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Home My WebLink AboutDDA Memos and ResumeIIIMIAMIDDA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Memorandum To: Todd Hannon, City Clerk City of Miami From: Madelyne S. Raybourn — Miami DDA Board Secretary Date: August 6, 2014 Subject: September 11, 2014 City Commission Agenda Appointment of Board Members to the Miami Downtown Development Attached please find Miami DDA Resolution No. 24/2014 passed and adopted at the July 18, 2014 DDA Board Meeting nominating the following individuals to the DDA Board of Directors: Jose Goyanes, Re -Appointment Alan Ojeda, Re -Appointment Kim Stone, Re -Appointment Al West, Re- Appointment Neisen Kasdin, Pending Re -appointment by the Governor's Cabinet As you know, the City Commission must confirm all nominees. Please include these items on the September 11, 2014 City Commission Agenda pursuant to Code Guidelines. Attachment cc: Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff (via email) Victoria Mendez, City Attorney (via email) Nicole Ewan, Assistant City Clerk (via email) Miami Downtown Development Authority 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929 Wachovia Financial Center Miami, Florida 33131 Tel: 305.579.6675 Fax: 305.371.2423 Web: www.miamidda.com RESOLUTION NO. 24/2014 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION NOMINATING CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; SAID NOMINEES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION FOR CONFIRMATION AS REQUIRED. WHEREAS, the DDA Board of Directors amended and the City Commission approved Rules of Procedures (By -Laws) on June 12, 2007 setting forth guidelines and procedures for appointments to the DDA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said Rules of Procedures (By -Laws), the DDA Board of Directors formed a Nominating Committee to identify and consider qualified candidates for possible appointment to the DDA Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, upon completion of the nominating process, the Nominating Committee recommended candidates/nominees to the DDA Board for consideration; and WHEREAS, the DDA Board accepts the recommendation of the Nominating Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida. Section 1. The recitals are true and correct and are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. "1 he DDA l toard of Directors hereby accepts the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and nominates the following candidates to the Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors: JOSE GOYANES, RE -APPOINTMENT ALAN OJEDA, RE -APPOINTMENT KIM STONE, RE -APPOINTMENT AL WEST, RE -APPOINTMENT NEISEN KASDIN, PENDING RE -APPOINTMENT BY GOVERNOR'S CABINET Section 3. The names of said nominees shall be submitted for confirmation to the Miami City Commission as required. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 181h day f July, 20I 4 rer f, Chairman /Alyce MJ Robertso/, Executive Director T: A�Ty /)/_e 1 Madelyne S!,Raybourn 1 Secretary to the Board of Directors BM: 7/18/2014 Reso #2412104 IIIMIAMIDDA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Board of Directors Chairman Marc D Sarnoff Commissioner, City of Miami Vice -Chairman State Cabine Representative Nelsen Kasdin Akerman Senterfitt Treasurer Alvin West Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau County Commission Representative Bruno Barreiro Commissioner Miami -Dade County Alicia Cervei Cervera Real Estate Jose Goyane,. Tre Italian Bistn Metro Beauty Center, Churchill s Barbershop Julie Grimes DoubleTree Grand Hotel Jerome Hallo Honda East Coast Realty Hank Klein Blanca Commercial Real Estate Danet Linares Blanca Commercial Real Estate Richard Lydecker Lydecker - Diaz Attorneys & Counselors At Law Dr. Rolando thonto :. Miami Dade College Nitin Motwant ivi ami Worldcenit-oup Alan Ojeda Raea Development Group Kim Stone The Heat Group Amencan Airlines Arena Executive Staff Alyce Robertson Executive Director Javier Betancourt Deputy Director I DOWNTOWN MIAMI; DWNTWN CERTIFIED MAIL May 27, 2014 Ms. Katherine Bixler Governor's Appointments Office The Capitol Building Lower Level, Suite LL-09 Tallahassee FL 32399-0001 RE: Re -appointment of Mr. Neisen Kasdin to the Miami Downtown Development Authority DDA Board of Directors. Dear Ms. Bixler: a ry f1 As per the City of Miami Charter and Code Section 14-52, the Miami Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors is composed of fifteen members, one of which may be appointed by the Cabinet of State. Participation on the DDA Board requires a commitment of time and expertise to carry out the implementations of projects supporting the DDA mandate; the economic development of downtown Miami. Mr. Neisen Kasdin was appointed by former Governor Jeb Bush (letter attached) and has served at this capacity since 10/12/2006. His current term ends August 31, 2014. Mr. Kasdin has served this Board as Vice -Chair, is highly respected in the Downtown Miami community, devoted many hours to the mission of the Miami DDA and made valuable contributions to the economic turnaround of the urban core. Mr, Kasdin has agreed to continue for another term on the Board of Directors and respectfully requests his re -appointment to fill the State Representative seat. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at 305-579-6675 or at my email address robertsort@miamidda.corn. Sincerely, Alyce M.flRobertson Executive Director wtAI 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929 Miami, FL33131 Flit. 305.579.6675 Fax 305.371.2423 Wei. www.miamidda.com Akerman Practice Real Estate Education J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1979 B.A., Northwestern University, 1976 r r Admissions Florida Nelsen O. Kasdin Office Managing Partner One Southeast Third Avenue 25th Floor Miami, FL 33131 Tel: 305.374.5600 Fax: 305.374.5095 neisen.kasdin@akerman.com Neisen Kasdin serves as the office managing partner of Akerman's Miami office. Neisen practices in the areas of land use and zoning, public -private partnerships, local government law, and procurement. Neisen was involved in the revitalization of South Beach through his service as chair of the Community Development Corporation for South Beach and as a City Commissioner and Mayor of Miami Beach. He is Governor and Trustee of the Urban Land Institute. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Miami Downtown Development Authority and as immediate past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the New World Symphony. Neisen has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as one of the leading land use lawyers in Florida. F cf neri,Pnn-9 Affordable & Workforce Housing Economic Development & Incentives Florida Land Use & Entitlements Green & Sustainable Development Land Use & Development Land Use Litigation Local Government Advocacy Public -Private Partnerships Transportation & Public Infrastructure Transportation Regulation & Policy native Experience • Representation of client in regard to the Brickell CityCentre project in downtown Miami. Project consists of two levels of underground parking, approximately 535,000 s.f. of retail, 910 residential units, 290 hotel rooms, 77 serviced apartments, and 925,000 s.f. of office space. Project is the first "Special Area Plan" under the Miami 21 zoning code. • Representation of Miami Design District Associates in the development of an over 1 million square foot retail district, in Miami's Design District, to include top global luxury brands. Akerman represents the client in all aspects of development approvals, including vacating rights of way, re -plating and zoning, and site plan approvals as Special Area Plan under Miami 21. • Representation of Developers Diversified Realty (DDR) and the Midtown Miami Community Development District on the development of Midtown Miami, a three million plus square foot mixed -use development built on an abandoned rail yard in the City of Miami. Representation included zoning and site plan approval for a 645,000 square foot retail center and a binding letter from the State Department of Community Affairs avoiding the need for a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Review, and assistance with an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, and the Community Development District created by DDR and the residential developer which involved $170 million incentive contribution from the City and County toward construction of parking and major public spaces. • Representation of the developer in the Miami Worldcenter project, a 30-acre, 12 million plus square foot mixed -use, multi -phase development in downtown Miami, Florida. Advised the developer in all aspects: drafting zoning and design guidelines, developing strategies for DRI avoidance or management such as legislative exemption or phasing within area wide DRI, and negotiating and drafting a development agreement to lock in zoning in exchange for public benefits. • Representation of developers in numerous site plan and other regulatory issues throughout South Florida. Awards & Rerr Mini?i n • Chambers USA 2009-2014, Ranked in Florida for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use • South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2012, 2014, Listed for Real Estate • South Florida Business Journal 2014, Listed as a Power Leader in South Florida Commercial Real Estate • Super Lawyers Magazine 2014, Listed in Florida for Land Use/Zoning • The Legal 500 2013, Recommended for Real Estate • Business Leader Magazine 2009 and 2012, Recognized as a "Power Player" in South Florida • South Florida Business Journal 2011, Listed as Heavy Hitter in South Florida Commercial Real Estate • Shining Star Award, Arts & Business Council of Miami, 2011 • The Legal 500 2008-2009, Recommended in Florida for Real Estate: Land Use and Zoning • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2007-2008, Listed for Environmental and Land Use • Dade Cultural Alliance, Elected Official of the Year • Miami Design Preservation League, Chairman's Award • Florida Redevelopment Association, Florida Redevelopment Official of the Year • Dade Human Rights Foundation, Special Citation • Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Service Award • American Institute of Architects, Miami Chapter, Government Official of the Year • Bring Back New Orleans Committee, Urban Land Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2005 • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Bill Colson Award • Martindale -Hubbell, AV Rated Published Work & Lectures • Neisen Kasdin has spoken and written extensively on urban revitalization, public -private projects, land use, and historic preservation for the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and other organizations. • Guide to Doing Business in Florida, Co -Author, "Land Use: Easements and Zoning," September 2013 • Urban Land Institute Charles F. Shaw Forum, Faculty Co -Chair, "Innovative Public -Private Partnerships," 2012 • Guide to Doing Business in Florida, Co -Author, "Real Estate Regulation," August 2011 • Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short Course, Speaker, "Traditional Neighborhood Development: from Downtown to Greenfields," Daytona Beach, Florida, February 2007 • Bring Back New Orleans Committee, Urban Land Institute, Speaker, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2005 • Asociacion de Constructores de Hogares de Puerto Rico, Annual Conference, Speaker, "Creating Value: The Miami Beach Story," Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, October 2005 • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Florida Conference, Speaker, "Public -Private Partnerships," Orlando, Florida, August 2005 • Japan Development Bank, Mayor's Forum, Speaker, "Creating Value: The Miami Beach Story," Tokyo, Japan, July 2005 • Florida Chamber of Commerce, Growth Management and Environmental Short Course, Speaker, "Successful New Urbanism Projects," Orlando, Florida, February 2004 and March 2005 • Barcelona Meeting Point, Speaker, "Principals of Urban Revitalization," Barcelona, Spain, September 2004 • The Urban Land Institute Latin American Conference, Speaker, "Urban Revitalization," Sao Paolo, Brasil, July 2003 • Americas Meeting Point, Speaker, "The South Beach Story: Key Elements in the Revitalization of South Beach," Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 2000 Court Admissions • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Professional Memberships & Activities • City National Bank of Florida, Board Member • Miami Downtown Development Authority, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors • Urban Land Institute (ULI), Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council, Governor, Trustee and Past Chair • New World Symphony, Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees • Wolfsonian Institute/Florida International University, Board Member • Beacon Council, Past Chair • University of Miami School of Architecture, Visiting Board Member • Miami -Dade County Bar Association, Member • The Florida Bar, Member • South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Past Board Member • Miami -Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Past Board Member • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Transportation Committee, Past Chair; New World Center Committee, Past Chair