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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDarcee S. Siegel ResumeCertification Statement Please quote on this form, if applicable, net prices for the item(s) listed. Return signed original and retain a copy for your files. Prices should include all costs, including transportation to destination. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of this submission. Prices should be firm for a minimum of 180 days following the time set for closing of the submissions. In the event of errors in extension of totals, the unit prices shall govern in determinin_ the quoted prices. We (I) certify that we have read your solicitation, completed the necessary documents, and propose to furnish and deliver, F.O.B. OIESTiNATION, the items or services specified herein. The undersigned hereby certifies that neither the contractual party nor any of its principal owners or personnel have been convicted of any of the violations, or debarred or suspended as set in. section 8-107 or Ordinance No. 12271. All exceptions to this submission have been documented in the section below (refer to paragraph and section,). EXCEPTIONS: We (1) certify that any and all information contained in this submission is true: and we (I) further certify that this submission is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection_ with any corporadon, firm. or person submitting a submission for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or service, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. We (i) agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this solicitation and certify that 1 am authorized to sign this submission for the submitter. Please print the following and sign your name: SUPPLIER NAME: DAJJCEE 5. SIEGEL, ESQUIRE 169 CA2'DEN DRIVE BAL E[,ARIOUftt, FLORIDA 33' 54 ADDRESS: PHONE: (305) 948-2939 FAX. (305) 787-6004 darcee.siegelecitynmb.GO:n BEFPE SIGNED BY: f ATTORNEY AT LAW DA 1,�; JCINE 19, 2012 TITLE: FATLY JLE TO COMPLETE_ SIGN. LND R TY>llt 1 Tii1S FORA SiiA1.I, E?1 SOL'ALI , TF %S 131.17. Page 2 of 34 £00/l00d WdZE:ZI- WE 61. unf 17009Z8Z90E X2 0J0-SA3NdO11d-All3 Certifications Leaal Name of Firm; Darcee S. Siegel, Esquire Entity Type: Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, etc, Sole Proprietorship Year Established: 1987 Office Location: City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, or Other City of North Miami- Beach Occupational License. Number: Ylorida Bar Number 689580 Occupational License Issuing Agency: The Florida Bar Occupational License Expiration Date: Respondent certifies that (s) he has read and understood the provisions of City of Miami Ordinance No. 10032 (Section 18-110 of the City Code) pertaining to the implementation of a "First Source Hiring Agreement.': Yes or No Yes Do you expect to create new positions in your corapany in the event your company was awarded 2 Contract by the City? Yes or No No In the event ypur answer to question above is yes: how rnany new positions would you create to . perform this work? N/A Please list the title, rate of pay-, summary of duties, number of positions, and expected length or duration - of all new positions which might be created as a result of this award of a Contract. Page 3 of 34 E00/£00d WdEE=Z1- ZIOZ 61. unf V00918Z50E xBA 0l0-Sh3Nd0110-h110 1-(.esponse:.zUZ7LJU txri ozuza�+) a ubv a va L. Time Left Style Response Currency Contact Suppliers' Response Number Response Status Note to Buyer Attachments :Title iDarcee S. ;Siegel Sourcing `u Navigator Favorites RequisitionsNegotiations/Jf Intelligence c ) Administration Negotiations > Simple Search > RFI: 320284 > Analyze by Response (RFI 320284) > Response: 2029250 (RFI 320284) Title Request for Qualifications for Special Master Services 0 seconds Sealed USD Siegel, Darcee 320284 Active Type File Description Darcee S. Siegel Resume Actions Online Discussions Close Date Supplier Supplier Site Response Valid Until Purchase Order Shortlist Status Category From Supplier 06/19/2012 13:00:00 Darcee S Siegel Included Last Updated 06/19/2012 Usage One - Time Close Window Preferences Help Go Update, Delete 14711 Requirements Show All Details I Hide All Details DetaiisiSection 18 Hide (General Requirements Requirement ;Legal Name of Firm: 'Entity Type: Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, etc. :Year Established: Office Location: City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, or Other !Occupational License Number: Occupational License Issuing Agency: Occupational License Expiration Date: Respondent certifies that (s) he has read and understood the ,provisions of City of Miami Ordinance No. 10032 (Section 18-110 !of the City Code) pertaining to the implementation of a "First Maximum Score: O !Target ';.Response !Value Value Darcee S. Siegel, Esquire Sole Proprietorship 1,987 !City of North (Miami Beach iFlorida Bar ;Number 689580 The Florida Bar 106/26/2020 ;Yes Score' 0 • Maximum; Score'Score http ://imap 1.riverside.cmgov.net:8003/OA_HTML/OA.j sp?OAFunc=PONRESENQ_VIEWBID&... 6/19/2012 Kesponse: 2U292DU (Kt'1 iZUZZ54) L V1 L :Source Hiring Agreement.": Yes or No Do you expect to create new positions in your company in the lNo ;event your company was awarded a Contract by the City? Yes or No ;In the event your answer to question above is yes, how many new positions would you create to perform this work? Please list the title, rate of pay, summary of duties, number of positions, and expected length or duration of all new positions which might be created as a result of this award of a Contract. Total; 1100.00 per hour Contract Terms Variables IDetails!Section 'No variables found. Deliverables Clause (Variable {Description 'Value Indicates deliverable is overdue x Indicates responsible party failed to perform the deliverable (Deliverable Name No deliverables found. !Due Date ;Status Alert Update Return to Analyze by Response (RFI 320284) Actions Online Discussions Requisitions Negotiations Intelligence Administration Close VV ndow Preferences Help Privacy Statement Copyright (c) 2006, Oracle. All rights reserved. http://imap 1 .riverside .cmgov.net: 8003/OA_HTML/OA. j sp?OAFunc=PONRESENQ_VIEWBID&... 6/19/2012 DARCEE S. SIEGEL 169 Camden Drive Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 (305) 948-2939 Fax: (305) 787-6004 Cell: (305) 409-9670 PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit United States District Court, Trial Bar United States District Court, Southern District of Florida Supreme Court of the State of Florida PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES: American Bar Association - Fellow of American Bar Foundation - Standing Committee on Public Education - Standing Committee on Membership - SOC Membership Chair - Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section - Government and Public Sector Lawyers' Division Dade County Bar Association Fellow of Florida Bar Foundation SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS: Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - City of Miami Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - City of Sunny Isles Beach Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - Bal Harbour Village EMPLOYMENT: 2009-Present: CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH — In -House City Attorney 1992-2009: CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH — In -House Assistant City Attorney Handle all tort/personal injury litigation; Civil Police forfeiture proceedings; Civil Rights/false arrest litigation; procurement litigation; election litigation; zoning litigation; draft all City contracts; draft City's policies and procedures; represent the City on all mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcy cases; Attorney for City on all public taking/eminent domain proceedings against the Department of Transportation; act as legal counsel for Code Enforcement Board, Civil Service Board and Planning and Zoning Board; present cases before the Dade County Unsafe Structure Board resulting in Orders to demolish such structures; act as legal counsel in Contract/Commercial litigation and negotiations; draft resolutions and ordinances at the direction of the City Council. 1988-1992: CITY OF HOLLYWOOD - In -House Assistant City Attorney Chief Trial Attorney City Prosecutor Lead Trial Counsel in defending the City of Hollywood in all of its civil litigation involving personal injury claims, civil rights violations, claims for declaratory and injunctive relief and allegations of unconstitutional ordinances. Coordinator of the Law Clerk Program. Collected the most revenues for municipal prosecutions in the City of Hollywood's history. Drafted major legislation, implementing "Safe Neighborhood Act" and numerous municipal ordinances; revamped, amended, repealed and created new ordinances in accordance with new statutes and case law; Legal Counsel for the Code Enforcement Board. 1985-1987: CITY OF MIAMI —In-House Chief Law Clerk Responsible for formulating legal theories and for drafting appropriate motions, memoranda, legal opinions and briefs. Researched various issues in 1983 Civil Rights cases, personal injury cases, election- related cases, workers' compensation cases and zoning violation cases. Assisted on various matters in tort, commercial, municipal, labor and contract law. TEACHING POSITIONS HELD: 1989-1996: BROWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Adjunct Professor Taught courses such as TORT LAW and INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL ASSISTING to aspiring paralegal students on a part-time basis. 1997: FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- Adjunct Professor Teaching LEGAL RESEARCH course to students through the School's Paralegal Studies Program. EDUCATION: LAW: J.D., Walter F. George School of Law Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1985 HONORS Dean's List Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Moot Court Board Client Counseling Competition Oral Finalist Award - First Year Moot Court UNDERGRADUATE: B.A., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1981 English Major, Dean's List Darcee S. Siegel, Esquire 169 Camden Drive Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 Telephone: (305) 948-2939 Facsimile: (305) 787-6004 E-Mail: darcee.siegel@citvnmb.com RE: RFQ No. 320284 Special Master Services Pursuant to Section 2.7 Proposer's Minimum Qualifications: Darcee S. Siegel, has been has been an attorney at law admitted to the practice of law since 1987 and continues to a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. She has significant knowledge of the city code enforcement matters and the City of Miami Code of Ordinances as she has had the honor and pleasure of serving as a Special Master for the City of Miami since July 2007. Ms. Siegel has 20 years of experience in presiding over hearings related to the areas of code enforcement. Prior to serving as Special Master for the City of Miami (2007-currently), Ms. Siegel served as a Special Master for the City of Sunny Isles Beach (2001-2007) and the Village of Bal Harbour (1992-2001). As an in-house City Attorney with the City of Hollywood and the City of North Miami Beach, and being a litigator with those cities for the past 25 years respectively, Ms. Siegel has the knowledge in advanced legal research and writing and drafting of legal orders. Additionally, Ms. Siegel was an active member of the Moot Court Team during her three years while attending the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University. Lastly, the selection of Darcee S. Siegel as a Special Master for the City of Miami would not result in any current or future potential conflict of interest as she does not represent any private clients. Member Search Page 1 of 1 The Florida Bar www.floridabar.org Darcee S Siegel Member in Good Standing Eligible to practice in Florida ID Number: - 689580 Address: City Attorney'S Ofc 17011 NE 19TH Ave North Miami Beach, Florida 331623111 United States Phone: 305.9482939 Fax: 305.7876004 E-Mail: darcee.siegel@citynmb.com vCa rd : 4-4 County: Miami -Dade Circuit: 11 Admitted: 09/04/1987 Sections: Government Lawyer City County and Local Government Law 10-Year Discipline None History The Find A Lawyer directory provides limited basic information about attorneys licensed to practice in Florida and is provided as a public service by The Florida Bar. The information contained herein is provided "as is" with no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents thereof are not responsible for the accuracy of the data. 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SIEGEL 17011 NE 19th Avenue North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 (305) 948-2939 Fax: (305) 787-6004 Cell: (305) 409-9670 PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit United States District Court, Trial Bar United States District Court, Southem District of Florida Supreme Court of the State of Florida PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES: American Bar Association - Fellow of American Bar Foundation - 2001-2004 Standing Committee on Public Education Member - 2008-2011 Standing Committee on Membership Member - 2006-2007 SOC Membership Chair - Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section 2010-2013 Council Member 2011-2013 Chair of Membership Committee 2001-2009 Chair/Coordinator of Leadership Training and Orientation 2007-2010 Chair Scope and Correlation Committee. Chair of Government Law Committee Chair of Public Relations Committee - Government and Public Sector Lawyers' Division 2011-2014 House of Delegates 2003-2014 Council Member 2001-2011 Chair of Membership Committee 2007-2008 Chair of Division 2006-2007 Chair -Elect of Division 2005-2006 Vice Chair of Division 2004-2005 Secretary of Division 2003-2004 Treasurer/Budget Officer of Division -Miami-Dade League of Cities 2010-present Chair/Attorney Advisory Committee Dade County Bar Association Fellow of Florida Bar Foundation SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS: Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - City of Miami Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - City of Sunny Isles Beach Code Enforcement Special Magistrate - Bal Harbour Village EMPLOYMENT: 2009-Present: CITY OF NORTH MIAMT BEACH — In -House City Attorney 1992-2009: CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH — In -House Assistant City Attorney Handle all tort/personal injury litigation; Civil Police forfeiture proceedings; Civil Rights/false arrest litigation; procurement litigation; election litigation; zoning litigation; draft all City contracts; draft City's policies and procedures; represent the City. on all mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcy cases; Attorney for City on all public taking/eminent domain proceedings against the Department of Transportation; act as legal counsel for Code Enforcement Board, Civil Service Board and Planning and Zoning Board; present cases before the Dade County Unsafe Structure Board resulting in Orders to demolish such structures; act as legal counsel in Contract/Commercial litigation and negotiations; draft resolutions and ordinances at the direction of the City Council. 1988-1992: CITY OF HOLLYWOOD - In -House Assistant City Attorney Chief Trial Attorney City Prosecutor Lead Trial Counsel in defending the City of Hollywood in all of its civil litigation involving personal injury claims, civil rights violations, claims for declaratory and injunctive relief and allegations of unconstitutional ordinances. Coordinator of the Law Clerk Program. Collected the most revenues for municipal prosecutions in the City of Hollywood's history. Drafted major legislation, implementing "Safe Neighborhood Act" and numerous municipal ordinances; revamped, amended, repealed and created new ordinances in accordance with new statutes and case law; Legal Counsel for the Code Enforcement Board. 1985-1987: CITY OF MIAl1II — In -House Chief Law Clerk Responsible for formulating legal theories and for drafting appropriate motions, memoranda, legal opinions and briefs. Researched various issues in 1983 Civil Rights cases, personal injury cases, election - related cases, workers' compensation cases and zoning violation cases. Assisted on various matters in tort, commercial, mnnicipal, labor and contract law. TEACHING POSITIONS HELD: 1989-1996: BROWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Adjunct Professor Taught courses such as TORT LAW and IN "PRODUCTION TO LEGAL ASSISTING to aspiring paralegal students on a part-time basis. 1997: FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- Adjunct Professor Teaching LEGAL RESEARCH course to students through the School's Paralegal Studies Program. EDUCATION: LAW: J.D., Walter F. George School of Law Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1985 HONORS Dean's List Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Moot Court Board Client Counseling Competition Oral Finalist Award - First Year Moot Court UNDERGRADUATE: B.A., Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1981 English Major, Dean's List Law Offices Richard -Kuper, P.A. - A Professional Association 226 E. Nagler Street, Suite .20.0 Miami, .Florida 33131 Telephone: 305.373-116(5 . Facsimile: 305.373.8509 E :Ylail: rl:uperlawwaol.coin June 25, 201.2 Maritza Suarez, CPPB, FCPA Procurement Supervisor, City of Miami Purchasing Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33130 Ms. Suarez: It has been brought to my attention that Ms. Darcee Siegel is re -applying for the :position of Special Master with the City of Miami. I have known Ms. Siegel both personally and professionally for over 15 years, and therefore I am :confident in recommending her without any reservation. As an .attorney and the Executive Director of the Miami -Dade County League Of Cities I have had the opportunity to work with her. She is dedicated and committed to the .profession as well as to the community. in addition to her responsibilities as a City Attorney for the City of North :Miami Beach, I have asked her to serve as the Chairperson to the League's City Attorneys Advisory :Committee in a voluntary capacity. She has chaired this group, which is comprised of :City Attorney's from a .number bf municipalities in Miami -Dade County, with distinction. She has demonstrated that she is well versed and has expertise in a wide variety of legal matters.. She has impressed me with her legal skills as well as with her interest in making sure the community as a whole is well served. Once again, I recomm.end her re -appointment to this position without any reservation. If I can be of any further assistance please :do not hesitate to contact me. Ve truly -yours, ichard Kuper, Esq. MARIA J CHIARO Maritza Suarez, CPPB, FCPA Procurement Supervisor City of Miami Purchasing Department 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Attorney at Law Telephone 305 582-8061 Email MJChiarol@aol.com June 25, 2012 RE: Special Master Services RFQ No. 320284 Recommendation as Special Master Subject: .D arcee S. Siegel Attention: Anel Rodriguez To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to an inquiry regarding a reference for Darcee Siegel, I know her to be a person of outstanding reputation for civic pride, interest, integrity, responsibility and business. Her professional abilities are of the highest level. Ms. Siegel and I have been acquainted professionally for more than 25 years and during that time, she has been a most responsive civil servant who has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to do whatever is necessary to assure the proper and ethical completion of city business. She brings to any position many years of municipal law experience and would continue to be an excellent Special Master and hearing officer for the City of Miami Please call me at 305 582-8031 if any further information is necessary. Sincerely, • Maria J. Chiaro, Esquire CYNTHIAA. EVERETT ALSO ADMITTED TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.BAR CYNTHIA A. EVERETT, P.A. DADELAND SQUARE 7700 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 703 MIAMI, FLORIDA 3315E iM.aritza Suarez, C.P.PI3, FCPA Procurement Supervisor City of Miami .Purchasing Department 444 SW 2°d Avenue Miami, FL 33:130 TELEPHONE (305) 598-4454 FACSIMILE: (305) 59B-4464 EMAIL: cae@a%caeveretLcom . „lune.25, 2012 Re: Darcee S.. Siegel RF No. 3.20284-Special Master S.ervices i)ear Ms. 'Suarez: BOARD CERTIFIED LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAWYER FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED CIVIL & APPELLATE MEDIATOR .H:avi.ng'known Darcee Siegel for 1.5 years, .l recornmend her highly for theposition:of special master for the City of Miami. 1 am certain that she will. act all tinges With integrity and professionalism. .I.have served as the city attorney for•the City of Opa-locka and for.the Village of Pi.necrest and I have had. numerous opportunities to work with, and to consult with, Ms.''S.eigel on an array of local government`inatters:includinig code enforcement. She has an outstanding reputation and is .highly respected by.her peers, :especially.other .city attorneys. Ms. :Siegelhas :a significant `record of achievement in the legal profession...and in this •community,.and she would :represent the City of .Miami well .in the position :of:special.:rnaster. Very truly yours, /1/6" te.,4 Cyithia A. Everett CAEiim