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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.
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(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
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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.
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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 ----------------
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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 ,
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£/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:---------------
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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;,
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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 .,_
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Miscellaneous Cash Receipt
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
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No. 436590
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Miscellaneous -MCR -2026
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p.3yment Amount: $700.00 Office of Finance Director
(THIS INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED) By _________ _
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Preparer: _______________ Dept: ______ _ EXT: __ _
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City of Miami Beach
Customer Service Center
1755 Merdian Ave Suite 100
H1am1 Beach. FL 33139
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MCR OPEN (MCR)
Reference l: MCR436590
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Subtotal $700.00
Total $700.00
CHECK $350,00
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