February 28, hich must include a signed statement of all lobbying-related expenditures and compensa n. Once lobbying ac 1 1 res or a specific issue have ended, I need to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using he sa e Expenditure and Compensa ·on Form. All forms should be sent either via email to lobby1sts@miarn1beachfl gov or maile o the O tee of e C1 Clerk a 1700 Convention Center Dnve, Miami Beach, Fl 33139. ,,,.... S1gna re of Lobbyis Date __ 0_21_1_6_12_0_26 _______ _ 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 and am familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Article VII , Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists," of the Miami Beach City Code, including all applicable registration and reporting requirements. J understand that violations of the City's lobbying ordinance are subject to enforc ment by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and may result in admonition, fines, public reprimands, prohibitions from reg istering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying activities by the City, debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I turth r affirm that I am not re ceiving ny compensat on or re mbursement in iolation of the City Code, and that I am not engaged In any prohibited canting ncy fee arrangem nt. S1gna ure of Lobbyist Prin ed ame o Lo by1s Srgna ure of Principal Fernande Pnn ed am of Prrnc1p 1 _A_n_y_a_r __ m_a_n _________ _ P of 7 D te 0 /161202 ----------------- Ot 0 /16/20 6 ----------------- VIII . NOTARY SIG NATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State o Florida --------- County of Miami-Dade S om to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me by eans of O physical presence ' or O onhne notarization. this 16 day of February Ja ier E. Fernandez E Of LOBB 1ST _Produced ID ='FO::--:R=-cM-:-0,:--F,,.-l"""o=e-T=IF,......IC_A_T_IO_N __ o ary Public \$:V'.\ 'k e.0 «: otary, Typed, Prin~d or Stamped ( OT RY SEAL) WAD&Sf.H. RIEGER II" COMMIS-~ f HH 6179\ 7 ~~ 19, 2028 TO PRINCIPAL: State of Florida ----------- County of· Miami-Dade Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscnbed before me by means of physical presence or [1 onl,ne notarization, this 16 [:], of_ February Anya Freeman NAME OF PRINCIPAL Sig ture otary Public M0d,se.n f2:teF Name of Notary, Typed, Pr tedor S amped (NOTARY SEAL) ,..i-:?,:•:~\ \~~~f~~~} MADLSEN RlEGER MYCOMMISSI IHH61 17 EXPIRES: Sac>1embw 19, rli ( t J Q Arnounl P I C 0 ,1. r1fa ,):::,) B lST OR S obby t Rogl Ir I on Ollll R G KM RB OM N R I D O O • R 1 20 f7 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Tel: 305.673.741 l NAME OF LOBBYIST: Javier E. Fernandez CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov ----------------------- 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 fi le 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 shal l 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. Signature of Lo~ ~ 02/16/2026 Date F \CLER\$ALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Regislrat,on Form REG KM RB DM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Page 7 of 7 Miscellaneous Cash Receipt CITY OF MIAMI BEACH □ Cash □ Credit Card □Check ff ____ _ No. 436312 $------- --------20 ___ _ Received of ___ -_v __________________________ _ Address------------------------------ \ For---"-----__,;_ _________________________ _ City of Mi d!IU BedGh Miscellaneous -MCR -2026 008580-0037 Ebani Th ... 02/17/2026 04 : 45PM MCR OPEN (MCR) Payment Amount: $850.00 (THIS INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED) Office of Finance Director By _________ _ Account number: ___________________________ _ Preparer: _______________ Dept: ______ _ EXT: __ _ City of Miami Beach Customer Service Center 1755 Merdian Ave Suite 100 Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-7420 tie lcame 02/17/2026 04:45PM Ebani T. 008580-0037 MISCELLANEOUS MCR OPEN (MCR) Reference 1; MCR_436312 2026 MCR 1 @ $850.00 $850.00 $850.00 Subtotal $850. 00 Tota'I $850.00 CHECK $850. 00 Check Number001375 Change due Paid by: JAVIER E FERNANDEZ ESQ lllllllllllllllllllllll!lllmllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Thank you for your payment CUSTOMER COPY $0.00