09-23-2021 Regular Workshop Agenda The C'ty of City Commission
Aventura Workshop Meeting
'_-- September 23, 2021
Following 9:00 a.m. LPA/Special Commission Meeting
Aventura Government Center
Commission Chamber
19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
AGENDA
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Presentation: Belmont Village Senior Living Community Proposal for Vacant Parcel
at Yacht Club Way and E. Country Club Drive (City Manager)**
3. Presentation: Condominium Communications App. (City Manager)**
4. Discussion: Communications (Vice Mayor Dr. Marks)
5. Update: COVID-19 Vaccinations (Vice Mayor Dr. Marks)
6. Discussion: Vacancies on the
a. Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board (City Manager)*
b. Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation (City Manager)*
c. Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board (City Manager)*
Future Action Required: Resolutions
7. Discussion: Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the City Code Pertaining to the Police
Pension Plan and Trust Fund (City Manager)*
Future Action Required. Ordinance
8. Review: Interlocal Agreement Between the City and Miami-Dade County for
Construction of the Pedestrian Bridge Along the Northeast Corridor (City Manager)*
Future Action Required. Resolution
9. Discussion: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Funding (City Manager)
10. Adjournment
* Back-up Information Exists
** PowerPoint Presentation
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,all persons who are disabled and who need
special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901 or
cityclerk@cityofaventura.com,not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards
may participate in the meeting.Agenda items are available online at cityofaventura.com for viewing and printing.Copies of agenda items can also
be requested through the Office of the City Clerk at 305-466-8901 or cityclerk@cityofaventura.com.
CITY OF AVENTURA BOARD MEMBERS AND VACANCIES
ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Current Members No Longer Serving
- Ellen Elias - Gloria Muroff
- Judy Scott Lotwin - Lisa Robbins
- Rita Regev - Lenore Toby-Simmons
- Renee Rotta
- Edna Schenkel
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Current Members No Longer Serving
- Gimol Bentes - Andrea Beck (will be leaving shortly)
- Cindy Orlinsky
- Brett Storch
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
DON SOFFER AVENTURA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD
Current Members Seeking Reappointment
- Patrick Brown - Patrick Brown
- Jorge Garcia - Jorge Garcia
- Dana Marin - Dana Marin
- Nikki Shein - Nikki Shein
- Michael Yavner - Michael Yavner
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager
er
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board Vacancies (City Manager)
September 23, 2021 City Commission Workshop Agenda Item 6a
Three vacancies exist on the Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board. The following
members will no longer be serving-
- Gloria Muroff
- Lisa Robbins
- Lenore Toby-Simmons
The three replacements can serve, along with the remaining four members, for the
remainder of those terms until May 2022. 1 have placed this item on the Workshop
Agenda for discussion. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Attachment
CCO2001-21
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager
er
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation Vacancy
(City Manager)
September 23, 2021 City Commission Workshop Agenda Item 6b
Currently, three vacancies exist on the Don Soffer Aventura High School Foundation and
with the anticipation of Andrea Beck leaving the Board shortly, that will increase that
number to four.
I have placed this item on the Workshop Agenda for discussion to determine if there are
other candidates available for consideration that could be recommended at this time. I
have included the resume of Diane M. Gleit for your review. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me.
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CCO2002-21
DIANE M. GLEIT
3148 NE 212th Street
Aventura, FL 33180
(516) 458 0257
dmLyleit2aol.QQm
EXPERIENCE
AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8, Aventura, FL
PTSA Presiden,t 2014-2017
Responsible for the all fundraising efforts, activities and events for a
kindergarten through eighth grade school with approximately 2,200
students and 250+ staff.
CITIGROUP TRUST, New York, NY
Vice President/Estate and Trust Officer
March 2005 to August 2008
• Managed administrative and fiduciary matters consisting of trust
and estate relationships valued at $2,000,000 to $25,000,000, having
combinations of complexity, technical issues and relationship
sensitivity.
• Reviewed asset allocation and investment concentration risks.
• Conferred with portfolio managers to analyze assets and financial
needs to customize optimal asset allocation focused on maximizing
after-tax returns and reducing volatility and risk through investment
diversification.
• Maintained close working relationships with clients.
• Administered complex estates at various stages of administration.
• Developed and generated new client business, including reviewed
new trust agreements and successor trustee documents prior to
acceptance of account.
• Assumed mentoring and leadership roles within the department.
• Responsible for the administration of intermediate and periodic
accountings.
• Drafted settlement documents such as Receipt and Release and
Waivers of Accounting Agreements.
DIANE M. GLEIT dmcjleit@aol.com
U.S. TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, New York, NY
Assistant Vice President, Estate Administration Department
August 2000 to February 2005
• Administered substantial and complex estates.
• Analyzed and interpreted Wills, Trust Agreements and various
estate planning documents in order to carry out estate plan.
• Worked with tax and financial professionals to utilize various post-
mortem planning tools.
• Marshaled and collected all estate assets and determine market
values and alternate values of all includable assets including closely
held business assets. Reviewed insurance needs to ensure adequacy
of estate liability.
Achievements:
• Presented educational seminars on Charitable Trusts and Changes
in Estate & Gift Tax Laws.
• Administered complex estate involving offshore trusts, property in
and outside the U.S. and unique collections of tangible assets.
• Committee of Banking Institutions on Taxation— Annual Spring Tax
Day, April 20, 2004
Speake : Federal & State Estate Tax Update (EGTRRA)
EDUCATION
® JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Jamaica, NY
Jaria Doctor Degree, June 2000
Admitted: New or State Bar, April 2001
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, NY
B.A. in Economics, Minor Legal and Political Communications,
September 1993
DIANE M. GILEIT dmgleit@aol.com
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager �..0
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Selection of Aventura City Representatives to the Don Soffer
Aventura High School Advisory Board (City Manager)
September 23, 2021 City Commission Workshop Agenda Item 6c
The City advertised the position of City Representative to the DSAHS Advisory Board
and has received several applications for the position. Of the applications received,
three (3) were from the board members already serving and having expressed a desire
to continue to serve on the advisory board for another two-year term. The following
applications are submitted for your review:
Patrick Brown
Jorge Garcia
Dana Marin *
Sharon Airaghi
Ellen Elias
Craig Fabrikant
Ronald Rostoker
Note: * indicates current board members
I have placed this matter on the Workshop Agenda for consensus by the City
Commission to proceed with selecting members for the Don Soffer Aventura High
School Advisory Board.
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Attachment
CCO2004-21
Application for
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board
Potential Aventura resident board members must have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to an appointment to the Board and cannot be the parent of a current Don Soffer A ventura High
School student. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education and duties will include review of the
school's policies, is and annual budget. Additional information on the Board can be and in the adopted
Ordinance(No. 2019-04)available at ci brofavenLyra.com.
Name of Applicant
Address
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Phone Email
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Business Name Occupation
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Business Address
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Business Phone Fax
Qualifications: Briefly describe the specific experfise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
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Please attach a resume along with your application by VII��-
I understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this inthrm at`on may be
made public. / understand that all board appointments are for voluntary, uncompensated services and I will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct thr Public Officers as set forth by Federal, State, County, Cily; or
other applicab w pursuant to Chy Chatter Section 7.03.
Sign 140 LAppllcant;z Date
Email, mail or fax completed application&resume to:
City of Avertura
Office of the City Manager
19200 West Country Club Drive,Aventura, FL 33180
305-466-8910 Fax: 305-466-8919
rwasson@cityofaventura.com
Aventura,FL
Patri* ck Brown pmbrown600@gmafl.com
Ll@patrick-brown-53852416
Vice President of Development and Construction
Project t- Construction Management-Real Estatev t-Financial Management
Due • e ®Budgeting®Strategic Partnerships®Process Improvement
Highly-accomplished ansul - riven construction management and real estate development leader with degrees in
Architecture Civil Engineering. 15+years of successful experience leading a development and construction process
from acquisition, negotiations, design, and project delivery. Proven team builder and leader with a willingness to take
calculated risks to achieve exceptional objectives.Decisive and pragmatic problem solver,with excellent analytical,verbal,
and written communication skills.
Anthony'sPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ice President of Constructionci °
t Lauderdale,FL July 2019—Present
Founded in ,on now comprisingof 66 company-owneds u is in Delaware,Florida,Massachusetts,New Jersey,
New York,Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has built its reputation on the heart and hard
work it puts into crafting the very e .
• Work e department in site selection and generate all project budgets.
Oversee• j t schedules from LOI execution to restaurant opening.
Oversee• esiprocess including revie sign off with all departments.
Manage• bidding process and selection of generalcontractor.
Manage• entire buildprocess including all Owner vendors F .
• Responsible for all major capital' v e j on existing locations.
• Implemented propr`e orkstrearn Project Management process involving all departments responsible for new
store openings.
• Responsible for all facility managementincluding ven tive Maintenance Programs utilizing e ice Channel
• Responsible for all liquor licenses and operating licenses including renewals and compliance
GenuineThe sit ' ice President of Development and Construction
Miami, FL April2016—July 2019
James Beard Award-winningof/Restaurateur Michael c 's restaurant group includes 10 existing
and 7 new restaurants under development. Concept offerings e from waterfront fine dining to casual pizza.
• Created entire development A construction department including proprie j t controls and tracking systems,
Oversee• site identification,site assessments and due diligence to evaluatenew location feasibility.
Oversee• ain en capital improvements on all existing s u .
• Negotiated new site leases resultingin s 1 M savings in 6 new locations.
• Dint person for commercial reta'l real estate negotiations for 7 new restaurant locations.
Oversee• letion of architectural and designspecifications for allprojects; le,review,and award bidding
manage GCs,change orders,vendors, e equipment.
• Provide financialanalysis,budget development and budgeta e en .
• Developed ro rietary workstrCarn Project Management process to deliver projects effectively,on-time and under
budget.Ensured internal controls adhered to for bidding and contracting processes.
project• Lead team on weekly development strategy t'ngs assess projecttimelines, issues and resolutions.
• Maintain o f t and understandingof local zoning laws and regulations that affect projectcompletions.
Served• owner's representative for construction of Amara at Paraiso Bay-a "Top Newt in
Miami"for 2018 by Eater.
Wic Entertainment- Vice President of Development
Boca Raton, FL May 2014—April 2016
Fast-growing luxury theater brand whose mission is to provide visionary entertainment,chef-driven culinary offerings
premium ` olo Operating 13 national locations i 7 screens.Annual construction budget of
• Led Development department of 6 direct reports,including project managers and coordinators;oversaw 15 external
vendors r project.
• Managed e design,permitting and construction process for seven( )new locations. Significantlyredesigned
internal processes,procedures and operating u to ensure efficient effective operations.
• Developed reli in construction budgets,and managede rou out t;solicited contractor bids,and
negotiated construction agreements.
• Evaluated negotiated to /lease requirements;manage landlord ns in project concerns.
• Managed construction process with generalcontractors including s schedule and quality.
• Provided financial analysis,budget development and budgetmanagement.
Summit Design+ -Senior Project Manager
Chicago,IL Februwy 2011 May 2014
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General Contractor project team,including j t managers and engineers, ene tin 15M to$20M in revenue
on projects rangingrenovations to large commercial projects.
• Worked cross-functionally in develo i s and management tools used by all employees.
• Representative j a sf adaptive use of factory into corporate offices;32, sf for corporate
headquarters, `l and distribution center;42,000 sf renovation and build-out corporate offices.
• Plan,prepare and analyzeu en ,and manage construction contracts.
• Forecast c fiscal budget ow for resources necessary to deliver the assigned construction projects.
i -Senlor Projectr
Skokie, IL ece er 2 —Februcoy 211
High-end sien 'al general contractor. Scope of projects range from remodelingvalued k to single family homes
valued .
Oversee• all bidding and budgetingfor high-end esi end d Commercial Projects.
• Developed id ' ss to include Invitations to Bid,establishing Master Bid List and Scopeof Work review
documents ensure productivity and profi ili line with company goals.
• Developed standardized j t management procedures and tools,such as subcontractor contract management,which
monitors subcontractor changes.
• Developed"Troubleshooting ManManager,to complete and close underperforming projec ile maintaining client
relations,quality and meetinget constraints.
BuildingBrown Founder/CEO
Chicago, IL Januapy 1 —December 2008
1 operations and management of general contracting company averagingannually.Scope of projects
ranged from residential, institutional, unici rivate sector.
• Developed +in construction projects and generatedabove-standard 'n business li .
business development and marketingincluding u e ,and presentations to corporations and private individuals.
• Provided pre—construction services to Owners and Architectsincluding li in budgets,value engineering,
feasibility,constructability and project scheduling.
• Provided support i fief superintendents and proj t managers regardingquality,costs and schedule.
• Generated overall budget/bid and negotiations with potential clients.
Master of Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994
Mnster of Civil Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994
Bachelor of Science, to ' r Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989
ACCOMPLISHMXNTS AND AWARDS
American Institute of Architects—AL4JChicago Chapter,Affiliate Member,2002—2008
Young Entrepreneurs Organization,member,international group for business owners under 40, 1991 —2008
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce,involved in fundraising activities,2000—2007
Board of Directors,Elmhurst YMCA, 2001 -2006
"Tomorrow Leaders Today,"award honoring business leaders under 40—Business Ledger Magazine,2006
Adjunct Visiting Professor,School of Architecture,University of Illinois.Invited annually to discuss a career path from
Interior design,to Architecture and Construction Management, 1999—2004
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Application
DonSoffer Aventura HighI Advisory Board
Potential Aventura resident board members must have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to an appointment to the Board and cannot be the parent of a current Don Soffer Aventura High
School student. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education and duties will include ►eview of the
school's policies, goals and annual budget. Additional infonnation on the Board can be found in the adopted
Ordinance(No. 2019 ) available at cit gfaventura,cramp
Name of Applicant
Rhone Email
Business Name Occupation
Business Address
Business Phone Fax
Qualifications: Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
Please attach a resume along withyour application
1 understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this information may be
made public. 1 understand that all board appointments are for voluntary, uncompensated services and 1 will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct for Public Officers as set forth by Federal, State, County, City, or
other applicable law pursuant to City Charter Section 7.03.
�naft(re of A plicant Date
Email, mail or fax let application & resume to:
City of Aventura
Office of the City Manager
1 200 West Country Club Drive,Aventura, FL 33180
05-466-6 10 : 305-466-8919
asson cyofaventura.corn
JORGE L. GARCIA
2000 Island Boulevard#2002
Aventura, Florida 33160
EQU.Co-ATION
Master of Science in Reading
Nova University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida - 1985
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Barry College, Miami Shores, Florida - 1979
Associate of Arts Degree
Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida - 1977
AREAS OF CERTIFICATION
Administration and Supervision K-12, School Principal
Elementary Education 1-6, Reading K-12, ESOL Endorsement
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2019—Current Executive Director, Dade Association of School Administrators (DASA)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
June 2014—Aug. 2015 Assistant Superintendent,
Human Capital Management, Office of Labor Relations
July 2011 —June 2014 Administrative Director, Office of Labor Relations
July 2003—July 2011 Administrative Director, Business/Personnel
March 2003—July 2003 Advocacy Director, ACCESS Center 6
Aug. 1995—April 2003 Principal, Natural Bridge Elementary School
Feb. 1995—Aug. 1994 Temporary Principal, Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
Feb. 1993—July 1993 Temporary Principal, Natural Bridge Elementary School
Summer 1992 Executive Training Program (ETP), Lillie C. Evans Elementary
Summer 1991 Executive Training Program (ETP), Sabal Palm Elementary
Oct. 1998 —Feb. 1995 Assistant Principal, North Miami Elementary School
April 1988—June 1988 Leadership Experience Opportunity for Teachers (LEO-T)
North Miami Elementary School
Feb. 1988—April 1988 Leadership Experience Opportunity for Teachers (LEO-T)
Palm Lakes Elementary School
Aug. 1987—Oct. 1988 1 st Grade Teacher, Gratigny Elementary School
Sept. 1983—Aug. 1987 2nd Grade Teacher, Miami Park Elementary School
Sept. 1979—Aug. 1983 1st Grade Teacher, Miami Park Elementary School
HONORS, RECOG IT IONS and ASSOCIATIONS
B.S. Magna Cum Laude, Dean's Award — Elementary Education, A.A. with Honors, Miami Park Elementary Teacher of the
Year 1987, United Teachers of Dade Steward, PTA Honorary Life Member, Region 11 Speech Administrator of the Year 1996,
Region 11 Principal of the Year and District Runner-up 1999, American Hispanic Educators Association of Dade, Dade
Association of School Administrators, Miami-Dade County Retired Educators Association, Dade Reading Council, Florida
Reading Association, North Dade Medical Foundation Board, Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores Board, Friends of Art
Board/Lowe Art Museum, New World School of the Arts Executive Board, Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Advisory Board, Williams Island Property Owners Association Treasurer, 2000 Island Boulevard Condo Association
President, Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board, St. Thomas University Institute for Ethical Leadership's
L__.Community Advisory Council.
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Application for
Don Soff Aventura High School Advisory Board
Potential Averitura resident board members must have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to att appointment to the Board and rannot hr the patent of a current Don Soffer Aventura High
School student Applicants must have a strong commifitient to edi.,r_atrcin anu duties v;41 include review of the
school's policies goals and annual budget Additional infoirnation on the Board can be found in the adopters
Ordinance(No 2019-04)available at
Name of Applicant
Dana Marin
Address
3700 Island Blvd. PH 1 , Aventura, FL 33160
Phone Email
561 -449-9098 dananmarin@yahoo.com
Business Name Occupation
McDermott Will & Emery Client Relationship Manager
Business Address
333 SE 2nd Ave. Suite 4500, Miami, FL 33131
Business Phone Fax
305-329-4443
Qualifications: Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
�As the parent of two elementary-school aged children in Aventura, I am very invested in the
(education system in the city and bring a unique perspective. As a licensed Florida attorney, I can
assist in interpreting the statues and regulations affecting DSAHS.
Please attach a resume along with your application by
/understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this information may be
made public. i understand that all board appointments are for voluntary uncompensated services and i will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct for Public Officers as set forth by Federal. State, County, City, or
other applicable law pursuant to City Charter Section 7 03
9/4/2021
SIgnature of Applicant Date
Email,maj)or fax completed application &resume to
City of Aventura
Office of the City Manager
19200 West Country Club Drive,Aventura FL 33160
305-466-6910 Fax 305-466-6919
rwasson@cityofaventura.com
DANA NEWMAN MARIN
3700 Island Blvd.,PHI,Aventura,FL 33160
dananmarin@yaboo.com
(561)449-9098
EDUCATION.
University of Miami School of Law,Coral Gables, FL
Juris Doctor,summa cum laude-May 2008;GPA: 3.801;Rank: 9/373
University of Florida, Gainesville,FL.
Bachelors of Science in Communication,summa cum laude-May 2003;GPA: 3.97
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
McDermott Will& Emery,LLP,Miami, FL
Client Relationship Manager 1/2020-Present
Project Attorney 9/2012-1/2020
Corporate Associate 9/2008-6/2011
Summer Associate 5/2007-8/2007
• As a member of the Chairman's office,responsible for managing and nurturing the firm's largest client relationships
and for promoting the firm's capabilities with prospective clients.
• Focused practice on mergers and acquisitions,joint ventures and general corporate matters,specializing in the health
care space and advising emerging,established and private-equity sponsored health focused companies.
Green Monkey Tree Ouse Acquisitions,LLC, Miami Beach,FL 1/2013-3/2016
General Counsel
• Served as general counsel to a growing health and wellness company specializing in yoga and other mind-body
fitness instruction.
® Advised the ownership and managements teams with respect to,and oversaw,all legal aspects of the company and
its subsidiaries,including,corporate governance,franchise operations,real estate matters,customer and vendor
contracts and other general day-to-day matters.
Ryder System,Inc.(NYSE:R),Miami,FL 6/2011 —9/2012
Senior Counsel
• Provided legal guidance and counsel to all levels of staff and management and provided legal support to the Fleet
Management Solutions business segment of Ryder System,Inc.
• Drafted and negotiated contracts for all aspects of business; provided counsel and training on legal and ethical
compliance matters;advised and managed the resolution of legal disputes;and provided counsel for acquisitions.
Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Miami,FL 5/2006-8/2006
Legal Intern in the Office of the Chief Counsel
Drafted memoranda and pleadings in the area of immigration and customs law;represented the United States in court
proceedings in removal,asylum,and adjustment of status.
Headline Media Management,New York,NY 2/2004-2/2005
Assistant to CEO at talent management firm
• Coordinated and arranged client contracts,appearances and marketing efforts.
• Acted as liaison between clients and other industry professionals.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
• Member of the Florida Bar in Good Standing(2008—present)
® Secretary&Board Member of Mediterranean Village Condominium No.Two Association,Inc.(2018—present)
• Wish Granter&Volunteer—Make-a-Wish Southern Florida(2013—present)
DANA NEWMAN MARIN
3700 Island Blvd.,PHI,Aventura,FL 33160
dananmarin@yahoo.com
(561)449-9098
EDUCAT10ii:
University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables,FL
Juris Doctor,summa cum laude-May 2008;GPA: 3.801;Rank:9/373
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL,
Bachelors of Science in Communication,summa cum laude-May 2003;GPA: 3.97
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
McDermott Will& Emery, LLP,Miami, FL
Client Relationship Manager 1/2020-Present
Project Attorney 9/2012-1/2020
Corporate Associate 9/2008-6/2011
Summer Associate 5/2007-8/2007
• As a member of the Chairman's office,responsible for managing and nurturing the firm's largest client relationships
and for promoting the firm's capabilities with prospective clients,
• Focused practice on mergers and acquisitions,joint ventures and general corporate matters,specializing in the health
care space and advising emerging,established and private-equity sponsored health focused companies.
Green Monkey Trechouse Acquisitions,LLC,Miami Beach,FL 1/2013-3/2016
General Counsel
• Served as general counsel to a growing health and wellness company specializing in yoga and other mind-body
fitness instruction.
• Advised the ownership and managements teams with respect to,and oversaw,all legal aspects of the company and
its subsidiaries,including,corporate governance,franchise operations,real estate matters,customer and vendor
contracts and other general day-to-day matters.
Ryder System,Inc.(NYSE:R),Miami,FL 6/2011 —9/2012
Senior Counsel
• Provided legal guidance and counsel to all levels of staff and management and provided legal support to the Fleet
Management Solutions business segment of Ryder System,Inc.
® Drafted and negotiated contracts for all aspects of business; provided counsel and training on legal and ethical
compliance matters;advised and managed the resolution of legal disputes;and provided counsel for acquisitions.
Department of Homeland Security,Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Miami,FL 5/2006-8/2006
Legal Intern in the Office of the Chief Counsel
a Drafted memoranda and pleadings in the area of immigration and customs law;represented the United States in court
proceedings in removal,asylum,and adjustment of status.
Headline Media Management,New York,NY 2/2004-2/2005
Assistant to CEO at talent management firm
• Coordinated and arranged client contracts,appearances and marketing efforts.
® Acted as liaison between clients and other industry professionals.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/COMMUNITY IWOLVEMENT:
® Member of the Florida Bar in Good Standing(2008—present)
• Secretary&Board Member of Mediterranean Village Condominium No.Two Association,Inc.(2018—present)
• Wish Granter&Volunteer—Make-a-Wish Southern Florida(2013—present)
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Highlights-Professional Qualifications
Experienced Educator and Administrator with Proven Success in Improving Results
Area Superintendent in St" largest school district
Certified by the Disney Institute in service Quality
Provided the leadership for Customer Service Training
Leadership Development for Administrators; Mentoring of Assistance Principals,
Principals and Teacher Leaders
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
PRESIDENT,Manage2Lead—Aventura,Florida July 2014-Present
Founded an innovative consulting company focusing on the training and development of leaders.
Developed, train and facilitate leadership mentoring and coaching, building successful leadership teams,
creative and effective strategies to problem solve, utilizing effective communication strategies, building
relationships, leveraging social media to be successful, strategic planning, navigating political climates
personnelm agement, organizational culture, process optimization, making data driven decisions, and
how to effectively utilize resources. Currently providing services to Broward Principals and Assistant
Principals Association totaling over 700 members.
CHIEF SERVICE QUALITY OFFICER®Broward County,FL June 2012—June 2014
Develop best in class customer service practices for 248 schools and all district departments; responsible
for customer satisfaction; responsible for development of new department; review administrative costs
and quality management to ensure goals are met; monitor metrics to track progress for effectiveness and
efficiency; responsible for developing and providing customer support for all schools; collaborate with
district divisions to plan; design and implement ongoing professional development toenhance customer
service; manage effective communication processes to share timely, targeted communications to internal
and external clients; work cooperatively with parent organizations and community groups toenhance
communication between schools and community stakeholders; provide effective channels for meaningful
community involvement through monthly Parent Advisory Meetings; identify opportunities for parents
to develop and strengthen leadership roles in school decisions; design, develop and revise school board
policies;approve all district facility leases;approve all school field trips.
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NORTH AREA SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS—Broward County,FL July 2008—June 2012
Provide administrative leadership in the implementation of education programs in 70 schools and 2
centers serving 64,000 students; conduct regular leadership training for administrators; advise on the
appointment of senior staff members; provide leadership in the planning and development of state and
national initiatives relating to vocational, adult, alternative and ESE centers; responsible for full
implementation of class size amendment,Developed several STEM Programs in schools K-12, Developed
and revised several district policies, liaison to city government and its agencies including law
enforcement, fire and safety, mental health, child protection, etc. toenhance partnership with schools;
participate in the development and implementation of $541 million annual budget and its allocation,
member of the Professional Standards Committee.
AREA DIRECTOR, School Board of Broward County,FL July 2000-June 2008
Successfully supervised 33 schools k-12, implemented high school reform initiative, implemented Digital
Laptop one on one program with APPLE, created Alternative to Suspension program reducing external
suspensions by 28%, Opened new comprehensive high school, elementary school and displinary center,
Facilitate principal and assistant interviews, made boundary recommendations to the school board,
closed a non-performing Charter High School, chair of the Strategic Plan for Technology committee,
Facilitated SAC/Advanced Ed visitations, liaison to six cities Educational Advisory Boards, responsible
for personnel investigations resulting in several terminations.
BROWARD COUNTY,FL SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION POSTS(1979—2000)
Principal,Henry D.Perry Middle School—Jul 1996-Jun 2000
Principal,Pembroke Lakes Elementary School—Jul 1992-Jun 1996
Assistant Principal,Pines Lakes Elementary School—Sept 1989-June 1992
Adjunct Professor,Nova University—Aug 1989-Sept 1992
Assistant Principal, cNicol Middle School—Sept 1988-Sept 1989
Intern/Assistant Principal,Parkway Middle School—Aug-Sept 1988
District Computer Curriculum Specialist—Feb-Aug 1988
Teacher—Elementary&Middle School Level throughout district—Aug 1979-Feb 1988
PRESENTATIONS AND TRAINING:
® Disney Institute:High Quality customer Service Graduate
® Florida Educational Technology Conference, invited as product reviewer
• Darden School of Business attendee and trainer with Citix Corporation
® Harvard University Graduate School in Education Summer Institute in Urban Education
• School Board of Broward County: "Total Quality Management" Training
PROFESSIONAL BOARDS&COMMITTEES:
Strategic Plan for Technology K-12 committee co-chair, Parkland Educational Advisory Board,
member; Coconut Creek Educational Advisory Board member, City of Coral Springs Educational
Committee, Budget Guidelines Committee, Superintendent Oversight Committee for Low
Performing Schools; Florida Atlantic University Educational Workgroup Committee, Elementary
Marketing Committee; National Association of Secondary School Principals member; Florida
Association of School Administrators member;Broward Principal and Assistant Principal Association
member.
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
> Master Education Administration&Supervision of Education:Florida International University
> Bachelor of Arts in Education:Florida State University,Tallahassee,Florida
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Application
Don Soffer Aventura HighBoard
Potential Aventura resident board members Crust have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to an appointment to the Board and cannot be the parent of a current Don Soffer Aventura High
School student. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education and duties will include review of the
school's policies, goals and annual budget. Additional information on the Board can be found in the adopted
Ordinance(No. 2019®0 )available at cityofaventura.corn.
Name of Applicant
Ellen II
Address
21224 harbor way unit
Phone Email
® elienvictoriaelias@gmail.com
Business Name Occupation
MDCPS Retired c r
Business Address
1450 NE 2nd Avenue Miami
Business Phone Fax
305-995-1000
Qualifications: riefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
As a veteran classroom teacher in a variety of school settings, combined itbeing a
longstanding resident of ort e, I can bring a unique perspective as a member Oft is
Board. l have always wanted to make a difference at the macro level and this will allow a to.
Please attach a resume along withyour application to er 17, 2021.
t understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this information may be
made public. I understand that all board appointments are for voluntary, uncompensated services and ! will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct for Public Officers as set forth by Federal, Mate, County, City; or
other applicable law pursuant to City Charter Section 7.03.
®� 09/06/2021
Signature of Applicantate
Email, mail or fax completed application resume to:
City of Aventura
Office of the City Manager
19200 West Country Club Drive,Aventura, FL 33180
05-466®3910 Fax: 305-466-391
rwasson@cityofaventura.com
Ellen V. Elias
21224 Harhor May #232
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 705-0824 home (305) 528-7356 cellular
email: ellenvictoriaeliasg�ma I.com
WORKHISTORY
June 2015-present.
* Home School Educator-Advanced PlacementO Social Studies(5 authorized courses)
June 2015-June 2021:
& The Container Store, Hallandale Beach, FL. Closet designer, retail sales, demonstrations
August 1999-June 2015:Dr. Michael M. Drop Senior High, Miami, FL
• Final teaching assignment: advanced placementO human geography, advanced placementO
macroeconomics, advanced placementO US government&politics
• Social Studies Honor Society sponsor, Students Against Destructive Decisions sponsor, Class of 2012
sponsor, SHAPE-Students Changing the World sponsor
August 1997-Tune 1999:North Miami Middle Community School,North Miami, FL
e Team Leader,Technology Support Assistant, Gifted-Social Studies,Alternative Education-Social
Studies, Computer-Assisted Instruction
Fehruary 1993-June 1997. Eisen rat International Exchange Program, Jerusalem, Israel
Teacher of: Economics,American Government, World History,American History-Advanced Placement
and Regular
Septeinher 1992-August 1994: Anglican International School-Jerusalem, Israel.
• Computer Studies Coordinator and Instructor, Senior Staff member,Teacher of Journalism, Economics,
English.
• Designed and implemented the Computer Studies program for the entire school; grades K-12
• Developed in-service activities for other staff members so that they could incorporate computers into
the entire school curriculum as well as use a computer for classroom management
• Produced the monthly school newspaper and the annual yearbook
• Staff Development Committee-planned annual staff development programs
August 198 7-June 1992: Dade Academy for the Teaching Arts(DATA)
9 Adjunct Teacher-Social Studies. This required that I travel to a different school each quarter, and be a
"super teacher,"replacing another who had the opportunity to attend a professional growth program. I
was required to teach any social science subject for students between grade 6 and grade 12.
June 1986-June 1987: Horace Mann Middle School-Computer Magnet Program
Member of the opening team; designed the classrooms and program for the magnet program.Taught
social studies and journalism while incorporating computers into all areas of the curriculum.
August 1981-June 1986: Carol City Middle School
Began my teaching career as a social studies teacher, was designated enrichment department chair after
receiving my Master's in computer education. Computer studies and social studies, directing teacher,
Student Council sponsor, Computer Club sponsor, voted Teacher of the Year.
EDUCATION
• Educational Leadership Certificate Program
Florida International University
Education Specialist
• Master of Science-Computer Education
Barry University
Miami Shores,Florida
• Bachelor of Arts-Social Studies Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
• Associate of Arts
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
PROFESSIONAL A CTIVITIESIAWARDSICOMMUNITYSER VICE
• Volunteer Usher Adrienne Arsht Center(202 1-present)
• Aventura Arts and Culture Advisory Board member(2018-present)
• Volunteer Usher Broward Center for Performing Arts (2015-present)
• Volunteer Usher Aventura Cultural Center(2012-present)
• Reader:AP Human Geography(2013-present)
• MDCPS Workshop presenter in advanced placement: macroeconomics, human geography, and US
government and politics
• Presenter:Annual APO Conference, Washington, DC
• Advanced PlacementO Mentor Teacher for MDCPS
• Mentor Teacher,National Board Certification
• Board of Directors, Beth Torah Synagogue
• MINT Mentor teacher to new teachers
• Who's Who in American Women
• State Master Teacher Award-Florida
• State Quarter Finalist NASA Teacher in Space Program
CERTIFI CAT ION.-
• College Board Authorized Instructor
Advanced Placement@: US History, US Government and Politics, Comparative Politics,
Macroeconomics, Human Geography
• State of Florida Professional Certification DOE#4 7646 7
Social Sciences 6-12
Computer Science K-12
Educational Leadership K-12
Gifted Endorsement K-12
Clinical Supervision Endorsement
• National Board Certified Teacher 2005-2015:Adolescent/Young Adult Social Studies
Ronald J Wasson
From: Ellen Elias <rayasmommy@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 6, 2021 9:37 AM
To: Ronald J Wasson
Subject: DSAHS advisory board
Attachments: ELIAS DSANS ADVISORY BOARD APPLICATION.pdf; ELLEN'S RESUME 2021.pdf
Dear r® Wasson-
Attached please find my application for the Don Soffer Aventura High
School advisory board as well as my resume.
I am currently serving on the Arts and Cultural Advisory Board. I am not
certain if I am permitted to serve on two advisory boards for the City of
Aventura so please advise. I would like to serve where I am most needed.
I look forward to serving the City of Aventura in this capacity.
Kind regards-
Ellen Elias
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Application for
Don Soffer Aventura High School Advisory Board
Potential Aventura resident board members must have resided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to an appointment to the Board and cannot be the parent of a current Don Soffer Aventura High
School student. Applicants must have a strong commitment to education and duties will include review of the
school's policies, goals and annual budget. Additional information on the Board can be found in the adopted
Ordinance (No. 2019-04) available at cityofaventura.com.
Name of Applicant
Craig Fabrikant
Address
3500 Mystic Pointe Drive, Unit 302, Aventura, FLorida 33180
Phone Email
2016815417 craig@cfabrikantphd.com
Business Name Occupation
Craig Fabrikant, Phd, PA Psychologist
Business Address
2855 North University Drive, Suite 500, Coral Springs, I. 33065
Business one Fax
9543407717 9543407718
Qualifications: Briefly describe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
I have been an active member of several professional boards, including the Florida
Psychological Association. I have always worked with teens. Over the years of have also been
very involved in providing various services to a child and adolescent population.
Please attach a resume along with your application by September 17, 2021.
1 understand that in accordance with the State of Florida Government in the Sunshine Law, this information may be
made public. I understand that all board appointments are for voluntary, uncompensated services and 1 will be
subject to the applicable Standards of Conduct for Public Officers as set forth by Federal, State, County, City, or
other applicable law pursuant to City Charter Section 7.03.
09/08/2021
nae of Applicant Date
Email, mail or fax completed application& resume to:
City of Aventura
Office of the City Manager
19200 West Country Club Drive,Aventura, FL 33180
305-466-8910 Fax: 305-466-8919
rwasson@cityofaventura.com
Craig
Main Office:
North2855 i itDrive
Suite
Coral Springs, Florida
954-340-7717
Miami- Dade Office:
E-mail: shrinkl06@aol.com
Site:Web craigfabrikantphd.com
Satellite Office:
2999 NE st
Suite
Educational is
FloridaInstitute of Technology, School of Psychology, el rn , Florida.
PhD in Clinical Psychology: June 1983
Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity, Department of Psychology, Teaneck, New Jersey.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology: 1977
Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling: May 1977
Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity, Department of Psychology, Teaneck, a Jersey.
Bachelor f Arts in General Psychology: May 1974
Employment i o :
April - resent: Private Practice, 2855 N. Universityr. Suite 500
Coral Springs, Florida
January 1 - res nt: Private Practice, 2999 NE 1 1st, Suite
vent r , Florida 1
October 1984-December 2009: Private Practice, 354 Oldo , Suite
Westwood,203, eJersey .
January - e r 2009, Facultymember, Bergen Community
College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey :
Sept. - Adjunct Psychology c l
September - Full Time ec re in Psychology
September c r 2009: Adjunct Psychologyfaculty
September st Director, Pre-Doctoral Psychology
Internship progr !y Name Hospital, Teaneck o , Teaneck,
New Jersey 07666.
May 1Executive Director and Co-Owner, Pascack Center for
Human Development, 106 Oldo o Westwood, s
September 1997- 1 Part-Time faculty, Departmentof Social
Sciences, Dominican College, Orangeburg, New York.
November 1985-August 1996: Chiefsyc to ist(Section of Psychology),
Institute for Child Development, Hackensack UniversityMedical Center, 30
Prospect ve., Hackensack, New Jersey.
y 1 - rev er 1Chief s c of ist and Director of Clinical
Services, Cedar Grove Residential Center, Division of Youth and Family
Services, r Grove, New rs .
January 1 -J u 1985: Adjunct Instructor, t of
Psychology, Firlei is i so University, Teaneck, Jersey.
September l - a 1985: Psychologist, North Jerseyvela n l
Center, Totowa, NewJersey.
April l - rc 1985: Staff Therapist and Supervisor, Fifth
Center for Psychotherapy, 10 West 1 Oth Street, New York, New York.
u - co r 1 Consultant, Psychological Service Center, r
Lane, Teaneck, rs .
January 1980-January 1 Adjunct Instructor, Department of
Psychology, Moncl it State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Psychology re Doctoral Internship
September 1977-August 1 : Psychology Intern, Department of Human
Services, Division of Training, State of New Jersey, Lawrenceville, New
Jersey.
Training Sites:
Essex County GuidanceCenter
New Jersey ro syc i tric Institute
Hospital t rivil s:
Current:
Memorial HealthcareSystem:
Memorial Regional Hospital, Johnson St., Hollywood, Florida.
June 7, 1 - res n .
e DiMaggio Childrens Hospital, Joe DiMagglo Drive, June 27,
2010-Present.
University Mis t Center and Hospital, North UniversityDrive,
Tamarac, I ri u st 25, 2011-Present.
Aventura Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Biscayne
Blvd., Aventura, Florida. arc 1, 2011-Present.
Previous:
Hackensack nivesi Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, 30
Prospect Ave., c sac , New Jersey. November 2007 — Dec. 2010
Holy NameHospital, Department of Psychiatry, 7 Teaneck ., Teaneck,
New Jersey. 1 .
Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital, Katonah, New York. Consultant. Nov.
1996 - December 2009.
Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses:
State of FloridaY 7
State of New Jersey 1965
StateYork # 13464
Board Certifications:
American car f Psychological Specialties — Forensic Psychology
Other:
National Register of Health Providers in Psychology #34138
Certflicate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (ASPPB Mobility
Program)
Specialized Training and certifications:
Parent Coordination Training-State of Florida
Familyi tion- Florida (Florida Certified)
Collaborative Family Facilitator
Certified i Lie
StatusFellow in organizations:
American ar f Medical Psychotherapy and Diagnostics
American College of Forensic Examiners
American College of AdvancedPractice c i (Founding Fellow)
American r f Psychological Specialties
Memberships in Societies and Professionalr niz ti .
International:
International ci i f Collaborative Professionals
Standards Committee ( - rese )
National:
American s c l is I Association
Division 12 (Clinical syc I )
Division (Psychotherapy)
Division 42 (independent Practice)
Division (Group c t r )
Division 64 (Pediatric Psychology)
Prescribing s c I Register
American le re is Examiners.
State:
Florida Psychological Association
Board of Directors ( - r s )
Chapter r tiv to the Boardfor Broward County ( -
Present)
Membership it son (January - c r )
Ethics Advisory CommitteeChairperson nu - es )
Broward Chapter
President-Elect ( 1 - ce r 1 )
President(January 1 - r 1 )
Leadership Committee Member( 1 )
Floridac y of Collaborative Pr ssion I
Boardof Directors ( - s t)
Secretary/Executive Committee ( - )
Credentials o i e member( - t)
By s Committee ( - sent
Co-Chair Domestic Violence Committee
Florida t r Association of Family and Conciliation C
President )
Boardof Directors ( 1 - )
Secretary ( - 17)
Membership it( - )
Conference Co- it(2015, Tampa)
Quay
Collaborative Fily Law of South Florida
Boardof Directors ( 1 - 1)
Secretary (2017-2021)
Nominations Committee ( 1 )
Florida r- Ali t er Family Law Section
New Jersey syc olo is I Association
Collaborative Family Law Institute
Collaborative Fit Law Professional of South Florida
Board of Directors ( 1 - re rat)
Secretary ( - )
Editorial oard Memberships:
New Jersey Psychologist
Associate Editor: 2004-2017
r of Editorial Board: 1978-1989 and1996-2017
Psychotherapy, Research and Training (APA, Division 29 Journal)
-
1996
Collaborative Family Law Institute sI
Co-Editor: 2013 to 2015
HonoraryListings:
Who's Who in America
Who'sin the World
Who's Who in the East
Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals
Who's Who in Science and Engineering
International Dictionary of DistinguishedLeaders
Men of Achievement
Who's Who in Healthcare and Medicine
Biographica International
Who's Who in Society
Dictionary International i r y
Outstanding e le of the 201h Century
Other:
Program Committee:
American Psychological Association, Divisioni i t r Conference,
1982-1985.
American syc to is ! Association, Division 29 Midwinter Conference,
Manuscript reviewer for program selection.
Committee ers i s:
Florida r, Member of Certification Committee, Family ivisi n ( 1 -
rese
American syc I is I Association, Member of Division 54 Committee t
review studentresearch r nts. (1 - 1)
American Forensic Examiners, Committee ific ion i
Clinical Psychology, 1997-1998
New Jersey syc I is I Association, Committee on Hospital Privileges
and redentialing, 1996-1998.
American s c la is I Association, Division : Task rce on
Adolescence, Member, 1 -1 .
Media involvement:
Television:
Today Show(Hoda and KathyLee), September 2, 2010, Featured Guest
topic of Panic Attacks. Also listed as part of top Today Show videos of the
week.
t of the Lines (BobLeMarch , 2010, tears s n topic
f sex addition andt let .
Media Tres, Chicago III. Syndicated healthrelated l show,
topic of Sex Addiction.
Good Morning America ( C) February 25, 2010, FeaturedGuest is
f Sex addiction.
x Cable News (Jul Featured sdiscussing addiction the
deathf Michael Jackson.
CBS and ABC News ( Featured es for news item regarding
inappropriate Cell phone pictures and teenagers.
Today Show f 1989: Featured Gues is of children
Cable: UA Columbia, Numerous If Our Shown (1 -1 ) on topics
including Children, ei is er, and ChildhoodBehavior.
Cablevision News ( l 1 : 1989-1996 Numerous Interviews on topics
such s: Self Esteem in Children, Psychotherapyit n Victims,
Arthritis and Close Relationships, Others.
Radio:
(NEWS 88) New York City, Winter 2011. Featured guestn news
Program concerning stress.
WWRL-AM, NewYork City, February, 2011 featured i show guest
regarding Con r ss a ifford and MarkKelly
, Talk Show Guest - $ can numerous topics
including: Children and Summer, Parenting, Impact of Television, rent
Discord, other ics.
e ers:
Have been featured r quoted in numerous print media sources, including:
New York Times
II Street Journal
TodayUSA
Bergen
Town News
Communitys
Suburanite
New York Post
New York Daily news
Others on Local, a i I, and International level
Numerousinternet citings
Magazines:
Time Magazine, Quote of the Day, 211112011
Forbes Magazine
Womans Day
TeenVogue
More zi
Time Magazine
US News and World
Business Week
Numerouses
Other:
Reuters News Service
Local Talks and Presentations;
NJ it rens Aid and Adoption Society
GifteditSociety
Numerous Day Care Centers
Local ools, Parent Teach r niz do s
Teachergroups
Guest Lecturer at local Colleges, Universities and Medical Schools
Topics have included:
x Addiction
TSA and Pat Downs
Economic Hardship and the Holidays
Child nd Adolescent Issues
Meetinge of Parenthood
Various Aspects of Gifted
Coping i {Ire
EffectsTelevision the Media
Grief r ve e t
How to HelpChildren ar t
Youngsters i risis
Discipline issues
Coping it Adolescents
Divorce n children
Other topics
Publications:
Guest i rsi :
New Jersey s c o1 is , Special Section on "Suburbia", Vol. 57, No. 3,
Winter 2008.
New Jersey Psychologist, Special Section "Adolescents," Vol. 48, No. 1,
.
New Jersey s c 1 ist, Special Sectionon "Treatment #Children,"
o . .
e
Articles:
Fabrikant, C., 'Psychology of Suburbia," New Jersey Psychologist,
Vol. 57, No. 3, 2008.
Fabrikant, C., "Adolescents syc r o does the therapist
align with," New Jersey syc olo is , Vol. 48, No. 1, 1998.
Fabrikant,C., "Emotional s of the Gifted/learning Dis le , Medical
Psychotherapist, Vol. 16, 1992.
Fabrikant, C., "Gifted Lear i ! i Ied: A holographic image," Ten Dat,
0. 19, 1989.
Fabrikant, C., The Real Story on Kids and Television, January 1990.
Fabrikant, C., "A Psychologists Perspective on Day Camp," ICD News,
Pediatric t , Vol 2, Nol 1, 1990
a ri nt, B., Fabrikant, C., and Weinberg, .. Co-Directors ( ) Three
day workshop n "Hypnosis in Practicingsyc t r ," Fairleigh
Dickinson Uiversi , Teaneck, Jersey.
Fabrikant, ., "Hypnosis i it re " Colloquium ( 3) to graduate
students at Fairleigh Dickinsoni rsi , Teaneck, Jersey.
Fabrikant, C., et al ( ) "Specialized therapeutic c ni s with the
mentally retarded" Colloquium for New Jersey t of Human
Services, renceville, New Jersey.
Book Reviews:
Behind y Mirror:_Psyc of r y and Children, by Katherine
Davis Fishman; for Journal f Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics,
Vol. 17, No. 5 1996.
Symptoms ind,,by Andrew Simms, for Journal of Developmental
and Behavioral Pediatrics, Vol. 1 , 1991
The Future Bond, R.D. Lang, or Psychotherapy, Research, Traii and
Practice, ol. 26, No. 2, 1989.
:ram.
j. Application
Don Soffer Aventura High
Potential Aventura resident board members must have sided in the City of Aventura for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to an appointment to the Board and cannot be the parent of a current Don Soffer AventuraHigh
School student. Applicants must have a strong commilment to education and duties will include review of the
school's policies, goals and annual budget. Additional inforrnation on the Board can be found in the adopted
Ordinanceo. 2 1 -0 )available at citvofa nh M. -m.
e of Applicant
Address
Phone Email
3053602611 i
Businessccuation
N/A Student
Business Address
/
BusinessFax
Qualifications: Briefly desedbe the specific expertise and/or abilities you can contribute as a member of this
Board.
Economist rea, banking and finance r , and my family one of the principqjchar
holders f a Bank in Venezuela. Member of the and directors. But now since couples of
years I'm living in Aventura Fl. I'm 62 years old, 4 kids and 2 grandchildren
Please attach a resume Ion it r application by September 17, 2021.
I understand that in accordance h the State of Florda Government in the Sunshine taw, this information may be
de public. i understand at all board appointments are for volunI uncompensated services and I M11 be
subject to the applicable S f Conduct for Public Officers as set lbrth by Federal, State, Conn , Ci , or
other applicable law p t to Charter Section 7.03.
2
Signature Applic Date
Email,snail or fax completed application resume to:
City of Aventura
Office of the City Manager
19200 st Country Club Drive,Aventura,FL 33180
305-4 3 10 Far.305®4 19
rwasson@cftyofaventura.com
CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager
er
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the City Code Pertaining to the
Police Pension Plan and Trust Fund (City Manager)
September 23, 2021 City Commission Workshop Agenda Item 7
Attached hereto is a proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the City Code
pertaining to the Police Pension Plan and Trust Fund in a manner consistent with a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Dade County Police
Benevolent Association. The amendments will allow its members to buy-back service
credits for periods of law enforcement and correctional institution employment with a prior
employer at no cost to Aventura.
Previously, the City Commission received and reviewed an actuarial impact statement
concerning the changes. It is recommended that the attached amendments be adopted.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
Attachment
CCO1997-21
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 36 "RETIREMENT," ARTICLE II "POLICE PENSION PLAN
AND TRUST FUND," IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHANGES CONTAINED
IN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE DADE COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION; BY
AMENDING SECTION 36-22 "DEFINITIONS"; BY AMENDING 36-27
"BUY-BACK FOR MILITARY SERVICE" TO EXPAND BUY-BACK OF
SERVICE CREDITS TO INCLUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura (the "City") maintains a defined benefit pension
plan for its certified police officers, which is known as the City of Aventura Police Officers'
Retirement Plan (the "Plan"), and which is codified in Chapter 36 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (the
"Union") recently tentatively agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU")wherein
the parties agreed to amend the Plan to permit its members to buy-back service credits
for periods of law enforcement and correctional institution employment with a prior
employer; and
WHEREAS, the Plan should be amended to conform with the collectively
bargained changes to the Plan as set forth in the MOU; and
WHEREAS, prior to Second Reading of this Ordinance, the City Commission
received and reviewed an actuarial impact statement concerning said changes and finds
that it is in the best interest of the City and its employees to amend the Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA':
Section 1. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted and
confirmed.
' Words in sfFikee type are deletions from existing text and word in underline type are additions to existing text.
Page 1 of 8
Section 2. That Chapter 36 "Retirement," Article II "Police Pension Plan and
Trust Fund," Section 36-22, "Definitions," of the City Code of Ordinances be amended as
follows:
Sec. 36-22. - Definitions.
Buy-Back shall mean the purchase of credited service under the plan for
periods of a member's prior active duty service in the Armed Forces of the
United States, prior law enforcement service for an employer prior to being
employed by the City of Aventura or prior correctional officer service for an
employer prior to being employed by the City.
Section 3. That Chapter 36 "Retirement," Article II "Police Pension Plan and
Trust Fund," Section 36-27, "Buy-back for military service,"of the City Code of Ordinances
be amended as follows:
Sec. 36-27. — Buy-back for military service, prior law enforcement or
correctional officer service.
(b) Any member of the plan who is employed by the City shall be entitled
to buy-back service credits for the periods of public law enforcement
employment with another employer, with a lifetime maximum of four
(4) years of service credits, if:
M The police officer's previous law enforcement experience was as
a full time sworn law enforcement officer in the employ of a state,
a political subdivision thereof, or with the federal government. For
purposes of determining credit for prior service, in addition to
service in this state, credit may be purchased for federal, other
state, municipal or county service as long as such service is
recognized by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement as
provided under F.S. ch. 943, or for time served with the Seminole
or Miccosukee Tribes as a Florida police officer, or the member
provides proof to the Board of Trustees that such service is
equivalent to the service required to meet the definition of a police
officer under F.S. $ 185.0206).
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The cost of prior service credit is paid, which shall be the full
actuarial cost of all prior service credit purchased hereunder
computed as a lump sum payment into the plan that would have
occurred had the member been employed by the City of Aventura
as a police officer, for the period of prior service credit purchased.
A nonrefundable payment is made for the costs of all professional
services (e.g., actuarial calculations) rendered to the Board and
administrative costs in connection with the purchase of years of
credited service.
The buy-back request is made only once if followed by the
purchase, and the purchase timely paid in full before retirement
or entering the DROP, based on a lump sum or a required
installment payoff schedule. Installment payments shall be made
through a payroll deduction in accordance with Section 414(h) of
the Internal Revenue Code. The payments shall be treated as
tax-deferred picked up contributions. Contributions shall
continue until death, disability or termination of service,
whichever shall occur first. If the member cannot the pay the
remainder balance upon separation, he shall have the option to
receive either prorated credit for the service purchased to date
or a refund of amounts already paid to date without any service
credit. Any payoff schedule shall require the execution of an
irrevocable authorization form specifying the amount of the
Payment and the duration of the authorization. The specified
amount shall be determined by the Alan's actuary to be sufficient
to pay the entire actuarial cost of the purchase within the specified
duration of the payment authorization, which duration shall not
extend beyond the earliest date upon which the employee would
become eligible for normal retirement under Section 36-26. The
amount provided in the payment authorization shall include
interest, as calculated by the Alan's actuary, at the retirement
Alan's actuarially assumed rate of return on investments.
Such service credit is counted as continuous service for purposes
of benefit calculations, but not for purposes of vesting or eligibility
for benefits under this Retirement Plan.
(c) Any member of the plan who is employed by the City shall be entitled
to buy-back service credits for the periods of correctional institution
employment with another employer, with a lifetime maximum of four
(4) years of service credits, if:
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M The police officer's previous correctional institution experience
was as a full time correctional officer in the employ of the state, a
political subdivision thereof, or by any private entity which has
contracted with the state or county, and whose primary
responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, custody, and
control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional
institution: however, the position must not have included any
secretarial, clerical, or professionally trained personnel.
The police officer's previous correctional institution experience
was as a full-time state correctional probation officer whose
Primary responsibility was the supervised custody, surveillance,
and control of assigned inmates, probationers, parolees, or
community controllees within institutions of the Department of
Corrections or within the community. A correctional probation
officer also includes supervisory personnel whose duties include,
in whole or in part, the supervision, training, and guidance of
correctional probation officers, but excludes management and
administrative personnel above, but not including, the probation
and parole regional administrator level.
For purposes of determining credit for prior service, in addition to
service in this state, credit may be purchased for other state,
municipal or county service as long as such service is equivalent
to the service required to meet the definition of a correctional
officer or correctional probation officer under F.S. $ 943.10(2) and
943.10(3), respectively.
The cost of prior service credit is paid, which shall be the full
actuarial cost of all prior service credit purchased hereunder
computed as a lump sum payment into the plan that would have
occurred had the member been employed by the City of Aventura
as a police officer, for the period of prior service credit purchased.
A nonrefundable payment is made for the costs of all professional
services (e.g., actuarial calculations) rendered to the Board and
administrative costs in connection with the purchase of years of
credited service.
The buy-back request is made only once if followed by the
purchase, and the purchase timely paid in full before retirement
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or entering the DROP, based on a lump sum or a required
installment payoff schedule. Installment payments shall be made
through a payroll deduction in accordance with Section 414(h) of
the Internal Revenue Code. The payments shall be treated as
tax-deferred picked up contributions. Contributions shall
continue until death, disability or termination of service,
whichever shall occur first. If the member cannot the pay the
remainder balance upon separation, he shall have the option to
receive either prorated credit for the service purchased to date
or a refund of amounts already paid to date without any service
credit. Any payoff schedule shall require the execution of an
irrevocable payroll deduction authorization form, specifying the
amount of the deductions and the duration of the authorization.
The specified amount shall be determined by the plan's actuary
to be sufficient to pay the entire actuarial cost of the purchase
within the specified duration of the payroll deduction
authorization, which duration shall not extend beyond the earliest
date upon which the employee would become eligible for normal
retirement under Section 36-26. The amount provided in the
Payroll deduction authorization shall include interest, as
calculated by the Alan's actuary, at the retirement plan's
actuarially assumed rate of return on investments.
M Such service credit is counted as continuous service for purposes
of benefit calculations, but not for purposes of vesting or eligibility
for benefits under this Retirement Plan.
M_Ld) A member who is receiving, or will receive the pension benefit for
military service, prior law enforcement or correctional institution
experience in any other pension plan supported by public funds,
excluding a military pension, may not use that service for
purchased prior service pursuant to this section for this Pension
Plan-: provided, a member may make a direct transfer of eligible
rollover distributions of all or any portion of the balance in
another eligible retirement plan that is attributable to such other
prior law enforcement or correctional institution experience to
purchase additional service, in accordance with section 36-
27(e). The. , and shall execute a Board-provided form
acknowledging the same.
(e) The Plan fund will accept member rollover cash contributions
and/or direct cash rollovers of distributions for the purchase of
service as authorized under Section 36-27, as follows:
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(1) Direct rollovers or member rollover contributions from other
plans. The fund will accept either a direct rollover of an eligible
rollover distribution or a member contribution of an eligible
rollover distribution from a qualified plan described in section
403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, from an annuity contract
described in section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, or from
an eligible plan under section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue
Code, which is maintained by a state, political subdivision of a
state, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or political
subdivision of a state.
(2) Member rollover contributions from 401(a) plans and IRAs. The
fund will accept a member rollover contribution of the portion of a
distribution from a qualified plan described in section 401(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code, or from an individual retirement
account or annuity described in section 408(a) or 408(b) of the
Internal Revenue Code, that is eligible to be rolled over.
Section 4. Repeal. All sections or parts of sections of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Aventura, all ordinances or parts of ordinances, and all resolutions or parts
of resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict.
Section 5. Severability. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance, or
any paragraph, sentence or word, be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof, as a whole or a
part hereof, other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 6. Inclusion in the Code. It is the intention of the City Commission of
the City of Aventura that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a
part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aventura and that the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed
to "Chapter', "Section", "Article", or such other appropriate word or phrase, the use of
which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage by
the City Commission on second reading.
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The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on first reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
The foregoing Ordinance was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption on second reading. This motion was seconded by Commissioner and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Denise Landman
Commissioner Marc Narotsky
Commissioner Robert Shelley
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks
Mayor Enid Weisman
PASSED on first reading on this _ day of 2021.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on second reading on this _day of , 2021.
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ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF "ENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Ronald J. Wasson City Manager
er
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Interlocal Agreement Between the City and Miami-Dade County for
Construction of the Pedestrian Bridge Along the Northeast Corridor
(City Manager)
September 23, 2021 City Commission Workshop Agenda Item 8
Pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-99 approved by the City Commission on November 17,
2016, the City entered into a Tripartite Transportation Agreement with Aventura Mall
Venture ("AMV"), TB Carpenter Parcel, LLC ("TB Carpenter") and Seritage SRC Finance,
LLC ("Seritage"). AMV and Seritage committed to contributing to the City two million
dollars ($2,000,000) each for a total of four million dollars ($4,000,000) to fund a
pedestrian bridge from Aventura Mall to a proposed passenger rail station. In turn, the
City agrees to disburse these funds to the County for Brightline Trains of Florida LLC
("Brightline") to design and construct the pedestrian bridge along the Northeast Corridor
(at or around N.E. 197t" Street).
After various amendments to the Tripartite Transportation Agreement, attached is a final
draft the County has provided. I have placed this matter to the Workshop Agenda for
review.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
RJW/act
Attachment
CCO1999-21
City of Aventura—Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA
AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
This AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 2021, by
and between the CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation of the STATE
OF FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as the "City", and MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, a
political subdivision of the STATE OF FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as the "County".
City and County collectively referred to herein as "Parties."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Brightline Trains Florida LLC (f/k/a Virgin Trains USA LLC)
("Brightline") has constructed and is operating a privately-owned passenger railway
system with passenger train stations in Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm
Beach, generally along the Northeast Corridor of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit
(SMART) Plan; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution No. R-1115-19 which approved a Land Acquisition and Development
Agreement between the County and Brightline (hereinafter the "Land Acquisition and
Development Agreement")wherein the County and Brightline agreed, under certain terms
and conditions, that the County will provide the funding to Brightline for Brightline to
procure the design and construction of a passenger rail station and pedestrian bridge
consisting of two segments as more particularly defined below, the "West Side Bridge"
and the "East Side Bridge", and other transit improvements, to be located generally along
the Northeast Corridor, at or around NE 197th Street (the "Project"); and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 3 and 5 of the Land Acquisition and Development
Agreement, Brightline is responsible for the design and construction of the East Side
Bridge, including the selection, oversight, and management of all contractors and
consultants necessary to design and construct the bridge; and
WHEREAS, subject to the condition precedent set forth in section 5 of the Land
Acquisition and Development Agreement, and pursuant to the process set forth in
sections 3(g) and 5(e), at the appropriate time, Brightline shall provide the County with
the conceptual drawings, as well as the complete design and construction drawings
(collectively the "drawings") of the East Side Bridge for County comment and approval;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Land Acquisition and Development
Agreement, the County is required to act reasonably in making comments and granting
or denying approvals, and Brightline is required to make all revisions to the drawings that
are required to confirm the drawings to the terms of the agreement including the Layout
Plan, and applicable law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Land Acquisition and Development Agreement,
Brightline shall make reasonable efforts to incorporate any other comments made by the
County, but is not required to implement any comments that would materially increase
the costs of construction, operation, or maintenance of the East Side Bridge; and
WHEREAS, both Parties herein wish to facilitate said transportation improvements
and provide transportation alternatives for the residents of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-69, approved by the Aventura City
Commission on November 17, 2016, the City, Aventura Mall Venture hereinafter referred
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to as "AMV", TB Carpenter Parcel, LLC hereinafter referred to as "TB Carpenter", and
Seritage SRC Finance, LLC hereinafter referred to as "Seritage", entered into an
agreement (the "Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement") wherein AMV and
Seritage irrevocably committed to contribute funds to the City in an amount of TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) each, totaling FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
($4,000,000.00), to fund a major transportation improvement, which pursuant to this
Agreement consists of a pedestrian bridge from the Aventura Mall to a proposed
passenger rail station; and
WHEREAS, the Project consists of the major transportation improvement, namely
the pedestrian bridge, that was the subject of the Tripartite Transportation Contribution
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Tripartite Transportation Contribution
Agreement, the funding commitments of AMV and Seritage must be secured by a surety
bonds, escrow deposits or Letter of Credit; and
WHEREAS, AMV and Seritage must maintain legally sufficient guarantees in place
throughout the term of the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2018, the City, AMV, Seritage, and TB Carpenter
entered into the First Amendment to the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement
(the "First Amendment"); and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment provides in part that AMV may also secure its
funding commitment with a corporate guaranty given by Shopping Center Management,
a Florida general partnership, or any other type of security, approved in writing by the City
Manager and City Attorney; and
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WHEREAS, the First Amendment additionally provides in part that Seritage may
also secure its funding commitment with any other type of security, approved in writing by
the City Manager and City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment provides that in the event construction work or
the implementation of the transportation improvement project that is the subject of the
Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement has not commenced by January 1,
2025, AMV's and Seritage's funding commitment as required by the Tripartite
Transportation Contribution Agreement shall be terminated and the City shall release
AMV and Seritage of any and all such funding obligations, except as otherwise provided
in the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement; and
WHEREAS, there have been no additional amendments to the Tripartite
Transportation Contribution Agreement, and any future amendments that impact AMV's
and Seritage's obligations with respect to the funding commitment towards the Project
shall be subject to County consent,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants contained
herein, the Parties agree:
1. RECITALS: The recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference to form a part of this Agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS:
a. "Board" shall mean Miami-Dade County's Board of County Commissioners.
b. "Bridge" shall mean an elevated pedestrian bridge over Harriet Tubman Highway
and Biscayne Boulevard from the east side of Biscayne Boulevard to the Land
and providing access to the Platform. The Bridge shall consist of a segment from
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the Platform to Virgin Train's planned passenger rail station to be located on the
Land (the "West Side Bridge"), and may consist of a second segment (the "East
Side Bridge") providing pedestrian access from the Platform across Biscayne
Boulevard at or near NE 197th Street to either an outparcel of the Aventura Mall
or to the adjacent right-of-way.
c. "East Side Bridge" shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of"Bridge."
d. "Effective Date" shall mean the date written on the first page of this Agreement,
and shall be the date that this Agreement is fully executed by all Parties including
execution by the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee; such execution shall
not occur until Board approval of this Agreement, which approval shall not be
effective until the earlier of (i) the date the Mayor of Miami-Dade County
indicates approval of such Board action, or (ii) the lapse of ten (10) days
without the Mayor's veto. In the event that the County Mayor vetoes the Board
approval, the Board approval shall not be effective in the absence of an
override of the County Mayor's veto that shall be at the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Board after the veto occurs.
e. "Land" shall mean two parcels of real property comprising approximately 3 acres
of vacated, unimproved land (as of the date of this agreement) located at 19700
Harriet Tubman Highway and 19825 NE 26 Avenue, Unincorporated Miami-Dade
County and with the following folio numbers: 30-2203-000-0070 and 30-2203-000-
0075.
f. "Platform" shall mean the structure to be built by Brightline on land in the Florida
East Coast Railway corridor adjacent to Virgin Train's tracks which will be used
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by the Brightline as a queuing area in order to board and disembark passengers
from its trains for its planned passenger rail service.
g. "West Side Bridge" shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of"Bridge."
3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY:
a. Funding Contribution: The City agrees that it will disburse to the County funding,
as provided by AMV and Seritage, in the amount of FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
($4,000,000.00)for the development of the East Side Bridge (the "Bridge Funds").
The disbursement of the Bridge Funds by the City to the County shall occur as
follows:
3.a.1. Provided that the City has received such funds from AMV and Seritage, the
City shall disburse ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) of the Bridge
Funds to the County no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Parties
have executed this Agreement. Provided that the City has received such
funds from AMV and Seritage, the City shall disburse the balance of the
Bridge Funds, THREE MILLION DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00)to the County, no
later than thirty (30) calendar days after the execution by Brightline, the
County, or another third-party developer of a contract for the construction of
the East Side Bridge.
3.a.2. The Parties acknowledge that the above-mentioned contract(s) which
triggers the City's disbursement of the Bridge Funds may be a contract for the
Bridge, so long as it includes the East Side Bridge segment, or a contract
solely for the East Side Bridge. In the event that Brightline's obligations to
develop the East Side Bridge and the County's obligation to fund the
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construction of the East Side Bridge terminate pursuant to Section 6(c) of
Land Acquisition and Development Agreement, then this Agreement shall
terminate as well and the Bridge Funds shall be returned to the City.
3.a.3. The City shall incur no liability for any costs in excess of said funding amount
as described above, unless there has been a duly authorized increase which
is expressly approved by duly adopted Resolution of the City Commission.
b. Obligation to Pursue Rights: The City shall diligently pursue all its rights
under the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement, including but not
limited to enforcing the requirement in that agreement that AMV and Seritage must
secure its respective funding commitment by a surety bond, escrow deposit or
Letter of Credit or other form of security as described above at all times throughout
the term of the Tripartite Contribution Agreement. In the event that the City does
not successfully enforce its rights under the Tripartite Transportation Contribution
Agreement concerning the funding commitment, and upon the County's request,
the City shall assign its rights under that agreement to the County so that the
County may directly seek such funds from AMV and Seritage. The City shall not
amend the Tripartite Transportation Contribution Agreement with respect to
AMV's and/or Seritage's obligations regarding the AMV's and Seritage's
respective commitments to contribute funds to the City in an amount of TWO
MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) each, totaling FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
($4,000,000.00), to fund the Project without the County first consenting to such
amendment.
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c. Right-of-Way and Permitting: The City shall assist the County, and/or any
contractor or third-party developer, in obtaining access to any right-of-way that is
within the City's boundaries and is required to complete the construction of the
Bridge, inclusive of the East Side Bridge segment. The City shall also assist the
County, and/or any contractor or third-party developer, in any permitting or plan
review necessary to construct the Bridge within the City boundaries.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any part of the East Side Bridge or
Project extend into the City's jurisdiction, nothing herein shall be construed as a
limitation on the City's building and permitting authority as may applicable
pursuant to pertinent laws and regulations.
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENT ON CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS:
Provided that it does not cause a disruption or delay in the development of the Project,
and provided that the City has begun disbursing the County the Bridge Funds in
accordance with Section 3a above, upon the County receipt of the conceptual
drawings for the East Side Bridge, the County shall provide said conceptual drawings
to the City. The City shall have ten (10) days to provide any comments it may have,
provided that the City shall at all times act reasonably in the making of comments.
The County shall review the City's comments and shall at its sole discretion
incorporate any City comments that the County deems appropriate and reasonable.
Any comments which would result in the increase of the costs of construction,
operation or maintenance of the East Side Bridge or the Project are not reasonable
and will not be incorporated. This process between the County and the City shall
repeat itself with 30% complete design and construction drawings and 90% design
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plans. The City's failure to provide comments within the timeframe set out herein shall
be deemed as though the City has no comments. For the avoidance of doubt: i) except
for the review and comment provisions provided for in this section, this Agreement
does not provide the City with the right to review or approve any design plans or
construction drawings for the East Side Bridge or the Project, ii) the City waives any
and all claims against the County based upon this section, and iii) the City agrees that
failure of the County to provide any such plans to the City shall not cause a default of
this Agreement.
5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Parties shall comply with applicable federal, state
and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations in performing their respective
duties, responsibilities, and obligations pursuant to this Agreement and with all
applicable laws relating to the Project. The Parties shall not unlawfully discriminate in
the performance of their respective duties under this Agreement.
6. INDEMNIFICATION: To the extent authorized by Florida law, the City hereby agrees
to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the County to the extent of all the
limitations included with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, from all claims, demands,
liabilities and suits of any nature whatsoever arising out of, because of or due to the
breach of this Agreement by the City, its agents or employees. It is specifically
understood and agreed that this indemnification clause does not cover or indemnify
the County for its sole negligence or breach of contract.
To the extent authorized by Florida law, the County hereby agrees to indemnify,
defend, save and hold harmless the City to the extent of all the limitations included in
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, from all claims, demands, liabilities and suits of any
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nature whatsoever arising out of, because of or due to the breach of this Agreement by
the County, its agents or employees. It is specifically understood and agreed that this
indemnification clause does not cover or indemnify the City for its sole negligence or
breach of contract.
7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION, APPLICABLE LAW: The Parties shall resolve any
disputes, controversies or claims between them arising out of this Agreement in
accordance with the "Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act", Chapter 164,
Florida Statutes, as amended. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Florida. Venue in any proceedings shall be in Miami-Dade, Florida. Each
Party will bear its own attorney's fees.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AMENDMENTS: This document incorporates and includes
all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements and
understandings applicable to the matters contained herein and the Parties agree that
there are no commitments, agreements, or understandings concerning the subject
matter of this agreement that are not contained in this document. Accordingly, the
Parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any
prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written. It is further agreed that
no modification, amendment or alteration in the terms contained herein shall be
effective unless set forth in writing in accordance with this section. No modification,
amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective
unless contained in a written document prepared with the same or similar formality as
this Agreement and executed by the Parties. The City Manager shall act for City
hereunder.
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9. JOINT PREPARATION: The Parties acknowledge that they have sought and received
whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and
complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of
this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to expresses their
mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial
construction, be construed more severely against one of the Parties from the other.
The Parties acknowledge that if there are any inconsistencies between the Land
Acquisition and Development Agreement and this Agreement and/or any other third-
party agreement, including any agreement between the City and Brightline, the terms
of the Land Acquisition and Development Agreement control.
10. SEVERANCE: In the event a portion of this Agreement is found to be invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective
unless the City or County elect to terminate this Agreement. An election to terminate
this Agreement based upon this provision shall be made within seven (7) business
days after the finding by the court becomes final.
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11.NOTICES: Any and all notices required to be given under this Agreement shall be
sent by first class mail, addressed as follows:
To the County:
Attention: Department of Transportation and Public Works
c/o Director
Miami-Dade County
701 NW 1 Court, Suite 1700
Miami, Florida 33136
(786) 469-5406
To the City:
Attention: City Manager
Aventura City Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 466-8910
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto set their hands and official seals the
day and year first above written.
ATTEST: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
BY ITS BOARD OF
HARVEY RUVIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK OF THE BOARD
BY: BY:
Deputy Clerk County Mayor or County Mayor's Designee
Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency:
Assistant County Attorney
ATTEST: CITY OF AVENTURA, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida
BY: BY:
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk Ronald J. Wasson, City Manager
(Affix City Sea[)
Approved by City Attorney as to legal form and correctness:
City Attorney
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