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1700 Convention Center Drive Rf•C
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.673.7411
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM
Lobbyist means all persons employed or retained,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, recommendation of the
City Manager or any City board or committee;or any action,decision or recommendation of any City personnel 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"has specific exclusions.Please refer to City Code Chapter 2,Article VII, Division 3,entitled
"Lobbyists,"for additional information.
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 "nfa" 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 supply information and amend the forms filed throughout the period that
the lobbying occurs.Separate registration forms shall be required for each principal represented on each specific issue.
" I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
Benson Charles H.
NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
Charles H.Benson&Associates,Architects,P.A. 1665 Washington Avenue,2nd Floor Miami Beach FL 33139
• LOBBYIST BUST ESS ME AND ADDRES (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
(305)532-6161 carkitect@aol.com
LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
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II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
Turano • Joseph
NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
FREEHAND INDIAN CREEK,LLC 3120 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach FL 33140
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PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
332-255-5801 joseph.turano@o thefreehand.com
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
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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 tees.
If the principal is a Corporation, Partnership or Trust, the following information MUST be provided
pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c):
• NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY(if none,write NIA): See Exhibit A
• 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 Exhibit A
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III. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED:
Describe with as much detail as is practical,including but not limited to a specific description where
applicable of a pending request for proposal, invitation to bid,or public hearing number.
Land Use,zoning, design and development approvals from the Historic Preservation Board,and
permitting issues for the Indian Creek Hotel property at 2727 Indian Creek Drive.
IV. 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
Planning Director X
Planning and Zoning Department staff X
Historic Preservation Board members and staff X
e City Commission X
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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 an 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
appearance of impropriety(if none,write N/A):
N/A
V. DISCLOSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION —Be Specific. (Note that a
contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-485.3):
S25,0O d0o2
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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 XNo: 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 service?
2) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-490,entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development
Issues":
—Yes XNo: Are you lobbying on a pending application for a Development Agreement with the City or application
for change of zoning map designation or change to the Citv'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 XNo: Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or
reimbursement?
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 information or testimony in public meetings;any person who only appears
as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct,
indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item;and any person who only appears as a representative of
not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or
reimbursement for the appearance.
_Yes X_No: Are you providing only scientific, technical or other specialized information; appearing as a
representative of a neighborhood association without special compensation or reimbursement or
representing a not-for-profit based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without
special compensation or reimbursement?
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.
—YesX 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 memberis)of the Cliv Commission:
Yes XNo: jf yes.has it been less than 12 months since She elected official(*)whom you provided campaign
a consulting services vas 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
• 0 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.
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—Yes XNo: 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 memberisl of the City Commission:
—Yes XNo: H yes.were you Promised or did you nec*lw economic consideration in exchange for campaign
coneultine services?
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Annual Registration fee: [�3 Yes[ ]No Amount Paid S gSt": MCR to U 2C79`-1 Date Paid &jai-(AZ
Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by:
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VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH:
ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR._EACH LOBBYIST SHALL SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK A
SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OATH, LISTING LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, AS WELL AS COMPENSATION
RECEIVED, FOR-THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFIC ISSUE ON WHICH THE
LOBBYIST HAS BEEN ENGAGED L BY.A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILED EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO
EXPENDITURE OR COMP TI r THE REPORTING PERIOD.'
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Signature of Lobbyist: Date T 1 ' 2 Zt
I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct,
and that I have read or a iliar with rovisions contained in Chapter 2, Art.VII, Division 3, entitled"Lobbyists" of
the Miami Beach City Co and II r o i irements.
a s Signature of Lobbyist: Date 4 —Z 2
Signature of Principal: )AC41f 4 Twe(R✓0 0 Date 04/20/2022
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VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL
State of 190 t State of Texas
County.of: VttQ rift County of: Benton
Swoim to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me, Sworn to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me,
by means of B$hysical presence by means of 0 physical presence
or 0 online notarization, or 9ionline notarization,
this WI day of AFx11 20` by this 70t day of April ,2022,by
CrICift 125 "ISERSCA Joseph Turano
NAME OF LOBBYIST NAME OF PRINCIPAL
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FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
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Name of Notary' Name of Notary,Typed,Printed or Stamped
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'The term"lobbyist"specifically excludes the following persons:
Notarized opline using audio-video communication
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 association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether
direct,indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item;and any person who only appears as a representative of
not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for
the appearance.
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City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeoch8.9ov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E.Granada,City Clerk CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
Tel:305.673.7411,Fax:305.673.7254
NAME OF LOBBYIST: Charles H. Benson
1) LOBBYIST FEE EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION STATEMENT
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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 30ih 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.
t 3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEE
I understand annual registration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period
commencing tober 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be
p. ur a to Section 2482 of the Miami Beach City Code.
Signature of Lobbyist Date
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MIAMI BEACH RECEIVED
City of Miami Beach APR 22 2022
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
City Clerk's Office OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Tel: 305-673-7411
Fax: 305-673-7254 Office Use Only
ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM
Name: Charles H. Benson
Business Name: Charles H. Benson &Associates, Architects, P.A.
Address: 1665 Washington Avenue. 2nd Floor Miami Beach FL 33139
Office Telephone Number: (305) 532-6161
Cellular Telephone Number:
Email Address: carkitect@aol.com
If more than one lobbyist,please list:
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Submit this form to the Office of the City Clerk, along with a check for $500 for each
lobbyist. Please make the check(s) payable to the City of Miami Beach.
For City Clerk's Office Use Only
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