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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRoberto Alvarez - IKE Smart City LLC (Peter Scantland)I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION: Alvarez Roberto A. NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (First) Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes, PLLC 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 300 Miami (Middle Name) Florida 33131 LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (305) 374-5300 LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: Scantland NAME OF PRINCIPAL Ike Smart City LLC (Last) PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (614) 294-4898 PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) raalvarez@brzoninglaw.com CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS Peter (First) (Middle Name) 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus Ohio 43222 (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) development@obm.com 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): Peter D. Scantland • NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER, PARTNER, OR BENEFICIARY (if none, write NIA): __________ _ • 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): See attached Exhibit A. 111. 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. Development Approvals & Planning Issues, including but not limited to the Historic Preservation, Board, Design Review Board, Planning Board, Board of AdJustment, Land Use Development, City Commission, and any City Workshops or Committees, if necessary, relating to the installation of digital information kiosks in various locations in Miami Beach, Florida. Page 2 of7 RECEIVED APR 1 4 -2026 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ... IV. DISCLOSURE OF CONSIDERATION PROVIDED BY LOBBYISTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD OR HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS: Pursuant to City Code Section 2482(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]Yesl;!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: N/A 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 Staff for the Planning & Building Department None □ 0 Public Works & City Administration, PB, HPB, BOA None □ @ ORB, City Commission, and Mayor as necessary None D IZI □ tZI □ IZI □ IZI Pursuant to City Code Section 2482(9), 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 N/A): None Page 3 of7 VJ. DISCLOSE RATE 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.). $550 per hour 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 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": D Yes II 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 of "lobbyist" 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 lo pay any registration fees. □ Yes l!!!I No: Are you representing a not-for-profit 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 informatlon 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 dlsclosure form for each appearance, as required by Section 2-483(b) of the City Code. D Yes I! No: Do you guallfy for one of the exclusions listed above under Section 2-481? If yes, please check the applicable category: D 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. Page4 of7 5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-491(1), no campaign consultant shal l lobby the City Commission for a period of 12 months following the swearing in of any elected offic1al(s) for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services within the past election cycle. See Section 2-491 for more information. 6) □ Yes l!!I 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(s) of the City Commission: □ Yes D No : If yes, has it been less than 12 months since the elected official(s} whom you provided 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 prohibited by Code section 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. □ Yes I!!! 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 l!!!I 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. A IMPORTANT -Annual Requirements for Registered Lobbyists: As a registered lobbyist, I acknowledge and agree to the following yearly obligations. An annual registration fee of $500.00 must be paid by October 1 of each fiscal year to maintain my lobbyist status active. A new issue registration fee of $350.00 is due when submitting any new issue registration and is a one-time fee per issue. Additionally, I am required to file an Expenditure and Compensation Form annually by February 28, which must include a signed statement of all lobbying-related expenditures and compensation. Once lobbying activities for a specific issue have ended, I need to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using the same Expenditure and Compensation Form. All forms should be sent either via email to Lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 1700 Conventio Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. /l \ \ \ Signature of Lobbyist: ...,,,,,_~~~~~~~U~~~.:::;:=_____ Date ~ _ _ ~ I I • \ I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoin acts, 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. I understand that violations of the City's lobby ing ordinance are subject to enforcement by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and may result in admonition, fines, public reprimands, prohibitions from registering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying activities by the City , debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I further affirm that I am not receiving any compensation or reimbursement in violation of the City Code, and that I am not engaged in any prohibited contingency fee arrangement. l I Signatoce of Lobbyist ~~ Date :-\ \ 1 '7JJ7.h Printed Name of Lobbyist: Roberto A Alvarez ----------------- Signature of Principal: Date _______________ _ Printed Name of Principal:_P_e_t_e_r_S_c_a_n_t_la_n_d ________ _ Page 5 of 7 5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-491{1), no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for a period of 12 months following the swearing ln of any elected official(s} for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services within the past election cycle. See Section 2-491 for more information. 6) □ Yes I!!! 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{s} of the City Commission: □Yes □ No: If yes, has it been less than 12 months since the elected official[sl whom you provided 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 prohibited by Code section 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. D Yes I!! No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an Incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? lfyes. please list the incumbent memberts) of the City Commission: D Yes l!!I 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. A IMPORTANT-Annual Requirements for Registered Lobbyists: As a registered lobbyist, I acknowledge and agree to the following yearly obligations. An annual registration fee of $500.00 must be paid by October 1 of each fiscal year to maintain my lobbyist status active. A new issue registration fee of $350.00 is due when submitting any new issue registration and is a one-time fee per issue. Additionally, I am required to file an Expenditure and Compensation Form annually by February 28, which must include a signed statement of all lobbying-related expenditures and compensation. Once lobbying activities for a specific issue have ended, I need to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using the same Expenditure and Compensation Form. Atl forms should be sent either via email to Lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Signature of Lobbyist: Date. ______________ _ I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this fonn are true and correct, and that I have read and am familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Article Vll, Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists," of the Miami Beach City Code, Including all applicable registration and reporting requirements. I understand that violations of the City's lobbying ordinance are subject to enforcement by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust and may result in admonition, fines, public reprimands, prohibitions from registering as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying activities by the City, debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I further affirm that I am not receiving any compensation or reimbursement in violation of the City Code, and that I am n.ot engaged in any prohibited contingency fee arrangement Signature of Lobbyist: Date _______________ _ Printed Name of Lobbyist: _R_o_b_e_rt_o_A_. A_lv_a_re_z _______ _ Signature of Principal: "S~Qra_j Date __ 4_\ l.o..._.\1J_!...n-=-------- Printed Name of Principal:._P_e_t_er_S_ca_n_t_la_n_d ________ _ Page5 of7 $350 436348 4-14-26 DM Annual Fee already paid VIII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State of Florida County of: Miami-Dade Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of !!!II physical presence or □ online notarization. this 1 day of . April Roberto A. Alvarez NAME OF LOBBYIST _x_Personally Known YEIDY MONTESINO PEREZ Commission I HH 596999 Expires January 2,t, 2029 PRINCIPAL: State of Florida ----------- County of: Miami-Dade Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of □ physical presence or □ online notarization, this 1 1 of _ April 2026 .... -. Peter Scantland NAME OF PRINCIPAL Produced ID-,-,,--..,....,,...,.,...,,----,-___,,,,.-=---- FORM OF IDENTIFICATION _Personally Known Signature of Notary Public Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped (NOT ARY SEAL) TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY Annual Registration fee: [ ) Yes [ J No Amount Paid $ _____ MCR # _________ Date Paid _____ _ Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by: _______________ _ F:\CLER\$ALLlaFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Form REG KM RB OM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Revised: October 1, 2025 Page 6 of 7 Annual Fee already paid 4-14-26436348$350DM ,,. VIII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State of Florida County ot Miami-Dade Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of II physical presence or □ online notarization, this, 6 day of, April Roberto A. Alvarez NAME OF LOBBYIST Produced ID ---Fo=R--M.,...o=F=-=1=oe""N""'T""'JF""1CA,---:c,Tl""O--,N-- 2._Personally Known Signature of Notary Public Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped (NOTARY SEAL) PRINCIPAL: State of Ohio ----------- Count¥ of: _F_ra_n_kl_i_n ______ _ Swom to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of □ physical presence or D online notarization, this6 / of...,;A_c,pc..cn=·1 _____ ~-1-20 2~ Peter Scantland NAME OF PRINCIPAL Produced ID -=Fo=R--M""'"o""'F=-=1--oe=NTI=F""JCA,....,.,,r1""o""'N-- (NOTARY SEAL) " Ashley L Weaver Notary Public, State of Ohio _ Commission #: 2024-RE·B82592 ~.~My Commission Expires 10-06-2029 TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY j~~~~¢~~~t;,:::~;S~f~f ~::~~\~;-~0,;,If:;i-;~:~;;;,;~~,;~f .,~~i;~;ii F:\CLER\SALL\aFORMS\LOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Fann REG KM RB DM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.clocx Revised: October 1, 2025 Page6of7 MIAMI BEACH City of Mioml Beach, 1700 Convention Center Dnve. Miami Beach. Florido 33139 www.m1omibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado. City Clerk Tel: 305.673.7 41 I NAME OF LOBBYIST: Roberto A. Alvarez CityClerkg)miamibeachfl.qov ----------------------- 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 file 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 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. Date F \CLER\SALL\aFORMSILOBBYIST FORMS\loboy,s1 Re91slrahon Form REG KM RB OM NK REVISED OCTOBER I 2025.dOO< Page 7 of 7 Exhibit A· DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST IKE Smart City, LLC NAME OF CORPORATE ENTITY NAME AND ADDRESS Peter D. Scantland 250 North Hartford Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43222 No other person or entity has more than a 5% interest. NAME AND ADDRESS N/A % OF OWNERSHIP 7.2434% % OF OWNERSHIP MIAMI BEACH Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach , FL 33139 305.673.7411 lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM This form is required under Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 3 of the City Code for individuals who engage in lobbying activities 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 committee; 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 principal 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 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. 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 required 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 filed 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: Pu rsuant to Section 2-482 of the City Code, a registration fee of $350.00 per issue is required at the time of filing this form. In addition, an annual registration fee of $500.00 is required for 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 registration fee upon a finding 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 chief, building 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 ci ty department or division with the authority to participate in procurement matters, when the communication involves such procurement, shall not be included for purposes of this division. 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