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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEric Singer - MAC 723 LL, LLC (Michael Comras)Eric Singer - MAC 723 LL, LLC (Michael Comras) DM MIAMI BEACH Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.673.7411 lobbyists@miamibeachfl.gov LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM MAY 2 7 20lij CITY OF MIAMI ~ ,6fi OFFICE Or TH~ ~!fl . ~;RI' 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 , deci.sion, 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, ind irect, 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 Cieri< 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 reg istration 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 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. Publlc 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 city 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. Page 1 of7 (305) 532-0433 I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION: SINGER NAME OF L08BVIST Bilzin Sumberg (Last) L08BYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS 305-350-2354 L08BVIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: Comras NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Lall) MAC 723 LL LLC PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER ERIC (First) 1450 Brickell Ave# 2300 Miami (Middle Name) Florida 33131 (Number and Skeet) (City) (Stele) eslnger@bllzin.com (Zip Code) CEU.ULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS Michael (First) 1261 2oth Street (Number and Street) (Middle Name) Miami Beach Florida 33134 (City) (Slate) (Zip Code) michael@comrascompany.com CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h)(1){a): A pfincipal of any corporation, partner&hip, 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 or or opposition to an item shall register with Iha Clerk as required by this subsection but shall not be required lo pay any registration fees. If the principal la a Corporation, Partnership, or Trust, the following Information lml§! be provided pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c): • NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER, PARTNER, OR BENEFICIARY flf none, wrfta NIA): Michael Comras • NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A&% OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST (If none, write NIA): _M_ic_h_ae_i_c_o_m_r_a_s _______ _ Ill. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED: Describe the specific matter you are lobbying on. Include as much datall 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 publlc hearing, If applicable. Contract negotiations with the City of Miami Beach for the improvement and commercialization of City-owned roadway land adjacent to principal-owned properties. Page 2 of 7 RECEIVED MAY 2 7 2026 CITY OF MIAM I 8[ACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CL~RK 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 deslgnee, for purposes of supporting orwithholdlng Its objection concerning a matter before the City Commission, or any City board, or committee must dfsclose such consideration. C!Yea~o: 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 destgnee, In connection with the matter for which you are lobbying? If yes, please describe: NIA V. CITY AGENCIESRNDIVIDUALS 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 lobbyfst 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 ta be Lobbied City Commissioners □ IZ1 Mayor and City Staff □ IZl □ IZ] □ IZI D IZI D IZ1 Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(g), every registrant shall be required to state the extent of any business, financial, famlllal, or professional relatlonshfp, or other relationship giving rise to an appearance of Impropriety, wHh any current City Commissioner or City personnel who Is sought to be lobbied, as Identified on the lobbylst registration form flied. List any business, financial, famlliat, or professional ralatlonshlp, or other relationship giving rise to an annearance of lmnronrletv llf none. write N/Al: None i Page3of7 VI. 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 monetaryt describe the form of consideration (e.g., services, goodsi etc.). $1,075 per hour 1 The foltowlng six (6) quaatlons MUST be anawsrad: 1) Pul'8Uant lo City Code Secl!on 2-488, entitled 'Prohibited Campaign Contributions By lobbyists On Procurement Issues": 2) 3) □ Yes ■ No: Am you Jpbby[np on a P@!tDl or pandlng bid (or goods. eaulpmont. or sorytcea. or on a present or modlne awprd (pr gooda. aaulpmant or se,ylcas? Pursuant to Clly Code Section 2-490, entiUed 'Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estala Development Issues•: □ Yea ■No: Aro you lobbylOs on a pending appncatlon for a Pfyptopment Agreement w!th tha City or an app11cat1on for a ch1nga of zoning map dealgnatfon or a change to the Pltv'• EufYm Land uaa Map? Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482{h). any person (except those exempt from the delinlllon of ·robbyist' as set forth In Section 2-481) who only appears as a representative of a not-for.profit co1p0ratlon or entity without special compensation or relmbumment for the appearance, whether direct or Indirect, lo express support cf or opposition to any item, shall register wilh the City Clark as required by this secllon, but shall not be requirad lo pay any registration fees. □ Yes II No: Ara you naprnentlng a not-for-profit corporatJon or entltv without apeclal cpmpanaatlon or relmbunsement? Nole: If YoU are exempt from the definition of lobbyist under Section 2-481 and are required to submit a written disclosure pursuant to Secllon 2-483(b), representatives of nalghborhOOd or homeowner associations should use the "Neighborhood/Homeowner Association RepresentatiVB Registration Form." Olherexampt lndMduals may utOize this lobbyist Registration Fenn to fu!fill 1he dlsclosure requirement and should complete the applicable sedlons. 4) Pursuant to City Cede Sec:tion 2-481, the tenn "tobbylsr specifically excludes the following parsons: Expert witnesses who provide only sclentlflc, technical, or olher speclallzed Information or testimony in public meetings; any pezson who only eppears as a representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association without compensallon or reimbursement for the appearance, whether direct, Indirect, 01 contingen~ solely to express support of or opposition lo any item; encl any person who only appears as a representative of a not-ror-prolit community-based organization ror the pu1p0se of requesting a grant, without special compensaUon or reimbursement for the appearance. Individuals who quatify for these exclusions are atlll required to 11ubmll a written dl1cto1ure fonn for each appearance, as required by section 2-483(b} of the City Code. □ Yes ■ Na: Pe you quaJlfy for one of the exclusions nated aboye under Section 2-481? If yes, please check the appHcable category: □ Expert witness providing only sclenti!ic, technical, or other specialized lnfonnaUon or testimony In a public meeting. D Represanlalive of a not-for-profit community-based organization requesting a grant without compensation or relmbursament. D Representative of a neighborhood or homeowner association appearing without compensation or relmburaemenL Note: Representatives of nelghborhood or homeowner asscclallons should use the •Neighborhood/Homeowner Association Representative RegislraUon Form." Other exempt lndMduals may utilize this Lobbyist Reglslratlon Form to fulnll the disclosure requirement and should complets the sppUcable sec!lons. Page4of7 5) 6) Pursuant to City Code Seclion 2-491(1), no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for a period ol 12 months following the swearing in ol any elected otficial(s) for whom the campaign consullant provided campaign consulting services within the past eleclion cycle. See Section 2-491 for more lnformaUon. □ Yes ■ No: Hav1 you provided campaJan coneuttlna aervlcaa to an Incumbent member of the Cltv comml11lon within the paat election cycle? If yes. pl1111 11st tht Incumbent memberf1l of the City CommlHlon: □Yee ■ No: If v111 h11 It bHn lu1 than 12 month■ since the elected otflclal(al whom vou provided campaign con1u1Ung aervlcH wa■ •worn In? Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)a .. a lobbyist who has within lhe past election cycle provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member or the City Commission (which lobbying activity is not otherwise prohibited by Code section 2-491) shall disclose such particular service on his/her lobbylst registration form and shall orally disclose such particular service before lobbyjng the Citv Commjssign a1 a public meeting □ Vea ■ No: Have vou provided camp1Jgn con1u1t1na 1,cylc11 to an 1ncumb1nt m1mber of the c1tv comm1111on within the p11t election cycle? If v11, please ll1t the Incumbent memberfa) of the City Commlnlon: D Vee ■ No: If yea. were you promised or did you receive economic con,ldpratlon In exchange for campaign con1yltlnq 1ervlc11? If Yfl, pl9He dflcrfbe thf nature and amount of any ec:onomlc consideration received or promlaed In exchange for campafqn consulting -,rvlcea. 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 s1atus 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 acliviliea for a specific issue have ended, I need to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using the same Expend iture and Compensation Form. All forms should be &enl either via email to bcy1sts@m1amibeachfl gov or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk al 1700 Convention Ce r Driv~Miami Beach, FL 33139. Signature of Lobbyist: Date __ s ...._I 2--'--~ ~12.....;..~--- I do solemnly swear or affirm that all oft e foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures In this form are true and correct, and that I have read and am famlllar 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 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 tobbylng activities by the City, debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I further affirm that I am not receiving any compensation or reimbursement In vlolatlon of the City Code, and that I am not engaged In any prohibited contl_!lllll cy fee arrangement. Date __ 5_{ 2_1--J/L....:!.c.....a{p..__ __ _ Signature of Lobbyist: Signature of Principal: Date S \ '2-7 \ 2-0 l <... Printed Name of Principal: Michael Comras ---------------- Page 5of7 DM350.00 435590 05/27/2026 VIII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State of Florida County of: Miami-Dade Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means o~physlcal presence or D online notarization. this 27 day of. May Eric Singer NAME OF LOBBYIST Produced ID --FO_R_M_O_F_I_D-EN_T_IF-ICA_T_IO_N __ ./4Persgnally Known , L Si £/4,:s a ~ 1/2 £ r &fv(f)-/4 .4 ~ Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped / (NOTARY SEAL} PRINCIPAL: State of Florida Countyof: !':'.'\: ~·• Dett Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of ~ical presence or □ online notarization, 26 this 27 1 of_ May .. 20_. . Michael Comras NAME OF PRINCIPAL Produced ID --FO_R_M_O_F_I_O_EN_T_IF-IC_A_T_IO_N __ ~rsonally Known (~· ignatuf Notary Public \~ bo"\2.t:,\l L Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped {NOTARY SEAL) TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY Annual R111111n1Uon fM: MY• I I No Amount Plld I ____ MCR •--------Date Paid ____ _ Lobbylat Regl■trallon form fKIIYed Ind verlfl1d by:--------------- F:\CLER\fALL\aFORMSILOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyl1t R19l1trat1on Fonn REG KM RB DM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Ravl■■d: October 1, 20211 Page6 of 7 M l Ml A H City Of Mloml leach. I 700 C.:orwentlon C.:enter Drive. Miami Beoch. Florido 33139, www .miomibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rofoel E. Granado. City Clerk Tel: 305.673.7411 NAME OF LOBBYIST: Eric Singer Ci yClerk~rnion ioeoc lJ.g;, -------------------~~- 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.\CLERISALL1"FORMS\lOB8Y!ST FORt,1S\loc,oy;,1 Rl9'1~-fom, RlcG KM AB OM HK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2026 .,_ Page 7 of 7 Miscellaneous Cash Receipt CITY OF MIAMI BEACH I □ Cash □ Credit Card □Check#----- No. 436590 J Received of_;__ _______ ...:..;.::;;__ _________________ _ Address_...:.... _ ___; _____ ___;;:.......::=------------------ CiLy uf Miami Beach Miscellaneous -MCR -2026 008784-0019 caemen v ... 05/28/2026 01 :47PM Mi.:R OPEN (MC ) p.3yment Amount: $700.00 Office of Finance Director (THIS INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED) By _________ _ Account number:--------------------------- Preparer: _______________ Dept: ______ _ EXT: __ _ ---------------·,·----=--~---~-~-~ City of Miami Beach Customer Service Center 1755 Merdian Ave Suite 100 H1am1 Beach. FL 33139 305-673-7420 ~ Nelcome 05/2B/2026 Ol:47PM Carmen V, 00B784-0019 MISCELLANEOUS MCR OPEN (MCR) Reference l: MCR436590 2026 MCR 1@ $700,00 $700.00 $700.00 Subtotal $700.00 Total $700.00 CHECK $350,00 Check Number031073 CHECK $350,00 Check Number031072 Change due Pa1d by: BILZIN SUMBERG BAENA PRICE & AXELROD LLP IIIIIIIII IIIII II lllllrnll rnlllll!l lllll lllllllll llll~ll lllllllllll $0,00 0107~ I tU!iPil!I Uall 11111'1 .m IIIIH -....nr l~p--"~n_ .. ~·--~-~ -~ -~-~!!:.--~J!!! ... !!;)~-_. I n,_.._ n:rn.-1u1u:a&MiU11u ~ ~-~IMllill Thank you for your payment CUSTOMER COPY