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Home My WebLink AboutJose Gomez - 720 Lincoln Partners LLC (Michael Simkins)I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION: Gomez NAME OF LOBBYIST (Las!) Befflnson Gomez Architects LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (305) 559-1250 LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER 11. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION: Simkins NAME OF PRINCIPAL (last) 720 Lincoln Partners LLC PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (954) 815-4316 PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER Jose (Fust) a101 Biscayne Blvd., SUile 309-310 Miami (Number and street) (City) (Middle Name) Florida (State) 33138 (Zlp Code) jg@beilinsonarchitectspa.com CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS Michael (F1rst) 5080 Biscayne Blvd., Unit A Miami (Number and Street) (City} (Middle Name) Florida (State) 33137 (ZJp Code) michael.slmkins@gmall.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 opposltlon 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 MY§! be provided pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c): • NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER, PARTNER, OR BENEFICIARY (If none, write NIA): Michael Simkins • NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, A 5% OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST (if none, write NIA}: Please see the attached. Ill. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED: Describe the specific matter you are lobbylng 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 appllcable. Development Approvals & Permitting 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 property located at 720 Lincoln Road. Miami Beach, Florida. Page 2 of7 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 or withholding its objection concerning a matter before the City Commission, or any City board, or committee must disclose such consideration. ' Oves~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 deslgnee, 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), lfst the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be lobbied, and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contractual relatlonshlp (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 relatlonshlp. 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 □ IZI Public Works & City Administration, PB, HPB, BOA None □ IZI ORB, City Commission, and Mayor as necessary None D IZ] Land Use & Sustainability Committee None □ IZI □ IZI □ IZJ 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 lobbylst registration fonn flied. List any business, financial, famlllal, or professional relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an annearance of lmoroorietv (If none write N/Al: NIA Page 3 of7 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 monetary, describe the form of consideration (e.g., services, goods, etc.). $300.00 per hour The following six (6) questions MUST be answered: 1) Pursuantto 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. egulpmenL 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 II No: Are you lobbying on a pending application for a Development Agreement wlth 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 2-4B1) who only appears as a representative of a not-tor-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 Crty Clerk as required by this section, but shell not be required to pay any registration fees. D Yes II No: Are ¥OU regresentlng a not-for-profit corgoratlon or entity without seeclal comeensatlon 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 F onn. • Other exempt individuals may utlllze this lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the appllcable sections. 4) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-461, the term "lobbyistM 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 communrty-based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant, without special compensation or reimbursement for the appearance. Individuals who qualify tor these excluslons are still required to submit a written disclosure fonn tor each appearance, as required by Section 2-483(b) of the City Code. D Yes l!I No: Do you qualify for one of the exclusions listed above under Section 2-481? If yes, please check the appllcable category: D Expert witness providing only scientific, technical, or other specialized Information or testimony in a public meeting. D Representative of a not-fOr-profrt community-based organization requesting a grant without compensation or reimbursement. D 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 utllize this Lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the appllcable sections. Page 4 of7 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 in 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. □ 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: □Yes □ No: If yes, has it been less than 12 months since the elected officiallsl whom you provided campaign consulting services was sworn In? 6) 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 ■ No: Have you provided campaign consulting seryjces to an Incumbent member of the City Commission within the past election cycle? If yes. please list the incumbent membertsl of the City Commission: □ Yes II No: If yes, were you promised or did you receive economic consideration in exchange for campaign consulting services? If yes. please dHcribe 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 reg istration 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 n ed to submit a Notice of Withdrawal using the same Expenditure and Compensation Form. All forms should be sent ither via email to Lobby1sts@miamibeachfl gov or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at 1700 Convent' ~r.r:, • mi Beach, FL 33139. Signature of Lobbyist: --+---~-.----+----->,----Date ◊-CJ\() 1 \ °LJ.J 2... \ \ I do solemnly swear or affi that al of the f regoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct, and that I have rea and a familia 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 lobbying activities by the City, debarment, or the voiding of contracts. I further affirm that I am n c • ~ sation or reimbursement in violation of the City Code, and that I am not engaged in any pr rrangement. Signature of Lobbyist: Date_-=---"--';....=-7--'--'\,.....2..=-'0'-2..-=-C.c=------ ' Signature of Principal: Printed Name of Principal:_M_i_c_h_ae_l_S_i_m_k_in_s _________ _ Page 5 of 7 VIII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL: LOBBYIST: State of Florida County of: Miami-Dade Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of ~ physical presence or D onlin.f.. notarization, this 00 '7 day of Afi)fi \.{cz. . 20~6 Jose Gomez NAME OF LOBBYIST Produced ID --FO_R_M_O_F-ID_E_N-TI-FI_C_A-TI_O_N __ X Personally Known ~~~~~ ~ublicY&-.&& ~{ 0 Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped (NOTARY SEAL) , ~Notary Publ.lc: State of Florida , Mary-Eva VendryH , My Commlaalon HH 6t2H2 i Explru 1/21/2029 Annual Registration ,_: ) Y• [ ) No Amount Paid--::.._ __ _ PRINCIPAL: State of Florida County of· Miami-Dade Sworn to (or aff_1rmed) and subscribed before me, by means of CA physical presence or D online notarization, this~ r of_ April Michael Simkins NAME OF PRINCIPAL 2026 ..L - _Produced ID _________ _ FORM OF IDENTIFICATION ~~rsonall Known :&__,;ef Sign~ Noiar; Public J4 r(,. /kf..u. LI ( A, Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped (NOTARY SEAL) Lobbyl■t R.glstratlon Form rKe!Yed and verffled by:_,_.__.__....._ __________ _ F:ICLER1$ALL\aFORMSILOBBYIST FORMS\Lobbyist Registration Form REG KM RB OM NK REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Revised: October 1, 2025 Page 6 of7 /V\IAMIBEACH City ol Miami Beach. 1700 Conve 1,on Center Onve. M,omi Beech. Florido 33139. tww.miom1beochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Ro eel E. Granado. Ci y Clerk Tel: 305.673.7411 NAME OF LOBBYIST: Jose Gomez CityClerkc:i miomibeochfl.qo ----------------------- 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 fi le 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 fai lure of a lobbyist (or principal) to file the Statement or pay the assessed fines after notification . Any lobbyist who fails to file the requ ired Statement by April 30th of each year shall be automatically suspended from lobbying until all fi nes 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 annua l reg istration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period commencing Octob 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be $500.00 pursuan"-•o···~, .... tion 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code. Signatu Date ' F.\CLERISALL\aFORMSILOBBYIST FORMSll.obbylSl Regia1rauon Form REG KM RB DM N~ REVISED OCTOBER 1 2025.docx Page 7 of7 720 Flat Torose LLC Beyond 7~0 Flat LLC 5080 Biscayne Blvd Suite A Miami FL 33137 Torose 720 Lincoln LLC 251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 Michael Simkins 5080 Biscayne Blvd Suite A Miami FL33137 Exhibit B -Disclosure of Interest 720 Lincoln Partners LLC 5080 Biscayne Blvd Suite A Miami FL33137 720 Flat Torose LLC , 251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 j 1 Beyond 720 Flat LLC 5080 Biscayne Blvd Suite A Miami FL 33137 * No other individual holds more than a 5% ownership interest. Torose 720 Lincoln LLC 251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 Scott Sherman, Manager 251 Little Falls Drive Wilmington, DE 19808 * No individual holds more than a 5% ownership interest 1100% 50% 50% 30% ;:5°obe... borne,~ -7:::J..o L:hL.-o\°r\ ?°',-tl'\e,s LLc.. (M,o~~~\ S ~~k:~ M IAMIB C Office of the City Clerk 1700 Convention Center Drive. Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.673. 7 411 lobbyists@m1am1beachfl.gov LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM RECEIVED MAY O 8 2026 CITY OF MIAMI BEAC OFF/CE OF THE CITY CLER~ 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 al l 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: 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. 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 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 of 7 Miscellaneous Cash Receipt CITY OF MIAMI BEACH □ Cash □ Credit Card □Check ff ____ _ l 436572 No. ____ _ S-------- Address----------------------------------- For -------------------------------- c, yo; Mi mi Beach Mis el -eous -M -202 00 745-0027 arm-=n V .. 05/08/2026 04: 11 M M O EN MCR P .aymen ~oun : $1,400 .00 Office of Finance Director (THIS INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED) By _________ _ Account number: __________________________ _ Preparer: ______________ Dept: ______ _ -4t /.,, City of Miami-Beach Customer Service Center 1755 Merdian Ave Suite 100 Hiami Beach, FL 33139 305-673-7420 Welcome 05/08/2026 04:llPM Carmen V. 008745-0027 MISCELLANEOUS MCR OPEN (MCR) Reference 1 : MCR436572 2026 MCR 1 @ $1400.00 $1,400.00 Subtotal Total CHECK Check Number01l0 CHECK Check NumberOlOB CHECK Check Number0109 CHECK Check Number0111 Change due $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 $350,00 $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 $0.00 Paid by: 720 LINCOLN PARTNERS LLC lllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllmlllllllllllll!llillilllllllllllll r = e ., II» 5._~"!:~:U u.o RBCElVBD ~~1 nuu $/'"" .. .:::_ ~k."1l>,-ul.-"'J.,.Ua,a...._•=;.,----.....J! 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