Neisen O. Kasdin - Vista Breeze, LTD. RECEIVED
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:� I BEACH Office of the City Clerk CITY OF MIA
1700 Convention Center Drive OFFICE OF TU MI BEACI I
Miami Beach, FL 33139 CITY CLERK
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 andsubmit the-completed form,with the applicable'fee;to the Office ofthe 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 'We" 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:
Kasdin Nelsen 0.
NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
Akerman LLP 98 SE 7th Street, Suite 1100 Miami FL . 33131
LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) '(State) (Zip Code)
(305) 374-5600 neisen.kasdin@akerman.com
LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
c/o Naylor Kenneth
NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (Middle:Name)
Vista:Breeze, Ltd. 161 NW 6th Street, Suite 1020 Miami FL 33136
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code).
(305) 357-4715 Ilecaur@apmanagement.net
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER ' EMAIL ADDRESS
Pursuant to,Glty?9ode Sectlon;2�it12(h)(1)(a)-Astprti*palrof any,corporation pertnershlp,or.other entity who:appears,lie ai lobbylst�o(44half of that:
entity,wlttioutfspeclalicompen"cation;or3relinbursement forfthe appearance,whetherdirect;<indirect;or.contingent,,toiexpress support_of�or opposition to.
anhitem'sha_II register withithe Clerk as req,i edItiy thisisytisectionibuf all& be MALL- ed toipayinyiregiatrationtfe t
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 attached Exhibit
• 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 attached Exhibit
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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.
Zoning approvals for Vista Breeze elderly housing projects.
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
City Commission n/a x
City Staff n/a x .
Board of Commissioners n/a : x
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:SSpecific. (Note that a
contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-485.3):
$1,000.p/h
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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 x No: Are you lobbvina.on a present or pending bid for Goods, equipment-or services,or on a present 'r
pendina''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 z_No: Are you lobbying on a pending application for a Development Agreement:with the City orapplication
for chance-of.zonina map.designation or 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 XNo: Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation. or entity without•special- compensation' or
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reimbursement?
4) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481, the term "lobbyist" specifically excludes the following persons: Expert witnesses who
provideonly 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 Apo: Are you providing Only scientific. technical or oth_e'r_specialized information: appearing 'as a,.
representative of a neighborhood association without special compensation r 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.
_Yes y-No: }lave-you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member owe City Commission„
within the past electioncvcle?If yes;please llst the incumbent memberisi of the City Commission:
Yes•X No: Wiles, hasit been.less than 12 Months Since the:Waded'officrai(s1'.whOfl Your provided campaign
constiltirigrseaviceewas:eworn:In7
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
servicebefore lobbying the City Commission ate public meeting.
_Yes x.No: Havevou provided canipaian consulting se Ices 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 LNo: If yes, were you promised or did,you receive economic"consideration.:in;egichanrie-for campaign, •
co ast ltina service ll:• •
TO"BE COMPLETED"'BY CITY CLERK'S'ST�AFF'(ONLY L ° .
Annual Registration fee: [ ]Yes No Amount Paid (
3s a MCR# - 1 �l) :Date Paid '1 z Z
Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by: 35 •
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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 TO LOBBY. A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILED EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO
EXPENDITURE OR COMPENSATION DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD.1
Signature of Lobbyist: "POI, Date 3/2/22
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 am familiar with the provisions contained.in Chapter 2, Art. VII, Division 3, entitled"Lobbyists" of
the Miami Beach City Code and all reporting.requirements.
Signature of Lobbyist: f>rl����� / Date 3/2/22
Signature of Principal: �' Date h7 22
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VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL/.
State of Florida State ofi101ird
County of: Miami-Dade County of: die w
Sworn to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me, Sworn to(or:affl�r ed)and subscribed before me,
by means of❑ physical presence by means offil"physical presence
or:I5 online notarization, or 0; line notariz tion,
this 2nd .:day of March .2022 by this•2 day of 1f ,.202t, by
Nelsen O. Kasdin / '''ira4f ,./jtv 4
NAME OF LOBBYIST . NAME OF PRINCIPAL
_Produced ID. Produced ID
FORM OF IDENTIFICATION � FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
x Personally_Known tilf !Personally Known
Signature of Notary Public .Signatu of.Notary Public�-
Diana Perez-Gata /fie ` ( -it-.6,
Name of Notary,Typed, Printed or Stamped Na eof otary, Typed, Printed or Stamped
(NOTARY SEAL) (NOTARY S e,•: YD ` MARLENE CASAR SANCHEZ
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�1 Notary Public-.State of Florida •
NVip,,' Commission k GG 921883
. ",: My Comm.Expires Oct 19,2023
Bonded through National Notary Assn.I.
1 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.
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MI AM I BE AC
City of Miami Beath,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachll.gov
Office of the.City Clerk
Rafael E.Granado,City Clerk CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
Tel:305.673.7411,Fax: 305.673.7254
NAME OF LOBBYIST: Nelsen O. Kasdin
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.
1114,/ 3/2/22.
Signature of Lobbyist Date
F:ICLERISALL1eFORMSILOBBYIST FORMS1Labbylet Registration Form Revised 03-11-20 REO.doc
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Organizational Chart—Vista Breeze
Vista Breeze,Ltd.
a Florida limited partnership
(Owner/Applicant)
HACMB—Vista Breeze,LLC APC Vista Breeze,LLC Howard D.Cohen Revocable
A Florida limited liability company A Florida limited liability company Trust&/or assigns
(Co-General Partner-.0051%) (Managing General Partner—0.0049%) 10 be replaced by investor
(Limited Partner-99.99%)
Miami Beach Housing Initiatives,Inc. APCHD MM II Inc. Howard D. Cohen
a Florida 501(c)(3)corporation A Delaware corporation Revocable Trust
Sole Manager Member (Manager Member—1%) (Member --99%)
Officers and Directors Howard D. Cohen Howard D. Cohen
Director Sole Trustee&Beneficiary
Miguell.1 Del Campillo,Exec.Director (Sole Shareholder)
Eugenio Cabreja, President
Leonor Fernandez,Vice President Officers
Matilde Bower,Vice President Howard D.Cohen,CEO
David C.Greeff,Treasurer Randy K.Weisburd,Pres.
Mojdeh L. Khaghan,Secretary Kenneth J.Cohen,VP,Trees.
Stanley D.Cohen,VP
Kenneth Naylor,VP
Exhibit
The Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach(HACMB)is a public housing authority
created by Section 421.04, Florida Statutes. A five-member Board of Commissioners,
appointed by the Mayor of the City of Miami Beach, governs the HACMB. The Board of
Commissioners are primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity of the.HACMB's
programs and operations, fiscal management, and hiring of the Executive Director. The
Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the HACMB,
implementation of Board policies and procedures,and overseeing HACMB staff consisting
of 40 employees. Additional information is available at www.hacmb.org
Miscellaneous Cash Receipt'
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