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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZAB ApplicationsRECEIVED CITY OF MIAMI APPLICATION for PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD and/or ZONINON AM 11:46 PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CLERK CITYTY OF MIAMI, FL NAME: Patrick Earl Sessions (First ame a(LastName) RESIDENCE: 1754 S. Bayshore Lane (Address inet (Address Line CITY: Miami STATE: FI ZIP: 33133 HOME PHONE: (305) 856-0369 CELL (305) 609-6443 FAX: (305) 856-9020 EMAIL: pesessions@aol.com PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: P.E. Sessions and Associates, Inc. BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1754 S. Bayshore lane (Address me (Address Line CITY: Miami STATE: FI Zip. 33133 BUS. PHONE: (305) 609-6443 EXT. Would you like to serve on the Planning Advisory Board? Ce Yes r No Would you like to serve on the Zoning Board? r Yes C No Please state if you have a preference for either board: No Preference Are you an elector of the City of Miami? a Yes SHORT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (If you require additional space, attach additional pages.) 1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and/or abilities that you possess that would make you an effective board member that will act in the public interest. I have been in the development and building business for the past 40 years. During that period I have been involved in every aspect of the real estate usiness, ­156th reside--ntial and commercial. have a Fora Class A GeneralContractorslicense(unlimitedT Please see attached resume for detailed information on the projects that I have involved with during my career. The fact that I have the technical knowledge and the practical experience of having spent my entire career dealing with theses issues on a practical,day to day level will allow me to review these issues on a real world basis_ that will bring the best results to the City of Miami residents and business community. Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 Page 1 of 4 2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning. I have a BBA from the University of Miami. I was President of the Special Projects and Weston Divisions of the Arvida Company which at that time was the largest _developer in the Southeast United States. My responsibilities included Weston in Broward County, Cocoplum in Coral Gables and Boca West in Boca Raton among other proiects__All of theses projects required very sophisticated planning and zoning issues to be negotiated and resolved with numerous governmental agencies. I also served as a_m_em_ber of the Board of -Directors and special consultant to the Chairman of Atlantic_ Gulf Communities, the former bedevelopment Corporation 3. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had that demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementation. I am the Chairman of the Coconut Grove Village Council. 4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars thay you have attended. Misc Urban Land Institute seminars 5. Describe any membership in organizations having the primary aim of the furtherance of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and implementation programs. Member, Urban Land Institute, the pre-eminent organization for land use in the United States. 6. Describe any other activity evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes of planning and plan implementation. I served as the Chairman of the Indian Trace Community Development District which was responsible for the development of -Weston, i 10,000 acre project located in western Browar�ounty, FI -1-currently serve as the-C a-firman-oi-fhe ur in rossing-Community—Development- iD-sfrict whicF-i is responst a or -the development---& Durbin -_-_-Crossing, a 21701)- --acre—project----in St. J-oWs---G nty,--Fl- 1-c arrenfarDurbin-CMssirrg-whic"as 1WO h—ome&,-- _95-amu1Yrfarrrilyzmits and 175, 00-sgaaTL-feet-of-camme t. - — - - - — Form BoardslMA-PAB(ZB-0701.02 Page 2 of 4 I have read and understand the qualifications for members that are set forth in Sec. 62-124 of the City Code, and hereby certify that: (1) 1 do not have any interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the city. (2) 1 am in a position to represent the public interest, and do not have any personal or private interests likely to conflict with the public interest. (3) 1 do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the city. (4) 1 am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or the city. (5) As a member of the planning advisory board or of the zoning board I agree to participate in at least one seminar on planning or zoning to be held in Florida, and approved by the city, during the course of each calendar year that I remain a member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or of the zoning board. (6) 1 acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board if I fail to meet this requirement each and every year after assuming board membership or alternate membership. (7) As a prospective appointee I am subject to a personal appearance before the city commission, to afford the city commission an opportunity to ascertain my proficiency in the English language, educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning. (8) 1 am an elector of the City of Miami. An "elector of the City of Miami" means a person who: (1) is a citizen of the United States of America; (2) is 18 years of age or older, (3) has not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state; (4) has not been convicted of a felony in Florida, or any other state, without having had his/her civil rights restored; (5) is a resident of the City of Miami; and (6) is registered to vote in the City of Miami I agree to immediately notify the city clerk if I cease to be a resident and/or an elector of the city during the term of my office. I agree that if I were to become a candidate for elective political office during my term and qualify as a candidate for elective political office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of my resignation from the board. I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-611 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from entering into any con- tract or transacting any business with the city or any person or agency acting for the city, or from appearing in representation of any third party before any board, commission or agency of which I am member. I also understand that prohibition upon activity which is set forth above remains in effect for a period of two years after I have left city service. I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-613 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from accepting, directly or indirectly, from any person, company, firm or corporation to which any purchase order or contract is or might be awarded, any rebate, gift, money or anything of value whatsoever, except where given for the use and benefit of the city. I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-615 and 2-617 of the Miami City Code which requires that I submit to the city clerk a complete itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the title be either legal or equitable, whether owned in whole or in part, including corporate real property in which I have a controlling interest or I am an officer of such corporation. I agree to submit to the city clerk said information in the required form verified and under oath within 30 days of my appointment and I shall include the following information as to each parcel of land: (1) The legal description and common address; (2) The municipal or county zoning classification wherein the property is located, and (3) The manner in which the property is presently being utilized. I understand that I am required to list only those real properties that are located within the corporate limits of the city or those properties located 500 feet beyond the corporate limits of the city. I agree to comply with all financial disclosure requirements of the City, the County and the State including the requirements set forth in Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code, and Florida Statutes Sec. 112-3145. 1 agree to comply with all ethics course requirements of City of Miami Ordinance 13125. 1 acknowledge that the code of ethics of Miami-Dade County shall apply to me as a member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or the zoning board and hereby agree to abide by all the provisions thereof. For additional information on Code citations, please visit the website of the Office of the City Attorney at http://www.miamigov.com/ cityattorney/pages/Index.asp for internet links to citations. I recognize that membership on the planning advisory board or the zoning board requires my regular attendance and participation at board meetings. I understand that attendance at board meetings is subject to the following point system: 1. Each member or alternate member of the planning advisory board and the zoning board who arrives after the beginning of the first agenda item or leaves before the termination of the last agenda item, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board, shall receive two points. 2. Any member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or zoning board who accumulates more than 15 points in one calendar year shall automatically be removed and the position declared vacant. Additionally, I understand that if I am appointed to the zoning board and I am absent, for whatever reason, from more than five (5) meetings in one calendar year, I shall be automatically removed from the board; or that if I am appointed to the planning advisory board and I am absent, for whatever reason, from more than six (6) meetings in one calendar year, I shall be automatically removed from the board. Form B0ards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 Page 3 of 4 I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understand the qualifications and conditions of membership listed in this application. Print Name Patrick E. Sessions Signature Date February 24,2010 (: Yes FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Please complete this form and submit to: Office of the City Clerk ATTN: Assistant City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Information may be copied and pasted into this form from other computer programs, i.e. MS Word. Information that is typed directly into the form may be "Saved as Text" and then opened in other computer programs. For additional information on the Planning Advisory Board and/or the Zoning Board, please contact Ms. Teresita Fernandez, Executive Secretary, Hearing Boards, at (305) 416-2038 or email at: TFernandezO-m iamiao v. com Forth Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701,02 4 of 4 P. E. SESSIONS AND ASSOCIATES, ,W -EI I Y ED SESSIONS DEVELOPMEN72010 FEB 25 AM 11:46 PATRICK E. SESSIONS PRISCICITAY`CLERKHPSON CITY OF MIAMI, FL Miami Office: 1754 South Bayshore Lane Miami, Florida 33133 Tel (305) 856-0369 - Fax (305) 856-9020 Cellular (305) 609-6443 E-mail pesessions(a-).aol.com Jacksonville Office: 10000 Gate Parkway North Suite 1012 Jacksonville, F132246 Tel (904) 493-6441 — Fax (904) 493-6192 Website: sessionsdevelopment.com Date of Birth: November 28, 1946 Health: Excellent Education: BBA Marketing, University of Miami Professional: State of Florida - General Contractor's License Class A (Unlimited) Military: United States Coast Guard, Flight Engineer, Honorable Discharge Residences: Miami, Florida, 59 years Aspen, Colorado 6 years CAREER HISTORY: CURRENT: P.E. SESSIONS & ASSOCIATES, INC. SESSIONS DEVELOPMENT PRESIDENT & CEO Formed in 1993, P.E. Sessions & Associates, Inc. is a multi -faceted development company which offers management and consulting for all types of real estate projects. Various disciplines such as economic feasibility, financial modeling, sales management, marketing and construction management are provided both through in-house staff and the use of outside consultants where appropriate. The company also specializes in workout situations for developers, lending institutions and bankruptcy courts. Our clients have included some of the largest and most prestigious firms in these fields. From 1992 through 1999 the Company was retained by Atlantic Gulf Communities as a consultant on all aspects of AGC's business. The Company was a partner with AGC and acted as project manager for the development, construction, and marketing of Regency at Island Dunes, a twin tower, 13 story 144 -unit luxury condominium project and associated structured parking on Hutchison Island, Florida. This project was sold out in 1999. These condominiums were priced at an average of $375,000 and are currently reselling for an average price of $750,000. The Company acquired, planned and permitted the River Walk Towers development site for AGC. This development is 2.8 acres located on Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and was the first major residential high rise project permitted in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. This development and the sale of the project received the Ernst and Young Award for the 1999 Best Real Estate Deal of the Year and generated a profit of $8,000,000 for AGC in less than 24 months. The project was subsequently sold, built out and is currently sold out. In 1999 the Company managed on behalf of AGC the acquisition, financing, land and product planning, permitting and marketing of Spring Valley Ranch near Aspen, Colorado. This project, currently known as Chenoa, is 6,000 acres and will include a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a championship golf course, 25,000 sq. ft. of commercial space, an equestrian center and 500 homesites ranging from 2 to 35 acres with an average price of $450,000. The project will also include 75 quarter share cabins priced at $325,000 per share and an affordable housing component. The sell out on this project is projected to exceed $320,000,000 The Company was managing partner and in charge of developing and marketing an 1160 acre residential ranch cormnunity known as High Aspen Ranch. This project is located 30 minutes from Aspen, Co. and contains 29 thirty-five acre ranch sites and related amenities including clubhouse, equestrian facilities, pool, tennis, and trail system. The current average price per lot is $1,000,000 and the project has been completed. The Company was a partner and the project manager of the conversion of the 192 unit Ocean Links of Ponte Vedra apartment complex to condominium ownership. This project is located in Ponte Vera Beach; Fla. In 2001, the project was the most successful conversion project if Jacksonville and achieved sales of 165 units in eighteen months. Sellout occurred in July, 2002 and sales exceeded $27,000,000. The Company was a partner with Southstar Development Partners, LLC and the project manager of Lakeside Village, an 800 lot residential community in Orlando, Florida. This project was fully developed with all lots sold. The Company was a management and development consultant to Southstar Development Partners' Bartram Springs project, a 1000 acre, 1400 lot subdivision In Jacksonville, Florida. Sellout exceeded $73,000,000. The Company was a development and marketing consultant for the Marlin Bay Yacht Club project in Marathon, Fla. This project includes 92 single family homes selling for an average price of $2,000.000 and a 92 slip Marina and Clubhouse and is currently partially completed. The Company currently is the managing partner and Project Manager of Durbin Crossing, a 2000 acre Planned Unit Development located in Jacksonville, Fl. This project will include 1550 single family home, 990 multifamily units and 300,000 sq. ft of commercial space at build -out and has ranked in the top 3 residential projects in the Jacksonville MSA since it's opening. The Company converted Sail Cove, a 280 unit apartment complex in Jacksonville, Fl. Acquired in July, 2005, and all units were sold by December, 2006.Revenues exceeded $55,000,000. In 2006, Mr. Sessions was approved by the Office of the United States Trustee of the U.S. Department of Justice as a Special Examiner. He recently acted as Special Examiner and development consultant for the Honorable Judge Jay Cristol for the bankrupt Bentley Bay Condominium project, a 25 story, twin tower high end condominium project and associated structured parking garage on Miami Beach, Fl. Mr. Sessions was responsible for oversight for the court and lenders for all aspects of the project, including construction and sales. The project was successfully completed with both the Senior lender and Mezzanine lender recovering all funds loaned to the project. Mr. Sessions was the Managing Agent for the Honorable Judge Jay Cristol, of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District, for the Biltmore Condominium, a twin tower 8 story luxury condominium in Coral Gables, F1. The project was successfully completed and sold out Mr. Sessions acted as a Special examiner for the Honorable Jay Cristol in the Soriano and Sons bankruptcy case, a mid rise condominium project in Miami, Fl. This case was successfully resolved by both parties. 1992- 1993 ATLANTIC GULF COMMUNITIES CORPORATION - Miami, Florida Member - Board of Directors Partner, various projects 1990- 1992 HUIZENGA HOLDINGS, INC. - Fort Lauderdale, Florida VICE PRESIDENT - Real Estate Responsible for acquisitions, development, management, and sales of real estate holdings personally held by H. Wayne Huizenga, former Chairman of Blockbuster Entertainment and Chairman of Republic Industries and Auto Nation. These assets included a 300 -acre waterfront single-family community with an 18 -hole championship golf course and 88 -slip marina in Stuart and the Dolphin Center Project, which includes the Pro Player Stadium (formerly Joe Robbie Stadium), 800,000 square feet of office space and 465,000 square feet of retail space in Dade County, Florida. Responsibilities also included feasibility analysis for potential acquisitions of residential and commercial properties. 1981 - 1990 THE ARVIDA COMPANY - Boca Raton, Florida PRESIDENT, Weston Division and Special Projects Division WESTON DIVISION - Weston is a 10,000 acre Planned Unit Development in Broward County, Florida, ten miles west of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As President of this division, I was responsible for all activities at Weston, which included land planning, product development, sales, public relations and marketing activities. Responsibilities also included development and operation of Weston Hills Country Club, with a 50,000 sq. clubhouse an 18 -hole championship golf course, an athletic club, restaurant, a cable television franchise, equestrian center and a 150,000 square foot shopping center. Weston also has its own special taxing district, which is responsible for all water management systems, roads, sewer and water. The bonds funding this special taxing district sold to the public exceeded $170,000,000. Sales at Weston averaged $125,000,000 per year. There were an average of 15 product lines, which ranged in price from $125,000 to custom homes in excess of $5,000,000. The sales operation employed 18 salespeople and the entire project employed approximately 350. Weston's construction division was responsible for construction of 300 units per year with the remainder being constructed by outside builders. Weston's development district annually expended an additional $30,000,000. Specialized activities included extensive interface with the Environmental Protection Agency and other Federal and State agencies regarding environmental issues, as well as master planning issues with the County and State. Also, included are schools, churches, police stations and other public facilities. In 1997 Weston was incorporated as the City of Weston with over 60,000 residents. Build out is completed. ARVIDA SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION THE ADDISON - The Addison is a 180 -unit luxury condominium and associated garage on the ocean in Boca Raton with an average initial sales price of $600,000 per unit. Resales at the Addison now average in excess of $1,500,000 per unit. MIZNER VILLAGE - Mizner Village consists of Mizner Court, a 200 -unit five -story garden style condominium project with initial prices averaging $350,000, and Mizner Tower, a 134 -unit high-rise condominium project with initial prices averaging $650,000. These projects both had structured parking garages. These projects are on the grounds of the Boca Raton Hotel and Club on Lake Boca Raton. COCOPLUM - Cocoplum is a high-end waterfront single-family community in Coral Gables, Florida. It has 320 lots, which averaged $350,000 each, and currently resell at $1,500,000+, and a 175 -slip full service marina and yacht club. As President of these two divisions from 1986 through 1990, I was responsible for all aspects of these projects with approximately 25 senior employees reporting directly to me and approximately 500 employees in the divisions. The Special Projects Division was made up of joint ventures with VMS Realty, City Federal Savings & Loan and the Miami Savings Group. Weston is a wholly owned project of the Arvida Company. As President of the division, it was also my responsibility to negotiate these joint ventures as well as to negotiate land sales to various builders. BOCA WEST - Boca West is a 1,400 -acre luxury resort development in Boca Raton, Florida. As Director of Development, my responsibilities included product conception, land planning, product design, overview of bidding and construction, as well as coordination of sales efforts on all residential and commercial projects in Boca West. Sales averaged 350 units annually, with an average price of $350,000. Responsibilities also included the completion of a 100,000 sq.ft. Country Club center with four championship golf courses and 36 tennis courts as well as negotiations of joint ventures with outside builders and development of the commercial core of Boca West. 1977-1981 HOUSING INVESTMENT CORPORATION OF FLORIDA - Miami, Florida (a subsidiary of the Chase Manhattan Bank) VICE-PRESIDENT Initially employed as Manager of Construction Operations, with the responsibility of completion, rehabilitation or tenant improvements for over 30 projects valued in excess of $350,000,000 foreclosed by HIC as lender. These projects included large PUDs, single-family homes, town houses, condominiums, office buildings, warehouses and rental apartments throughout the southeast United States. In 1978 1 was appointed Vice President with total responsibility for completion, management and sale of projects valued at approximately $150,000,000. This included negotiations of all phases of disposition, including sales price, mortgages, release provisions and project viability in cases of purchase money mortgages. The corporation liquidated the projects and has now been dissolved. CIVIC ACTIVITIES COCONUT GROVE VILLAGE COUNCIL UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY BROWARD COMMITTEE OF 100 NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EASTER SEALS OF DADE COUNTY DURBIN CROSSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CHAIRMAN Board of Directors and Campaign Chairman for the Developer and Builder Divisions. Board of Directors and Chairman of the Sports Development Committee. Advisory Board, Consultant Co -Author - "When your Child is Missing: Family Survival Guide" Former member, Board of Directors Chairman REFERENCES J. Larry Rutherford Atlantic Gulf Communities Former Chairman of the Board and CEO (1992-1999) Southstar Development Partners, Inc.; Chairman, CEO 255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 312 Coral Gables, FL 33134 305-476-1515 John Temple President Arvida Corporation (1982-1987) President The Temple Group 3300 NW Corporate Blvd., #238 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 407-997-8841 Wachovia Bank Bonn=ie Koenig, Vice President 561-338-3914 John Kozyak, ESQ Founding Partner Kozyak, Tropin, and Throckmorton Bankruptcy Attorneys 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 9" Floor Coral Gables, F133134 305 372 1800 Johanna Armengol Trial Attorney Office of the United States Trustee 51 SW First Ave, Suite 1204 Miami, F133130 305 5367285 10 CITY OF MIAMI APPLICAT�,� q for PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD and/or (3Nf�J613gARl •� .� soti NAME: James A. Marx first Name) (Middle) ast ame RESIDENCE: 2850 Brickell Avenue ress ane (AddreSS ne CITY: Miami STATE: Florida ZIP: 33129 HOME PHONE: (305) 854-2277 CELL (305) 975-3307 FAX: (305) 374-5600 EMAIL: james.marx@akerman.com PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: Attorney / Akerman Senterfitt BUSINESS ADDRESS: Suite 2500, One S.E. 3rd Avenue (Address me (AddresS Line CITY: Miami STATE: Florida ZIP: 33131 BUS. PHONE:(305) 982-5524 EXT. Would you like to serve on the Planning Advisory Board? C: Yes r No Would you like to serve on the Zoning Board? (: Yes r No Please state if you have a preference for either board: Zoning Board Are you an elector of the City of Miami? r Yes SHORT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (If you require additional space, attach additional pages.) 1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and/or abilities that you possess that would make you an effective board member that will act in the public interest. I have lived in Miami for 25 years, and have been a practicing attorney for over 20 years. My practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate and corporate transactions, and H-a-sTr—equently involved an use issues, and I've had the pleasure to work with Commissioners, the City Manager and ot} e� officiars:1 i have been-acfive in . - -- ---- the community and have served as President of a large condomini____ __ _..._... _ _ and a homeowner's association (Cliff Hammock Homeowner's Association - which is adjacent to Alice Wainwright __...._ _.. .._.._. _.... _ - ----- ... ....._. Park) for a total of eight years. I also am a member of subcommittees bcommittees of the DDA, have been a past member of the BHA and BAA, and am involved and concerned with the future of our city. (Please see attached biography _ _ ....._ ....... _._... .... .._.. --. _.. ........... ......... with more information). Fonn SoardslMA-PAB/Z"701.02 Page 1 of 4 2. Describe your educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning. I graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1988, where I was an editor and published author on the Law Review. I—alio—graduated— from Ithaca College, NY, with a dual major in Accounting and Business Management in 1982. As President of a lane condominium on Brickell Avenue (Brickell Townhouse) I have overseen over $5 Million of construction and renovations. As the President of the Cliff Hammock Homeowner's Association, I have taken the lead to amend our Special Taxing District to provide for off-dury�olice protection in our community and have worked with numerous city officials. As an attorney in Miami for more than 20 years, I have worked with land use attorneys and have dealt with land use issues on a regular basis. 3. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had that demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementation. In addition to the organizations that I served on that are referenced above, I am an active member of the Florida Barin t -6 Real Estate and Corporate ec ions. m an a ve m---ember of the drafting dommittees fdrClia�667- (rhorida mousiness CorporationAct) an (Limited is i ity Company c of the Florida Statutes. I also represent Condominium Associations in Miami, and am an active member of the Florida Condominium and Planned Development Committee of the Real Estate Section of the Florida Bar. i take a strong interest in the relationship of our land use laws to the betterment of our community and lifestyle. 4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars thay you have attended. N I have attended several ULI, INM and Planned Development presentations. -- _...._ - .......... Zs—`a_ —� _..._ _.._._._. -- -- --- -n CA r" -� C4 5. Describe any membership in organizations having the primary aim of the fuRherandl8 of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and implementa&n programs. Florida Condominium and Planned Development Committee Member (sharing information, reviewing and draftin.9 pro op sed legislation and rr6vidinig nformation to legislators); Business Law Section of the Florida_ Bar, Committee Member on both the Chapter 607 and Chapter 608 Committees (working with other committee membgr,rs to prepare proposed revisions to significantly modify and update the existing Florida Statues governing_ corporations and limited liability_ companies); Committee Member of the DDA (_focusing on transportation, marketing and other areas to improve_Miami); President of Cliff Hammock Homeowner's Association Past President of Brickell Townhouse Condominium, and Past Member of the BHA and BAA (focusing on dissemination_ of information and understanding of our community issues 6. Describe any other activity evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes of planning and plan implementation. As the President of the Cliff Hammock Homeowner's Association, I've worked closely with city officials from the -Cty of Miami Parks a arfinent,--Cft�-oTilG rami-Public W6t ks-Department —Miami Parking 'Authonty`—an -fhe -City s reserve ionfsl-Ezperf,--for 'flie 6e-ff -moniofi-alyde Wainwfight"Park-'and-my community: 7As an aiforney-fo`r more an 20 year , 'v repre ters�ut�i�as� a davet��ers of r�p�ityttt�outdffoTit i moi. Form BoardsNA-PAWS-0707.02 Page 2 of 4 wxwwwwxwwxxwwxxwwwwxwxwwwwwwxwwwwwwwwwwwxwwwwwwww I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understand the qualifications and conditions of membership listed in this application. (*- Yes Print Name James A. Marx o 00 - ��� r" rn Signature _.%- ` 0 -� ',. N cn m > oCO a rn v Date February 24, 2010 v w o Z -____ . _ ....... . _. _ _. __.._^.............. ........ ....... _ �I FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS iP/ease complete this form and submit to: Office of the City Clerk ATTN: Assistant City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33933 rmation may be copied and pasted into this form from other computer programs, i.e. Word. Information that is typed directly into the form may be "Saved as Text" an� i opened in other computer programs. iFor additional information on the Planning Advisory Board and/or the Zoning Board, 'please contact Ms. Teresita Fernandez, Executive Secretary, Hearing Boards, at (305) ;496-2038 or email at: TFernan dez(cDmiamiao v. c om -orm Boards/MA-PAWB-0701.02 Page 4 of 4 James A. Marx Aker Net' A6rman Senterfitt Intranet Practice Areas Home Departments James A. Marx Of Counsel One Southeast Third Avenue 25th Floor Miami, FL 33131-1714 Direct: 305.982.5524 Fax: 305.374.5095 Cell: 305.975.3307 IZ james.marx@akerman.com Page 1 of 2 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Search Research Practice Groups -V G -1 F� r." -<—r- 1 0-4 -4-. rn-4ti � 11P No O Print Biography Photograph from Biography " Corporate, Real Estate Distressed Property, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity, Real Estate Acquisitions and Sales, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Financing, Corporate Advisory Services Additional Practice Areas Condominium Development and Advisory Experience James has over 20 years of experience in handling real estate and corporate transactions, and advising investors, condominium associations, privately held entities, developers, shopping centers, hotels, purchasers, sellers, lenders and borrowers in real estate and asset based transactions and financings. Notable client work involves representation of institutional and private lenders, preparation of condominium documents, commercial leasing, and providing counsel and interpretation in the areas of corporate control, condominium and foreclosure law. James has been actively involved in the distressed property market, representing private equity groups and other investors in the acquisition and sale of distressed real estate. Awards & Recognition • Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2007-2009 • South Florida Legal Guide, Listed as Top Lawyer, 2003-2009 Published Work and Lectures • University of Miami Law Review, Cited • Florida Statutes and Case Law, "Contract Cancellations; Condominium Deposit Disputes as Affected by the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act," Author Bar Admissions Florida New York District of Columbia Professional Memberships and Activities • Chicago Title Insurance Company, Authorized Title Agent http://intranet.akerman.com/bios/WSS_bio.asp?id=1200 2/24/2010 Professional Experience • James Marx, P.A. •BrideUTitle Company • K&LGates, LLP • Weil Gotsha1 &Manges, LLP • Internal Revenue Service Community Involvement = The Florida Bar, Business Law & Real Property Sections, Member • Chapter 608 of the Florida Statutes, Limited Liability Companies, Drafting Committee, Member • Chapter 607 of the Florida Statutes, Corporations, Drafting Committee, Member • Dade County Bar Association, Member • Homeowner's Association, President • Condominium Association, Past President Education 1908: J.D., University of Miami School of Low, Law Review, Associate Note Editor 1982: 8.S, Ithaca College, Major: Accounting , cum laude MN8M0=1io.asv?id=1 200 2/24/2010 I OT A City of Miami Elector RECEIVED CITY OF MIAMI APPLICATION NN for PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD and/or ZONA4f6jA9 AM 10: 36 PRISCILL A ;. THOMPSON CITY CLERX t C5 NAME: (FirstName) (Middle) (LastName) RESIDENCE: �� I � �RaAlffA4 Sfi' (Address ne CITY: CoAAA' 44 -lb t03 STATE: _ T---Lg #44A- ZIP: 3 3146 HOME PHONE: 3aS" �' "7 I RZ CELL 3o S- '1 i9 -1$ tD FAX: EMAIL: —4&6L44 `A- St&04W�Z`4rM4i,(- - Ccs+ - PRINCIPLE BUSINESS/EMPLOYER: R rl BUSINESS ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: BUS. PHONE: EXT. ZIP: Would you like to serve on the Planning Advisory Board? ('P//Yes r No Would you like to serve on the Zoning Board? (P/Yes c No Please state if you have a preference for either board: No Preference uT 10wv-% t4 of Are you an elector of the City of Miami? C-' Yes I - ww2'1 c� [`U Zb4�ST �tv cffij of wltaw� SHORT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (If you require addia coal space, attach addifionai 1. Describe the qualities, experience, expertise and/or abilities that you possess that would make you an effective board member that will act in the public interest. 'am eoard&W-PAWB-0701.02 Page 1 of 4 NOT A Cid of Miami Elector 2. Describe your educational backgrouna ana general Knowieage or planning ana zoning. 3. Describe any prior community or personal involvement that you have had that demonstrates interest in and concern for planning and planning implementation. 4. Describe any planning or land use or growth management seminars thay you have attended. 5. Describe any membership in organizations having the primary aim of the furtherance of dissemination of knowledge of and support of sound planning and implementation programs. 6. Describe any other activity evidencing knowledge and interest in the public purposes of planning and plan implementation. NOT A City of Miami Elector I have read and understand the qualifications for members that are set forth in Sec. 62-124 of the City Code, and hereby certify that: (1) 1 do not have any interest in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the city. (2) 1 am in a position to represent the public interest, and do not have any personal or private interests likely to conflict with the public interest. (3) 1 do not hold any elective office in any governmental authority in the county or the city. (4) 1 am not employed in a full-time capacity by any governmental authority in the county or the city. (5) As a member of the planning advisory board or of the zoning board I agree to participate in at least one seminar on planning or zoning to be held in Florida, and approved by the city, during the course of each calendar year that I remain a member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or of the zoning board. (6) 1 acknowledge that I am subject to removal from the board if I fail to meet this requirement each and every year after assuming board membership or alternate membership. (7) As a prospective appointee I am subject to a personal appearance before the city commission, to afford the city commission an opportunity to ascertain my proficiency in the English language, educational background and general knowledge of planning and zoning. (8) 1 am an elector of the City of Miami. An 'elector of the City of Miami" means a person who: (1) is a citizen of the United States of America, (2) is 18 years of age or older, (3) has not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state, (4) has not been convicted of a felony in Florida, or any other state, without having had his/her civil rights restored, (5) is a resident of the City of Miami; and (6) is registered to vote in the City of Miami I agree to immediately notify the city clerk if I cease to be a resident and/or an elector of the city during the term of my office. I agree that if 1 were to become a candidate for elective political office during my term and qualify as a candidate for elective political office, such qualification shall be deemed a tender of my resignation from the board. I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-611 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from entering into any con- tract or transacting any business with the city or any person or agency acting for the city, or from appearing in representation of any third party before any board, commission or agency of which I am member. I also understand that prohibition upon activity which is set forth above remains in effect for a period of two years after I have left city service. have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-613 of the Miami City Code which prohibits me from accepting, directly or indirectly, from any person, company, firm or corporation to which any purchase order or contract is or might be awarded, any rebate, gift, money or anything of value whatsoever, except where given for the use and benefit of the city. I have read, understand and agree to comply with Section 2-615 and 2-617 of the Miami City Code which requires that I submit to the city clerk a complete itemized list of all real property owned by me, whether the title be either legal or equitable, whether owned in whole or in part, including corporate real property in which I have a controlling interest or I am an officer of such corporation. I agree to submit to the city clerk said information in the required form verified and under oath within 30 days of my appointment and I shall include the following information as to each parcel of land: (1) The legal description and common address; (2) The municipal or county zoning classification wherein the property is located; and (3) The manner in which the property is presently being utilized. I understand that 1 am required to list only those real properties that are located within the corporate limits of the city or those properties located 500 feet beyond the corporate limits of the city. I agree to comply with all financial disclosure requirements of the City, the County and the State including the requirements set forth in Section 2-11.1 of the Miami -Dade County CUcic and Florida Statutes Sec. 112-3145- 1 agree to comply with all ethics course requirements of City of Miami Ordinance 13125- 1 acknowledge that the code of ethics of Miami -Dade County shall apply to me as a member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or the zoning board and hereby agree to abide by all the provisions thereof. For additional information on Code citations, please visit the website of the Office of the City Attorney at http:/twww.miamigov.com/ cityattomey/pages/Index.asp for internet links to citations. I recognize that membership on the planning advisory board or the zoning board requires my regular attendance and participation at board meetings_ I understand that attendance at board meetings is subject to the following point system. 1. Each member or alternate member of the planning advisory board and the zoning board who arrives after the beginning of the first agenda item or leaves before the termination of the last agenda item, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the board, shall receive two points. 2. Any member or alternate member of the planning advisory board or zoning board who accumulates more than 15 points in one calendar year shall automatically be removed and the position declared vacant. Additionally, I understand that if I am appointed to the zoning board and I am absent, for whatever reason, from more than five (5) meetings in one calendar year, I shall be automatically removed from the board; or that if I am appointed to the planning advisory board and I am absent, for whatever reason, from more than six (6) meetings in one calendar year, I shall be automatically removed from the board. =arm BoardsBAA-PAB/ZB-0701 02 Page 3 of 4 OT A City of Miami Elector I hereby certify that all information in this application is complete, truthful, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have read and understand the qualifications and conditions of membership listed in this application. CVA�e s Print Name t�.��"��'1_ ✓>v- t.�- �-' GG 2�4/-� Signature Date Z/)-7 /to FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Please complete this form and submit to: Office of the City Clerk ATTAI: Assistant City Clerk 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Information may be copied and pasted into this form from other computer programs, i.e. MS Word. Information that is typed directly into the form may be "Saved as Text" and then opened in other computer programs. For additional information on the Planning Advisory Board and/or the Zoning Board, please contact Ms. Teresita Fernandez, Executive Secretary, Hearing Boards, at (305) 416-2038 or email at: TFernandez a,►iamjov,com Form Boards/MA-PAB/ZB-0701.02 Paae 4 of 4 NOT A City of Miami Elector RAFAEL DE LA SIERRA 6910 Tordera Street Coral Gables, Florida 33146 (305) 662-7192 or (305) 979-1860 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Creative Manager with over thirty five years of successful and diversified experience in management and marketing. Fully bilingual (English/Spanish) with a degree in Architecture, and Florida Real Estate license. EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture: University of Florida Finance and Accounting for the Non Financial Executive: The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2003-2009 ZYSCOVICH INC. — Miami, Florida Position: Chief Operating Officer • Responsible for the entire operations of the firm with 130 professionals. • During my tenure the firm enjoyed the most profitable years. • Restructured the firm, hired 100 professionals, created a career path for employees. • Minimal turn over, lost only 3 professionals to another firm in seven years. 2000-2001 ABACO RESORTS LTD. — Abaco, Bahamas Position: Managing Partner • Responsible for negotiating a very complex contract with the landowner. • Negotiated an agreement with the Prime Minister of the Bahamas. • Designed a very large Condo Project and its financial performa. • Negotiated with a national hotel chain to operate the project. • Came to terms with a construction company to build the project. 1998-2000 WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS— Miami, Florida Position: Chief Operating Officer • Responsible for the operation of an Architectural / Engineering firm ( 100 employees ). • 1999 was the most profitable year the firm had in its twenty four year history. • Developed new marketing and accounting programs. • Restructured the staff, hiring 30 professionals and established Associate program. 1993-1998 SCHAPIRO ASSOCIATES — Miami Beach, Florida Position: Executive Director • Responsible for the Administration of the firm. • During my tenure the firm had the best years in revenue and profits. • Developed and implemented the accounting program. • During this period the firm built several skyscrapers and more than 1000 condo units.. 1987- 1992 SWANKE HAYDEN CONNELL —Miami, Florida Position: Managing Principal • Started the company in 1987, in Miami, with one assistant. • Due to the growth of the company during those years, I negotiated all the leases. • Obtained, negotiated and collected all the contracts. ( $85 million in 5 years ) • Became profitable the first year of operations_ • Received many awards, and the work was published in many publications. NOT A City of Miami Elector 1985-1987SPALDING & EVENFLO CO, ALL AMERICAN BOTTLING Position: Director of U.S. Real Estate Development • • for all real estate contracts. • Consolidated all the • companies to one location resulting in large savings, • Responsible for marketing and selling out a residential development of 50 single family homes in Grand Junction, CO. 1972 - 1984 WARNER COMMUNICATIONS I today TIME WARNER) New York, New York Position: Corporate Vice President REAL ESTATE FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION (1972 Position: Vice President • Established and directed the Facilities, Communications, and Security departments of the corporation involving approximately 100 persons with a budget of $25 million. • Operated, managed and administered the WCI World Headquarters Building in Rockefeller Center (500,000 sq. ft ). • Responsible for all construction done by the corporation with a staff of 25 people, • Including award winning buildings, such as-. 150,000 sqft. office building • Warner Bros. located in Burbank, CA. 250,000 sq. ft. record pressing plant • Specialty records in Olyphant, PA. 100,000 sq ft office building for WEA Records located in Burbank, CA. COSMOS SOCCER CLUB INC. 11974 - 1980 ) ( 1983 - 1984 ) Position: Executive Vice President / Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer • Negotiated leases at Yankee, Shea, Giant and Downing Stadiums. • Won • North American Soccer League Championships in six years. • Increased their revenues at a rate of 200% • year for six consecutive years, improving average game attendance from 800 people per game in 1974 to over 60,000 people in 1980. • Organized tours .:•i international tournaments with the best teams in the world in 46 • including a tour • the People's Republic of China in 1977, becoming the first professional team of any sport to visit China. • Negotiated and -• to • famous players such as Pete from Brazi I, Franz Beckenbauer from Germany, • Cruyff from Holland, and Giorgio Chmaglia from Italy. WARNER BROTHERS JU-NGLE HABITAT ( 1972 - 1976 Position: Vice president * Oversaw the construction and operation of Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat, an amusement park in West Milford, New Jersey- * Negotiated with the town of West M-itford for permits. * Directed the closing and sale of the operation. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT / STRATEGIC PLANNING 11981 - 1984 Position: Vice President International Created and • a highly successful worldwide program to streamline company operations in all areas outside of the United States. This program produced a two year savini s of over 1-:20 million, It was administered without interferin�s,; with the autonomy, and entrepreneurial nature of our companies. This program covered 120 subsidiaries in 73 countries with 8000 employees and annual sales of $1 billion. • Planned consolidation of banking relationships for subsidiaries in the same country. • Developed plan to lower advertising and media buying costs in several countries. • Organized consolidation of worldwide property and casuafty insurance to one insurance company.