HomeMy WebLinkAboutGroisman, Gabriel Lobbyist Registration Form AE 1601 Washington LLCI.LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
Groisman Gabriel
RECEIVED
JUN 2 2 2026
N A M E O F LO BBY IST
Groisman LLC
(Last)(First)
1135 Kane Concourse
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LO B B Y IS T BU S IN E SS NA M E AN D A D D R ES S
3059827436
(N um ber and Street)
3053235900
(C ity )(State)
gg@groismanllc.com
(Zip Code)
LO B B Y IS T BU S IN E SS T ELEPH O N E N U M B E R
11.PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
AE 1601 Washington LLC
C ELLU LA R TE LEP H O N E NUM B ER EMAIL ADDRESS
N A M E O F PR IN C IP A L
AE 1601 Washington LLC
(Last)(First)
35 West 36th ST,6th Floo New York
(M iddle Nam e)
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P R IN C IP A L BU S IN E SS NA M E A N D A D D R ES S (N um ber and Street)(City )(State)(Zip Code)
2129510265 516410 0719 aschwartz@alredequities.com
P R IN C IP A L BU S IN ESS T E LE PH O N E N U M B E R C E LLU LA R TELEPH O N E NUM B ER EMAIL ADDRESS
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h)(1 )(a):/1 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 princ ipal is a C o rporation,Part nership,or Tru st,the follow ing information M UST be provided
pu rsuant to C ity C o de Sectio n 2-4824c):
Abraham Schwartz•NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY (if none,write N/A):_
•NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH
CORPORATION,PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST (it none,write NA)._[boh o_hard2
Ill.ISSU E TO BE LO B B IED :
D escribe the specifi c m att er you are lobbying on.Include as m uch detail as possible,such as the title
or su bject of the item ,relevant ordinance or resolution num bers,RFP or 1TB num bers,or the date and
top ic of any pub lic hearing,if app licab le.
Purchase of lease interest at 1601 Washington Avenue,Miami Beach and
discussions/negotiations with City regarding potential amendment of lease agreement.
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IV .D ISC LO SUR E O F CO NSID ERA TIO N PROVID ED BY LO BBYISTS TO NEIG HBO R HO O D OR
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS:
P u rsu ant to C ity C od e Sectio n 2-482(k),any lobbyist w ho pro vides,directly or indirectly,consideration,
w he the r m o netary or no n-m o netary ,of $1,000 or m ore to a neighborhood or hom eow ner association or
its des ig nee,for purpo ses of su p po rt ing or w ithholding its objection concern ing a matter before the City
C o m m iss io n ,or any City board,or com m ittee m ust disclose such consideration.
[l v eslh N o :H ave yo u provided ,directly or indirectly,any consideration,m onetary or non-m onetary ,of
$1,000 or m o re to a neig hbo rhood or ho m eow ner association or its designee,in connection
w ith the m att er fo r w hich you are lo bbying?
If ye s,please describ e:
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V .C ITY A G E NC IES /IND IV ID UA LS TO BE LO BBIED:
P u rs ua nt to C ity C o d e Sectio n 2-482(a)(4),list the C ity C om m issioner or City personnel sought to be
lo b b ied ,an d w hether the lo bbyist has entered into any contractual relationship (paid or unpaid)w ith
sa id C ity C o m m issio ner or C ity perso nnel fr om 12 m o nths preceding such com m encem ent of serv ice
w ith the C ity 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
Mayor Steven Meiner □I
Manager Eric Carpenter D t)
City Com mission □I□I□IZ]□t)
P u rs ua nt to C ity C o de Sectio n 2-482(g ),every registrant shall be required to state the extent of any
bu s iness,financial,fam ilial,or professio nal relationship,or other relationship giving rise to an
ap p earance of im p ro p riety,w ith any current C ity C om m issioner or City personnel w ho is sought to be
lo b b ied ,as identifi ed on the lo b byist registratio n fo rm fil ed.
List any business,financial,familial,or professional relationship,or other relationship giving rise to an
appearance of impropriety (if none,write N/A):
NIA
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VI.DISC LO SE RA TE AND AM OUNT O F LOBBYIST COM PENSATION -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 fo rm of
consideration (e.g.,serv ices,goods,etc.).
$10 ,000 per month
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 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 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 to pay any registration fees.
]Yes 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 tc 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,rhe 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.
D Yes No:Do you qualify 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.
D Representative of a not-for-profit 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
utilize this Lobbyist Registration Form to fulfill the disclosure requirement and should complete the applicable
sections.
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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 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 DJ No:If yes,has it been less than 12 months since the elected official(s)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.□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 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 promise _t in exchange for campaign consulting services.
A IMPORTANT -Annual Requirements fot 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 Conventi enter Drive,Miami Beach,FL 33139.'
Signature of Lobbyist:06/15/2026Date _
I do solemnly swear or ffir that all of the foregoing facts,statements,and disclosures in this form are true and
correct,and that I ve 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 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 l am not re iving any compensation or reimbursement in violation of the City Code,and that l
am not engaged in any pro •ed ontin,;ency fee arrangement.
Signature of Lobbyist:
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VIII.NOT ARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST:
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ABRAHAM B SCHWARTZ
NAME OF PRINCIPAL
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Signature of Notary Public
Ismael A Mori llo -Pere z HH 685170
(N O T A R Y SE A L)
Nam e of Notary ,Typed,Printed or Stam ped
(N O TARY SEAL)
ROBERT H.YAFFE
Commission#HH 531495
Expires July 26,2028
ISMAEL A MORILLO-PEREZ
Notary Public -State of Florida
Commission #HH 685170
Expires on June 8,2029
Notarized remotely online using communication technology via Pro of.
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY
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MIAMI BEACH
City ot Miami Beach,I/OO Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk
Tel:305.673.7411
CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
NAME OF LOBBYIST:-----------------------
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
autom atically suspendec.from lobbying until all fines are paid,unless the fine has been
appealed to the M iam i-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 imm ediately file a Notice of W ithdrawal 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
com m encing 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
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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
LO B BYIST REG ISTRA TIO N FO RM
RECEIVED
JUN 2 2 2076
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
This form is required und er Chapter 2,Art ic!f.VII,Division 3 of the City Code for individuals who engage in lobbying activities
before the City of M iam i B each.
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481,a "lob'yist"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 recommendatior 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.
N ote:A separate form titled "Neighborhood/H om eow ner Association Representative Registration Form"is available fro m
the O ffice of the City Clerk fo r representatives of neighborhood or hom eow ner associations.O ther individuals excluded from
the definition of lobbyist und er Section 2-481 m ay utilize this form and com plete the relevant sections.
Instructi o ns :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 "nla"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 lobbyir g occurs.A separate registration form must be submitted for each principal
represented and for each specific issue on which the lobbyist is engaged.
Lo b byist Registrati on Fees:Pursuant to Sction 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.H ow ever,a principal of any corporation,partnership,or other entity who appears as a lobbyist on behalf
of that entity,w ithout special com pensation or reim bursem ent 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.
Pub lic R eco rds Notice and Address D isclosure: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 citv 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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